First post 1969 Vette
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From: Port Chester New York
First post 1969 Vette
Hello,
I've had a 1969 coupe, 350, auto for about a year now. I purchased the car from a person I now refer to as "Mr. Crazyglue", it seems that if he didn't have the machine screw and a wood screw would not work, then just break out the crazy glue to hold the part on. I've slowly been un-hacking his work, but although I've been able to do some of the work myself, my space and time is limited. The problem I have run into is finding a mechanic who is willing to help with the car in a timely fashion. I've had the car sit for weeks at one place while he had to deal with this so-called regular customers. Why I can't be a regular customer is beyond me. I'm located in the New York, Westchester county area if anyone knows of someone who enjoys working on these older cars, please let me know.
Thanks
I've had a 1969 coupe, 350, auto for about a year now. I purchased the car from a person I now refer to as "Mr. Crazyglue", it seems that if he didn't have the machine screw and a wood screw would not work, then just break out the crazy glue to hold the part on. I've slowly been un-hacking his work, but although I've been able to do some of the work myself, my space and time is limited. The problem I have run into is finding a mechanic who is willing to help with the car in a timely fashion. I've had the car sit for weeks at one place while he had to deal with this so-called regular customers. Why I can't be a regular customer is beyond me. I'm located in the New York, Westchester county area if anyone knows of someone who enjoys working on these older cars, please let me know.
Thanks
Racer
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From: Free state of Florida
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
Welcome, you will find alot of help in this forum i just bought a 69 vert.(6 months) just to let you know your not alone the ower before me used hot glue. good luck sorry but i don't know of any mechanics in N.Y. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: First post 1969 Vette (zone69)
Welcome - and greetings from the north.
I can't help you with a local mechanic, but there are several folks in NY
that post, and (I'm sure) many more lurking.
You know, we can always 'fix' your car for you. The hitch is that you
have to do all the actual labor. Even when bringing her 'in' for service,
it's a good idea to run the problem by the forum - and get a heads-up on what to expect.
Good luck. :seeya
I can't help you with a local mechanic, but there are several folks in NY
that post, and (I'm sure) many more lurking.
You know, we can always 'fix' your car for you. The hitch is that you
have to do all the actual labor. Even when bringing her 'in' for service,
it's a good idea to run the problem by the forum - and get a heads-up on what to expect.
Good luck. :seeya
Drifting
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From: Cocoa Beach FL
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
The problem I have run into is finding a mechanic who is willing to help with the car in a timely fashion. I've had the car sit for weeks at one place while he had to deal with this so-called regular customers. Why I can't be a regular customer is beyond me.
Anyway, welcome aboard...we'd love to see your car! :yesnod:
Burning Brakes
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From: Texas
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
t69man,
welcome
i think the best mechanic in your are is you. there are some hard things to fix on the car but most if not all can be done by you. just post what you plan to do next and several people will jump in and tell you how to do it and what to watch out for.
welcome,
Mike :cheers:
welcome
i think the best mechanic in your are is you. there are some hard things to fix on the car but most if not all can be done by you. just post what you plan to do next and several people will jump in and tell you how to do it and what to watch out for.
welcome,
Mike :cheers:
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Safety Car
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From: Norwalk Ct
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
t69man,
I live in White Plains, not too far from you and I have a great mechanic for you if you are willing to come up this way.
Call Tom at the Gedney Gulf Station, its on Mamaroneck Ave by the Gedney Post Office. The place might not be the prettiest (I worry that a really clean, always painted place just doesnt have enuff customers to keep them otherwise busy!) but they are pretty fast, reasonable and there into older cars.
I take my 69 there, my buddy takes his 68 there and we all rate him....comes in handy having a buddy come inspection time aswell.
cheers
Nick
I live in White Plains, not too far from you and I have a great mechanic for you if you are willing to come up this way.
Call Tom at the Gedney Gulf Station, its on Mamaroneck Ave by the Gedney Post Office. The place might not be the prettiest (I worry that a really clean, always painted place just doesnt have enuff customers to keep them otherwise busy!) but they are pretty fast, reasonable and there into older cars.
I take my 69 there, my buddy takes his 68 there and we all rate him....comes in handy having a buddy come inspection time aswell.
cheers
Nick
Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
Re: First post 1969 Vette (lvrpool32)
welcome and good luck with the 69,if your were alot closer id love to give you a hand just to help out,maybe someother guys on here closer to you would lend a hand or check into lvrpool32 advice with that guy.
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
Welcome. :seeya
You should call the police so they can get fingerprints to confirm that it was "Bubba" who vandalized your vette. There have been many sightings in your area recently and I think we are closing in on him. Once the CIA finds Osama then they can divert more manpower towards finding Bubba. I am glad you found the corvette forums, or as its more commonly known as "The Bubba Support Group" (TBSG). If you need a shoulder to cry on, or vette info, we are here for you.
:leaving: :jester
You should call the police so they can get fingerprints to confirm that it was "Bubba" who vandalized your vette. There have been many sightings in your area recently and I think we are closing in on him. Once the CIA finds Osama then they can divert more manpower towards finding Bubba. I am glad you found the corvette forums, or as its more commonly known as "The Bubba Support Group" (TBSG). If you need a shoulder to cry on, or vette info, we are here for you.
:leaving: :jester
Safety Car
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From: Norwalk Ct
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
Come to think of it....I am at the end of complete tear down and put back together on my 69....so if you have questions, problems or just need someone to talk vettes with .........let me know...you'll probably find me in my garage :D
Safety Car
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
if he didn't have the machine screw and a wood screw would not work, then just break out the crazy glue to hold the part on.
Pro
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From: somewhere south of normal
Re: First post 1969 Vette (t69man)
Welcome t69man, :cool:
Most of us here on the Forum seem to do our own work on our cars. I for one, do not let anyone else touch my car.
You'll get a very good education here, and even if you've never worked on your cars in the past, you will probably work on it in the future.
Most of us here on the Forum seem to do our own work on our cars. I for one, do not let anyone else touch my car.
You'll get a very good education here, and even if you've never worked on your cars in the past, you will probably work on it in the future.
Drifting
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From: Holly MI
Re: First post 1969 Vette (Deslok)
Welcome to both of the new 69 owners in this post. The wealth of knowledge on this forum is what's keeping my car alive. I'm sure you will find someone near you who would be glad to drink your beer, I mean help you fix your car.
Ken
Ken
