first drive after front end rebuild
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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Drifting
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From: Catlett VA
Pit
Nice design on the pit. Like the diamond plate edge on the top. I used pressure treated 2 x 6 since I thought I might want to add something else later and could just attach with nails or screws. Never did add anything. How do you cover it when not in use? I had three 3/4 inch plywood panels glued together and fitting into a ledge around the edge of the pit so if I mis-judged parking the car it would not end up in the pit. First job was always clearing out the spiders and crickets!
Racer
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From: Coldwater Mi
The covers are made of 2x4 screwed together (w/ cross-reinforcing pcs.) to make square easily handled pieces w/ plywood on top.....and covered w/ Diamond Plate. I also have Diamond Plate on my walk-thru door & around the base of 2 of the walls.
I'm attaching a coupla' more pics to give U a better idea of the layout:
I've got knotty pine/double-tongue-and-groove siding w/ grey metal roofing for my ceiling, and I've doubled my R-rating on insulation from the previous setup....complete w/ a great surround sound, fridge w/ COLD beer (& Jaggermeister in the freezer) w/ pool table on heavy casters that I move in & out to work on vehicles when needed!
I did ALL the interior work myself...w/ a laser power miter saw, table saw & all the other misc. tools, it's purdy easy to do!
Sorry they're a tad blurry, but it gives U the idea!
I'm attaching a coupla' more pics to give U a better idea of the layout:
I've got knotty pine/double-tongue-and-groove siding w/ grey metal roofing for my ceiling, and I've doubled my R-rating on insulation from the previous setup....complete w/ a great surround sound, fridge w/ COLD beer (& Jaggermeister in the freezer) w/ pool table on heavy casters that I move in & out to work on vehicles when needed!
I did ALL the interior work myself...w/ a laser power miter saw, table saw & all the other misc. tools, it's purdy easy to do!
Sorry they're a tad blurry, but it gives U the idea!
Last edited by Sluefoot; Dec 9, 2015 at 07:46 PM.
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From: Canberra ACT
Well done gents, all look amazing.
Can you all say what guides you used to rebuild these? I know some of you have inherent mechanic feng shui, but for the rest of us it would be awesome to know what you referenced, what worked and what didn't.
Cheers!
Can you all say what guides you used to rebuild these? I know some of you have inherent mechanic feng shui, but for the rest of us it would be awesome to know what you referenced, what worked and what didn't.
Cheers!
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Drifting
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From: Catlett VA
really fancy garage
The covers are made of 2x4 screwed together (w/ cross-reinforcing pcs.) to make square easily handled pieces w/ plywood on top.....and covered w/ Diamond Plate. I also have Diamond Plate on my walk-thru door & around the base of 2 of the walls.
I'm attaching a coupla' more pics to give U a better idea of the layout:
I've got knotty pine/double-tongue-and-groove siding w/ grey metal roofing for my ceiling, and I've doubled my R-rating on insulation from the previous setup....complete w/ a great surround sound, fridge w/ COLD beer (& Jaggermeister in the freezer) w/ pool table on heavy casters that I move in & out to work on vehicles when needed!
I did ALL the interior work myself...w/ a laser power miter saw, table saw & all the other misc. tools, it's purdy easy to do!
Sorry they're a tad blurry, but it gives U the idea!
I'm attaching a coupla' more pics to give U a better idea of the layout:
I've got knotty pine/double-tongue-and-groove siding w/ grey metal roofing for my ceiling, and I've doubled my R-rating on insulation from the previous setup....complete w/ a great surround sound, fridge w/ COLD beer (& Jaggermeister in the freezer) w/ pool table on heavy casters that I move in & out to work on vehicles when needed!
I did ALL the interior work myself...w/ a laser power miter saw, table saw & all the other misc. tools, it's purdy easy to do!
Sorry they're a tad blurry, but it gives U the idea!
Drifting
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Last edited by htown81vette; Dec 9, 2015 at 10:19 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
I love that Pit Sluefoot, just awesome!
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
Racer
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From: Coldwater Mi
Rosslato: Thx for the compliment....
I DO hafta return the compliment for your BEAUTIOUS 'Vette....what a work of art!!
The reason I've done what I've done....and I'm far from being done....is the simple fact that this is my 1st 'Vette, and I'm doing things based on the fact that I plan on KEEPING this fun vehicle.....unless someone "made me an offer I couldn't refuse!". I've always done my own wrenching, and I have the facility & knowledge to do these things...although I hafta admit that I've watched a LOT of U-Tube Videos, & taken advise from the very knowledgeable & helpful people on THIS SITE!! (I must admit that having the $$ to do all this really helps....I'm not rich....just "comfortable" ; ^ )
I DO hafta return the compliment for your BEAUTIOUS 'Vette....what a work of art!!
The reason I've done what I've done....and I'm far from being done....is the simple fact that this is my 1st 'Vette, and I'm doing things based on the fact that I plan on KEEPING this fun vehicle.....unless someone "made me an offer I couldn't refuse!". I've always done my own wrenching, and I have the facility & knowledge to do these things...although I hafta admit that I've watched a LOT of U-Tube Videos, & taken advise from the very knowledgeable & helpful people on THIS SITE!! (I must admit that having the $$ to do all this really helps....I'm not rich....just "comfortable" ; ^ )
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Drifting
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From: Catlett VA
detailed undercarriage
I love that Pit Sluefoot, just awesome!
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
Le Mans Master
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From: Palmdale CA
I love that Pit Sluefoot, just awesome!
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
But really, that is one awesome, gorgeous looking underneath. There should be a Corvette **** Category, just for that, Underskirt Shot indeed!
PS: Sluefoot,love, love your pit. I have a lift and I'd still would love to have a pit, just so I can go underneath it, without the hassle! Very cool!
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Drifting
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From: Catlett VA
"Our work is never done on our vettes, EVER"
Ain't that the truth. I put the cover on my 93 RX-7 for winter storage before I got the bright idea to replace something that does not need replacing- just to get another 5 hp out of the motor, which already sends the car to 60 mph in 4.1 sec. I'll spend the time on the Vette, which actually needs the work.
Ain't that the truth. I put the cover on my 93 RX-7 for winter storage before I got the bright idea to replace something that does not need replacing- just to get another 5 hp out of the motor, which already sends the car to 60 mph in 4.1 sec. I'll spend the time on the Vette, which actually needs the work.
Le Mans Master
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
I love that Pit Sluefoot, just awesome!
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
I went w/the VBP Aarms and fiberglass spring up front and TRW spring in the rear w/Bilstein shocks all around. It drives and steers awesome, Love it. Had the Steering Box rebuilt. I sandblasted all the parts frt & rear then gave them a coat of por 15 after etching & topcoated w/por 15 Ford Red engine paint. the frame i coated w/por 15 & topcoated w/krylon semi black. also used por 15 to coat the shell & wheelwells. i used dupli color red anodized paint for 1/2shafts & shocks. I’ve now got 165,000 miles on it and still have the Stock Trailing Arms which have never been rebuilt, I use that trailing arm bearing lube tool every 30,000 mi and give it a 10 shot of grease on both sides and I’m still good to go.
Last edited by jb78L-82; Dec 11, 2015 at 01:29 PM.