1snake

Time for an official update to my original thread from 2 years ago - https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...f-new-toy.html
I had to finish my current project before I started working on this one. At the time I bought it, I wasn't sure which direction I was going to go but those that know me knew another body-off restoration was in its future. They were right. I just finished shooting the paint. I still have to cut & buff. That Glen Green sure looks black unless it's in the bright sun. Here's some progress pics.

Black_Magic

Sweet !!!


Remember back in 1965 and I had a black ’64 coupe good friend of mine purchased a “NEW” Glen Green roadster Black Top & Interior “FUELIE”. Had the LOOK if you know what I mean.

GTOguy

Very nice work. My favorite color for a '65. Can't wait to see it done....a beautiful beast, for sure!

elwood13

midyear

whats up with the side-pipes? looks like a combo on the mufflers, curious as to what result you are looking for.

1snake

The muffler section is made by Classic Chambered. The are a little louder than stock but a lot deeper sounding. OEM side pipes rob a lot of HP as there flow path is only 1 1/2". That would be like running a marathon breathing through a plastic straw, especially with a big block. Joe Ciaravino, RIP, had these on his 65 with a built small block. He had headers with electric cut-outs. Back to back dyno. runs were 414 RWHP with open headers, 408 RWHP through the side pipes. A buddy put them on his big block Cobra and picked up over 80 RWHP over the stock exhaust.

tuxnharley

Easy Rhino

Very beautiful work you're doing there.

DansYellow66

Beautiful work as usual. Should be a spectacular car when you get it assembled.

GTR1999

Very Sharp color! I like the way your shop is set up and the work shows a very high level of both experience and detail.

1snake

Thanks Gary, and especially for your advice on my cracked posi housing. When I paint a car, I convert my shop into a "Hillbilly Spray Booth".

JohnZ

The Glen Green looks terrific! My '65 tanker was Glen Green with black leather, and I drove it everywhere!

capevettes

Very nice Love that Glen Green.

1snake

Thanks Glenn. You know me, I'd rather be in my shop actually building cars than watching someone on T.V. build one or pounding away endlessly on a keyboard.

Factoid

1snake

Thanks. I'm not a big fan of green either but to me, they have to be painted the original color. In hindsight though, my 70 LS-6 Chevelle was Forest Green Metallic and my 70 RS Camaro was Green Mist Metallic. Maybe I'm a "closet fan" of green and I'm actually in denial.

cv67

x2 that finish makes the clear look super deep,nice job.

1snake

Thanks. I'm sold on this clear. I've used it on the last 4 cars I've painted and will never use anything else.

Chambered

WHAT? Joe C. passed away? I am shocked & saddened to hear this! It was during a call with him back in late summer 2008 where I came up with the VettePack idea to solve his dilemma. He installed the first set & the rest is history.

Joe, RIP my friend - I already miss you.

1snake

Unfortunately, it appears that what we all have done one time or another, caught up with him. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...to-report.html