If he's going to screw the car up by changing it's color, WHY on earth did you waste all of that time, effort and materials detailing the outside of the car?
Keep it the same color!! It'll add even more nostalgia to this classic.......you just don't see these kinds of color schemes anymore. Unbelievable transformation, as always. Good job guys!!!
@@rodmunch69 With all of the incredible tech in paint we have now, and youd still rather drive this thing around like a literal turd. Go play with your Ken dolls, fruity.
I am going to say that this car is a 1979. I had a ‘79 Fire Bird Esprit and it had that exact color scheme! I think it’s a great look! Root beer brown with a Tan interior. 😊Granted, it’s a little out of date and out of style. But guess what honey, we’re going to Disney Land!
@@seanseoltoir I wouldn't buy one in that colour either, but it's correct for an early to mid 70s car, and wouldn't stand out in a crowd of Crown Vics, spend the money on the engine & drive train and you could have quite the sleeper.
This is what makes this channel great. I'm been following since day one. These guys help people, who otherwise could never do it on their own , transform their car into something awesome. That's why this channel grew so fast. It has the integrity factor mixed in with the formula. especially when it's done for older people.
You've been following since day 1? But only have 2 comments on their channel? Also it says you joined 3 months ago, but if you were here since "day 1" you would've had to make your account 2 years ago
I don't know why, but there is this huge satisfying feeling I get watching years old cars getting the wax that the original owner bought for a his own personal use. Great work guys, love it❤️
I've never seen one in this brown paint color but I think it looks really good! I don't think you can go wrong with an original color on a classic like this. Can't wait to see it restored.
That brown on tan combination was really popular in the late 70s. I had a 1979 Pontiac in that combination, and it was pretty. Then, it fell out of popularity, and disappeared. That looks like a 76 or 77 Corvette, to me.
Very impressed with the detailing of this car and your ability to bring it to shine, the car looks fabulous and I would keep the original colour. great programme.
Found your channel because of Robby Layton. Excellent job on that car guys! You look like 2 honest, hard working guys and love that I can support you by watching you work.
I love you guys, you always bring an amazing content. I had tears in my eyes when you gave those mats to the previous owner, a really nice gesture to remember her father!
BTW, in the Ol' Days, we used to clean/shine chrome with wadded-up aluminum foil and plain water! I know that it doesn't sound like it would work very well, but it DOES! (I think the combination of metals and water creates some form of chemical reaction...) You should give it a try! (And maybe compare it with the best of today's tools and chemicals for use on chrome.)
Thank you to everyone who gave a year of make. Not really a hard-core car guy, but ever since I laid eyes on a '76 Corvette Stingray I have been in love with that dream ride.
Keep the colour! It's not usual and gives the 'vette a certain cachet. Love your channel. When I was a little girl in the '50s I could name every car on the road, make and model. Love seeing neglected cars come back to life. Thanks everyone! I'll keep watching!
It was in a save place. Many times a car like this is much better than one that has been polished 1000 times and the carpets replaced. Soaked up sun over decades.
I’m going with jc Whitney on the floor mats, I remember going through those catalogs as a kid. I was probably 10 years old and got those sent to my house, lol. I was planning early, lol.
My vote is keep it the original color. The brown is super cool and periord correct. Nice job as always. Would be cool to understand why the car was parked and why the owner let it get this way too. JMO
Yeah, I love Robby Laytons work but I don't think he should change much on this one. A new high quality paint job would be nice and perhaps a slight change would be ok but I wouldn't stray far from the original colour. Besides that, being an all original car I would just be sad to hear if it would look much different from factory
Keep it brown. My father in law named Terry died working on his 80’s Stingray and his last name was Brown. This is bringing up so many emotions and memories. Thank you
It is a really nice shade of brown. I think you should keep it original especially since the tan interior was made to compliment the color. Good luck with your restoration of this car!
I age the car in the mid 70's based on the Rosewood (sic) color. I would never presume to change a classic color that you cannot get anymore. It is classic beauty as it is. Quality just shines and that two part bumper can probably be replaced somehow or remade. Great show guys.
Any paint shop could do this color if the customer REALLY wanted to drive a car in basically "UPS brown"... It's just a matter of knowing what the paint code is so that the mix can be set correctly... Even without that and just using an optical color scanner to match the color would work if you were only going to be painting a small portion of it and thus needed it to match the existing color... Colors fade over the years (more so if they are out in the sun), so if you paint part of an old car with the original paint code, it might be noticeable... Unless there is something special about it that makes it very rare AND you have a potential buyer with more money than sense, I don't see it being worth all that much... This is not a '63 split tail nor is it one of the steel bumper Corvettes... It's just a plastic bumper car from the days when the federal regulations were neutering sports cars... On top of that, I doubt that it will ever be possible to completely eliminate the smell from the rat piss and shit or the damage they caused over that many years...
