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Nov 3, 2012 | 02:03 AM

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From: Azle Texas

Nov 3, 2012 | 02:08 AM

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Spring Bolts

The rear leaf spring bolts can be VERY tight. Might want to spray day before with penetrating oil, back up top wrench, and get a cheater bar!!
Or just cut the off.....but where is the challenge??

Nov 3, 2012 | 02:50 AM

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I am waiting on some adjustable strut rods.....after messing with these stock one I am convinced they are a must. Also I had a piston on a rear caliper leaking so I was going to re-build them but got a deal on 4 new re-built stainless sleeved ones from a forum member. Thanks scott718!!

Nov 3, 2012 | 09:07 AM

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JimmyS5600

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Very nice work,well done. Please keep the progress report up.
By the way,what is the name of the one part epoxy you used?

Nov 3, 2012 | 09:50 AM

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AdamMeh

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Looking good! Love seeing a project come along like this.

Thanks for sharing,
Adam

Nov 4, 2012 | 01:37 AM

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Mono-Coat Epoxy

Mono-Coat Epoxy
I thin it to spray with lacquer thinner

http://www.supermarinepaint.com/inte...-coat-2020.asp

Nov 4, 2012 | 05:07 AM

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demoke

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Awesome job! Even though I am not very mechanical, I really admire your work.

Jun 21, 2013 | 02:06 PM

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ieatglue

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Any updates??

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Jun 22, 2013 | 03:32 AM

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dgheinen

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What bushing kit did you end up going with? ENS-3-18123R from summit racing? I'm trying to find a complete and comprehensive kit to do for my 78. Thanks in advance!

-Damon

Jun 23, 2013 | 05:40 AM

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What bushing kit did you end up going with? ENS-3-18123R from summit racing? I'm trying to find a complete and comprehensive kit to do for my 78. Thanks in advance!

-Damon

Yes I used ENS-3-18123R but I got them from KMJ PERFORMANCE on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-3-18123R-63-82-C2-C3-Chevy-Corvette-Complete-Master-Body-Bushing-Set-Red-/330943399794?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&vxp=mtr&hash=item4d0dc38772

Jun 23, 2013 | 05:58 AM

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I have got alot of work done on car but just have been really busy. Even worse I lost my phone with alot of pics of progression

Jun 23, 2013 | 11:47 AM

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Put white faces on gauges and red LED.....

Jun 23, 2013 | 11:55 AM

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Did the vacuum to electric headlights with Ford Probe motors...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...c-new-way.html

Jun 23, 2013 | 12:48 PM

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qwank

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can't wait to see this done. your white gauges look exactly like mine. I paint the needles red as well

Jun 23, 2013 | 07:11 PM

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How were you able to remove the body mounts? Did you do one at a time or did you lift the body? Could you please explain as I wold like to do this.

Jun 25, 2013 | 10:43 PM

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How were you able to remove the body mounts? Did you do one at a time or did you lift the body? Could you please explain as I wold like to do this.

Did them 2 at a time.....broke them all loose and backed nuts about half way off, put a bottle jack on each side starting in back slowly loosened and jacked up both sides just enough to slip out the old ones and slip in new and get nuts and bolts started. Moved up to middle and front, got all in and removed jacks and torqued bolts.