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Old Oct 26, 2021 | 11:18 PM
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Now that is some quality welding. I have always herd the reject parts ended up going to the parts counters.
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Old Oct 27, 2021 | 01:40 AM
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Looks great! I had a 53 3100 also at one time. Doing good work! Keep it up!
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Been slow going but some progress is being made.
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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 07:24 PM
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Still waiting on the front Calipers and some better Brake Lines but for the most part it's done.
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I hate to bring this up so late in the build,,,,,, BUT the rear spring in upside down.
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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 08:39 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 11:35 PM
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Does that look better
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First thing… Hats off to you sir! I know where you’re going with this and you’ve certainly put more thought and effort (and money) into it than the average guy. Can’t wait to see where this goes!

One thing though (and please don’t take this the wrong way as it’s probably a result of my own OCD)… You did a great job fixing all of the issues with the frame. Why not spend a little more time cleaning up the surface before paint? You look like you know what you’re doing… I get that it is probably going to be a driver, but even so, you’ve got all these great parts, why not highlight them?

Keep it going! This should be interesting!

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Originally Posted by Gale Banks 80'

Does that look better
OH,,, Whew!
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 11:28 AM
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By chance did you ever ready the Chevy Power book on how to gusset up the frame?

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ChevyPower.pdf
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First thing… Hats off to you sir! I know where you’re going with this and you’ve certainly put more thought and effort (and money) into it than the average guy. Can’t wait to see where this goes!

One thing though (and please don’t take this the wrong way as it’s probably a result of my own OCD)… You did a great job fixing all of the issues with the frame. Why not spend a little more time cleaning up the surface before paint? You look like you know what you’re doing… I get that it is probably going to be a driver, but even so, you’ve got all these great parts, why not highlight them?

Keep it going! This should be interesting!

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I had the frame Blasted with Garnet.
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Really like where you’re headed with this… Will be watching this one!

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Really like where you’re headed with this… Will be watching this one!

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I thought I would give a sneak peek of what's to come. That's PPG single stage Concept 972 Can Am White in the air.
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Progress might be slow but none the less progress is being made.
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