Great job! I owned a 1971 Camaro that was that color. Purchase price was around $3200. It was same color. It was called Rosewood Metalic. I loved the color and what set it off was a set Cragar SS and wide tires. Keeping it original color would probably make it worth more. That's just my opinion. You do amazing work. Keep it up!
Watched every second of this video. Amazing! I'm 17 and I've been thinking for a while to buy and restore classic cars here in Romania. You made me like this idea even more, thanks, you earned a new subscriber!
I must say, keeping the same color on this classic car is a bold choice. It adds a touch of nostalgia that's hard to come by these days. The transformation is truly unbelievable, and the attention to detail is evident. However, I can't help but wonder what it would look like with a fresh and modern color scheme. Nonetheless, great job on the restoration! 👍🎨🚗
My guess on the year would be 1974. I think that was the first year for that color and 74 had a two piece rear bumper that might allow the elements of deterioration access to eliminate that bumper. Love the color. Keep it original.
I agree. I had a '75. I bought it in' 79 and the bumpers started to warp in' 81. The only permanent solution was replace them with fiberglass ones, replacing with OEM again they would warp again according to the body shop I asked. Mine was carmine red which looked like a candied burgundy with a matching leather interior. I'd keep the brown and replace with fiberglass bumpers.
Yup, my guess is also a 74. I had one too but mine was a 454, 4 speed standard. Same color as this one. I sure wish I could have kept that one. Great job guys!
This must be a 1974 to 1977 Corvette. The original colors are wonderful. New bumpers are easy to get and paint to match. Spectacular original car. All the dirt and being in a dark garage preserved this car. Great job fellas!
Looks to be a'75 to '77. The original color is period correct, don't mess with it! Awesome transformation! Wish I had something that needs your magic touch! VERY curious what that went for as I would like a rebuild/revive project like that someday! Keep up the good work!
@@larryharry7221 It's a 74. 77s have a logo that has the 2 flags not the circle. Also the 75 was the last year for the deck vents behind the back window. I suppose it could be a 75 but it's no later than that. It's impossible to tell without the rear split or solid bumper. 74 was also the first year for both urethane bumpers. I have a 76
Its a 74-76, hard to tell with the rear bumper destroyed. 77 didn't have the Stingray badging as 76 was the last year for that. The one that said 74 had the chrome rear bumper, well thats not correct either. 73 was the one and only year that had just the rear chrome bumper. My personal opinion that would be a good donor or parts car. It would cost way more than its worth to restore it.
I like the fact that the "stingray" car is the color of a lot of common stingrays you'd see, at least it's very close to it. I think it makes it look unique ✨
@@WDDetailing if you ever have any troubles turning old white letters white grab soap water and a flat porous Rock and it will make that white letter shine like it was brand new
@@garyv6442 or use Bleche-wite. Spray it on, scrub and hose it off. Wha-la, beautiful white letters. You should have used it on the floor mats. It would have been amazing.
It just blows my mind how somebody could own something of classic beauty and value and just let it deteriorate. My love for the auto would never let me do this. Very sad! I love your addition of the honeycomb light.
because it is not always cheap or easy to keep old cars on the road and they are not usually very practical especially if seating is limited. these don't make very good family vehicles.
@@crazzywolfie I totally agree. I just wish the cars were sold long before they get to this point so it don't cost as much to get it back on the road. Or at least get it out and drive it once in awhile even if around the block to help keep mice out and engine good. Costs way more to repair than to maintain.
There used to be a HUGE mail-order automotive retailer back in the day called JC Whitney. They had a HUGE catalog (think - phonebook thickness) they'd send out to my Dad every so often back in the 80s and 90s. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if that's where the Vette owner bought the custom floor mats from.
Man, that color is stunning. I know they the C3 is sometimes an unloved Corvette, but the shape and style is somehow so cool and appealing! May have to hop over and watch this one get restored
Hey guys you're doing a really great job on this beautiful old classic stingray the cleaning job looks like it's doing very well you got the engine running that makes me happy to hear the engine run plus I'm waiting for the last detail when you get the whole car clean inside and out
I really don't know how you guys do all this for free, but it's an outstanding job to say the least, watching your videos is so satisfying and rewarding..
