Rookie's first attempt at a restoration...

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08-26-2014, 11:30 PM

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I got to see this this in person
Please tell me you are planning on going to Corvette Carlisle next year
THAT IS ONE SWEET RIDE

Possibly, we will see. I think we were planning on hitting a show in the west.

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08-27-2014, 12:58 AM

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Thanks everyone. It turned out nice, I'm really happy with it. Back to wetsanding.

Good.......because I didn't wear sunglasses this time!

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08-28-2014, 12:44 AM

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Front end is almost finished.

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08-28-2014, 04:59 PM

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Front end is almost finished.

It's looking great(er)!

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09-04-2014, 12:18 AM

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Finished polishing the front end, and the doors. Installed one of the doors last night. Will post pics soon.

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09-07-2014, 07:47 AM

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Rock star

Boy-o-boy ... do you ever have a fan club! I'm one.
I wonder who was your inspiration ... your dad, uncle, shop teacher? Do they know?
Might be nice to send a fruit basket one day :-)
Isn't this what our forum is all about? Sharing experiences and encouraging one another?
Looks like a great hobby ( and future career for some) ... I just wish it wasn't so €*#$@! expensive!
LOL

Steve

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09-10-2014, 09:43 AM

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Looking good any new pictures with the doors on

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09-10-2014, 10:50 AM

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I have just discovered this thread....WHEW..!!!!! what a trip.

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09-10-2014, 12:48 PM

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Looking good any new pictures with the doors on

Yes, I have new pictures...been working very hard on it. Our company BBQ is this upcoming weekend, so I have been very busy getting shop stuff ready. I'll post new photos the minute I have a chance.

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09-10-2014, 06:45 PM

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I for one can't wait...

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09-11-2014, 06:55 AM

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Yes, I have new pictures...been working very hard on it. Our company BBQ is this upcoming weekend, so I have been very busy getting shop stuff ready. I'll post new photos the minute I have a chance.

Hopefully, all the snow melts by this weekend for your company BBQ. Quite the dump of snow Calgary received.

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09-11-2014, 11:33 PM

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Hopefully, all the snow melts by this weekend for your company BBQ. Quite the dump of snow Calgary received.

It is what it is...nothing we can really do about it. We are hosting the BBQ no matter what the weather is.

25 hours of cutting and buffing on the rear end. Beyond exhausted.

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I'll try and post photos of it unmasked tomorrow.

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09-12-2014, 07:30 AM

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Congratulations! It's been worth the wait.
Jim

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09-12-2014, 05:06 PM

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Awesome Job!!!

That is one awesome Corvette! You should be very proud. You do amazing work. It makes my day to see the work that you have done on this car. Please keep us informed with the events that you show it at. If there is any way possible I for one will make the trip to see it in person.
Congrats!!