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Old 08-30-2012, 02:28 AM
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Default 73' restomod project in Finland

Hello CF folks,

Let the pics speak, will be complete over built. Enjoy!!

As I bought it..





@ home





Body disassemble work













Bird cage restoration started











Some fiberglass in progress







The story will continue..
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Looks like it will be a top quality build. Can you share your list of toys scheduled to be purchased and installed?
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Originally Posted by uxojerry
Looks like it will be a top quality build. Can you share your list of toys scheduled to be purchased and installed?
- Street Shop or SpecVette chassis
- L88 type fender flares
- LS7 or similar and 6-speed man.
- Lot of smaller stuff..

Chassis I will place an order real soon or I'm working on a deal of used but never installed Street Shop chassis. I'll know it in end of the week if I'll get it.(Many buyers)

All the fiberglass are also in progress to get asap and engine/ tranny still just a feeling, I have only asked a quote of full crate LS7..

I'm purchasing all the parts I need all the time..

Here's btw a link to last winter build, sold it immediately when got it almost ready in spring..

Link to thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...m-finland.html



Sorry folks again bad English
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Tuomas, is that garage at your home? What a great workspace! Good luck with the project, look forward to following along. That rolling chassis looks great!
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Tuomas, your English is fine.

Keep going with the build and posting pics. I am jealous of your excellent garage.
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that quality of work doesnt need good english
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Originally Posted by Lupigiato73
Tuomas, is that garage at your home? What a great workspace! Good luck with the project, look forward to following along. That rolling chassis looks great!
No, it's my small workshop. Thank you!!
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[QUOTE=jcloving;1581701889]Tuomas, your English is fine.
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
that quality of work doesnt need good english
Don't know about the quality, just try to do my best..
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Looks I'm the new owner of the Street Shop chassis









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Great build pictures. Keep the pictures coming. Don't worry there is no language barrier.

By the way that's a beautiful C6 you built.
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I really like that rear suspension. From the looks of it, it solves a whole ton of geometry problems! Very, very nice.
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Originally Posted by zwede
I really like that rear suspension. From the looks of it, it solves a whole ton of geometry problems! Very, very nice.
I agree!! That's the reason I went to complete new chassis..
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Does anyone know, does any shop have available or manufacture stock replacement center rocker channels for bird cage??

Example ZIP has only inserts.. see link:

http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/StyleMasterDetails.aspx?pid={35c63a0d-4e7a-4bae-b55c-dbc0251494ba}&gid={4dbd7ed9-3a47-4cd3-8eff-b98ba1f9c4ff}&GroupName=Windshie
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Originally Posted by Tuomas FIN
Does anyone know, does any shop have available or manufacture stock replacement center rocker channels for bird cage??

Example ZIP has only inserts.. see link:

http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/StyleMasterDetails.aspx?pid={35c63a0d-4e7a-4bae-b55c-dbc0251494ba}&gid={4dbd7ed9-3a47-4cd3-8eff-b98ba1f9c4ff}&GroupName=Windshie
Just came back from Carlisle last weekend.... asked the same question of every vendor, NO ONE makes rocker channels... only inserts..
you're only choice is to try and find good used rocker channels..
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This will be fun project top keep a watch on!!!

My 74 is still waiting for me to find the time to get to her, life keeps getting in the way.

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Subd. This is just what I was looking for and needed. I kept up with your C6 build...You're an artist. Keep up the good work.
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Originally Posted by LFZ
Subd. This is just what I was looking for and needed. I kept up with your C6 build...You're an artist. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the compliment!!
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Impressive!

I love to see C-3s in Europe!!


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