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Oct 17, 2011 | 08:00 PM

#21

woodsdesign

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When I tell people that I have a 65 coupe quite a few ask "Oh, is it a splil window"
I get tired of explaining the whole thing. This way you will be able to say YES, it is a split window.

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Oct 17, 2011 | 08:03 PM

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OldKarz

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From: On the bank of the Columbia River..... Washington State

Sweet!

Oct 17, 2011 | 11:14 PM

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AOS_L79

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A 67 split window. I like it. To make it even better you need a big block with fuel injection. That way all the neophytes at car shows can tell their disbelieving friends what they saw. I guess using metal body panels is out of the question at this point. I suppose to make it even more unbelievable you could turn it into a 4 door as well.

Oct 18, 2011 | 02:03 PM

#24

uvettcha

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Originally Posted by paulywannafly

Yup it is going to be the mythical 67 Corvette coupe with the optional split rear window

great another bastard corvette.....makes the gennies worth more $$

Oct 18, 2011 | 02:21 PM

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Vette Daddy

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This will be one great BASTARD Vette once Pauly's done with it.

This is the fun stuff that's a joy to build, unlike the #'s matching cookie cutter cars.

Way to go, Pauly. See you in January!

Oct 18, 2011 | 03:05 PM

#26

cv67

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St. Jude Donor '05

This is what Hot Rodding is all about not queering out over bolt markings and overspray .

Oct 18, 2011 | 03:21 PM

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tuxnharley

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Originally Posted by TWINRAY

Paul,
Thanks for the tour of the shop today. Like I said, I checked GM historical records and Harley Earl did in fact commission one Split Window '67

Fred

ps. Send me photos of the Daimler SP250 when it's done

Where did you get those? I think there are about a million guys on here who would kill to get access.................?

Oct 19, 2011 | 11:51 AM

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TWINRAY

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Where did you get those? I think there are about a million guys on here who would kill to get access.................?

I have them in my bookcase, right next to The Dead Sea Scrolls

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Oct 19, 2011 | 01:02 PM

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tuxnharley

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Originally Posted by TWINRAY

Paul,
Thanks for the tour of the shop today. Like I said, I checked GM historical records and Harley Earl did in fact commission one Split Window '67

Fred

ps. Send me photos of the Daimler SP250 when it's done

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuxnharley

Where did you get those? I think there are about a million guys on here who would kill to get access.................?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWINRAY

I have them in my bookcase, right next to The Dead Sea Scrolls

Ha - gotcha - it was a joke on my part, as apparently that wasn't obvious.........

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:13 PM

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paulywannafly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TWINRAY

Paul,
Thanks for the tour of the shop today. Like I said, I checked GM historical records and Harley Earl did in fact commission one Split Window '67

Fred

ps. Send me photos of the Daimler SP250 when it's done

Fred nice meeting you come up more often Paul

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:21 PM

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paulywannafly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette Daddy

This will be one great BASTARD Vette once Pauly's done with it.

This is the fun stuff that's a joy to build, unlike the #'s matching cookie cutter cars.

Way to go, Pauly. See you in January!

Thanks Bret
Sure is fun making the purists nuts , But when you start with so little car What else do you do with it ? sell the valuable moldings off of it then sell the fiberglass part to some dummy who thinks he can build a car out of whats left?I am doing a public service , saving people from themselves and winding up with a car that is far more fun to drive than some primadonna trailer queen. see you guys in Fla.

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:24 PM

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67 Split is in primer

first coat of high build primer is on . This thing fits better than ANY no hit car I have ever seen

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1319160233

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Oct 21, 2011 | 12:22 AM

#33

sub006

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If you really want to bend some minds, may I suggest installing '63-'64 style non-functional horizontal "gills" on ONE front fender, and leave the functional '67 vents on the other?

People walking up on the "'63" side will think it's a mild custom SWC 'til they notice the rectangular center back-up light!

Dec 1, 2011 | 06:55 PM

#34

paulywannafly

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Back from the grave

Been busy on the second 63 build , will be in sealer tomorrow . Time from first pic to second pic just over 2 weeks lucky I have lots of really good help.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1322783564 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1322783839

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Dec 20, 2011 | 05:33 PM

#35

paulywannafly

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frames are almost ready for the coupe and conv. all powder coated and all bolt on parts either new or rebuilt . Makes it a lot easier when you are building 2 at a time . you can build 2 almost as fast as one

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1324420230

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Dec 20, 2011 | 05:56 PM

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Brian VH McHale

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From: LI NY NY

Should have used an early door on 1 side and a late door on the other.

Dec 20, 2011 | 10:09 PM

#37

b_pappy

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From: the GOCC are everywhere, even back from "band camp"

Beautiful workmanship. Building two at once, sounds like quite a challenge. Now that I have C2 it will be fun following your progress.
Bruce

Dec 20, 2011 | 10:31 PM

#38

vt65

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gotta love it Paul, lookin forward to seeing the finished product...

Dec 20, 2011 | 11:31 PM

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robert miller

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Originally Posted by vt65

gotta love it Paul, lookin forward to seeing the finished product...

Looks like some vert nice work... Now more pic,s....

Dec 21, 2011 | 11:13 AM

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Tevroc98

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2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified

Great job. I love screwing with the purist. After doing a nut and bolt correct restoration. I swore I'd poke my eyes out before I ever did another one . Your basically doing a GM jigsaw puzzle. None of your own input.

Good Luck: John McDontcorrectme

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