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Old 10-05-2016, 03:03 PM
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a few months ago I had problems with bad noise in the lower engine...
So I have to rebuilt the engine !!!
Kit Edelbrock power package top end and new piston 040 bore















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Old 10-05-2016, 03:12 PM
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The new engine



And I've replace the automatic transmission by a 4 speed manual



What a pleasure to drive with manual transmission this engine
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And now, I've a new project....
CIC conversion kit to Chrome Bumper !!!



At first the hood














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Good job. It's looking good.
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Old 10-06-2016, 01:10 PM
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The second day...the rear tailamp adjustement...










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Old 10-06-2016, 01:28 PM
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Wow, great work! Looking forward to seeing it with the chrome bumpers.
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and then bonding and reinforcement with fiber






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Old 10-06-2016, 07:07 PM
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Saperlipopette yaya! You're on a roll.

I'm planning to remove my rear quarter panels too this winter. Which tools and techniques did you use to get them off in a day, without damaging the bonding strips and wheel well fiberglass? Thanks.
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Old 10-06-2016, 07:24 PM
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I LOVE what you're doing with the car. I too have a 79, with an L-82, but mine came from the factory with the 4 speed manual. I can't wait to see how this turns out. It looks like you're in for some much wider wheels.
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Old 10-07-2016, 01:10 AM
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Saperlipopette yaya! You're on a roll.

I'm planning to remove my rear quarter panels too this winter. Which tools and techniques did you use to get them off in a day, without damaging the bonding strips and wheel well fiberglass? Thanks.
You must remove the paint to see the differents pannel and heat with a heat gun and take off with a spatula....
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Awesome project, awesome work! Cant wait to see it done
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But the most difficult is to choise the wheels....
And finaly I've choose 20"










Front 20x9 "
Rear 20x10.5 "
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I don't like so much the center of wheel but it look amazing on the car...




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Hi Y,
While I'm not a fan of 'body conversions' I must say you appear to be moving right along with your project and it looks like you're having good results!!!
Well Done!!!
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Incredible, beautiful job. You've got more ambition than I can comprehend. It's good to see you spreading the Corvette sickness to France.

Be well, have fun.
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Old 10-07-2016, 10:56 AM
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Incredible, beautiful job. You've got more ambition than I can comprehend. ...
Not to mention skill. And resourcefulness.
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3rd day, front fenders...















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Old 10-07-2016, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dochorsepower
Incredible, beautiful job. You've got more ambition than I can comprehend. It's good to see you spreading the Corvette sickness to France.

Be well, have fun.
But It's a good sicknes !!!!
I've a friend who give me the sickness...







and many friends roll around with me!







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Old 10-07-2016, 03:36 PM
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Hi y,
2 thoughts….
Is this your car… 'before'?
This poor women is remembering when she got at least SOME of the attention!
Regards,
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