75, without a doubt. I can see where people would get confused because with both fascia disintegrated, it does give a partial look to a 77, but it's the badge among a handful of other details that scream the most to me placing it between 75 and 76. The actual detail that did it was oddly enough the steering wheel. It also reminds me of a car that I haven't seen since 1986 driven by a couple young girls (I was considerably younger) who had given me a ride home at one point. When they're working right, the vettes are nice rides.
I am continuously amazed at the progress and success of these detailers and the transformation they are able to accomplish. Im also AMAZED that not one of them as the very basic floor mat (clothes pin style) clip mounted to a wall like every "do it yourself" car wash but they have thousands in other equipment.. blows my mind..
The "Mako Shark" C3 'vette was my dream car as a kid. The lines are beautiful and if this were my car I would fully restore it. That said, I think it is such bad shape, even after your valiant cleaning, that for me a frame-off restoration would be the only way. And that leaves a perfect opportunity to change colors for body and interior. This may be controversial, but I have always loved the blue/blue combination for the C3!
Am not a US citizen but always loved the early Corvettes and muscle cars from this era. You guys did an amazing job with this one. Could be totally wrong here but I think the early cars had polyurethane front and rear bumpers so they probably broke down due to hydrolysis. My background is in athletic shoe production and this can be an issue when midsoles are made with PU. Have seen really old forgotten pairs of shoes where there is just a lasted upper and outsole left because the midsole has turned to powder. Cheers from UK 🇬🇧
Not really a "early" Corvette, this is a '68-'82 making it more like a 4th generation. The Corvette has been in production since 1953. The "real" Sting-Ray was from '64-'67.
@@txgunguy2766 Fair comment, I seem to remember the really early ones had a split rear screen, those in my personal opinion are the best looking Corvettes. Have seen a couple here in the UK at car shows and they are automotive works of art. Was born in 54 and compared with cars we had here in the UK back then, American cars were in a different league styling wise. Apologies for my mistake, just wanted to get the point across about how PU can disintegrate. Cheers.
@@txgunguy2766no there’s a significant difference between the 3rd and 4th gen corvettes and considering this is a 3rd gen I’d say it makes the cut of early corvettes as the corvette is on its 8th gen
Really enjoyed the video. I love doing this stuff! I think that color was used on 76-79?? Keep the color, just get new paint. The biggest little detail usually overlooked when refurbing vs. full resto on any of these old 'barn find' cars is the suspension bushings. The factory rubber bushings are often so dry rotted they are blown completely out. Brand new bushings, springs, and shocks make a huuuugge difference!
With that interior I'd paint it white. I have a 1980 Corvette, I believe used to be brown, but bought it black, tan interior. I wouldn't have bought it if it were brown...great job on the clean up!!
This is either a 74 or 75 based on the front ornament. If it had the rear bumper on it, I would be able to tell for sure. Great job on the detail guys!
The factory eurythane bars go brittle and break up. Pretty normal for these. They all do it. Heat speeds up the process. Most people fit fibreglass replacement bars to these vettes. 👍
I would subscribe if it were not for the fact that car tyres perish in 6-10 years if a car is left unmoved. That is in optimum conditions with modern tyres. 34 years my arse.
Fantastic job. Keep the factory color. Very rare. The mouse contamination was horrific. What grade of ventilator do you have to use for hantavirus mitigation?
As usual you guys have done an incredible job of cleaning up a mouse house My guess on year is 77 I don’t know but I’m no corvette expert I have never seen a brown corvette so would be interested to see the numbers And for me it has to stay the brown it is a very nice and I think rare color for one of these 👍👍👍🤩
David and Patrick, I believe '67 was the last of the 2nd generation. About '78 was the first of the long rear window. As mentioned metal bumpers were earlier in the 3rd generation. I'm going with '77 too.
_Super late to the party. yet those who tried to guess the year of this dark brown C3 sure didn't get it right(and I'm surprised). Okay here are a few clues: steering wheel, color(which is a '74 color, or '76, but the front Corvette logo is a '75), and of course the steering wheel changed in 1976. Since the front and rear bumpers are missing, the way to clearly tell is by looking under the car. If it had catalytic converters, then it's a '75, as '74 was the last year for leaded fuel.(As a teenager, I owned an almost new 1974 Corvette convertible in the same exact color.....which I loved). New subscriber here. And what a great channel to be certain._
I don't know if you do the cleaning, decarbonization of the engine out of the scene, but a car that stays so many years stopped, it is necessary to open the engine to do a complete cleaning, to attest that there is no oil slurry or parts locked or broken!
