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2011 updates (1/55)
3/13/11 2:44am

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Here are the latest updates.

Nov 10

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2010/nov/1/nov1.html

Jan 11

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/jan/1/jan1.html

Feb 11

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/feb/1/feb1.html

Mar 11

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/mar/1/mar1.html

I also did a major audit of all my expenses so far. I haven't logged every rattle can of primer or some misc hardware from the welding shop but all corvette parts are now logged.

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/vette_project_costs.html

btw..

I wouldnt recommend anyone with 2 teenage girls and a toddler taking on a frame-off on a vette... It is so hard to stay focused.

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3/13/11 7:18pm

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Wow Ben the rate your going it will be ready for the gathering!

Great job documenting as usual.

Yep those girls are so going to enjoy driving that car when its done.....after all tey have a lot of sweat equity in it also......... Big smile

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2011 updates (3/55)
3/13/11 9:25pm

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Unfortunately there is No way I'll make the gathering :-(

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3/13/11 10:12pm

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Aw, Ben, last year you PROMISED! Just kidding, but the project IS coming along nicely!

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3/13/11 10:40pm

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hah!... i might have promised i would try!

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3/14/11 1:20pm

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Thass otay, Ben....when you get it done, it'll be PERFECT! Always best to take yer time and do it right the first time. You've been doing this one for so long, ain't no sense in getting in a hurry now!
It's definitely starting to take shape. Congrats on a job(MANY of them) well done!

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11/8/11 3:58am

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Joel's email a few days ago shocked me into action, I logged on my website and realized i had pretty much not touched my car in 8 months.

I remodeled my kids bathroom, opened a new casino in another state, took a few vacations, attended a few out of state meetings and seminars, did quite a bit of work on my jag, bmw and my saturn which became my daughters 16th birthday present. I started a new business with some of my co-workers and I have a very busy day job. Just this last week I replaced the central heat and air package unit at my home as well. So I have been busy.. just not on the corvette.

I did some work these last 2 days just to break the pattern.

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/1/nov1.html

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/2/nov2.html

and while I was working in kentucky for the most of the summer I did get to visit NCM with the family.

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/misc/NCM/

|UPDATED|11/8/2011 12:58:07 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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11/8/11 6:19am

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That sounds like you Ben, busier than a one-armed paper hanger.

The project is looking great.

And super documentation.

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11/8/11 7:37am

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Ben, great to hear from you. Still looking good. You are putting so much time and effort into this bad boy - time to start shopping for the force field to put around her when she's done!! Big smile

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11/8/11 9:18am

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Glad I could help, Ben....

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Now you have to get busy and get itbready for the 2012 Gathering! You won't know how to act when it gets done!

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my brother-in-law claims he is going to knock out some sanding for me the next few months.

he says it might be ready to paint by jan 1... but i still have quite a ways to go on the interior

i think 2012 is beyond hope... maybe 2013 though.

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Come on, Ben! You said the same thing last year! I want to see this beast!

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Jaws79 said: Come on, Ben! You said the same thing last year! I want to see this beast!

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11/8/11 11:35pm

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Jaws79 said: I want to see this beast!

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BEFORE......

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Jaws79 said: I want to see this beast!

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BEFORE......

yeah but that isnt my favorite "before" picture here is mine

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11/9/11 11:22pm

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Ya...dat's a gud un too!!

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11/10/11 11:12am

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Leaping lizards!!

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Fun, fun and more fun.............sort like what did I get into here.....but the real answer is:.......Challenges to keep you going, money and the will to make it all happen! Someday...........!

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11/11/11 12:42am

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Here is another small update

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/2/nov2.html#10th

oh yeah.. and i woke up this morning to a leaking hot water heater.

loads of fun!

|UPDATED|11/10/2011 9:42:38 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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11/24/11 2:39am

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Here is another new update

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/3/nov3.html

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The anticipation is killing me Ben!! Big smile

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Keep up the great work!!

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Looking good, Ben! You're on your way! That's going to be one sharp ride!

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All progress is good, even if it's just a little at a time. It's quite a challenge to completely restore something that was so dilapidated. Keep going!

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yet another minor update.

btw I am trying to find a couple of heater box nuts. These are larger than the ones you get in the multipack kits. You cant buy them separately and im only missing 2. Does anyone have any spares?

