My first rebuild
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Drifting
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Pretty pumped about the new missing/adding parts for my car! I can't wait to get them on. I do need to find the side pieces for the spoiler and tail fin to complete the set up.
Last edited by FatCat; Feb 23, 2013 at 01:12 AM.
Melting Slicks
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What is the name of the paste you used? I have to do the door jambs this weekend and may need something to help. I had no trouble digging into the fiberglass at all. Once you fogure out what angle work best depending on how thick the paint is, it is pretty easy. The thinner the paint the more difficult is has been for me.
side note, if you find that paste stripper, in the tough to get to places i actually used a good sturdy spoon to peel the paint off
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Drifting
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Drifting
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I don't remember what that stuff was called, it wasn't anything to special, i think i picked it up at either a walmart or one of the big box hardware stores. I do remember having a citrus orange smell too it, it went on white and turned to green when done, or maybe the other way around...
side note, if you find that paste stripper, in the tough to get to places i actually used a good sturdy spoon to peel the paint off.
side note, if you find that paste stripper, in the tough to get to places i actually used a good sturdy spoon to peel the paint off
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Melting Slicks
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they all come with a small spoiler under the front of the car.... though some people remove them (most times, unintentionally). It's not an option, your car will not cool properly without it....
and did you ever plug the gap on top of the radiator?
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Drifting
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sigh.... give them a Corvette and they get all lippy.
they all come with a small spoiler under the front of the car.... though some people remove them (most times, unintentionally). It's not an option, your car will not cool properly without it....
and did you ever plug the gap on top of the radiator?
they all come with a small spoiler under the front of the car.... though some people remove them (most times, unintentionally). It's not an option, your car will not cool properly without it....
and did you ever plug the gap on top of the radiator?
Anyone ever take out the innere fenders to sand, clean and paint? How much of a PITA is it?
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by the way, those new spoiler pieces look good!
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Drifting
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BTW guys, chstitans42 is who I got the parts from and he sold my friend a 75 that I get to help restore at some point. If you need used parts hit him up.
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I am so looking forward to the finished images. You are giving the vette a new life.
Once you're done I may have to send my C4 to you for a touch up
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Drifting
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You're going to send me yours, Birdsmith going to fly me out. Maybe I need to reconsider my career options here ans open a Corvette shop. Hahaha thanks!
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