1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Reignite your passion for classic American sports cars with Texoma Classics as we meticulously restore a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Sherman, Texas. This vintage Corvette isn’t just a car; it’s an icon of speed, style, and timeless allure, and we’re dedicated to bringing it back to its former glory. Join us on a captivating visual journey through the restoration process, where the spirit of classic Corvettes meets modern craftsmanship and innovation.

Restoration Progress

We will be doing a LS3 conversion and any modifications that are needed. We will be replacing the AC blower motor, dash pad and steering wheel. Also diagnosing the suspension problem.

Preparing to remove the engine.

The engine has been completely removed.

Removed the dash to replace with a new one.

The transmission has been removed.

Front seats have been removed to work on the A/C system.

New U joints have been installed.

We have received the new LS3 engine.

Mocking up the new LS3 engine for placement.

We have removed the old gas tank.

The new LS3 engine has been prepped for a paint job.

We have installed the LS3 engine to perfect the fit.

Chevrolet Orange has been sprayed on the LS3 engine.

We have removed the passenger side floor pan due to rust.

The driver side floor pan has been cut out due to rust.

After trimming the new floor pan to fit, we have tack welded it into the vehicle.

Installing the new Dakota Digital wiring harness.

We have removed the old and replaced with a new shifter cable.

The A/C system has been removed.

New gas tank has been installed.

The new A/C system has been installed.