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72 update (1/46)
 6/29/12 11:47pm
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Been awhile since I last posted about the car. Not much has happened to move things forward yet a lot has happened. Doesnt make sense does it!
I have the carpet in place which was a tedious job. Looks ok for an amateur doing it in my opinion but I could be the wrong person to ask! I then installed the parking brake console and center console. Now its time for the tricky part, putting in the gage cluster and screwing it into place. Well first I removed the clock and replaced it with my trans temp gage. Sorry to all those that hate to see anything go away from original but Aint nothin else close to original so one more thing wont matter. Now for the oil gage, I couldnt find a line kit that would tighten up with the copper line so I had to go be 2 new brass fittings to a seal. ( i bought 2 OE line kits and 2 after market kits, nothing tightened up that I felt comfortable with!) Next I had to replace all the bulbs while the gage center console was out. Then theres the 2 small covers that go at the bottom of the center gage console and at the front of the console. Well the screw jholes dont line up. I contact the vender and send pics and I find out that the console was drilled at the wrong place so I will drill new holes. The vender doesnt understand how tat could have happened. Told him its easy, I get all the screwy stuff. My LUCK! Yes they would replace it but Im not pulling it back our, cutting out the rivets for the bracket and replacing the support under there. Thats kind of where the actual work is I completed. But there has been more stuff bought to put on at some point. A member here 3 weeks ago posted about his exhaust he was putting on so I purchased his just repainted reworked side pipe assembly. Then there are the new wheels and tires to put on as I decided on thrust II and put the cragers on the 74. Went with Hankook Ventus tires since thats what I sell now! Also decided that the 3:55's I bought werent going to be enough gear so I found a set of 4:11's I bought. now this all means its going to be longer till its completed. I think Ill hold off on the pipes till winter since the exhaust on it now is brand new and I can run it this fall. The rear Im not sure when it goes in. Its looking like its not going to be done till some time this fall. May not get it to Carlisle this year like I was hoping for.
Anyway thats the latest. When I get time to figure out posting pics i'll get some up.
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Re: 72 update (2/46)
 6/30/12 11:09am
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Rodney the 4:11 gears won't work if you have a 3 series carrier. You would need a 4 series carrier to mount the steeper gears. You might have already known this, but I thought to mention it, just in case.  

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Re: 72 update (3/46)
 6/30/12 2:27pm
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Larry
Your going to have to do a little more explaining to me. The gears arrived Friday before I left and they are already in the carrier. I did see there was no plate on the back so ring and pinion are visable. Gotta make them work now that I already have them! This may get interesting. Dont tell me, but I bet if i throw more money at it I can find a way to use it? Ahhh, here I sit on vacation for the next 9 days not knowing! I knew I should have ask more questions before buying them. I guess the good thing is I have a set of 3:55 that I can go with if these wont work. Well Larry I'll wait for you to educate me further on this.

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Re: 72 update (4/46)
 7/14/12 11:26pm
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I was finally able to insert a pic!
 
 
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 6/30/12 9:48pm
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Great news on the progress. There's no right or wrong with what you do to your Vette UNLESS you're going NCRS, which is a whole different story. If you can't bring the 72 to Carlisle, at least brimg the 74! (although I really can't wait to see the 72!) But remember aslong as YOU like it all is GOOD!
 
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Re: 72 update (6/46)
 7/1/12 3:03pm
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rod7515 said: Larry
Your going to have to do a little more explaining to me. The gears arrived Friday before I left and they are already in the carrier. I did see there was no plate on the back so ring and pinion are visable. Gotta make them work now that I already have them! This may get interesting. Dont tell me, but I bet if i throw more money at it I can find a way to use it? Ahhh, here I sit on vacation for the next 9 days not knowing! I knew I should have ask more questions before buying them. I guess the good thing is I have a set of 3:55 that I can go with if these wont work. Well Larry I'll wait for you to educate me further on this.

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Rod, here is a couple of links one is for a 3 series carrier (all gears 3:08 to 3.90)    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ETN-19670-010/   And here is a link for a 4 series carrier (gears 4:11 & 4:56)http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ETN-19673-010/ 
 Rod,  I was having problems with my server, that's why I didn't get back sooner.

