Got to love new chrome

Cali,68,L-79 · 2004-01-01 02:09:01

Just got some small chrome items. Before http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cali77l82//chrome/dsc00021.jpg After http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cali77l82//chrome/dsc00013.jpg Before http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cali77l82//chrome/dsc00023.jpg After http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cali77l82//chrome/dsc00019.jpg http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cali77l82//chrome/dsc00027.jpg :party: :party:

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Dec 31, 2003 | 09:09 PM

Cali,68,L-79

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Got to love new chrome

Just got some small chrome items.

Before

After

Before

After

:party: :party:

Dec 31, 2003 | 09:14 PM

Crash Dummy

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

He's at it again. Poor David. :lol:

And just kidding of course. That's one sweet vert you got there.

Happy New Years from Texas!

Dec 31, 2003 | 09:27 PM

Cali,68,L-79

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Winging It)

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He's at it again. Poor David. :lol:

And just kidding of course. That's one sweet vert you got there.

Happy New Years from Texas!

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He's at it again. Poor David. :lol:

And just kidding of course. That's one sweet vert you got there.

Happy New Years from Texas!

I'm getting closer.

:cheers:

Dec 31, 2003 | 09:31 PM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

Wow, you work fast. Those door handles can be a PIA too. One side took me almost 1/2 a day.

Dec 31, 2003 | 09:35 PM

Cali,68,L-79

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Re: Got to love new chrome (1970 Stingray)

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Wow, you work fast. Those door handles can be a PIA too. One side took me almost 1/2 a day.

My friend it's called a Dewalt 18V cordless drill with flexible wand and socket head. Love that tool, my Baby, and wow does it work fast. I can even torque bolts with it.

:yesnod:

[Modified by Cali,68,L-79, 8:36 PM 12/31/2003]

Dec 31, 2003 | 10:30 PM

johnnybrewmeister

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

Nice!
Now are these new parts, or re-chromed the old ones? Might be good to know of a good local SD place for re-doing chrome.

Dec 31, 2003 | 10:49 PM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Winging It)

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He's at it again. Poor David.

Yes, he is very sick. I believe the Vette Doctors have diagnosed David with "Advanced Restoritis". It is a debilitating disease which renders the victim with no control over buying new, shiny parts for old Corvettes. I'm afraid it is terminal. But on the bright side, his credit card companies love him!!! :D

Dec 31, 2003 | 10:55 PM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Double Aught)

These are two items on my list to be replaced. Where did you buy from David?

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Dec 31, 2003 | 11:00 PM

Crash Dummy

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Double Aught)

I confirm your diagnosis Double Aught. Should we just shoot him? :lol:

Dec 31, 2003 | 11:15 PM

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Cali,68,L-79

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Double Aught)

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He's at it again. Poor David. Yes, he is very sick. I believe the Vette Doctors have diagnosed David with "Advanced Restoritis". It is a debilitating disease which renders the victim with no control over buying new, shiny parts for old Corvettes. I'm afraid it is terminal. But on the bright side, his credit card companies love him!!! :D

To Aught Not:
Yes Sir I am hopeslly caught up in it. It could be worse I could be making payments on a new Corvette which depreciates faster than the monthly payments. :D

To Eddie.
2 Chrome bezels – 26245 ECKLERS- 55.98
Left/ right door handles – A2193L/R – ECKLERS- 119.98

Dec 31, 2003 | 11:52 PM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

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To Aught Not:
Yes Sir I am hopeslly caught up in it. It could be worse I could be making payments on a new Corvette which depreciates faster than the monthly payments. :D

"Payments? I don't have any payments! I don't need any payments! I don't have to show you no stinkin payments!" From the movie, Treasure of the C5 Madre. (Paid cash for it. :p: ) :D

Jan 1, 2004 | 07:12 AM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

Lots of chrome is nice, I like it. Happy New Year :cheers: :party:

Jan 1, 2004 | 07:41 AM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

What a big difference can such a small items make! You are really turning that car into Cali- Specs shark! Keep up the great work man. :cool: :cheers:

Jan 1, 2004 | 08:20 AM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

Isn't it amazing how every ragtop you see for sale has those chrome pieces all smashed up? Why is it so hard for people to place the top down gently and keep the peg in the hole? :confused:

The new ones look great! Don't smash them! :lol:

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Jan 1, 2004 | 08:39 AM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Flareside)

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I agree. I thought the previous owner must have had no conscience/pride and just let it slam down every time. :mad

Jan 1, 2004 | 11:32 AM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Cali,68,L-79)

Wow, That punch list is getting shorter quick. Engine bay, chrome, whats next ? Looking nice. :thumbs:

Jan 1, 2004 | 12:00 PM

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Double Aught)

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Mysery loves company. I hope it comforts David to know he's not alone.

Looks great, David. My dad's poking me with a stick to do the door handles. :cheers:

Jan 1, 2004 | 01:26 PM

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Cali,68,L-79

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Re: Got to love new chrome (Eddie 70)

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You know Susan and I were sitting in the garage talking about the same thing. If you know that previously the post came down and struck the chrome why not take the 20 seconds to guide those posts down square thru the hole???? I can't imagine saying to hell with it and just salmming the top down and on. There should be a personal background check done before people are allowed to buy C- 1,2,3's. Create a Corvette tribunal and I'll be judge and executioner. :smash: :smash:

Jan 1, 2004 | 03:18 PM

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I agree. I thought the previous owner must have had no conscience/pride and just let it slam down every time. :mad

There should be a personal background check done before people are allowed to buy C- 1,2,3's. Create a Corvette tribunal and I'll be judge and executioner. :smash: :smash:

:eek: I can see it now:
"Charge is scuffing the door sill plate"- GUILTY! I hearby sentence you to death. Next! :smash: (Thanks judgy wudgy) :hat