The custom floor mats with the original owner's names? First thought that comes to mind is the old J.C. Whitney catalogs my Family always were sent, when we had an Auto Detail and Used Car Sales business, from 1983 to 1988. I ordered lots of parts for my 1977 Firebird 'Trans Am' build through that catalog. Primarily WS-6 'grade' suspension parts. Those JC Whitney catalogs had EVERYTHING available, including 'Custom Personalized' rubber floor mats for cars and trucks.
i had a 75 that color and it spider weved in summer. had it painted powder blue on top and saddle on the bottom to matcj the interior, absolutely gorgeous.
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If he's going to screw the car up by changing it's color, WHY on earth did you waste all of that time, effort and materials detailing the outside of the car?
I'm so glad I can't smell the process
Great work
Got a weird response about messaging you guys right away.......safe to assume it's someone else trying a scam?
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Please, keep the original paint
Keep it the same color!! It'll add even more nostalgia to this classic.......you just don't see these kinds of color schemes anymore. Unbelievable transformation, as always. Good job guys!!!
Don't paint it .l mean really what are you going to do paint red.
Worst color on ANY CAR EVER! A rolling terd.
Car is awesome in brown, but I bet this numnut probably wants to paint it bright red or some idiot color like that.
@@kidwave1 go play with your Barbies, kiddo.
@@rodmunch69 With all of the incredible tech in paint we have now, and youd still rather drive this thing around like a literal turd. Go play with your Ken dolls, fruity.
Robby, this chocolate brown is probably the prettiest Stingray I've ever seen! Keep the color!!!
More like, "UPS brown"... Definitely NOT a color I would choose...
You tell him!
I am going to say that this car is a 1979. I had a ‘79 Fire Bird Esprit and it had that exact color scheme! I think it’s a great look! Root beer brown with a Tan interior. 😊Granted, it’s a little out of date and out of style. But guess what honey, we’re going to Disney Land!
@@seanseoltoir I wouldn't buy one in that colour either, but it's correct for an early to mid 70s car, and wouldn't stand out in a crowd of Crown Vics, spend the money on the engine & drive train and you could have quite the sleeper.
@@seanseoltoirmore like 70's brown. I like it.😊
This is what makes this channel great. I'm been following since day one. These guys help people, who otherwise could never do it on their own , transform their car into something awesome. That's why this channel grew so fast. It has the integrity factor mixed in with the formula. especially when it's done for older people.
You've been following since day 1? But only have 2 comments on their channel? Also it says you joined 3 months ago, but if you were here since "day 1" you would've had to make your account 2 years ago
@@gabbagool8865 shut up
I don't know why, but there is this huge satisfying feeling I get watching years old cars getting the wax that the original owner bought for a his own personal use.
Great work guys, love it❤️
Same!❤❤❤❤
I've never seen one in this brown paint color but I think it looks really good! I don't think you can go wrong with an original color on a classic like this. Can't wait to see it restored.
have it been restored? i tried to search for it
It’s a cool color but I think he should change it. I mean idk how it is in person but on video the brown hides the body lines
That brown on tan combination was really popular in the late 70s. I had a 1979 Pontiac in that combination, and it was pretty. Then, it fell out of popularity, and disappeared. That looks like a 76 or 77 Corvette, to me.
I had a 79 in that color combo. Very impressive when waxed and polished. The tan interior really sets it off.
Appears decades of dust helped preserve paint. Keep 💯% original
I wish that worked for my Jeep....
@@alexmartin9951
Drive it less 😁
Dust does protect paint!
Agree with keeping it original
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Very impressed with the detailing of this car and your ability to bring it to shine, the car looks fabulous and I would keep the original colour. great programme.
Found your channel because of Robby Layton. Excellent job on that car guys! You look like 2 honest, hard working guys and love that I can support you by watching you work.
Thank you!!
@@WDDetailing You are most welcome!
Yeah they did a great job I would love for them to come to Baton Rouge Louisiana to clean my vehicle
I love you guys, you always bring an amazing content. I had tears in my eyes when you gave those mats to the previous owner, a really nice gesture to remember her father!
So do I!
BTW, in the Ol' Days, we used to clean/shine chrome with wadded-up aluminum foil and plain water! I know that it doesn't sound like it would work very well, but it DOES! (I think the combination of metals and water creates some form of chemical reaction...) You should give it a try! (And maybe compare it with the best of today's tools and chemicals for use on chrome.)
Thank you to everyone who gave a year of make. Not really a hard-core car guy, but ever since I laid eyes on a '76 Corvette Stingray I have been in love with that dream ride.
Keep the colour! It's not usual and gives the 'vette a certain cachet. Love your channel. When I was a little girl in the '50s I could name every car on the road, make and model. Love seeing neglected cars come back to life. Thanks everyone! I'll keep watching!