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 7/1/12 3:33pm
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Larry
Good news, you thought I was buying just the gears. Im sorry I should have said I bought a complete ready to go rear already set up with 4:11 in it. I thought you meant it wouldnt physically fit. I understand what you are saying now. Im starting to feel better already! lol. I think I actually got a great deal on this. The gears appear to be new and were described as new. Bought them from a person in Florida that bought a vette that was being restored and this assembly was on the passenger side floor never installed. I paid $565 for the unit shipped to me in PA. I think this will help make the car more fun to drive and with the overdrive should be ok on the highway. As others (Blue Barry) will tell you I am not a person that likes driving at high speeds anyway. Most of the driving will be in town or I may even decide to make a few passes at a track! Make me feel like a kid again! Anyway I appreciate your thoughts in looking out for me on this. Glad its going to work out!

Thanks Again, this is why this group of members are the best.
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Re: 72 update (8/46)
 7/2/12 8:19am
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rod7515 said: Larry
Good news, you thought I was buying just the gears. Im sorry I should have said I bought a complete ready to go rear already set up with 4:11 in it. I thought you meant it wouldnt physically fit. I understand what you are saying now. Im starting to feel better already! lol. I think I actually got a great deal on this. The gears appear to be new and were described as new. Bought them from a person in Florida that bought a vette that was being restored and this assembly was on the passenger side floor never installed. I paid $565 for the unit shipped to me in PA. I think this will help make the car more fun to drive and with the overdrive should be ok on the highway. As others (Blue Barry) will tell you I am not a person that likes driving at high speeds anyway. Most of the driving will be in town or I may even decide to make a few passes at a track! Make me feel like a kid again! Anyway I appreciate your thoughts in looking out for me on this. Glad its going to work out!

Thanks Again, this is why this group of members are the best.
Rodney 

Rodney, I'm sure glad everything worked out for you. Yes, I misunderstood. You sure got a bargain. Things are shaping up, except for your mirror issue. take care! 

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Re: 72 update (9/46)
 7/14/12 8:43pm
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Hey Rod,

Looking real good. Which one are you driving to Carlisle?


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Re: 72 update (10/46)
 7/14/12 10:29pm
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dwright said: Hey Rod,

Looking real good. Which one are you driving to Carlisle?
Please bring that bumper car, i'll try not to drool all over it...Approve
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Re: 72 update (11/46)
 7/15/12 12:37pm
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 7/15/12 7:00pm
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I drove the car to a local show today because it looks like the only one I might get to do this year with dad. It was only about 3/4 of a mile from home. Had about 40 cars there, one c2 split window. Most of the cars were from the 50's and back. The weather held off just long enough for me to get home since I have no top! Then the rain came. I didnt get the car to the place I wanted before taking it out in public. I still need the door panels, and console plate completed. But the car showed real well. I didnt enter it in the show since it was at my best friends business, (bowling alley) that way he wouldnt feel he had to pick mine. But their were some 32 coupes that were much nicer then mine anyway! Some of those guys have unbelievable rides!
Anyway I gave the old vette its first bath and of we went. I can tell it needs an alignment, I need to get the sway bar painted and back on the front, all shocks are getting replaced, and the rear and trailing arms need done. Still a long ways from being done but it was cool to get the seats and trim on and go for a short drive. Stopped for gas and the lady on the other side of the pump came over and said she has a soft spot for really nice cars. another guy in front of me had to come back and comment on how "sharp" it looks. The bad thing is that my 74 is really sharp to but no one seems to care! lol Its amazing what chrome bumpers do, just not fair to those of us that have nice rubber bumper cars as well.
Here are the 2 picks that I took before leaving today.



