New guy from Chicago
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 627
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From: Naperville IL
First off, welcome to chicago, only 2 more months till spring! I work in the city and I'm not looking forward to the sub-zero temperatures coming up real soon.
I can't even believe how many threads there have been over how to jack up a corvette on here. many people will even say you should pop the hood, unlatch the t-tops, and keep the doors closed at all times while on jacks, but as long as your frame is solid and in good shape it really doesn't matter. I jack mine up 1 corner at a time and have left it with only the front or only the rear on stands for weeks and the doors still open and close smooth as ever.
For your bumper question, the 73/74 bumper is straight across the top edge and the 75-78? bumper extends back in between the headlights a little. that and the bumperettes you mentioned are the 2 things I notice most. Hope that makes sense, but if not here's what the 73 looks like.
I can't even believe how many threads there have been over how to jack up a corvette on here. many people will even say you should pop the hood, unlatch the t-tops, and keep the doors closed at all times while on jacks, but as long as your frame is solid and in good shape it really doesn't matter. I jack mine up 1 corner at a time and have left it with only the front or only the rear on stands for weeks and the doors still open and close smooth as ever.
For your bumper question, the 73/74 bumper is straight across the top edge and the 75-78? bumper extends back in between the headlights a little. that and the bumperettes you mentioned are the 2 things I notice most. Hope that makes sense, but if not here's what the 73 looks like.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 365
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From: Glenview IL
chris: Thanks for the pic. At this point I could care less what the front end is. I guess the only reason I care at all is so I know what to list the front clip as when I sell it and get a 70.
Now the weather needs to improve so i can get under the car without losing a toe or finger.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,526
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From: Apache Junction, Arizona
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Chicago member
Welcome aboard, if you are interested in a local Corvette Club try
Northern Rays Ltd.
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 8P.M. we meet at
Thornwood Restaurant
7N361 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL
guest are always welcome
Dan
Northern Rays Ltd.
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 8P.M. we meet at
Thornwood Restaurant
7N361 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL
guest are always welcome
Dan
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 365
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From: Glenview IL
Ill check into the clubs when the temp outside hits double digits.
I see your from elmherst so i figure you attend the elmherst wednesday car nights? I have been walking around there for a few years and look forward to hanging out there after some new paint.
I see your from elmherst so i figure you attend the elmherst wednesday car nights? I have been walking around there for a few years and look forward to hanging out there after some new paint.
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