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  • John A.
    Expired
    • February 26, 2009
    • 27

    1978 Restore Question

    I just purchased a 1978 with only 10,300 miles and it has all original equipment including tires. I noticed that on the valve cover around the oil vent tube some of the blue paint is missing. If I want to have this car judged by NCRS and Bloomington Gold do I repaint this or leave it as is. I would like to go for Bowtie and Bloomington Gold cert. but not sure if this will prevent car from reaching these levels.
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43211

    #2
    Re: 1978 Restore Question

    Originally posted by John Alley (50149)
    I just purchased a 1978 with only 10,300 miles and it has all original equipment including tires. I noticed that on the valve cover around the oil vent tube some of the blue paint is missing. If I want to have this car judged by NCRS and Bloomington Gold do I repaint this or leave it as is. I would like to go for Bowtie and Bloomington Gold cert. but not sure if this will prevent car from reaching these levels.

    John-----


    I would leave it the way it is. The negative affect that this will have on you achieving your goal is minimal. In fact, if you attempt to "repair" it, it might have a greater negative affect, overall.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Michael W.
      Expired
      • April 1, 1997
      • 4290

      #3
      Re: 1978 Restore Question

      Bowtie is for original unrestored cars. Repainting is restoring!

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      • Tom H.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • December 1, 1993
        • 3440

        #4
        Re: 1978 Restore Question

        Ditto on the the responses you just got. They are only original once. An original valve cover with a bit of fine aging is always OK to see for me !
        Tom Hendricks
        Proud Member NCRS #23758
        NCM Founding Member # 1143
        Corvette Department Manager and
        Specialist for 27 years at BUDS Chevrolet.

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        • John A.
          Expired
          • February 26, 2009
          • 27

          #5
          Re: 1978 Restore Question

          Thanks for all the info. I am a newbie to all of this, I bought my first Vette last year a 2005. I saw this 1978 and it looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor except for the small spot on the valve cover. I hope to be able to get it judged sometime later this year at a NCRS event and maybe go for the bowtie class. I think this has the potential to become very addictive.

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          • Lynn H.
            Expired
            • December 1, 1996
            • 514

            #6
            Re: 1978 Restore Question

            addictive is a fair term
            once the fever sets in, no doctor in world can get rid of it....

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            • Tom H.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • December 1, 1993
              • 3440

              #7
              Re: 1978 Restore Question

              Looks like we have a monster in the making !!!! Good luck with the 78 !! Keep us posted and make sure you check in before fixing any of those pesky 78 imperfections.................... they are supposed to be there !! I know, I've got one too !!
              Tom Hendricks
              Proud Member NCRS #23758
              NCM Founding Member # 1143
              Corvette Department Manager and
              Specialist for 27 years at BUDS Chevrolet.

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              • Patrick H.
                Beyond Control Poster
                • December 1, 1989
                • 11642

                #8
                Re: 1978 Restore Question

                Originally posted by John Alley (50149)
                Thanks for all the info. I am a newbie to all of this, I bought my first Vette last year a 2005. I saw this 1978 and it looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor except for the small spot on the valve cover. I hope to be able to get it judged sometime later this year at a NCRS event and maybe go for the bowtie class. I think this has the potential to become very addictive.
                John,

                Here's the engine compartment of my 72 (below).
                3x a Top Flight, and a 5-Star Bowtie winner.
                Despite the very popular misconception our Corvettes do NOT have to be perfect to win either award.

                Patrick



                Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
                71 "deer modified" coupe
                72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
                2008 coupe
                Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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                • Steven B.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • June 30, 1982
                  • 3985

                  #9
                  Re: 1978 Restore Question

                  John, my '78 SA has 12,000+ on it, was ordered by my Dad and me end of summer '77 for him. Valve covers have minor scratches and I am touching nothing. 'Like was just said---they are only original once. Enjoy learning from it and sharing.
                  Steve

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                  • Tom R.
                    Extremely Frequent Poster
                    • June 30, 1993
                    • 4099

                    #10
                    Re: 1978 Restore Question

                    Originally posted by John Alley (50149)
                    Thanks for all the info. I am a newbie to all of this, I bought my first Vette last year a 2005. I saw this 1978 and it looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor except for the small spot on the valve cover. I hope to be able to get it judged sometime later this year at a NCRS event and maybe go for the bowtie class. I think this has the potential to become very addictive.
                    John

                    If you wish to see what you really have...get it up on a lift and study the chassis. Chassis is typically where a Corvette will lose points and where an owner by doing some TLC can minimize point loss. Look for leaks, caked crude and work to clean those up. Avoid harsh cleaning solutions because they will remove the frame finish...simple green may be as strong as you with to use.
                    Tom Russo

                    78 SA NCRS 5 Star Bowtie
                    78 Pace Car L82 M21
                    00 MY/TR/Conv

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