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Re: 72 update (13/46)
 7/15/12 7:22pm
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Way to go, Rod....lookin good    Thumbs Up

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 7/15/12 8:31pm
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Rod that is funny being the 74 is only....2 years newer Big smile
That color is so sharp, you have done a super job with it. Glad you got to take your dad for a burn in it!
I still need to drol on it!
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Re: 72 update (15/46)
 7/15/12 8:43pm
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Thanks Guys,
Ebo I didnt take dad for a spin. He took 2 of his cars to the show. Friday and Saturday he had 3 of his cars in the show at Musclecar Madness here in York. Thats a tribute to the York US 30 Drag Strip that used to run every week here locally. They used to have both the spring and Summer Nationals here when I was a kid. I got to meet Garlits, Grumpy Jenkins, Larson and many more back in those days. I can remember getting blown away by the Sox & Martin Cuda! Ah the good ole days!
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Re: 72 update (16/46)
 7/15/12 11:23pm
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Rodney,

That is one beautiful Vette!  The color combination with the interior is gorgeous.  Looking foward to seeing it in person someday.  Have fun with it.
 
 
 
 


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 7/15/12 11:35pm
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Looking good, Rod! You've got that 72 looking really sharp! Can't wait to see it in person! That's Ok about the soft bumper cars. People just don't know what they're missing! But WE know how great they can be!
 
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 7/15/12 11:36pm
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Looking good, Rod! You've got that 72 looking really sharp! Can't wait to see it in person! That's Ok about the soft bumper cars. People just don't know what they're missing! But WE know how great they can be!
 
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Re: 72 update (19/46)
 7/16/12 5:03pm
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That is truly a great looking Corvette.
The Chrome bumpers along with it being a convertible are huge. But the whole car looks tremendous.

I was wondering why no one has come up with a Chrome Bumper custom Kit for 74's and up. I can't imagine it would be that difficult.



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Rod,
Car looks great!
Bet you had a ball driving it!
 didnt matter its not complete!
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 8/7/12 10:42pm
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Since I cant seem to make any headway on the car I decided to change out the 15" Cragars with 17" Torque Thrust II's. So which do you like better?




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Re: 72 update (22/46)
 8/7/12 10:52pm
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BOTH sets look GREAT on the car, and a period correct, style-wise.
However....I have an affinity for Cragar S/S rims.....wish I could afford a set for my '74. I still think the Cragar S/S was the BEST all-around custom rim ever.....EVER! A close second was the Ansen Sprint rims...which my '74 had on it when I bought it. I messed up Royally getting rid of them....Cry

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Re: 72 update (23/46)
 8/8/12 8:48am
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As Joel so aptly statd, they BOTH look good! The Cragers give it that period look while the Torq- thrust wheels give it that updated look, while retaining the style. I kinda lean torward the Torq-thrusts, just something about them looks really cool! Either way, you can't go wrong!

 
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 8/8/12 9:16am
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The 17 inchers make that thang look mean!
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 8/8/12 10:19pm
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I agree that both look great, but the TT w/ 17s give it a fresher look and sure offer more tire choices.



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 8/22/12 12:57am
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Im still not sure I will be able to drive the 72 to Carlisle this weekend. I have 2 nights left to work and one of them is a golf night until dark. I finally got the trans cooler on tonight and piped up. Didnt get to test drive it yet to see if it runs cooler. I cant finish the wipers until after carlisle because I hope to buy a good set of wiper arms there. Also I still have the door panels to put on. There are so many little things to finish and a lot of things that will need to be redone this winter. Tomorrow night after golf I hope to get the seats and belts in then hopefully the door panels. That leaves Thursday night for the test drive to see if its even fit for the road. Weather looks good so thats a plus!
See you guys Friday morning bright and early!
Rodney

Ebo, I will bring the front bumpers but I dont think the lizard skin is still usable. Its been months since it was mixed for spraying and it dont look very sprayable. Sorry.



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 8/22/12 8:00am
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ROD, I have the air cleaner housing packed. What would you like me to do? I can bring it for return to you or do other wise as per your request. I will be keeping the top. See ya on Friday Morn at the show.

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 8/22/12 9:18am
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rod7515 said:

Ebo, I will bring the front bumpers but I dont think the lizard skin is still usable. Its been months since it was mixed for spraying and it dont look very sprayable. Sorry.



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Rod the rear bumpers! Big smile Can I still borrow the gun? i think I'll go with the sound and heat lizzard skin on this car.
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed on you bringing that car to show it off!
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 8/22/12 12:42pm
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mark, i have no need for it. if you know anyone that may need it give it to them. ebo, i meant rear bumpers. yes i have the gun laid out with bumpers. may bring gun one day bumpers another for space reasons. got late last night and im not very smart with rest let alone without it!

