New member Scratch Builder
Dec 14, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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New member Scratch Builder
Greetings, I have now started building a Grand Sport from scratch. I have a 78 frame with a 65 birdcage and a new Grand Sport body kit. I have built a 66 Cobra replica but grew up GM. Will frequent this forum to ask questions and to gather knowledge of the C2. Thanks!
Patrick Jones
Dec 14, 2017 | 04:25 PM
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Dec 14, 2017 | 07:42 PM
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Dec 14, 2017 | 08:17 PM
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Sounds like a great project. Keep us updated with your progress and welcome aboard!
Dec 14, 2017 | 08:25 PM
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Welcome to the Forum!
Sounds like a very interesting project car.
You will find good leads and insight from many on the Forum. The largest mix of members with C2 knowledge will be in that section:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1953-1967-21/
Best wishes
Dec 15, 2017 | 12:36 AM
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Welcome and good luck with your build.
Dec 15, 2017 | 06:02 AM
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Hello Patrick and welcome to the forum!
Dec 15, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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Welcome aboard and good luck with the build.
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Welcome to the forum. Best of luck with your project.