It was in a save place. Many times a car like this is much better than one that has been polished 1000 times and the carpets replaced.
Soaked up sun over decades.
I’m going with jc Whitney on the floor mats, I remember going through those catalogs as a kid. I was probably 10 years old and got those sent to my house, lol. I was planning early, lol.
I agree regarding the J.C. Whitney catalog. That was the immediate vibe I got looking at those floor mats.
Was gonna comment the same thing used to get JC Whitney catalogs in the mail all the time
My vote is keep it the original color. The brown is super cool and periord correct. Nice job as always. Would be cool to understand why the car was parked and why the owner let it get this way too. JMO
A family friend in my hometown had the exact same year and color. Wouldn't change a thing! It's a beauty.
There's nothing quite like a classic turdvette, pretty cool
Yeah, I love Robby Laytons work but I don't think he should change much on this one.
A new high quality paint job would be nice and perhaps a slight change would be ok but I wouldn't stray far from the original colour.
Besides that, being an all original car I would just be sad to hear if it would look much different from factory
Want a different color? Buy another car with the color you want, keep it the original color......
This corvette is a 1980 model.
Great cleaning job! At arm rest segment the dirty mouse tracks was said and the music had high pitch mouse like sounds planned or unplanned- neat ✌️😎
Wow that’s the truest barn find I’ve ever seen! Unbelievable
Yeah, wow that car is worth nothing. Zero.
@@Verttime364 more than you can afford.
Yessir!
Keep it brown. My father in law named Terry died working on his 80’s Stingray and his last name was Brown. This is bringing up so many emotions and memories. Thank you
I think this is one of your best video's so far! So rewarding to see the finished product. Robbie will take it to the next level for sure!
Love the brown color and it is a color you don't see that much on a Vette.❤
There's a good reason for that...
It is a really nice shade of brown. I think you should keep it original especially since the tan interior was made to compliment the color. Good luck with your restoration of this car!
I age the car in the mid 70's based on the Rosewood (sic) color. I would never presume to change a classic color that you cannot get anymore. It is classic beauty as it is. Quality just shines and that two part bumper can probably be replaced somehow or remade. Great show guys.
Any paint shop could do this color if the customer REALLY wanted to drive a car in basically "UPS brown"... It's just a matter of knowing what the paint code is so that the mix can be set correctly... Even without that and just using an optical color scanner to match the color would work if you were only going to be painting a small portion of it and thus needed it to match the existing color... Colors fade over the years (more so if they are out in the sun), so if you paint part of an old car with the original paint code, it might be noticeable...
Unless there is something special about it that makes it very rare AND you have a potential buyer with more money than sense, I don't see it being worth all that much... This is not a '63 split tail nor is it one of the steel bumper Corvettes... It's just a plastic bumper car from the days when the federal regulations were neutering sports cars...
On top of that, I doubt that it will ever be possible to completely eliminate the smell from the rat piss and shit or the damage they caused over that many years...
Great job! I owned a 1971 Camaro that was that color. Purchase price was around $3200. It was same color. It was called Rosewood Metalic. I loved the color and what set it off was a set Cragar SS and wide tires. Keeping it original color would probably make it worth more. That's just my opinion. You do amazing work. Keep it up!
71 still had chrome front bumper, was the first plastic front and rear bumpers as seen deteriorated on this car.
Oops left out 73 was first year for plastic bumpers, was new Fed rule for impact bumpers on all vehicles, yep they were ugly.
I would do a Smoke Metallic, Gunmetal, or Dark Charcoal exterior paint job
Amazing work guys! Can’t wait to see the end result on this classic beauty. You guys spread good energy.
Did it strike you as funny that the tires had not perished in 34 years? 😂
Ya same
Wow. Just wow. I'm in shock you guys have taken this to not only the next level, but to another dimension! Your work looks impeccable!
Hay quá 👍👍👍
Loving it ! I like metallic colour… red, purple if you want to flash… but he did wonderful job.. brown is different, but nice too!
This is why I watch stuff on TH-cam! Keep it up!
WD detailing does an incredible job it leaves me in amazement. Keep it the original color with fresh paint that car wi be awesome great work guys!!!
Watched every second of this video. Amazing! I'm 17 and I've been thinking for a while to buy and restore classic cars here in Romania. You made me like this idea even more, thanks, you earned a new subscriber!
I must say, keeping the same color on this classic car is a bold choice. It adds a touch of nostalgia that's hard to come by these days. The transformation is truly unbelievable, and the attention to detail is evident. However, I can't help but wonder what it would look like with a fresh and modern color scheme. Nonetheless, great job on the restoration! 👍🎨🚗
We love finding, saving and washing years of dirt and grime off these old classic vehicles!
