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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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This is a friends Vette..he completed body off on his 63 a few years ago.. ...now just starting this one...



Been trying to get him on the forum...this is a calif vette..bird cage/frame good...350/manual no A/C...this vette will end up with a TKO 600/A/C, fuel injection and performance suspension for road tripping...(original color from factory was Fathom Green)...undecided on new color..
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Nice...

Brings back some good memories...and some ugly ones too, but that's part of the enjoyment!!!

He should probably get on the forum. He'll use it I'm sure. Looking forward to following the re-build.

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no way would I leave that propped up on cinderblocks, one slip and a whole lotta cracked fiberglass
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Nice...

Brings back some good memories...and some ugly ones too, but that's part of the enjoyment!!!

He should probably get on the forum. He'll use it I'm sure. Looking forward to following the re-build.

He is taking his time..has all the correct reference books,manuals,etc...but I told there is a wealth of info here..so I'm going to link him some stuff and prod him into it...
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no way would I leave that propped up on cinderblocks, one slip and a whole lotta cracked fiberglass
Yep..body is going out of garage soon...
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