AND IT'S OFF!!!
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (71,454,4spd)
Congrats! Do you have a time table for your plans? I always wondered if folks do that. Also, did you buy everything you need for this or will you buy as you go and see what you need?
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (Maurice)
Thanks Maurice. My time table from the minute I looked at this car was between 2-5 years, and still is....
Yes I do plan on buying as I go, thats the only way I can afford it or I have the time to tinker.
I want to thank all the forum members who have given me advice and support thus far, you know who y'all are, Thank You very much.
And to the few NAY SAYERS, I do still plan on proving you wrong. :D
Yes I do plan on buying as I go, thats the only way I can afford it or I have the time to tinker.
I want to thank all the forum members who have given me advice and support thus far, you know who y'all are, Thank You very much.
And to the few NAY SAYERS, I do still plan on proving you wrong. :D
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (71,454,4spd)
Why would there be any nay-sayers? Lots of people take on this job. Keep at it, label everything, and don't get frustrated. :cheers:
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (Captain Morgan)
Capt, I guess its cause some people just don't get it.....
Some people (like myself) like to take something that is almost worthless to others, or is destin for the trash heep, and make it into something that is real nice, and enjoy what they have done and totally refreshing the car in the process. Its not for everyone.
Some people (like myself) like to take something that is almost worthless to others, or is destin for the trash heep, and make it into something that is real nice, and enjoy what they have done and totally refreshing the car in the process. Its not for everyone.
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (71,454,4spd)
Capt, I guess its cause some people just don't get it.....
Some people (like myself) like to take something that is almost worthless to others, or is destin for the trash heep, and make it into something that is real nice, and enjoy what they have done and totally refreshing the car in the process. Its not for everyone.
Some people (like myself) like to take something that is almost worthless to others, or is destin for the trash heep, and make it into something that is real nice, and enjoy what they have done and totally refreshing the car in the process. Its not for everyone.
Look for my post tomorrow - I cut out the top of the windshield frame
from the 75 - and test fit on the 70. It's lookin good.
Good luck on the 80 !! :seeya
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (Daves_rusty_75)
Good job...You may want to concider supporting the nose piece. After a period of time it will stress the front clip seal points and cause water and heat leaks.
Neil in Tenn
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (71,454,4spd)
Way to go ! :cheers: A year or so I plan on buying me a worthless old vette ( not ) and doing the same thing ! I have never even tried to do anything like a body off but I want to give it a try anyway ! One thing for sure is I will learn something ! More then likely ita be never try that again :flag
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (Nomad78SA)
Good job...You may want to concider supporting the nose piece. After a period of time it will stress the front clip seal points and cause water and heat leaks.
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (71,454,4spd)
[Quote]The body is alot lighter than I thought it would be:[Quote]
You might consider cutting 3 ft off the front springs and getting 3ft longer rear spring bolts FOR CORRECT RIDE HIGHT!!
:jester :jester :jester
Great job 71,454,4speed. You sure have your work cut out for ya. Good luck. and.........GO FOR IT!!!! :smash: :smash: :smash:
eDDIE
[Modified by Silvr77, 7:19 AM 9/10/2002]
You might consider cutting 3 ft off the front springs and getting 3ft longer rear spring bolts FOR CORRECT RIDE HIGHT!!
:jester :jester :jester
Great job 71,454,4speed. You sure have your work cut out for ya. Good luck. and.........GO FOR IT!!!! :smash: :smash: :smash:
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[Modified by Silvr77, 7:19 AM 9/10/2002]
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (Silvr77)
It's people like you that make me want to do the same to mine, just so that I can paint the frame :lol:
Well done, it looks like you've got the next few months booked solid! If you haven't already, take loads of pics - they're invaluable when you're bolting it all back together. Also store the parts away & keep a note of where each part is.... if I had a $ for each part that I spent ages searching for, then I still wouldn't have enough $$$ to cover the cost of the bits that I never found ;)
:cheers:
Well done, it looks like you've got the next few months booked solid! If you haven't already, take loads of pics - they're invaluable when you're bolting it all back together. Also store the parts away & keep a note of where each part is.... if I had a $ for each part that I spent ages searching for, then I still wouldn't have enough $$$ to cover the cost of the bits that I never found ;)
:cheers:
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (UKPaul)
I just had an anxiety attack as I went to bed last night that I would spend
one day looking for each little part during assembly. Luckily, with a donor
car - I have extras of some bits. These parts should only take a half day to locate.
Lately, I've been trying to put them in plastic boxes that I get at work.
On the top of each box - a list of each little part that gets chucked in there.
Next box ! To do it well, you need 3 "spaces". One for the chassis, one for
the body - and another for all the "parts". I currently have the two vettes
in the two stalls, but luckily - my driveway holds about 10 cars.
:seeya
one day looking for each little part during assembly. Luckily, with a donor
car - I have extras of some bits. These parts should only take a half day to locate.
Lately, I've been trying to put them in plastic boxes that I get at work.
On the top of each box - a list of each little part that gets chucked in there.
Next box ! To do it well, you need 3 "spaces". One for the chassis, one for
the body - and another for all the "parts". I currently have the two vettes
in the two stalls, but luckily - my driveway holds about 10 cars.
:seeya
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Re: AND IT'S OFF!!! (71,454,4spd)
Looks like your heading on the right track. Try not to listen to the nay sayers, they will discourage you. When you find yourself to that discouraged point take a break for a few days, it will do wonders. Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming! :cheers: