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Nov 1, 2013 | 01:10 PM

SB64

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Starting my 69 restore

Picked up my 69 a few months ago. Will be continuing the restoration so I thought I would post a few pic before I start. Already replaced trailer arms, new universals, pulled rear and replaced pinion seal. New spring and struts. Purchased sidepipes at Carlisle from Paragon. They had a set still in the box $2,000. Sold. Also picked up red line tire from Coker for $750. A good day at Carilsle. Saved on freight and cash talks. Will keep the forum posted with new pic. Just wanted to tell my story. Oh, 350/300 with 90k miles and bored 30 over. runs good and has many orig. parts including mtr. http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/ta...how/69%20vette

Nov 1, 2013 | 01:53 PM

Heath66

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It seemed like a nice original car to start with. Is the paint good on it, sure looks decent in the pics. Good luck with it and keep us posted!

Nov 1, 2013 | 03:26 PM

Alan 71

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Hi rvz,
It looks like you have a very nice 69 to be putting your efforts into!
I'll certainly be following what you post about your progress.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Nov 1, 2013 | 04:05 PM

doorgunner

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Congrats! You're officially wa-a-a-y ahead of me!

Nov 1, 2013 | 04:23 PM

SB64

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69 vette

I just posted a leaf spring question in the performance area. Please take a look and thank you for the nice comments.

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:39 PM

lvmyvt76

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you must have a BIG checkbook!!!

Nov 1, 2013 | 07:56 PM

SB64

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my 69

saved up for many years to get this type of restore. let it roll

Nov 1, 2013 | 08:24 PM

SB64

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my 69

Paint was done a few years back. The original color was silver and it is pretty good, enough to get started on other things

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Nov 1, 2013 | 09:12 PM

JimE

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Looks like an early car what's the body build code on the trim tag?

Nov 2, 2013 | 10:42 AM

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SB64

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Yes JimE code is C which my understanding is OCT of 68. It is an early one. Will be dropping the gas tank. I already know the build sheet is up their. I will see how clear it is, keep you posted

Nov 2, 2013 | 12:13 PM

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JimE

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PM sent

Nov 2, 2013 | 01:00 PM

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doorgunner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rvzio

Paint was done a few years back. The original color was silver and it is pretty good, enough to get started on other things

Just a thought:

I've recently learned that a wet-sanding with the correct grit paper/properly dried/followed by a clearcoat can really revive even a 15 year old/faded/nasty/kept outdoor black paint job while the big bucks are being used to get the car mechanically correct/interior spruced-up. Each part that I remove gets the wet-sand after it is repaired/clearcoated at the next opportunity before it gets re-installed (You get fast at setting up the spraygun/cleaning it afterwards by the second part that you "repaint")...it's not the best procedure--it adds an extra hour to re-installing each part, but the car will be mostly "repainted" by the time it's mechanically & interior ready.

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Nov 2, 2013 | 01:30 PM

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illenema

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Looks like a great project

Nov 2, 2013 | 04:14 PM

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SB64

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I hope it will be a great project, cars has orig Alt., coil, mtr, fuel filter. dist. and still searching. Thanks I will keep post with pics as I go

Nov 2, 2013 | 04:19 PM

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illenema

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rvzio

I hope it will be a great project, cars has orig Alt., coil, mtr, fuel filter. dist. and still searching. Thanks I will keep post with pics as I go

That stuff is all replaceable, As long as its a great body, its going to be great

Nov 3, 2013 | 09:26 AM

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68/BB

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Great looking '69. Similar color combo to my Siverstone Silver/Gunmetal '68. Only you are starting from a much better position than I did. Mine was a basket project. Good luck!