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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Keep up the great work, and keep the updates coming in.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Looks very nice!
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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LOOKIN' GOOD!!!!!
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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LOOKIN' GOOD!!!!!
Very nice!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Installed some more things...

Convertible top braces
Seat belt retainers
Fresh air and heater
Brake and clutch pedal
Installed rear taillight harness and lights
Door access plates and covers











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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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should I cover the holes at the top left of the door? Why were these holes not covered?

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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You come a long way.. As I recall didnt you buy two Corvettes one as a parts car??

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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More like a bunch of pieces and parts...
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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James - you may as well leave that fresh air hose off until nearly the last thing....its in the way for almost everything else you do in the engine compartment. What am I looking at on the master cylinder there...can't quite figure it out ??

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Great progress, slow and steady.

Looking great.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by fdreano
James - you may as well leave that fresh air hose off until nearly the last thing....its in the way for almost everything else you do in the engine compartment. What am I looking at on the master cylinder there...can't quite figure it out ??

Frank

MP dual master brake. I did not put the mc onto it. I can take off the fresh air hose easily.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Looking good!It hard to believe it's almost been a year since my 62 looked that way.It was really a learning experience but well worth the praise you get when the cars done.

Please continue to post up pictures!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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How did you repair all the screw holes in the doors? Any close up photos of that area?
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by g5pp
How did you repair all the screw holes in the doors? Any close up photos of that area?
I did not do any repairs to the screw holes in the doors. If someone did it was the person who did the bodywork. Are you talking about where the inner metal garnish mounts to the doors? These holes were fine for the tiny screws.

The access door plate holes... I had one which would not go in so I just put some epoxy to hold the screw in. It was was on the large access plate so one screw was not going to make any difference. The rest of the holes were not stripped.

I have not tried the door panels yet to see if these holes are okay.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Very nice car!!! Cant wait to see more updates!
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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I am just too slow. It is either not enough time or not enough $$$.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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This weekend, I am going attempt to paint the interior console once more with the correct paint. I bought the paint and own a gravity feed sprayer. This way, all of the dash components can be completed and installed. Hopefully, it will turn out nice.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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They took my 1960 build thread down until I become a sponsor. so we are going to fill that out now.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Little by little...

The antenna and the rear deck lid latches are installed.
I still have to replace the clips for the correct ones in the decklid area.



decklid latches


Installed some more engine bay parts like the block off plate since not an FI car.



Cleaned up the antenna mast and bracket.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Its really taking shape...you trying for a late summer/early fall drive..


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