[Project Update] The Vettefinders Project
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[Project Update] The Vettefinders Project
Making some serious progress....
http://vettefinders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=79part1
http://vettefinders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=79part1
Drifting
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
Looks like a fun project. I'm surprised to see that much rust on the rear. I'm scared to think what my '73 must look like under there! :eek:
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (76 Red)
Looking good Chris,
The real fun is about to begin, And I mean fun. I had a good time doing my body off. Good Luck
Bob
The real fun is about to begin, And I mean fun. I had a good time doing my body off. Good Luck
Bob
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
So, is the body off yet (part5) ?
So far, the condition sounds close to - but not as bad - as my 75 was.
I guess if you actually had to remove the body bolts to lift it, then that is a good sign.
I only had 2-3 bolts that were holding it down.
Good luck, and keep us posted when part5 is up.
:seeya
So far, the condition sounds close to - but not as bad - as my 75 was.
I guess if you actually had to remove the body bolts to lift it, then that is a good sign.
I only had 2-3 bolts that were holding it down.
Good luck, and keep us posted when part5 is up.
:seeya
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
That's pretty cool. I love new projects. It sounds like you're undertaking a rather large one. Keep us updated, this should be interesting and exciting.
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (groovyjay)
Looks very good Chris! I like it alot! :yesnod: it's still long way to go, but you know what you're facing :lol: Keep us posted! :cheers:
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
Looks very good Chris! I like it alot! :yesnod: it's still long way to go, but you know what you're facing :lol: Keep us posted! :cheers:
:lol: Which part looks "good"? :D
:lol: Which part looks "good"? :D
Nor any signs of people kicking holes of frustration in it...
Keep up the good work, old buddy.
-Steve
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Pacin'California)
Im impressed ,I didnt think corvette "dealers" liked restoring cars.I was always told that as a dealer that was a big :nono: .No money to be made that way.Looks good :thumbs:
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Stewart's74)
I just had a flashback! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Thank god my project is almost done.
Thank god my project is almost done.
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (paintdaddy)
Im impressed ,I didnt think corvette "dealers" liked restoring cars.I was always told that as a dealer that was a big :nono: .No money to be made that way.Looks good :thumbs:
We're definately not looking to make money, but as you can see from the logos on the bottom of the pages, we do have sponsors paying or donating parts. :cheers:
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
Chris the while i'm at it will get you every time:) at least you can work outside : or is it still cold in Florida this time of year :D
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (paso)
Just lifted the body today.
http://vettefinders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=79part5
http://vettefinders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=79part5
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
That looks like fun :jester I would love to have a second 82 to tear apart and rebuild.
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Desertdawg)
Chris what part of the country did that Vette live??? What I see is typically what you find up here in the salt belt. I bought a frame out of Orlando and it had hardly any surface rust I thought down where you were at most frames would be in better shape. Looks like your well into the project. :)
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (paso)
Illinois or Minnesota or something. I don't remember at the moment, but yes it spent time in the salt belt.
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Re: [Project Update] The Vettefinders Project (Chris@VetteFinders)
From the first set of pictures (part 1) the car looked great. But, I guess that goes to show how beauty can be skin deep on a vette and it pays to really go over a car to make sure you know what you are getting.