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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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It don't look like much, but the brakes are good and the tires are fair...





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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
It don't look like much, but the brakes are good and the tires are fair...







isn't that a quote from that old "Hot Rod Lincoln" song?
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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still one of my all time favorites

Mine Too

here's are a few of my Lt-1, cut coils, long spring bolts:




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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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[QUOTE=82MDVette;1562792187][IMG]http://i27




WOW, nice tire shine job...that's crisp!
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Adam's VRT is all it takes. Easy application! Adam's is the only polish, detailer, swirl remover, ect. that I will use.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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that trophy is taller then your car ...one beautiful vette 82MDVette!
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by firefighter
isn't that a quote from that old "Hot Rod Lincoln" song?
yep... Charlie Ryan
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
yep... Charlie Ryan
Bet you didn't figure many people would place that, huh?

I'm only 34 and that song is from when the 50's? Still a cool song even though it's about a Ford.
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It's from '61 but it definatley has a 50's feel. Here are the lyrics.

http://www.guntheranderson.com/v/data/hotrodli.htm
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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What an absolutely AWESOME group of C-3's! I posted a question in the Tech section about how to lower the rear when you have a mono leaf because my 68 sits to high in the rear. Did I ever get some good ideas on how I want mine to sit from these photos. Thanks for all the great photos, they're all beauties.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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[QUOTE=wnjlt1; ...one beautiful vette 82MDVette! [/QUOTE]
If there is such a thing as perfect applying to stance and tire /wheel placement within the fender wells your car is IT! Not only is the ride height right on but the placement of the tires/wheels within the wheel wells is perfect also. You have a great car that only gets better the more you look at it. Nice job!
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 3JsVette
If there is such a thing as perfect applying to stance and tire /wheel placement within the fender wells your car is IT! Not only is the ride height right on but the placement of the tires/wheels within the wheel wells is perfect also. You have a great car that only gets better the more you look at it. Nice job!
Thank you soooo much for the kind words. The feedback really is great motivation to continue doing the projects that I do.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Redshark6974




All these cars are awesome....!!!!!Love the 69 vert.tho".....
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ok now that igot it lowered how do i get a jack under it to jack it up?side pipes are about 4" off ground . can you put jack under lower control arm and jack it up?
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ok now that igot it lowered how do i get a jack under it to jack it up?side pipes are about 4" off ground . can you put jack under lower control arm and jack it up?
cut a couple of pieces of 2x12 about a foot long and drive the car up on them to get more clearance
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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forget the 2x4s, here's what you need, a low profile trolley jack

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I have a jack like that for mine but in a pinch 2x12's are cheaper
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Like Motorhead, this is the lowest I can go, 26.5" fenderlip on 16X8's. Cut coils and 10" rear bolts. I have 3.5" clearance at the side pipes and 4" to my over sized oil pan.



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