63 Split Window Update
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 8,071
Likes: 317
From: Central Florida
Tom,
First time I had a chance to post here, been very busy and I see you have been too. The car looks great and the body work is really nice you did a great job. I am glad to see you did not keep your original timeline and did not rush it, the work and patience has paid off. The lights fit perfect and look really great. Interior came out really nice. You are getting to the part that really tried my patience...the mounting of the stainless trim. The rear windows was the hardest to do and I found the rubber weather strips to be too thick for the clips. Please take your time and if it gets to you walk away...DONT FORCE IT. The worse part was the trim because its so easy to screw up. I am sure you will manage just fine...just wanted to make you aware of this final stage...
Regards and great job,,,
Collin
First time I had a chance to post here, been very busy and I see you have been too. The car looks great and the body work is really nice you did a great job. I am glad to see you did not keep your original timeline and did not rush it, the work and patience has paid off. The lights fit perfect and look really great. Interior came out really nice. You are getting to the part that really tried my patience...the mounting of the stainless trim. The rear windows was the hardest to do and I found the rubber weather strips to be too thick for the clips. Please take your time and if it gets to you walk away...DONT FORCE IT. The worse part was the trim because its so easy to screw up. I am sure you will manage just fine...just wanted to make you aware of this final stage...
Regards and great job,,,
Collin
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: East Aurora NY
Thanks Collin, you where a great insperation on this project. Your help with all the parts goes without words and I am in your dept. I have just sent my stainless molding to Bob Mailey, he is the best stainless restorer in the country and he is local. I have noticed that the rear window rubber is a little higher and I am very nervous about that. Thanks again for all your help.
Tom
Tom
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 8,071
Likes: 317
From: Central Florida
Thanks Collin, you where a great insperation on this project. Your help with all the parts goes without words and I am in your dept. I have just sent my stainless molding to Bob Mailey, he is the best stainless restorer in the country and he is local. I have noticed that the rear window rubber is a little higher and I am very nervous about that. Thanks again for all your help.
Tom
Tom
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 5
From: OZ City, Kansas, The Land of AHHHHHHS!
[QUOTE=Toms-68;1560534866]
I believe that the 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe is an American icon that is by far one of the most recognizable classic cars of all time.
This car furthers my opinion, as I am certain it will always stand the test of time and be admired by all generations.
Beautiful Car-Enjoy!
(P.S. I just wish I had a SWC too. But alas, She, who must be obeyed, says I can have only one Vette at a time!
) 
I believe that the 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe is an American icon that is by far one of the most recognizable classic cars of all time.
This car furthers my opinion, as I am certain it will always stand the test of time and be admired by all generations.
Beautiful Car-Enjoy!
(P.S. I just wish I had a SWC too. But alas, She, who must be obeyed, says I can have only one Vette at a time!
)
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