What's your fall/winter project??
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Sacramento CA
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 233
Likes: 2
From: Sacramento CA
Lots of pics here....http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ress-pics.html
I wish mine was in that good of shape when I found it. I had weeds growing on TOP of the differential! when I pulled the rear end out, I had to pull the weeds, too.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 233
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From: Sacramento CA
I am going to replace/restore the console in my '81. The previous owner had glued and screwed some faux wood paneling to the console plastics so I will be replacing what I have to. I am also going to take the gauge lenses off and polish them. Depending on the time and funds I have I would like to get the AC blowing stronger. Fan motor feels like it is dying as it barely pushes any air while on high. The PO has a new compressor, dryer, and lines put on, filled with Freeze-12, but its still not blowing cold. May also try repainting the front nose in early spring.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 180
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From: Lakefield Ontario
69 Vert
New wiring harness for the complete car and interiour, including heater core,blower motor,all vacuum lines and actuators,switchs and relays, I've been gathering up the parts for the last couple of years.
Over the last three years I've installed a GMPP ZZ454, TKO 600, complete brake job and all suspension items.
Almost forgot, VBP steering rack conversion and tilt steering column as well.
We have long winters here, I'll need all the time this year!
New wiring harness for the complete car and interiour, including heater core,blower motor,all vacuum lines and actuators,switchs and relays, I've been gathering up the parts for the last couple of years.
Over the last three years I've installed a GMPP ZZ454, TKO 600, complete brake job and all suspension items.
Almost forgot, VBP steering rack conversion and tilt steering column as well.
We have long winters here, I'll need all the time this year!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,209
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From: Montgomery Alabama
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06
Here is my current list:
'71:
drain and clean fuel tank
replace fuel supply & return line
rebuild carburetor
'72:
remove A/C and heat system
install Vintage Air system (if I get the funds to buy one)
pull trailing arms and send them to Gary for 31 spline axles and rebuild
pull steering box and send to Gary for rebuild
replace ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends in front-end
clean-up and re-paint calipers, upper and lower A-arms, suspension
replace front shocks
install '69 gills in egg crate openings
'73:
continue with interior re-do
fix cracks in floor fiberglass
replace seat belt mounts
clean and seal bird cage
'82:
continue with nose installation and complete re-paint
This is the plan, at least. I don't know how much of this I will actually get done.
'71:
drain and clean fuel tank
replace fuel supply & return line
rebuild carburetor
'72:
remove A/C and heat system
install Vintage Air system (if I get the funds to buy one)
pull trailing arms and send them to Gary for 31 spline axles and rebuild
pull steering box and send to Gary for rebuild
replace ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends in front-end
clean-up and re-paint calipers, upper and lower A-arms, suspension
replace front shocks
install '69 gills in egg crate openings
'73:
continue with interior re-do
fix cracks in floor fiberglass
replace seat belt mounts
clean and seal bird cage
'82:
continue with nose installation and complete re-paint
This is the plan, at least. I don't know how much of this I will actually get done.
Cruising
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 11
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From: Staten Island New York
I recently bought a 88 TpI. I caught from aguy who ran into money problems. The motor,tranny and rear are done. A lttle paint and body work. And a exhaust! I'm tossed up with which one to use?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 987
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From: Surrey British Columbia
Get my front and rear suspensions installed. That should just about take care of my 1st quarter Corvette budget. Then I'll clean-out the garage so I have some elbow room to move around again!!!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,565
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From: Sparta Mo.
This isn't the 'Vette, but I shot this yesterday. It's a 10:1 396 with an M-20 Muncie and a 4.11 posi. The car is super tight, and a blast to drive. Most of this was shot in first gear and about the fastest I was going was around 45 mph. It kinda hurts to drive it with my bad back, but a I get perma-smile every time I do. Sorry about the bad quality, all I could do was wedge the camera against the windshield. That didn't work very well.
Anyway, here ya' go........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOiv74XH7U
The whole point to post this in here was the winter plans aren't for the 'Vette, I have to get this in paint this winter. I plan on putting back on the street after a 25 year absence.
Anyway, here ya' go........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOiv74XH7U
The whole point to post this in here was the winter plans aren't for the 'Vette, I have to get this in paint this winter. I plan on putting back on the street after a 25 year absence.
Last edited by earthquake68; Oct 25, 2010 at 08:53 AM.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 287
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From: N. Alabama
I think I'm goin to need a whole page for my "to do list".
Pull & store original motor and trans. replace with 355 & 700R4
Headers and daul exhaust..no cats
Detail engine compartment
Steering box rebuild
New carpet, insulation, seat foam and covers
New bumpers
New MC and stainless brake lines
New radiator and electric fan
I need some donations. PM me if you would like to donate :-)
Pull & store original motor and trans. replace with 355 & 700R4
Headers and daul exhaust..no cats
Detail engine compartment
Steering box rebuild
New carpet, insulation, seat foam and covers
New bumpers
New MC and stainless brake lines
New radiator and electric fan
I need some donations. PM me if you would like to donate :-)
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,763
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From: Fayetteville NC
I just put the '75 into the shop with the following problems. Burned out bulbs in the dash, new speedometer cable, new tach board, new stereo speakers, parking brake adjustment. Should get it back this week just in time to drive it a little before it gets cold.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2010
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62 Continental convertible, I need to sand and paint it, starter just rebuilt and now generator
I'm also looking for a classic project for my gf which I'm hoping to find a decent driver that just needs paint
I'm also looking for a classic project for my gf which I'm hoping to find a decent driver that just needs paint
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,941
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
Cruise-In IX Veteran
I am hoping to continue blasting suspension parts and painting them. Once I get done with all that I will be rebuilding trailing arms and the differential.