Great Videos, keep it up guys!
Outstanding job on the Stingray. I think Robby should keep the original paint
My guess on the year would be 1974. I think that was the first year for that color and 74 had a two piece rear bumper that might allow the elements of deterioration access to eliminate that bumper. Love the color. Keep it original.
I agree. I had a '75. I bought it in' 79 and the bumpers started to warp in' 81. The only permanent solution was replace them with fiberglass ones, replacing with OEM again they would warp again according to the body shop I asked. Mine was carmine red which looked like a candied burgundy with a matching leather interior. I'd keep the brown and replace with fiberglass bumpers.
Only 1974 had a two piece plastic rear split bumper.
only the 77' had the option for the rear luggage rack
Yup, my guess is also a 74. I had one too but mine was a 454, 4 speed standard. Same color as this one. I sure wish I could have kept that one. Great job guys!
This must be a 1974 to 1977 Corvette. The original colors are wonderful. New bumpers are easy to get and paint to match. Spectacular original car. All the dirt and being in a dark garage preserved this car. Great job fellas!
1974 had front and rear bumpers were split, 1975 has just a split rear bumper, So I would say 1976 or 1977.
@@petemahler4784 it's confusing because it has the early 70's steering wheel
Yes please keep that color looks so so good and unique.
That brown color is amazing. Great job guys!
pretty poppy if you ask me
Looks to be a'75 to '77. The original color is period correct, don't mess with it! Awesome transformation! Wish I had something that needs your magic touch! VERY curious what that went for as I would like a rebuild/revive project like that someday! Keep up the good work!
I think 1977 they changed the engine color to blue.
@@larryharry7221 It's a 74. 77s have a logo that has the 2 flags not the circle. Also the 75 was the last year for the deck vents behind the back window. I suppose it could be a 75 but it's no later than that. It's impossible to tell without the rear split or solid bumper. 74 was also the first year for both urethane bumpers.
I have a 76
@@larryharry7221 Either 75 or 76. 76 was the last year for the stingray. 74 ha a chrome rear bumper
Definitely not a '77. They had black windshield posts in '77.
Its a 74-76, hard to tell with the rear bumper destroyed. 77 didn't have the Stingray badging as 76 was the last year for that. The one that said 74 had the chrome rear bumper, well thats not correct either. 73 was the one and only year that had just the rear chrome bumper. My personal opinion that would be a good donor or parts car. It would cost way more than its worth to restore it.
Came from Robby’s channel. Cannot believe how good that exterior looks after the rehab.
Welcome! Thank you :)
I like the fact that the "stingray" car is the color of a lot of common stingrays you'd see, at least it's very close to it. I think it makes it look unique ✨
I really enjoy watching your videos. It's inspiring to watch you two young men doing . Keep up the good work.
Did it strike you as strange that the tires were not perished or deflated after 34 years?
Dude, you guys did an Amazing outstanding job, I'm blown away. Keep it the original color it's a classic. I would say it's a 1973 model
Thank you!
@@WDDetailing if you ever have any troubles turning old white letters white grab soap water and a flat porous Rock and it will make that white letter shine like it was brand new
73 had a chrome rear bumper. This is after but I’m not sure when??
@@70trump it’s a 74 or 75.
@@garyv6442 or use Bleche-wite. Spray it on, scrub and hose it off. Wha-la, beautiful white letters. You should have used it on the floor mats. It would have been amazing.
It just blows my mind how somebody could own something of classic beauty and value and just let it deteriorate. My love for the auto would never let me do this. Very sad! I love your addition of the honeycomb light.
because it is not always cheap or easy to keep old cars on the road and they are not usually very practical especially if seating is limited. these don't make very good family vehicles.
@@crazzywolfie I totally agree. I just wish the cars were sold long before they get to this point so it don't cost as much to get it back on the road. Or at least get it out and drive it once in awhile even if around the block to help keep mice out and engine good. Costs way more to repair than to maintain.
@@crazzywolfie 20k no longer ballers
I know what I got.
Lmao every rust heap owner
What a beautiful color! Love it.
My 13 year old daughter found this channel when she was 11-12 and Robby brought me back. 😂 crazy how life is. I definitely spiked that 👍🏾
That’s awesome!
You guys are totally awesome,bringing happiness to others through your hard work 👋👍🙏
Well said Carl.
There used to be a HUGE mail-order automotive retailer back in the day called JC Whitney. They had a HUGE catalog (think - phonebook thickness) they'd send out to my Dad every so often back in the 80s and 90s. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if that's where the Vette owner bought the custom floor mats from.
