My Katrina coupe
Melting Slicks
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From: Rugby North Dakota
Hey all you guys thinking this job is too big, Vettes are a easy car to work on and the only steel is the chassie which wasnt damaged bad. I have worked on a a few of vettes that were damaged and am impressed on how well they are put togeather. yea the parts cost a lot but that is the way it goes. I like to relax by working in the shop, some like to watch tv. to me this project is a fun one cus all of the avrege guys will think it cant be done. the project looks great and you are doing a great job! Keep them alive!!!!
I have just about completed a restore on a 2003 Convertible that was flooded. 2600 Miles on the car and runs great and will be pristine in all ways in another Month. The car was purchased for me by me, with no intention of reselling the car. Hell its all been gone through and is in better condition then most 2003. Yes it has a rebuilt title, so what!!
in another 20 Years or so if I ever wanted to sell the car it will bring in additional value for being a Katrina survivor. I have pictures on file and will post all info when the car is completed. Mean while I'm proud to say I have a survivor and is back MEAN! and LEAN! driving machine.
Good luck with your wonderful learning experience!!
in another 20 Years or so if I ever wanted to sell the car it will bring in additional value for being a Katrina survivor. I have pictures on file and will post all info when the car is completed. Mean while I'm proud to say I have a survivor and is back MEAN! and LEAN! driving machine.
Good luck with your wonderful learning experience!!
Go for it, Runamuk (I simply think that Forum name is COOL
) - I agree w/ both of the above - same thing applies to my 2001 that I rebuilt - when you are done, you can't tell it's rebuilt, I'm not going to sell it, and I'm in my car a HECK of a lot cheaper than I would have bought it for any other way (well, at least before the mods started
) NOTHING wrong with a project like this if you want to learn and have the time and ability. AND, it's by FAR better than what's on TV these days!
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Actually it's just about finished, I've got the body panels mocked up in place to make sure everything fits then I'll strip it down and paint them.
Good luck with that project. That will be a labor of love.
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Melting Slicks
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Robert,
I am indeed impressed with your heartfelt desire and dedication to achieve this goal. You appear to be a unique individual that's willing to accept any challenge, no matter how great the task.
Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.
I could have said; are you nuts, but I didn't!
I am indeed impressed with your heartfelt desire and dedication to achieve this goal. You appear to be a unique individual that's willing to accept any challenge, no matter how great the task.
Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.
I could have said; are you nuts, but I didn't!
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