Topic: Don't Want Garage Queen
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Since I am partially under way with getting the car back into shape but at the same time I don't want to create a garage queen either. I want to enjoy driving the car. Here is what I was thinking about doing.
1. Stripe off the old paint and repair any damaged glass.
2. I don't want to take every little thing apart since the car is pretty solid underneath.
3. Tape off the chrome where it is not close to painted surfaces and remove the rest which is not much.
4. Cover all the glass.
5. Remove small items like antenna and side marker lights.
6. Remove the door handles and key lock.
7. Remove the Stingray script on the front sides. (What is the best way to get these off along with the Corvette enblem up front?)
8. Remove the rockers. Right side came off good but cant get a wrench on the other side.
9. Align the doors better. I think I need either new hinges or pins.
Would this be alright to be a cruiser?
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
The key is getting it to where you can be happy with it. I've never been involved with a paint job (and I hope I don't have to be!
), so I can't offer too much, but I do remember seeing a thread talking about getting the Stingray emblems off with fishing line. Just work it behind to get between the emblem glue and the body. It works like floss!
), so I can't offer too much, but I do remember seeing a thread talking about getting the Stingray emblems off with fishing line. Just work it behind to get between the emblem glue and the body. It works like floss!I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Use a plastic putty knife and emblem remover to remove script - work slow dont pry
Annicorvette
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Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
The fishing line works great and you won't have to worry about snapping the emblems during removal. Lotaz of guys use this method to rem the BSM off of the newer carz without damage to the paint. The nose emblem has nuts on the underneath side to come of 1st.
Lifetime MemberLanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
Joined: 12/21/2006
Posts: 828
Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
door handles are going to be a pain to remove and reinstall. if you
pull the door latch out you can get to the front nut with a 1/4 drive
socket and an extension. rear nut on an angle towards door frame and
you have to get a wrench in the opening on the side. hard to get that
one back on unless you have small hands to get in there. one main
problem is once you get your hand in you can't see what you are doing.
and big hands have hard time getting around in there.
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