Jc Whitney still exists😂
Man, that color is stunning. I know they the C3 is sometimes an unloved Corvette, but the shape and style is somehow so cool and appealing! May have to hop over and watch this one get restored
I love the colour but it's because my uncle used to own an almost twin of this one so I have a soft spot for that brown.
such an awesome car, i am very happy to see it shine again!!!
Love the paint. Would look sick with dark gold or bronze wheels.
Hey guys you're doing a really great job on this beautiful old classic stingray the cleaning job looks like it's doing very well you got the engine running that makes me happy to hear the engine run plus I'm waiting for the last detail when you get the whole car clean inside and out
I really don't know how you guys do all this for free, but it's an outstanding job to say the least, watching your videos is so satisfying and rewarding..
75, without a doubt. I can see where people would get confused because with both fascia disintegrated, it does give a partial look to a 77, but it's the badge among a handful of other details that scream the most to me placing it between 75 and 76. The actual detail that did it was oddly enough the steering wheel. It also reminds me of a car that I haven't seen since 1986 driven by a couple young girls (I was considerably younger) who had given me a ride home at one point. When they're working right, the vettes are nice rides.
just found this video and the red badge on the front is a dead give away. 75 all the way
Brown wasn’t available in ‘75. Probably a ‘74
Not 74. The tail light screws were inside. Only the next year we’re they accessible from the outside.
Awesome car, looks like a 70's model based on the colour scheme..great work guy's.
You are aware that car tires will perish and deflate between 6-10 years if a car is not moved. 34 years! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I am continuously amazed at the progress and success of these detailers and the transformation they are able to accomplish. Im also AMAZED that not one of them as the very basic floor mat (clothes pin style) clip mounted to a wall like every "do it yourself" car wash but they have thousands in other equipment.. blows my mind..
We had the clips in our last shop but we have no where to put them in this one unfortunately. We've talked about it multiple times
I love the way your lights reflect off the finished project! I think you should keep the brown color but add some vintage gold highlights!
Keep Factory color!! Good find guys, curious to see how it turns out👍🏼
Amazing work - so great to see a gorgeous old car being given the love it deserves. Keep it the original colour!!
This color is great!!! Don't change it!!! I can only imagine how beautiful it looks in full sun
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they can paint it brown
The "Mako Shark" C3 'vette was my dream car as a kid. The lines are beautiful and if this were my car I would fully restore it. That said, I think it is such bad shape, even after your valiant cleaning, that for me a frame-off restoration would be the only way. And that leaves a perfect opportunity to change colors for body and interior. This may be controversial, but I have always loved the blue/blue combination for the C3!
Outstanding job bringing that car back around! Also +1 too keep it the original color. 👌 Old Man Brown ftw!
You guys do a phenomenal job. Thanks for sharing
Am not a US citizen but always loved the early Corvettes and muscle cars from this era. You guys did an amazing job with this one. Could be totally wrong here but I think the early cars had polyurethane front and rear bumpers so they probably broke down due to hydrolysis. My background is in athletic shoe production and this can be an issue when midsoles are made with PU. Have seen really old forgotten pairs of shoes where there is just a lasted upper and outsole left because the midsole has turned to powder. Cheers from UK 🇬🇧
Not really a "early" Corvette, this is a '68-'82 making it more like a 4th generation. The Corvette has been in production since 1953. The "real" Sting-Ray was from '64-'67.
@@txgunguy2766 Fair comment, I seem to remember the really early ones had a split rear screen, those in my personal opinion are the best looking Corvettes. Have seen a couple here in the UK at car shows and they are automotive works of art. Was born in 54 and compared with cars we had here in the UK back then, American cars were in a different league styling wise. Apologies for my mistake, just wanted to get the point across about how PU can disintegrate. Cheers.
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The split rear window was the distinctive feature of the '63 "split window". No other Corvette had it.
@@txgunguy2766 Thanks, it’s a great looking car 👍
@@txgunguy2766no there’s a significant difference between the 3rd and 4th gen corvettes and considering this is a 3rd gen I’d say it makes the cut of early corvettes as the corvette is on its 8th gen
Black would look amazing, great job to btw, I bet the lady was super happy
I would not change the color of that car. Great job you guys. What an amazing transformation.
I would
Love the new car repair section you guys are doing man 👍 love your videos
Really enjoyed the video. I love doing this stuff! I think that color was used on 76-79?? Keep the color, just get new paint. The biggest little detail usually overlooked when refurbing vs. full resto on any of these old 'barn find' cars is the suspension bushings. The factory rubber bushings are often so dry rotted they are blown completely out. Brand new bushings, springs, and shocks make a huuuugge difference!
