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The Final Details (1/9)
 6/11/09 7:33am
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


Joined: 5/18/2004
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Well folks, the Lukester is really shaping up and looks even better with all the trim back in place. I converted all the blacked out mouldings back to the bright anodized finish and it really looks great with the darker blue color. In no specific order, here's a list of what took place in the last week:

Door handles - new ones with gaskets put in - the outer nut is a major PITA to catch. Wound up taking out the latch mechanisms. While they were out, cleaned greased and put back.

New power door lock solenoids
 
Sport mirrors remounted - oy-vey!! Confused - had to remove the door glass - but even so, took a fraction of the time to mount them compared to how long it took be to get them out leaving the glass in place!!!Big smile

All emblems mounted (used double sided 3M industrial tape on fenders and nose - get them on right on the first shot - they ain't comin off!!!)

Window moldings - I used some JB Weld to glue in some new rear window moulding clips - they have a peg that slides into holes in the window channel, but the peg/hole theory only works if the window is out - JB Weld did the trick

Mounted lower valence panel and air dam - this should improve my cooling even more!!

T-top liners put back - those Velcro-like buttons are another PITA!!!

Cleaned and oiled the door lock cylinders and reinstalled with new gaskets.

New window seals replaced on the door side of the window. A little trickier than I expected.. Confused

Reinstalled the antenna - needed an extra set of hands for this one...

Door sill mouldings and new water diverters.

Rocker panel mouldings - I bought a fantastic kit for $20 that basically eliminates the old rusted and stripped screw holes. After drilling them out with a 3/8 bit, they are replaced by these cool brass receptacles that are internally threaded. The mouldings were never so secure or mounted so nicely. I highly recommed this kit.Thumbs Up
 
Left to do over the next couple of nights after work is adjusting the door glass and puttiling the door panels and arm rests back on. Vacuum, Armorall and we're ready to roll!!!Clap

LukesVette2009-06-11 09:35:54
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The Final Details (2/9)
 6/11/09 8:09am
DaveMLifetime Member
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Flanders, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.


Joined: 1/27/2004
Posts: 2552

Boy, you have been going full guns. Glad it's done, can't wait to she it (this Sunday).
Congrads,
Dave


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The Final Details (3/9)
 6/11/09 8:51am
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Dorr, MI - USA

Vette(s):
71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp


Joined: 8/21/2002
Posts: 2581

Your hard work has really paid off Paul. I sure hope I get to see your beauty in person someday.Thumbs Up

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The Final Details (4/9)
 6/11/09 3:13pm
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Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

Well it sounds like somebody's been havin fun out in the shop.Wink

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Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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The Final Details (5/9)
 6/11/09 3:30pm
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812

All I can say is phew
The Final Details (6/9)
 6/11/09 8:09pm
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Sykesville, MD - USA

Vette(s):
1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops


Joined: 4/27/2008
Posts: 4238

Isn't it nice when a project comes together?  You should really be happy. The car looks beautiful! I also hope to see it in persn someday!

Barry
 
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The Final Details (7/9)
 6/11/09 8:30pm
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812

The Final Details (8/9)
 6/11/09 9:11pm
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Bladenboro, NC - USA

Vette(s):
1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.


Joined: 1/22/2006
Posts: 1058

Looking good Luke. Thumbs Up
The Final Details (9/9)
 6/11/09 11:21pm
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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.


Joined: 8/27/2007
Posts: 2484

Nice Vette!!!   Thumbs Up
Paul,
You really went at it with both barrels! Job well done!
Kevin
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