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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 12:16 PM
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So I bought my 1960 Corvette a few months ago. I said to myself I’ll just replace the grab bar and dash insert… Oh well.😀


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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 12:43 PM
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"While you are in there............heh"

Been there, done that.
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I was restoring front suspension, while in there, power steering conversion, electric fan, powdercoat column pieces…..
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 01:10 PM
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When does the body come off the frame for the next 10 years?
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 01:18 PM
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I call this piece of mind!
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:27 PM
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As I went to sleep the other night, I thought” it wouldn’t be that much more work!
Then said STOP IT DAMMIT!
You do want to drive this thing in the spring.
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 09:03 PM
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it all has to start somewhere.....
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Old Jan 10, 2025 | 09:05 AM
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Yep, you're in the quicksand now!

Best wishes for the end result. I'm sure you'll feel it was worth it when it's finished.

Live well,

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Makes my back hurt just looking at that. But good luck with it. I'm sure it will look great when you're done!
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It looks like you are half way there. Just keep working each night on small stuff. You will get there in no time. You know you are almost there when you install the steering wheel.
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