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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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bottomless money pits!!!!!!
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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Just replaced the yokes in my '78 this weekend. Mine was the same story, went for a 4 wheel alignment and had to bring it back home to change them out. I'm fortunate enough that I have a freind that is a good mechanic and is willing to trade labor. I am doing the bodywork and repainting his '69 Z28 and he helps me wrench on my car. I have learned that you have to be rich or willing to do a lot of work yourself, because they can be costly.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Do the paint last or you may never finish it.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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I recently discovered TA pocket rot when removing the TAs to send out for rebuild. Trying to find a frame nearby now. Any suggestions?
Thinkin' about hitting the auctions too, but I've already dropped big$$ on parts for this job.
I'm not in a happy 'vette place right now...
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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You might be able to find weld in patch kits here: http://www.bairs.com/page381.asp
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