Second rebuild 1973
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Let's talk exhaust for a minute. Is there a way to tell if these are original? If so, how do I know of they are still good or of they aren't can you have th restored? I know that look like ones I have seen that are original and still used on cars today.
TheCorvetteBen
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Those look to me to be original. Take a look at these on CL,
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Those look to me to be original. Take a look at these on CL,
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
Thanks brother!
TheCorvetteBen
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Drifting
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Me either and there are not holes on them, the pipe under the body is all rusted out but the actual mufflers have nothing but surface rust that is visible.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...emec-6spd.html
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
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Rocker Panels
A really nice set of originals will set you back at least $300 from what I have seen. NOS may go for up to $1,000. Yikes! Like Alan says, the re-pops are pretty bad.
I will post a pic of the 70 when I get a chance. I have a great video of the 70 but will have to open a youtube account to post it. I have the entire rear suspension out of it and then some. I should begin reassembly next week. I don't move nearly as quickly as you do. Wish i did.
Bill
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Drifting
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...emec-6spd.html
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
It would certainly get me rolling quicker. Man every time I see a frame sitting like that I want to do mine but it just scares me too much. I am hoping to drop $4000 in this car and drive it by next Spring. Now! OAM, you know how fast I work when I get started and that I have way more time than money and will take the time to wire wheel everything myself. With this in mind could I do it in those perimeters?
What say you? Keep inundated, I will not be rebuilding the engine and will do all the body work and paint myself. The engine will just get new gaskets, clean and paint.
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Drifting
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you can very carefully use 000 steel wool on the rockers to help a little. Don't rub too hard or you will scratch them. Then you can clear the anodized portion and touch up the black. Google 70 corvette restoration and a lady named juliet did a really nice job restoring her rockers.
A really nice set of originals will set you back at least $300 from what I have seen. NOS may go for up to $1,000. Yikes! Like Alan says, the re-pops are pretty bad.
I will post a pic of the 70 when I get a chance. I have a great video of the 70 but will have to open a youtube account to post it. I have the entire rear suspension out of it and then some. I should begin reassembly next week. I don't move nearly as quickly as you do. Wish i did.
Bill
A really nice set of originals will set you back at least $300 from what I have seen. NOS may go for up to $1,000. Yikes! Like Alan says, the re-pops are pretty bad.
I will post a pic of the 70 when I get a chance. I have a great video of the 70 but will have to open a youtube account to post it. I have the entire rear suspension out of it and then some. I should begin reassembly next week. I don't move nearly as quickly as you do. Wish i did.
Bill
Thanks Bill!
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Drifting
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And do what with the car I already have? Hahaha
It would certainly get me rolling quicker. Man every time I see a frame sitting like that I want to do mine but it just scares me too much. I am hoping to drop $4000 in this car and drive it by next Spring. Now! OAM, you know how fast I work when I get started and that I have way more time than money and will take the time to wire wheel everything myself. With this in mind could I do it in those perimeters?
What say you? Keep inundated, I will not be rebuilding the engine and will do all the body work and paint myself. The engine will just get new gaskets, clean and paint.
It would certainly get me rolling quicker. Man every time I see a frame sitting like that I want to do mine but it just scares me too much. I am hoping to drop $4000 in this car and drive it by next Spring. Now! OAM, you know how fast I work when I get started and that I have way more time than money and will take the time to wire wheel everything myself. With this in mind could I do it in those perimeters?
What say you? Keep inundated, I will not be rebuilding the engine and will do all the body work and paint myself. The engine will just get new gaskets, clean and paint.
Le Mans Master
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once you have the body lifted,
this,
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...51495398,d.cGE
then just clean up the places it cant get to, a quick paint and done, if you put it on a rotisserie, there will be very little it cant get to , and you have cut a good month from your time. I'm actually sharing my plans for my next project, but you're at the point where it would make sense and based on the speed that you did the 78. That wire brushing by hand is over rated, your time could be better spent.
this,
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...51495398,d.cGE
then just clean up the places it cant get to, a quick paint and done, if you put it on a rotisserie, there will be very little it cant get to , and you have cut a good month from your time. I'm actually sharing my plans for my next project, but you're at the point where it would make sense and based on the speed that you did the 78. That wire brushing by hand is over rated, your time could be better spent.
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