VetteFinders.com's on-again, off-again restoration of a 1979 Corvette is, well, back on again. For those readers not familiar with this project car, let me give you a brief introduction and bring you up to speed.

Way back in 2002, we came across a driver quality 1979 Corvette that had seen better days, but was far from being a basket case. We purchased the coupe for a measly $2,750 and drove it home. A few months later, we had the crazy idea of doing a frame-off and Project 79 was born.

During the last couple of years, we had the frame powder coated and then reassembled the Corvette. Thanks again to Van Steel Corvette for providing us with restored braking and suspension parts. The original L48 engine was rebuilt and a stronger cam and headers were added for additional performance.

Today, the Corvette was picked up from Color Concepts of Clearwater and trailered to the garage where final assembly will take place. The Corvette was painted in the 2003-04 color 'Medium Spiral Gray Metallic' and as you can see, the sun really brings the metallic qualities to life.

Over the next month the Corvette will receive a new interior and all the trim parts on the exterior will be added. Exhaust and an alignment are also planned.

For a photographic tour of the restoration, visit the Project 79 site at VetteFinders.com.

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