Got my clip off!!!
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Good job!!! I don't remember how long it took me exactly but it was less than a full day. I found myself getting careless as I was nearing the final bonds. Then I trashed the drivers side fender edge with the 5 in 1 knife. I didn't plan to reuse the clip (70-72 clip and car is a 69) but didn't want to screw it up either. Live and learn. 
Good luck with the rest of the build!
Terry
Good luck with the rest of the build!Terry
Safety Car
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From: Orlando FL
So did we! Fun, wasn`t it?
"Looked easier than it was"..........
MAN, you ain`t KIDDING! I`m just glad to see we`re not alone, OR crazy!
This pic shows my 14 and 16 year olds helping me.......
(They already know how to spell "Inheritance"!)
"Looked easier than it was"..........
MAN, you ain`t KIDDING! I`m just glad to see we`re not alone, OR crazy!
This pic shows my 14 and 16 year olds helping me.......
(They already know how to spell "Inheritance"!)
Safety Car
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From: Orlando FL
Sounds like you`re on a similar path as we are, because we also dropped the gas tank this past weekend, and pulled the engine & trans! We found the tank to be rusted through, so it will have to be replaced.
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Racer
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From: kempton park Gauteng
Front clip
Great job ,
Did you manage to get the clip off so it can be re-used ? The reason i ask is i think this is something i will have to do later on my vette , i found rust in the passenger side door channel / support No 1 mount . I don't know how to repair or replace the upright , and cant see any other way than removing the front clip .
Keep up the great work and keep the pictures coming , i think its going to inspire a lot of others , including myself .
Cheers ,
John
Did you manage to get the clip off so it can be re-used ? The reason i ask is i think this is something i will have to do later on my vette , i found rust in the passenger side door channel / support No 1 mount . I don't know how to repair or replace the upright , and cant see any other way than removing the front clip .
Keep up the great work and keep the pictures coming , i think its going to inspire a lot of others , including myself .
Cheers ,
John
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From: Orlando FL
The front clip had to come off though, as it was damaged forward of the hood, so it was cheaper to get a complete clip (with headlights, grills, etc.) than it would`ve been to fix it piece by piece.
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Yes, I have started doing a frame off about 3 years ago. Turned out to be waaay more than what I thought was going to be involved. The bad part is that I for the most part find myself replacing everything rather than using the old parts. The good thing is that in the end, I will have a brand new 69 but with the modern conveniences (steering, suspension, transmission etc).
Terry
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From: Orlando FL
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Patience is definitely a must. After the first year of the resto and not having a Vette to drive in the summer, I thought I made a mistake and maybe should have just restored areas of the car while driving it. Then...........my wife suggested getting another one. It was a "pinch me now" moment.
Racer
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From: LI NY
Damn, Vette in pieces, pickup truck in pieces, outdoor train set...you like your projects!
Safety Car
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LOL!
There`s a 66 GTO, a 69 Grand Prix, and a 65 Mustang in the garage too.... but they`re no fun anymore..... `cause they`re complete!
The fun for us is in the building. And as you can see in the pic, it`s a family hobby.
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From: Ocean County NJ
Racer
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From: LI NY
Thats great. I have been blessed with two daughters who prefer not to get dirty but I do have a two year old grandson who will learn my tool box eventually, and I have also said many times, these cars need people with little hands to get work done on !