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 9/28/12 11:10pm
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Well the car is getting closer to being ready for a road trip. Last week as I said in another post Rich came over 2 nights and helped me get the rear and trailing arms swapped out. We did the rear brakes, and 4 shock replacements and went for a test drive. Everything went well. Then I had 3 nights this week to work on it myself. I did the front brakes, drained the trans, replace the filter, changed the speedo gear, removed the temp trans lines and temp filter. Replaced them with the solid stainless lines. they were very hard to work with but once in place seem to be good. I replaced the side mirror, changed the engine oil and filter, then replaced the front brake lines with the braided lines like the ones we did on the rear. Bled the brakes and off for another test drive. It is amazing how much smoother the car rides. Still have quite a list of things to complete in the next 2 weeks. I removed the wiper door and lift assembly and found out the somewhere in the past the lift assembly had broken and was welded back together on both ends. This is probably the reason that the door doesnt close in a good match to the car. Hopefully I can make some kind of adjustment that will work.
I dont get home until Sunday night so I cant start back on it until Monday night. I'll keep you updated on the progress until its time to leave on Thursday Oct. 11 for Ocean City!
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 9/28/12 11:18pm
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Sounds great, Rod! Hope you make it! (with the 72! I KNOW you can always bring the 74!)
 
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Re: 72 update (32/46)
 10/9/12 4:34am
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Hey all...just found this topic...just have to say that pics don't even come close to how nice this car looks in person..the paint is glass..and from what I've seen...this car is better than new.

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 10/10/12 12:59am
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Lookin' good!  I've always loved that color and it looks great on your car.  Oh, and going back to your poll about the rims: I must admit I like the Cragars slightly better, but both look awesome!




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Re: 72 update (34/46)
 10/10/12 10:12pm
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Well the car is ready to go. I completed all the things on my list that I thought needed to be done for the trip to Ocean City for the vette weekend. I wasnt sure it was going to work out. I will even have heat for the trip which is good because the highs are just in the 60's during the day. Cant wait to see what the gas mileage is going to be. Thanks to all for the kind words you posted in thread. I hope to add some pics of the weekend sometime next week.
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Re: 72 update (35/46)
 10/11/12 8:36am
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We'll be looking for you down there, Rodney!
 
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Re: 72 update (36/46)
 10/11/12 2:45pm
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Car looks great, Rod!! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up See you down there Exclamation



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Re: 72 update (37/46)
 10/11/12 7:54pm
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well here I sit in Ocean City! We left home around 2:45 and arrived in Ocean City at 6:15. The car ran great all the way here. Tomorrow I will fill up with gas to get an idea of what mileage I got on my 175 mile drive. It was a great afternoon for a drive in the vette. The sun shining down the whole way. I drove with the top up. My top speed from my GPS says 87 MPH. I dont remember going that fast but I must have if it says that. The car ran very smooth. I was surprised at how quiet it was while driving at 70 MPH. With the 4:11 rear and the 200r4 trans I was taching 2450 RPMs. At 80 I was at 3000 RPMs. Not sure what 87 was but I'm sure more then 3000! lol I think I almost made up my mind I like the car and will keep it!
I'll keep you up to date on the rest of the weekend.
Look forward to seeing Barry and Dan this weekend.
And how about "bigtoe", I havent heard if you are going to be here.
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Re: 72 update (38/46)
 10/11/12 8:58pm
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rod7515 said: I think I almost made up my mind I like the car and will keep it!

Rodney

Darn was sort of hoping you'd want to dump it Wink
Watch out for some Mohawk Valley Corvette Cars....if you see em tell em ebo sent you!
And Please wipe that friggin shat eating grin off your face.....people are starin at chew!
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Re: 72 update (39/46)
 10/11/12 9:53pm
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Rod, I thought YOU were the one that said you don't like driving too fast!!!! I don't know, but 87 seems fast to me! lol, Rodney!
 
