hello everyone
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: corryton tn
hello everyone
Just thought I would reintroduce myself since I havent posted in a few (?)years. Actually I finally got settled in to a house with a real garage and I can really try and work on my poor old 78 pacecar thats been sitting outside for 9 years.
Anyway my name is Jeff and I live just outside Knoxville Tn. Now that I am actively working on my car I will be asking lots of questions here for you experts. I will try and share my expertise as well.
Right now I am headed out to work on my non functioning vacuum system. Yesterday I took off the side trim and found zero rust under there :) I was worried but the only rust right now is the radiator surround.
Wish me luck and its great to be a part of the community. :flag
Anyway my name is Jeff and I live just outside Knoxville Tn. Now that I am actively working on my car I will be asking lots of questions here for you experts. I will try and share my expertise as well.
Right now I am headed out to work on my non functioning vacuum system. Yesterday I took off the side trim and found zero rust under there :) I was worried but the only rust right now is the radiator surround.
Wish me luck and its great to be a part of the community. :flag
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Massillon,Ohio USA
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Re: hello everyone (enforcer)
Welcome aboard. One thing I've noticed, it seems '78-'82 Core Supports are thinner. Maybe they did this to save weight(and cost for materials too, I'm sure), but I replaced one on an '80 I had(and it was a very clean-no winters car too)and have seen many other '78-'82s also needing core supports. Actually, I thought the job was going to be worse than it was, but it really was'nt THAT bad of a job to do.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 43,136
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: hello everyone (enforcer)
Outside??? That sux...I know where there is a pace car here in Atlanta that is just sitting like that as well :cry :cry Go DAWGS.......btw I hope you guys beat Auburn :cheers:
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: New York NY
Re: hello everyone (SnoDrgn)
Welcome! I can tell you from my own experience (relatively new here myself!), this is a great online group!
I just got my '76 back together after 16 years parked! Good luck with your project - it's well worth it!
I just got my '76 back together after 16 years parked! Good luck with your project - it's well worth it!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Brazos TX
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Re: hello everyone (enforcer)
Glad to have you with us again. I look forward to following your progress and maybe I can even help a little. I've done a lot to my '78 (repairs and mods) so give me a holler if you need anything.
P.S. I will second the request for pictures. We always like to see pictures.
P.S. I will second the request for pictures. We always like to see pictures.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Dayton Area Ohio
St. Jude Donor '08
Re: hello everyone (enforcer)
Welcome back Jeff, it's always nice to have a fellow Pace owner.
I don't have much expertise in anything except enjoying the Vette. :cheers:
I don't have much expertise in anything except enjoying the Vette. :cheers: