79 conversion is finished
Melting Slicks
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For me the next unfinished item would be the wheels. But I rarely like the look of the factory rally wheels. I like the resto mod look and this car looks like a good candidate for that.
Looks nice.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
Le Mans Master
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
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Le Mans Master
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
I'm doing well, thanks. I've been working a bit but finding it pretty uncomfortable working underneath the car in the gas tank area and getting itchy and fiberglass dust in my eyes. I'll be more motivated to work on it when I'm back doing glass work on the outside surface of the car again. I find working on metal cars a great deal less uncomfortable.
Race Director
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
The first really radical custom i did was a camaro, did metal flares, yeah all different,
Then when i did do glass i was a weenee, i had fans, vacuum systems set up to keep it off me and the area cleaner, the older i got get the more fg dust bugs me
Then when i did do glass i was a weenee, i had fans, vacuum systems set up to keep it off me and the area cleaner, the older i got get the more fg dust bugs me
Last edited by The13Bats; Jul 27, 2017 at 01:25 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Maybe it is getting older. Twenty years ago fiberglass dust didn't bother me but its a problem now. When I first started on the Corvette it was extremely bad on my face in particular, the itching would drive me nuts and it would last for a week after I stopped the glass work. I've since been using a barrier cream on my face and at least that part of me isn't itching much anymore.
Team Owner
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From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
U.S. Air Force
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I'm impressed, car looks great, love to see the rest, interior and engine compartment.All Corvettes are never completed.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
I like the retro look applied to the late C-3 body. There are a few changes I would make, but that would come under personal preference. The one big deterrent to me is the cost of parts to effect the changes and required body work and paint. I ask myself if the cost and effort equals the result. It certainly makes the car unique and get some scratching their heads on what model year. Good luck with it, the overall look is pleasing. My choice of a hood would be an aftermarket smooth 3 inch rise cowl hood.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Lake Country British Columbia
I like the retro look applied to the late C-3 body. There are a few changes I would make, but that would come under personal preference. The one big deterrent to me is the cost of parts to effect the changes and required body work and paint. I ask myself if the cost and effort equals the result. It certainly makes the car unique and get some scratching their heads on what model year. Good luck with it, the overall look is pleasing. My choice of a hood would be an aftermarket smooth 3 inch rise cowl hood.