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Re: 72 update (40/46)
 10/12/12 6:47pm
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Went to the gas station this morning to fill up and check the mileage. Got 14.1 MPG on the drive down. I cant complain about that. We went and registered this morning then put the top down and went for a drive around the area. The weather was great as the sun shined down on us. The funniest thing about the day was as soon as I parked at the hotel a guy came over and ask if I would consider selling the vette. I said sure which surprised him. Of course he said How much and I threw out a number. He called his wife and told her to bring a check along. Then he looks at me and offers me $3500 less than I told him so I laughed at him and walked away. He followed me and ask if I was serious about selling. I said yes but only at my price. He gave me his business card and said I need to call him this week.
Now the best part of this story is that once I got back to the condo i decided it was time to figure out what I had invested in the car. Yes Ebo I now know that number! And the price I quoted him was around 5k less then I would have to have. Guess its good he didnt take me up on the first price. Now it will cost him more as the show special is over!

I did see Barry, Dan and Hank later this afternoon and all cars looked good! Cant say that about the drivers! lol

More to come tomorrow
Rodney

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Re: 72 update (41/46)
 10/13/12 8:09am
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Rod, you and the 72 MUST make next years BBQ!!!
Re: 72 update (42/46)
 10/13/12 6:02pm
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Lukester,
 I would love that. Put the date out plenty early so I can schedule around that. Had a blast last year and felt bad about not making it this year.
Rodney


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Re: 72 update (43/46)
 10/14/12 12:29pm
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rod7515 said: Lukester,
 I would love that. Put the date out plenty early so I can schedule around that. Had a blast last year and felt bad about not making it this year.
Rodney


Yes Paul get that date out there early.....I'm overdue!
 
Rod, thanks for the laugh and the scare! I know you have it down to the penny on investment. But did you add up the hours of labor?
No way you would go thru with a sale! No Way! Beside we all would slap the crap out of you if you did sell it! You have any idea how many hours we have into reading your post along the way??? Not to mention all the times we waited for you to reply on Chat when you fell asleep!!!
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Re: 72 update (44/46)
 10/15/12 7:42am
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Ebo, I would go thru with the sale if he would have come up with the money. He came over Saturday during the show and wanted to know if I was going to sell it. I told him the show special expired Friday when I gave him the price but now since I have a real number the price had gone up. I dont think he liked that approach! He didnt stick around long after that. The funniest thing is when I checked his business card he is only about 15 miles from me. SO it looks like its staying with me a while. But just think if i did sell, I would get another one and that would mean many more posts as I go through all that fun again!

The weekend ended up being a great time. I had lots of attention Saturday at the show and met so many great people. We swapped so many stories about building this car and those building their cars. The show was filled with so many great looking cars. I keep thinking about what it would be like to have a newer one but the ride home with the top down put an end to that. It was truely my first ride for any distance with the top down and it was great. The weather was fantastic for the ride and the car performed terrific. And even better on the trip home I got 15.1 MPG which was an improvement from the trip down. The 4:11 gears made it fun to drive and the Overdrive trans made it cruise at a great RPM, 2400-2500 RPMs. We traveled right around 70 all the way home.

Now that this weekend is over my wife says there is a lot of work to be done around the house. Dang, sure wish that I could come up with another reason to put off them chores! Shes been so good about spending time on the car so I guess I need to put the car to the back burner for a while.

Oh. lastly the friend that I took along this weekend wants to buy the 74 from me. I think thats the one to go if he comes up with money. He has to sell his 67 camaro first but he want s to be a vette owner. (poor guy doesnt know what he would be getting into!) LOL

Rodney


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Re: 72 update (45/46)
 10/15/12 9:23am
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Hmmm about two weeks ago you told me "No more project cars" so does this mean if you sold the 72 you would not be looking for another project car? Confused

Wish I could have seen that guys face!
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Re: 72 update (46/46)
 10/15/12 10:48am
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Hey Rod, I really like that color combo.  And with the Cragars...looks awesome.  Is that factory color paint?  I'll bet the pics don't do it justice.  Red convertibles seem to always get peoples attention.
      I'm in the middle of redoing the suspension on my '72 coupe with new poly bushings, rear fiber spring & new frt. coils, new offset rear trailing arms, new sway bars frt. 'n rear, new ball joints, all new bearings...and so on.  I have 3:36 in the rear and was curious as to whether you may be interested in selling the 3:55s?
      Good luck in your project and enjoy the ride.
 
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