It's been a while....
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Le Mans Master
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It's been a while....
Just getting back into the swing of things with the 77. Had to take some time off and get the shop/career thing figured out...
With that said.... I'm planning on doing some changes to the 77.... #1 is to get my door handles back on...haha
With that said.... I'm planning on doing some changes to the 77.... #1 is to get my door handles back on...haha
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2014! Yes....it has been a while. Welcome back and save the door handle reverse-mod for another day. Fix something that will make it safe to drive....then post up some roadtrip pics.
Le Mans Master
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After a heart attack, & a car accident in my daily driver ( rear ended ) I'm back as well. It's been a while !
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Le Mans Master
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Things are good, finally.... I have a 2800sqt studio/shop and doing custom furniture/projects for corporate/designers along with trying to push my line..
As for the vette, It's been sitting for about 6 years. Sort of lost interest in it, then decided I need to get it back on the road. Just needs a tune up and 2 days of cleaning/tightening/etc. I ordered new exterior handles so I need to figure out a template to cut those back in. I never got the door poppers to work so lesson learned on that..
I'm looking to repaint and new wheels over the fall/winter and go a more "mobsteel" look. Maybe grey/black or something..... I will do 19"wheels with more tire this time and try to unload the 20"s... will see .... Might see if I can photoshop up a few options...
As for the vette, It's been sitting for about 6 years. Sort of lost interest in it, then decided I need to get it back on the road. Just needs a tune up and 2 days of cleaning/tightening/etc. I ordered new exterior handles so I need to figure out a template to cut those back in. I never got the door poppers to work so lesson learned on that..
I'm looking to repaint and new wheels over the fall/winter and go a more "mobsteel" look. Maybe grey/black or something..... I will do 19"wheels with more tire this time and try to unload the 20"s... will see .... Might see if I can photoshop up a few options...
Le Mans Master
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From: LONG ISLAND
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Things are good, finally.... I have a 2800sqt studio/shop and doing custom furniture/projects for corporate/designers along with trying to push my line..
As for the vette, It's been sitting for about 6 years. Sort of lost interest in it, then decided I need to get it back on the road. Just needs a tune up and 2 days of cleaning/tightening/etc. I ordered new exterior handles so I need to figure out a template to cut those back in. I never got the door poppers to work so lesson learned on that..
I'm looking to repaint and new wheels over the fall/winter and go a more "mobsteel" look. Maybe grey/black or something..... I will do 19"wheels with more tire this time and try to unload the 20"s... will see .... Might see if I can photoshop up a few options...
As for the vette, It's been sitting for about 6 years. Sort of lost interest in it, then decided I need to get it back on the road. Just needs a tune up and 2 days of cleaning/tightening/etc. I ordered new exterior handles so I need to figure out a template to cut those back in. I never got the door poppers to work so lesson learned on that..
I'm looking to repaint and new wheels over the fall/winter and go a more "mobsteel" look. Maybe grey/black or something..... I will do 19"wheels with more tire this time and try to unload the 20"s... will see .... Might see if I can photoshop up a few options...
look into 70's "STEEL CITY GRAY" I think it's called / pretty hot !!
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
Le Mans Master
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OMG He's Back, Onaqwst Lives!
Where is your Store at? We were just talking about you the other day and here you are. Updates on Flipper
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ross...?sort=3&page=1
We got to get together!
Where is your Store at? We were just talking about you the other day and here you are. Updates on Flipperhttp://smg.photobucket.com/user/ross...?sort=3&page=1
We got to get together!
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Le Mans Master
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OMG He's Back, Onaqwst Lives! Where is your Store at? We were just talking about you the other day and here you are. Updates on Flipper
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ross...?sort=3&page=1
We got to get together!
Where is your Store at? We were just talking about you the other day and here you are. Updates on Flipperhttp://smg.photobucket.com/user/ross...?sort=3&page=1
We got to get together!
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
The 77 started today after a fresh battery and sitting for 6 years. Trans fluid was low but it fired right up. Probably burned up any small rodents that might have nest in the mufflers/engine bay. Did have some slight smoke for about a minute, figured it was moisture/burning off the engine.
Next up is buying a house with a garage or a larger shop so I can keep the 77 inside... #vettestruggles
Next up is buying a house with a garage or a larger shop so I can keep the 77 inside... #vettestruggles
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Wow, someone was asking just last week about air ride...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1595146737
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1595146737
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TheCorvetteBen
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If you watch the movie "Jobs" with Ashton Kutcher, in the movie, on a bulletin board in the background, there is a picture of your car there. I don't remember where in the movie, but it is probably more toward the middle/end. Same green with the big wheels.
Below is the link, you can see it clearly at 1:47:56
Below is the link, you can see it clearly at 1:47:56
Last edited by chstitans42; Jul 17, 2017 at 10:09 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
If you watch the movie "Jobs" with Ashton Kutcher, in the movie, on a bulletin board in the background, there is a picture of your car there. I don't remember where in the movie, but it is probably more toward the middle/end. Same green with the big wheels.
Below is the link, you can see it clearly at 1:47:56
https://youtu.be/n9oWVBhgQjI
Below is the link, you can see it clearly at 1:47:56
https://youtu.be/n9oWVBhgQjI
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chstitans42.........apparently you use binoculars when you watch movies!
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