That's a 1976
@@luciofabrizio2794 Nope. 1976 had the Vega steering wheel. 1975. I have one.
With that interior I'd paint it white. I have a 1980 Corvette, I believe used to be brown, but bought it black, tan interior. I wouldn't have bought it if it were brown...great job on the clean up!!
This is either a 74 or 75 based on the front ornament. If it had the rear bumper on it, I would be able to tell for sure. Great job on the detail guys!
The factory eurythane bars go brittle and break up. Pretty normal for these. They all do it. Heat speeds up the process. Most people fit fibreglass replacement bars to these vettes. 👍
That luggage rack turned out perfect! Great job guys.
Beautiful cars have souls..you brought her back to life.
Estes vídeos são fantásticos, vocês são verdadeiros heróis! Muito bom!!!
That is such a beautiful car. Literally my dream car. How cool is this to see! Definitely earned my sub 💪
I would subscribe if it were not for the fact that car tyres perish in 6-10 years if a car is left unmoved. That is in optimum conditions with modern tyres. 34 years my arse.
Excelente trabajo chicos. Felicitaciones. 😊
WD detailing for President! Glad you saved that Vettes life!!
You guys outdid yourselves with this one. I can't believe it turned over, too 🎉
Fantastic job. Keep the factory color. Very rare. The mouse contamination was horrific. What grade of ventilator do you have to use for hantavirus mitigation?
I was wondering the same thing about hantavirus mitigation
WD and Robby is such a solid teamup
Awesome work!! Blue ore white, or white and blue are calling it.
You guys are working damn hard ❤
As usual you guys have done an incredible job of cleaning up a mouse house
My guess on year is 77 I don’t know but I’m no corvette expert
I have never seen a brown corvette so would be interested to see the numbers
And for me it has to stay the brown it is a very nice and I think rare color for one of these 👍👍👍🤩
David and Patrick, I believe '67 was the last of the 2nd generation. About '78 was the first of the long rear window. As mentioned metal bumpers were earlier in the 3rd generation. I'm going with '77 too.
77' would be correct, this is the only year they offered the rear luggage rack for the C3
@@robertfarley2854 my '76 had the rear luggage rack.
@@Jedi_Pirate My brother's 74 convertable had the rear luggage rack, and the alarm key hole on driver front fender.
In 1977, is was a Corvette only
1976 was last Stingray until about 2014
Incredible job! Pity so much awesome cars just locked up for so long :(.
Its been safe not crashed into 😂
My mouth is still hanging open. It turned out absolutely gorgeous! Great job!!
My back hurts just from watching all this works lol, a job well done ✅
Really appreciate how you take us through the transformation process.. That luggage rack turned out perfect! Great job guys..
1976, keep it the color combo stands out that way! Best of luck!
That paint job is epic!!!
Hae guys Am from Kenya and am fan of your videos
_Super late to the party. yet those who tried to guess the year of this dark brown C3 sure didn't get it right(and I'm surprised). Okay here are a few clues: steering wheel, color(which is a '74 color, or '76, but the front Corvette logo is a '75), and of course the steering wheel changed in 1976. Since the front and rear bumpers are missing, the way to clearly tell is by looking under the car. If it had catalytic converters, then it's a '75, as '74 was the last year for leaded fuel.(As a teenager, I owned an almost new 1974 Corvette convertible in the same exact color.....which I loved). New subscriber here. And what a great channel to be certain._
I don't know if you do the cleaning, decarbonization of the engine out of the scene, but a car that stays so many years stopped, it is necessary to open the engine to do a complete cleaning, to attest that there is no oil slurry or parts locked or broken!
The custom floor mats with the original owner's names? First thought that comes to mind is the old J.C. Whitney catalogs my Family always were sent, when we had an Auto Detail and Used Car Sales business, from 1983 to 1988. I ordered lots of parts for my 1977 Firebird 'Trans Am' build through that catalog. Primarily WS-6 'grade' suspension parts. Those JC Whitney catalogs had EVERYTHING available, including 'Custom Personalized' rubber floor mats for cars and trucks.
i had a 75 that color and it spider weved in summer. had it painted powder blue on top and saddle on the bottom
to matcj the interior, absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful job cleaning that car!!!!!!! Wow!!!!! You guys are AMAZING!!!!!
It is oddly satisfying to see the classic beauty of this car after a good cleaning ❤
awesome job guys,please keep up the good work.we must preserve these treasures
Coming from another Corvette guy...the color is unique...keep it!
Keep the Brown it goes so well with the interior what a beautiful card
The color is unique and a beauty, keep it that color..