1969 Engine Motor Rebuild & Start-up DONE!
06-18-2019, 09:39 PM
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1969 Engine Motor Rebuild & Start-up DONE!
Hopefully you all can appreciate this moment, but after rebuilding my L46 and installing it, the nerve wracking moment of firing it up went off without a hitch. A couple of knowledgeable guys from my local NCRS chapter came to help, and I am indebted to their knowledge. Hopefully you can enjoy the video above.
On Father's Day, my son (6 years old) got to perform his first oil change (after the cam break-in), a good wash and wax, and finally a cruise through the neighborhood with smiles ear to ear (both of us).
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06-18-2019, 10:43 PM
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06-19-2019, 12:01 AM
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Happy it worked out and beautiful pics of your family and your C3. Good that your son is involved too, start em' early, I say! I understand the nerve wracking thing. I went through the same thing with my build. The fear of failure is strong! But we persevered and the engine runs! How cool is that? 
06-19-2019, 12:57 AM
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Nice job Pete ,Thanks for sharing that moment with your corvette brothers and sisters .Beautiful looking 69 and family Love the p02s .
06-19-2019, 04:43 AM
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Very nice job Pete, I know it was a long haul but judging by what we see well worth it. The NCRS folks that helped deserve a shout out to also. Very knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing your exciting moment .
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06-20-2019, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by F22
Happy it worked out and beautiful pics of your family and your C3. Good that your son is involved too, start em' early, I say! I understand the nerve wracking thing. I went through the same thing with my build. The fear of failure is strong! But we persevered and the engine runs! How cool is that?
06-20-2019, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sug
Nice job Pete ,Thanks for sharing that moment with your corvette brothers and sisters .Beautiful looking 69 and family Love the p02s .
Originally Posted by CA-Legal-Vette
Sounds great! A big moment after a long build. Double bonus that you’re able to share your first ride with your son
06-20-2019, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rvzio
Very nice job Pete, I know it was a long haul but judging by what we see well worth it. The NCRS folks that helped deserve a shout out to also. Very knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing your exciting moment .
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Hope you're well, it's good to "see" you!
06-20-2019, 06:46 AM
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Sounds great Pete. Congratulations to you and to your family. Won't be long before that little guy is helping you in the garage as well. Special times. Enjoy them, they flee too quickly.
Congratulations again, well done.
David Howard
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Congratulations again, well done.
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06-20-2019, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by AllVettes4Me
Sounds great Pete. Congratulations to you and to your family. Won't be long before that little guy is helping you in the garage as well. Special times. Enjoy them, they flee too quickly.
Congratulations again, well done.
David Howard
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Congratulations again, well done.
David Howard
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