doghouse removal ?
Safety Car
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i have heard it called that 20 yrs ago!my nephews a certified g.m. mechanic ,and i have also heard him refer to the clip as a dog house,, maby it's a slang term pro shop guys use, who knows, i figured thats what he was gettin at thou,
Le Mans Master
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Originally Posted by crank
Hello,
Could any one recommend a good sight to find about how to removing my doghouse. or maybe a book.
rjc
Could any one recommend a good sight to find about how to removing my doghouse. or maybe a book.
rjc
A Book ???!!! Can you read ????
This is CORVETTE FORUM not PUPPY PALACE.com 
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
A Book ???!!! Can you read ???? This is CORVETTE FORUM not PUPPY PALACE.com
This is CORVETTE FORUM not PUPPY PALACE.com Maybe you'd be so kind as to come over and read it to me with your vastly superior intelect. I came here for advice not sarcasm and put downs. At least one or two of the people here were helpful, you, your just another example of why I don't like people anymore.
rjc
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i new this was gonna happen this morning when i first read this post. told ya twin turbo would help ya,-----i guess there are not that many people who have heard a clip called that before,
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crank, I thought we got past the bs once we figured out what your question was. Interestingly, similar question asked over in C1/C2. Check out this thread ===>>>
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1548921452
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1548921452
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Originally Posted by PRND21
crank, I thought we got past the bs once we figured out what your question was. Interestingly, similar question asked over in C1/C2. Check out this thread ===>>>
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1548921452
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1548921452
I shouldn't have let myself get sucked it by an infantile remark like that, but I expected better.
Anyway thank you to the people who made helpful replies, Twin Turbo in particular. I have an additional question, would it help if i stripped the paint before trying to cut it lose?
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Hey Crank Welcome to the forum and I'm sorry about any misunderstanding. I never meant to be quip I was just trying to find out what you were asking. I've never removed a front clip so I can't be of any help to ya. Save the wave 
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
no, paint does not matter.
I have a hard time figuring out why this new guy is getting a hard time, what did he do, did I miss something???
I have a hard time figuring out why this new guy is getting a hard time, what did he do, did I miss something???
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From: I can walk to MA
I've removed my front clip. "Doghouse" is a new term for me.
Well, I guess I learned something today.
TT's comments and the C1/C2 post are all good guides.
Definitely pull the headlight assemblies ... and all the bumper components.
I left my radiator support in place and removed the inner
fenders with the clip. This keeps it more stable, plus gives
something solid to grab onto.
Here are some photos of the front coming off my 75 donor.
Notice the firewall had already come off the birdcage, and
the windshield frame is out.
http://webpages.charter.net/davekimtysam/images/75
The tough part may be getting the mounts that are rivetted
to the lower WS frame. These are under the back upper corner.
You can see them in my pictures ... after removed.
I left the strip intact that runs across the firewall. This is
because I was moving the clip to another car. If re-using the
same clip, cut the thin strip at each end and leave the center
attached to the firewall.
Good Luck
Well, I guess I learned something today.
TT's comments and the C1/C2 post are all good guides.
Definitely pull the headlight assemblies ... and all the bumper components.
I left my radiator support in place and removed the inner
fenders with the clip. This keeps it more stable, plus gives
something solid to grab onto.
Here are some photos of the front coming off my 75 donor.
Notice the firewall had already come off the birdcage, and
the windshield frame is out.
http://webpages.charter.net/davekimtysam/images/75
The tough part may be getting the mounts that are rivetted
to the lower WS frame. These are under the back upper corner.
You can see them in my pictures ... after removed.
I left the strip intact that runs across the firewall. This is
because I was moving the clip to another car. If re-using the
same clip, cut the thin strip at each end and leave the center
attached to the firewall.
Good Luck
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by carl a
who cares about that guy and how he wants things different- go to alt autoscorvette and stare at the same posts all day. or dont come here if you dont like it----change the channell if you dont like whats on-
EVERYONE should care about. He spent a good part of his life working
on Saginaw steering systems ... those used in our vettes.
The knowledge that Jim possesses cannot be replaced. The forum needs
him just as much as it needs newbies to fuel the advertising campaign.
What good is a free forum that has no useful knowledge ?
Jims complaint is that he needs to sort through many messages that
are seemingly not steering related ... but actually are. What I hear is
that he wants to help and guide people - but it is getting difficult to do.
Carl, you have also posted much useful information.
I must agree with you ... crossposting to that thread does not
pertain to this topic.
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While I like the C3 forum just the way it is, Jim is a guy that most
EVERYONE should care about. He spent a good part of his life working
on Saginaw steering systems ... those used in our vettes.-------------my appoligies if i said something that was offensive, thought he was another ''snibbler'' complaining-dont know of him ,,,i respect someone of knowledge-probable should of kept my mouth shut-or my fingers!!!--------i think this started when i saw all the posts to the new guy crank and julia gettin a little roasted, and my defense mech were in full force,, and it didnt help when i saw the little -''i agree with stupid guy''--------------------------------------carl
EVERYONE should care about. He spent a good part of his life working
on Saginaw steering systems ... those used in our vettes.-------------my appoligies if i said something that was offensive, thought he was another ''snibbler'' complaining-dont know of him ,,,i respect someone of knowledge-probable should of kept my mouth shut-or my fingers!!!--------i think this started when i saw all the posts to the new guy crank and julia gettin a little roasted, and my defense mech were in full force,, and it didnt help when i saw the little -''i agree with stupid guy''--------------------------------------carl
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From: I can walk to MA
Carl,
No reason to explain.
I just wanted people popping into that link to understand
who Jim is. You and I signed up here in the same month.
I'm surprised that you haven't read many of Jim's replies.
He tries to help anyone with steering questions ...
from the box ratio to setup of zero lash to why doesn't my blinker shut
off and which rag joint. Go to corvettefaq.com and click on "steering".
It's all pretty much Jim's stuff ... and a few other documents.
I didn't mean to imply that you were disrespectful.
I admire your vette and everything that you've done with it.
Someday, my 70/75 hybrid may be half as nice as your 73.
No reason to explain.
I just wanted people popping into that link to understand
who Jim is. You and I signed up here in the same month.
I'm surprised that you haven't read many of Jim's replies.
He tries to help anyone with steering questions ...
from the box ratio to setup of zero lash to why doesn't my blinker shut
off and which rag joint. Go to corvettefaq.com and click on "steering".
It's all pretty much Jim's stuff ... and a few other documents.
I didn't mean to imply that you were disrespectful.
I admire your vette and everything that you've done with it.
Someday, my 70/75 hybrid may be half as nice as your 73.
Last edited by NHvette; Dec 6, 2004 at 03:44 PM.
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Don't take it the wrong way CRANK. I did not know what
a dog house was either, still not sure, and it did sound like a joke to me.
its kinda like how you say it, that will get comments like that, but its
all in fun. this is a great forum.
a dog house was either, still not sure, and it did sound like a joke to me.
its kinda like how you say it, that will get comments like that, but its
all in fun. this is a great forum.
Burning Brakes
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only doghouse i ever heard of was on some old corvettes where they covered the distributor and coil with a metal box supposedly to cut down on radio interference.
Confusious say wife who put husband in doghouse soon find him in cathouse.
Confusious say wife who put husband in doghouse soon find him in cathouse.
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From: Burlington Ky
Originally Posted by greyghost79
Confusious say wife who put husband in doghouse soon find him in cathouse.
Confusious say: "He who sleeps in middle of highway wakes up with run down feeling".
Welcome to the forum, Crank.