Refurbishing/Restoration Process - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

C4Fan · 06-26-2011

I would like to know the thoughts, opinions and experiences of fellow ZR-1 owner's who have had refurbishing and restoration work done to their cars. Mine is a '91 with about 53,000 miles - runs and drives fine and looks good. I love this car and plan on keeping it for a long time. My free time is very limited so I need to entrust the work to reputable shops and specialists. I'm in NE Florida.

What I'm interested to know is about work process order for restorations. What have you done with your car and in what order? For example, did you have the engine area worked on first and then the chassis and finally body/interior? I'm thinking you start with mechanical work first and then finish with body.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to share your process experience and tips working with Corvette Shops and Specialists. I appreciate the feedback. I'm new to posting on forums so please excuse me if my replies are slow or mis-directed, but I'm learning.

06-26-2011	#1
C4Fan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 24	Refurbishing/Restoration Process I would like to know the thoughts, opinions and experiences of fellow ZR-1 owner's who have had refurbishing and restoration work done to their cars. Mine is a '91 with about 53,000 miles - runs and drives fine and looks good. I love this car and plan on keeping it for a long time. My free time is very limited so I need to entrust the work to reputable shops and specialists. I'm in NE Florida. What I'm interested to know is about work process order for restorations. What have you done with your car and in what order? For example, did you have the engine area worked on first and then the chassis and finally body/interior? I'm thinking you start with mechanical work first and then finish with body. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share your process experience and tips working with Corvette Shops and Specialists. I appreciate the feedback. I'm new to posting on forums so please excuse me if my replies are slow or mis-directed, but I'm learning.