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/4/nov4.html

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I've got various size stamped nuts in the drawer Ben. If you know the size, I can check.

BTW, I used the rocker molding repair kit and also installed for a couple of local buddies. They work fantastic!! One hint - pay more attention to where the holes in the molding line up best rather than just mounting in the old factory locations.

Let me know on the speed nut sizes.

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I think 1/4" Check it on your heater box stud

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I have brandy new 1/4" era. I no linger have a heater box stud to check on through. PM me your mailing details and I'll pop them in the mail tomorrow.

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here is another update.

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can anyone tell me if the vent pull in this photo is correct????

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cthulhu said:can anyone tell me if the vent pull in this photo is correct????

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/4/pullknob.JPG

Not sure...I think the ones on my '74 are smooth, but then I've never really paid all that much attention to them, either....

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cthulhu said:can anyone tell me if the vent pull in this photo is correct????

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/4/pullknob.JPG

Not sure...I think the ones on my '74 are smooth, but then I've never really paid all that much attention to them, either....

I put up a better picture of the pull knob.

also.. here is another update

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/nov5.html

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Nice job on the upholstery job, Ben!! Clap

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I still don't know about the vent knob...it kinda looks like a door lock knob, don't it? I'll look at my '74 this evening and see what they look like. Of course, they prolly won't be the same as the '69 anyway, but now. I'm curious.

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Adams' Apple said: Nice job on the upholstery job, Ben!! Clap

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I still don't know about the vent knob...it kinda looks like a door lock knob, don't it? I'll look at my '74 this evening and see what they look like. Of course, they prolly won't be the same as the '69 anyway, but now. I'm curious.

Thanks on the upholestry.. my first attempt..

I had the same thought on the vent pull and that is why i am suspiciious.

anyone with a 69 that can compare vent pulls?

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Re: 2011 updates (37/55)
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The seat covers look cool! Don't let up now!

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Re: 2011 updates (38/55)
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im going to try to get the other seat torn down and primed this evening. then one more day for painting and that should leave me recovering the drivers seat thursday night. I do need to order a few things... the pot metal chrome piece on the drivers door is junk. And I still dont know how to sew the headrest covers on so I may get those done at an uphosterly shop.

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Ya...the pulls on my '74 are smooth as a baby's' bo-bo. Completely smooth, rounded edges, no circles on the end. They also appear to be a little longer than what a door lock knob would be. I didn't measure, but they looked to be about 2 1/2-3" long.
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Adams' Apple said: Ya...the pulls on my '74 are smooth as a baby's' bo-bo. Completely smooth, rounded edges, no circles on the end. They also appear to be a little longer than what a door lock knob would be. I didn't measure, but they looked to be about 2 1/2-3" long.
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me too... but in the interim here is yet another small update.

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/nov/nov6.html

and I updated my project costs and put it into a new format that should be viewable by more people

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/vette_project_costs.html

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I'm not sure if mine are correct, but the pulls on my '69 look just like yours, with the groves on the sides & top.

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1mkuhl said: I'm not sure if mine are correct, but the pulls on my '69 look just like yours, with the groves on the sides & top.

the side grooves were what intereted me. I had never seen those on a door lock pull and thought they might be original. Thanks

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I got quite a bit done today

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/dec/dec1.html

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Looking good, Ben! I'll be looking for you at the next Gathering! At this pace, you'll be done in no time!

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Jaws79 said: Looking good, Ben! I'll be looking for you at the next Gathering! At this pace, you'll be done in no time!

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just dont hold your breath... if you notice the pattern i get work done in bursts.

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That's okay, we just need a sustained burst!

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Jaws79 said: ... At this pace, you'll be done in no time!

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Blue Barry....I been tellin Ben that for 5 years!!! LOL

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Thass alrite, tho....it'll be SWEET when he do git it finished, eh Ben? Star

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Here is a pretty good update

http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2011/dec/dec2.html

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So, did you do the headrests yourself, or find someone to do them? They look great.

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Both :-) I bought new headrest covers and foam at the same time as the seat covers and foam

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12/15/11 7:11pm

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Heh I use to have a hardtop just like that here in Upstate NY!

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