6 months of progress...........
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Pro
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From: Frisco TX
6 months of progress...........
Well in 6 months I have managed to go from this
to this
Hows that for inspiration.
This project has made me both laugh and cry at times but in the end I know it will be done right.
to this
Hows that for inspiration.
This project has made me both laugh and cry at times but in the end I know it will be done right.
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The "after" looks like the "before" 
Good luck with your project
Good luck with your project
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From: Frisco TX
The car was in decent shape when purchased but beauty is only skin deep
. It needed full brakes, suspension, and drivetrain overhaul and also had frame rust issues. I had the body pulled to see exactly what I was dealing with and shall we say there was no turning back
.
One thing leads to another and you gotta rationalize that while its apart nows the time to address any and all potential future issues. I did pick up a complete replacement roller chassis with full VBP brakes, suspension and 17in wheels and figured I might as well overhaul the motor, tranny, rear end, steering box.......ect.
I am glad I pulled the windshield as there was some rust in the lower windshield frame that will easily be addressed now without the need for additional bodywork.
I am putting together a photo album and was wondering how many of you guys work backwards like me
I know she is gonna be worth it in the end - can't wait to get it sideways in 2nd gear hard on the throttle
Thanks, Ed
. It needed full brakes, suspension, and drivetrain overhaul and also had frame rust issues. I had the body pulled to see exactly what I was dealing with and shall we say there was no turning back.One thing leads to another and you gotta rationalize that while its apart nows the time to address any and all potential future issues. I did pick up a complete replacement roller chassis with full VBP brakes, suspension and 17in wheels and figured I might as well overhaul the motor, tranny, rear end, steering box.......ect.
I am glad I pulled the windshield as there was some rust in the lower windshield frame that will easily be addressed now without the need for additional bodywork.
I am putting together a photo album and was wondering how many of you guys work backwards like me
I know she is gonna be worth it in the end - can't wait to get it sideways in 2nd gear hard on the throttle
Thanks, Ed
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
Nice
Ed
Been there, still doing it - again
looks similar to the fun that I'm having. Looks like a good start. Good luck with your project, I'll race ya
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...teps-back.html
Jim
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From: Ottawa Ontario
Ed, I too went throught this.. I got in over my head on my 69 convert. but luckly found someone close to me that helped me out. We actualy replaced the "birdcage" in the end. I wish you luck and have lots of pics in you need some
A.J.
A.J.
The car was in decent shape when purchased but beauty is only skin deep. It needed full brakes, suspension, and drivetrain overhaul and also had frame rust issues. I had the body pulled to see exactly what I was dealing with and shall we say there was no turning back.
One thing leads to another and you gotta rationalize that while its apart nows the time to address any and all potential future issues. I did pick up a complete replacement roller chassis with full VBP brakes, suspension and 17in wheels and figured I might as well overhaul the motor, tranny, rear end, steering box.......ect.
I am glad I pulled the windshield as there was some rust in the lower windshield frame that will easily be addressed now without the need for additional bodywork.
I am putting together a photo album and was wondering how many of you guys work backwards like me
I know she is gonna be worth it in the end - can't wait to get it sideways in 2nd gear hard on the throttle
Thanks, Ed
. It needed full brakes, suspension, and drivetrain overhaul and also had frame rust issues. I had the body pulled to see exactly what I was dealing with and shall we say there was no turning back.One thing leads to another and you gotta rationalize that while its apart nows the time to address any and all potential future issues. I did pick up a complete replacement roller chassis with full VBP brakes, suspension and 17in wheels and figured I might as well overhaul the motor, tranny, rear end, steering box.......ect.
I am glad I pulled the windshield as there was some rust in the lower windshield frame that will easily be addressed now without the need for additional bodywork.
I am putting together a photo album and was wondering how many of you guys work backwards like me
I know she is gonna be worth it in the end - can't wait to get it sideways in 2nd gear hard on the throttle
Thanks, Ed
Safety Car
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From: Mundelein Illinois
Keep the faith, it a long tunnel but light is at the end. When I bought mine it was in really good shape but at the time the car was 23 years old and I did not want to be sitting on the side of the road while on a road trip with others. Like you said one thing leads into another.
Here's what I started with
then
The End
Now road trips
It will all be worth it in the end. One word of advise, don't save your receipts
Here's what I started with
then
The End
Now road trips
It will all be worth it in the end. One word of advise, don't save your receipts
TheCorvetteBen
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
Hey Ed,
Once i get back in the cuontry, you might be done restoring your vette, and then we can go cruising.
My brother might be able to come too, but he will have to work even harder than you...
Once i get back in the cuontry, you might be done restoring your vette, and then we can go cruising.
My brother might be able to come too, but he will have to work even harder than you...
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From: Frisco TX
Nice
Ed
Been there, still doing it - again looks similar to the fun that I'm having. Looks like a good start. Good luck with your project, I'll race ya
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...teps-back.html
Jim
Ed
Been there, still doing it - again
looks similar to the fun that I'm having. Looks like a good start. Good luck with your project, I'll race yahttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...teps-back.html
Jim
I see that you feel my pain - no race though
I figure its like marriage - I'm in it for the long haul and gonna proceed slowly
Keep us updated and I'll do likewise.
Thanks, Ed
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Your car is coming along nicely - I do have help with mine.
I had the body pulled and a local shop is doing all the body stuff. I have the chassis/drivetrain and I have been working that end on my own.
I will be done with the chassis in a few weeks and will deliver it to the shop to remount the body. Paint will be last - hope to have it done in 60-90 days.
Thanks, Ed
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Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
I've been at this for 7 1/2 years now 
I have no business racing anyone. 
Just plugging along, overcoming some problems & making sure I'll finish some day Keep up the good work
Jim