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540 vette 01-04-2019 01:37 PM

Let the fun begin.
 
Getting some work in on the car the next few months. New body bushing, new headlight support to get rid of rivet bumps. Sniper fuel injection with new tank. And body work with new paint job and all new chrome. Last year I did all new suspension, Wilwood brake with all new lines and master. New 502 with an M22 trans. Plus a new interior. Also replaced the vacuum systems for the headlights and wiper doors. This will be a brand new car when I am done. Can you say upside down. The other car is my 67 GTO pro street project that is also going on at the same time. That has a 540 in it.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...fa0e0b2f2a.jpg

The Punisher 01-04-2019 01:51 PM

Both cars look very cool

540 vette 01-04-2019 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by The Punisher (Post 1598620458)
Both cars look very cool

Thanks.



Gordonm 01-04-2019 02:29 PM

Upside down is the only way to go. Both cars are that way! Hell of a ride though. You can't drive your 401K but you can drive the He)) out of these.

540 vette 01-04-2019 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by Gordonm (Post 1598620718)
Upside down is the only way to go. Both cars are that way! Hell of a ride though. You can't drive your 401K but you can drive the He)) out of these.

Thats how i feel. Bought the 72 with a 401k loan. Might as well use the money while I am still alive.

fastimes 01-04-2019 02:46 PM

Hey 540 Vette, some nice toys there in your closet! Keep us posted.
Shout out to Commack! I lived in neighboring Kings Park before moving to Vegas

Gordonm 01-04-2019 02:59 PM

You need one of these so you can get deeper into it! 3 is better than 2. No the maroon one is not mine. I can only occupy one side of the garage. But a lift is sure helpful. Would not do without one now. My other toy is a boat. Another big money pit.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...b29780961.jpeg

540 vette 01-04-2019 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by fastimes (Post 1598620839)
Hey 540 Vette, some nice toys there in your closet! Keep us posted.
Shout out to Commack! I lived in neighboring Kings Park before moving to Vegas


thanks. How long have you been off long island.



fastimes 01-04-2019 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by 540 vette (Post 1598621149)
thanks. How long have you been off long island.

5 years now. Got tired of shoveling snow.
Used to use Gasoline Heaven in Commack for service.
(sorry didn't mean to take the topic sideways)

540 vette 01-04-2019 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by fastimes (Post 1598621389)
5 years now. Got tired of shoveling snow.
Used to use Gasoline Heaven in Commack for service.
(sorry didn't mean to take the topic sideways)

I don't live to far from there. I am by Commack high school. We go to a Chinese place for food on Old Indian head road and main st. Gasoline heaven now sells Cam 2.

Gordonm 01-04-2019 05:16 PM

You said you put in a new fuel tank. Who's tank and pump are you using?

SB64 01-04-2019 06:58 PM

Grew up in Syosset, moved to Huntington and then out to Port Jefferson. Bin of the Island a long time but still remember Old Indian Head Rd, Kingspark. Great place to grow up back in the 60's.

fastimes 01-04-2019 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by 540 vette (Post 1598621694)
I don't live to far from there. I am by Commack high school. We go to a Chinese place for food on Old Indian head road and main st. Gasoline heaven now sells Cam 2.

Sure, Long River. Know it well.
Tim at Gasoline Heaven is a great guy. Runs a first rate place there. One of the few honest mechanic shops in the area. I miss not having him close by.

Stev-o 01-04-2019 07:22 PM

Nice toys! Would love to have a GOAT, my brother had a '66 with a 389, super nice car. Got pics?

540 vette 01-04-2019 09:33 PM


Originally Posted by Gordonm (Post 1598621809)
You said you put in a new fuel tank. Who's tank and pump are you using?

I didn't put it in yet. I am using the Sniper one and the pump that goes with it.

540 vette 01-04-2019 09:34 PM


Originally Posted by Stev-o (Post 1598622530)
Nice toys! Would love to have a GOAT, my brother had a '66 with a 389, super nice car. Got pics?

I'll post some saturday.

540 vette 02-05-2019 01:56 PM

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Nice spring like day on Long Island. Got both doors open, blasting some music. I got the body mounts done and the headlight header. Now the body work is getting done. I am hoping to paint it by the end of March. I will post somemore as I get the time to take pictures.

OldCarBum 02-05-2019 02:33 PM

Nice!

Jstan2014 02-06-2019 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by The Punisher (Post 1598620458)
Both cars look very cool

I second that. Nice work OP!

OldCarBum 02-06-2019 12:37 PM

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...3c39f5b235.jpg
I've seen several forum members build these wood platforms to support their C3's rather than using jack stands.
I am going to build some for my project.
How long are the individual 2" X 4" s and did you just screw them together?
Thanks


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