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Jan 7, 2010 | 07:39 PM

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Pro

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Progress Pics!

Here is the update: Rear qtrs installed, fitting new (used) clip, still using my crappy Iphone for pics..lol

The point of no return!

Piece of cake...

Time to strip!!!

1st fitting, 15 down and god knows how many more to go!!!!

Jan 7, 2010 | 07:51 PM

rayvaflav

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Ahh, great to see those progress photos, I was wondering how The Count's Corvette was coming along.

Ray

Uh, oh. Look out, the dog is in the resin. Again.

Jan 7, 2010 | 08:05 PM

hzz

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Looking great!

I am amazed at how much work you're getting done in such a short time.

Next time I come over I want to see the dog

Jan 7, 2010 | 08:07 PM

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Ya Ray the "Count" is still here!! Even got my plate in a few weeks ago!!

Jan 7, 2010 | 08:09 PM

Trophy Blue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rayvaflav

Ahh, great to see those progress photos, I was wondering how The Count's Corvette was coming along.

Ray

Uh, oh. Look out, the dog is in the resin. Again.

I think he's stuck!

Jan 7, 2010 | 08:09 PM

count

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Hzz, its becasue of guys like you I'm getting through this!!
By the way Wembley would love to give you some free kisses!!!!

Jan 7, 2010 | 08:54 PM

Vette Daddy

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Good job!! Keep sending pics!!!

Jan 8, 2010 | 04:24 AM

Ron Champe

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Hey Count, good to see some pics of your project. Looks like you are moving quickly in the right direction..... I sent you a PM on the door glass.
Ron.....

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Jan 8, 2010 | 08:22 AM

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Nice work....

Jan 8, 2010 | 10:12 AM

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MasterDave

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Hang in there, it gets worse.

Nice work

Jan 8, 2010 | 10:22 AM

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count

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterDave

Hang in there, it gets worse.

Nice work

lol!!! You know it! Just installing my starter I broke both solonoid studs!!! Took me 4 hours to get that right ( I have an issue with over torquing)

Every step forward I expect 3 steps back...its Murph's law

Jan 8, 2010 | 11:34 AM

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wilbur

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Nice pads on the floor

. I use the same ones!

Last edited by wilbur; Jan 8, 2010 at 11:42 AM.

Jan 8, 2010 | 03:58 PM

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65convt

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It's coming along nicely.

Jan 8, 2010 | 04:12 PM

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Reminds me of the Johnny Cash song, "One piece at a time". Your doing great, keep us posted.

Dennis

Jan 8, 2010 | 06:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wilbur

Nice pads on the floor

. I use the same ones!

Those pads are the best!!! I use them for kneeing down, lying down, protective covers...umm I know there was one more use for them..Yes and the little guy gets them when I'm done...

I even used his plato today to find some interfering bonding strip near the cowl

Got it pretty well fitted today, going to get down to the side louvers and top surround fit on saturday....

Jan 8, 2010 | 07:27 PM

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Beach Dude

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Looking good Count, always enjoy seeing other people's projects and progress. I also enjoy the Pic of your helper. Weim's are great dogs.

Jan 8, 2010 | 09:44 PM

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vette.mix

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Keep up the great work

Jan 9, 2010 | 03:23 PM

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darguy

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Thanks for posting the photos - really captures the blood, sweat, and tears involved. Good work!

Jan 9, 2010 | 03:31 PM

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67tripwr

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Masking Tape?

Is that all your using to hold panels in place while bonding?

Jan 9, 2010 | 04:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 67tripwr

Masking Tape?

Is that all your using to hold panels in place while bonding?

lol!!! Well that's all I wanted to use but my dad forced me to use 3 screws; 2 up top and 1 at the bottom. The 2" tape is perfect for keeping things flush and I can gurantee it would work without the screws, ain't that right "Dub"!! It was funny becasue my dad was freaking out when I was putting the tape on, but at the end he realized it really did help.

Darwin, blood, sweat and some tears!!! First time I tried bonding the vertical bonding strip (for the rear qtr) I put too much hardener and it cooked off before I could install it, lets just say cleaning up was not that much fun! It was a great lesson learned that saved my rear qrts though!!

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