1977 Corvette - WIP

Dominik Weitzer Author
Lets get it started - showing my progress here. i started this build begin of the year, but had no time or motivation to write it down.
Therefore, i'm sorry for the stupid first pictres :-D
I started to cut on both bodys the bumpers. The goal NOT the convertible. The white body is the one i work with, the yellow body will be completed after that.

In a long process, i attached the front and rear because of the bumperguards. There are more details, that will be choosed in the run of the build.
After the bumpers were glued, i started the chassis and painted the interior. i saw, that the 77 i am going with has other seats also, so i changed them too.
a little bit confusing...sorry!

Jennifer Franklin
Following

Dominik Weitzer Author
next was painting the interior, chassis and engine, detail colors wll follow as always.
with putty and sanding the whole days, the front and rear will be good to go. the first layer of filler will show it 😉
Also i decided to change the hood. the white has a molded "cutout"-area - and i dont want to have ghostlines after painting. Also the 77 has no markings on the hood.
btw, the rear letters, the front emblem and the "Stingray" on the sides has to be removed also.

Christian W
The 1977 has no vents on the engine hood?

Christian W
So I'm informed: the 1977 was the first year without the vents on the engine hood B)
btw: the rear vents were gone in 1976.

Martin Oostrom
The best looking Corvette?

Christian W
If I had the choice I'd grab the C6 Z06 or HTC (HardTopCoupe because of it's really sexy rear end 😄 )
or C5 Z06 (the ZR1 is just a beast)
or the King of the Hill: 1991 C4 ZR-1

Did I mentioned that the 1973 is cool because of the year 😄?

This Kitbashing will be one of my favorite designs. I'd like to have a kit of it.

Munkyslut
WATCHING!!!

Nigel Chapman
Best Corvette 1969 - 1973 C3, closely followed by the 1964 - 1967 C2.
My ultimate choice would be a Callaway Vette.
Anyway interesting build Dominik, have you decided on an engine yet?

Dominik Weitzer Author
Thanks mates 🙂
If i could choose one of all generations, my favorite is the C4 "1st Gen", before all facelifts like the A-Team Corvette - but not with the crossfire engine (but yes, i would take a C4 ZR1 also) 🙂

Nigel, i will go standard with the kit-engine, can't see a different on the pictures i have with the engine in the kit. only changing parts are the valvecovers. Important is the look outside imo, under the hood is "secundary" 🙂

Christian W
So so, Nigel. The steal beam bumper Corvette 🙂 On that style I love how the front bumper sits so tight and smooth to the body. The rear end is also sexy with the steal bumper.

Martin Oostrom
C2 and C3 for me.

Bob Hall
Cool Project

István Szücs
So, I almost missed this build. Looks interesting!

Dominik Weitzer Author
Thanks mates.

After a while....my fun part started with sanding, putty, sanding, and so on, I'm finally good with the work. No ghost lines anymore, no scratches to see. It needed a lot of sanding rounds and also rounds with filler and finally primer.
Now I can say, the Corvette turns into the straight line to finish

Christian W
The redrawn door gaps look very good. Looking forward to see the painted result.

Michael Kohl
Just bought an Opel Gt, so I am anxious to see how this proceeds.

Bozzer
Hey Dom 🙂
You can go into "Manage", then hit "Advanced Settings" and scroll down to your pictures, to orient them in the correct orientation.
I'm loving your work, but my neck aches when I'm turning sideways to look at the pictures? 😉

Dominik Weitzer Author
Thanks mates, also want to say "thank you" for the likes.

Bozzer, done! i always have a problem to find this rotations-thing :-D . i dont want, that you get hurt while looking my pictures.
I have to search the horicental pictures...i think, i have them and i was in the wrong folder for the upload :-D

Bozzer
No worries mate, glad I could assist 🙂

Dominik Weitzer Author
After the first layer of red are painted, it needed a wet sanding and finally two layers of clear coat.
I'm very fine with the result.

Nigel Chapman
Wow shiny

István Szücs
Wow, what a shine!

Christian W
The result is great! I'd like to see this someday.

Munkyslut
Looks fabulous mate! That red is a mile deep 💯

Spanjaard
red certainly suits it great.... and you certainly doing a beautiful job on it, wow what a paint job.

Jv
Top job on the paint

Martin Oostrom
What a wonderful paint job. Well done!

Mike Thomas
Lookin' real good, Dominik! Was never a huge fan of the 'vette but if I had to pick one, the C3 would be my choice.

Bill Newcomer
Following. I have 3 C3 vettes I endeavored to build this year but I have a 1:1 engine project and kitbashed semi trailer taiking up all my free time.

Dominik Weitzer Author
Now...also long ago to update the Corvette.
Had another rebuild as nearby build *lol*....stupid...

I decided to wiring the engines ignition only.
Painted the wheelhouses and under hood black, the same moment, the firewall and engine was mounted.
The windshield has to be replaced, because of the tiremarks on the in- and outside. Wasn't motivated to sand and buff it out, so I took the windshield from the donor convertible Corvette I used for the front and rear.

Munkyslut
Excellent work Dominik👌👌

Christian W
Nice effort.