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Body removal

Posted: 10/10/07 5:03am Message 11 of 17
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Redwingvette
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Very cool. Thanks for showing us the video.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
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Body removal

Posted: 10/12/07 8:05pm Message 12 of 17
79rebuild
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Yelm, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
That was smooth, good job! What are you going to do to the frame powder coat or paint? After all the money and time spent on mine wire wheeling and painting I kind of wish I would have powder coated it. Oh well dohCheck out Paragon for parts they give you a ongoing 15% discount if your restoring and you can get a shipping discount by ordering online, pretty sweet deal.
  



Body removal

Posted: 10/13/07 8:06am Message 13 of 17
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macedon, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
hey jason,
i'm media blasting the frame and all the parts myself, i have a 10 ft x 16 ft booth set up in my garage.
my plan is to prime it with a metal etching bridge paint and paint it a gloss black.
thanks for the heads up about the discount !
good luck on your 79 !
joe



Body removal

Posted: 10/13/07 11:55am Message 14 of 17
deeboy59
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

Great video Joe, thats going to help when I do a body Off....Thanks !!!




Body removal

Posted: 10/13/07 1:47pm Message 15 of 17
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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.
Cool video taking the body off! Cool  What was it like detting all of the body mounts unbolted?LukesVette2007-10-13 13:48:58


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Body removal

Posted: 10/13/07 6:29pm Message 16 of 17
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
glad it helped!
thats why i put it on there.
i know people talked about how it was done and how they did it, but a video helps so much more.
let me know when you do yours !
joe



Body removal

Posted: 10/13/07 6:35pm Message 17 of 17
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macedon, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
thanks,
all the body mounts came off real easy for me EXCEPT, the 2 rear ones.
when i went to unbolt them from the underside, the top (inside) turned.
i got my son in law to try to get a set of vise grips on them, but to no luck.
i finally had to cut them off !
joe




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