nice to meet you, but when can we see pictures of that 69????
Hello Everyone
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3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
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Hello Everyone
Hi everyone,
like many, I've lurked around the threads here, and didn't dign up immediately.
Well, some personal info. I am currently stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC with the 82nd (duh). I am the new owner of a 1969 convertible, and as quirky as she is, I already love her. I briefly owned a 72 coupe, as well.
I parked her at the barracks last night for the first time, just to have the Z Bar shear from the block...so I have a feeling Ill be asking a bunch of questions in the near future!
Just wanted to say hello before I begin the barrage of questions.
Glad to finally be a member!
like many, I've lurked around the threads here, and didn't dign up immediately.
Well, some personal info. I am currently stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC with the 82nd (duh). I am the new owner of a 1969 convertible, and as quirky as she is, I already love her. I briefly owned a 72 coupe, as well.
I parked her at the barracks last night for the first time, just to have the Z Bar shear from the block...so I have a feeling Ill be asking a bunch of questions in the near future!
Just wanted to say hello before I begin the barrage of questions.
Glad to finally be a member!
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 590
Likes: 2
From: Fairfield CT
Welcome aboard, trooper!
Hi everyone,
like many, I've lurked around the threads here, and didn't dign up immediately.
Well, some personal info. I am currently stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC with the 82nd (duh). I am the new owner of a 1969 convertible, and as quirky as she is, I already love her. I briefly owned a 72 coupe, as well.
I parked her at the barracks last night for the first time, just to have the Z Bar shear from the block...so I have a feeling Ill be asking a bunch of questions in the near future!
Just wanted to say hello before I begin the barrage of questions.
Glad to finally be a member!
like many, I've lurked around the threads here, and didn't dign up immediately.
Well, some personal info. I am currently stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC with the 82nd (duh). I am the new owner of a 1969 convertible, and as quirky as she is, I already love her. I briefly owned a 72 coupe, as well.
I parked her at the barracks last night for the first time, just to have the Z Bar shear from the block...so I have a feeling Ill be asking a bunch of questions in the near future!
Just wanted to say hello before I begin the barrage of questions.
Glad to finally be a member!
What sheared, the bar itself, the ball stud, or the boss on the block?
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3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
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Thanks, Guys.
I'm pretty sure the ball stud is what sheared. I'm going to have to inspect a bit more, but there was a post protruding from the end of the bar that swiveled...so I'm pretty sure thats it.
I'm a little limited on how much work I can do on post, so I'm thinking of having her towed; either to the soldier's Auto Skills Center or to the local dealer who has a "Corvette Expert..."
I'd rather do the work myself of course, but I'm somewhat limited here on post away from my tools, and of course, its hard to get her lifted with those glorious side pipes
mffi115, if you haven't been back to bragg in a few years...you'll be shocked. LOTS of work has already been done, and its changing every day.
Lupigiato, I'll get some pics up once I put them on my computer
I'm pretty sure the ball stud is what sheared. I'm going to have to inspect a bit more, but there was a post protruding from the end of the bar that swiveled...so I'm pretty sure thats it.
I'm a little limited on how much work I can do on post, so I'm thinking of having her towed; either to the soldier's Auto Skills Center or to the local dealer who has a "Corvette Expert..."
I'd rather do the work myself of course, but I'm somewhat limited here on post away from my tools, and of course, its hard to get her lifted with those glorious side pipes
mffi115, if you haven't been back to bragg in a few years...you'll be shocked. LOTS of work has already been done, and its changing every day.
Lupigiato, I'll get some pics up once I put them on my computer
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 590
Likes: 2
From: Fairfield CT
Good luck with the repair. If it's the ball stud, you might be able to do a field repair in the parking lot...unless the CSM catches you.
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