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Topic: Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

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Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

Posted: 5/10/09 7:21am Message 11 of 54
harryhere
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Vette(s): 1971 big block convertible 1991 Targa top corvette

I can't think of a better color than the blue you selected.  But then, I may be a bit prejudiced.

You might give uhaul a call about the electric brake as I do believe you have to have it to use the trailer.  Hauled my vette from New Jersey to Houston, Texas with one a few years ago.  The trailer is very heavy and will reallly put the Yukon to the test.  I have an Envoy I use to tow my vette.  You will use gas.  Also, be sure to have them show you how to set the electric brake properly so you don't (a) have it so sensitive it locks the brakes up with the slightest touch or (b) not come on in a timely manner and have the trailer "Push" you exactly when you don't want to be "Pushed."

 

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Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

Posted: 5/10/09 7:57am Message 12 of 54
KDADDY79
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
Hey Paul,
Great color you're going with!
Good luck on this & keep us posted.
(It's Mother's Day, so I'd better get the hell off the computer. See ya.)
Kevin



Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

Posted: 5/10/09 8:09am Message 13 of 54
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Vette(s): 1972 Corvette Coupe. 350/200 Automatic with PS/PB/PW and A/C. Beautiful Bryar Blue. Unmolested original. Shooting for NCRS Top Flight someday.
I'm good with blue too!!!!Wink


Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

Posted: 5/10/09 3:01pm Message 14 of 54
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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
don't know about the uhaul trailers but some trailers have a hydraulic brake on them. it is built in to the hitch on the trailer. if it is electric it shouldn't be hard to adjust. as you said just take your time and you should do great. i might be looking into one for my 1990 as soon as allstate decides to pay me as i might be taking it up to north jersey to a body shop up there to get fixed. my sister knows the guy and says he does awesome work. btw...blue is an excellent color for a c3.



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Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

Posted: 5/10/09 5:14pm Message 15 of 54
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
Good luck with it Paul, it should come out great!
I had a U-Haul trailer once and it had a hydraulic surge controller on the hitch coupler, you did not need a controller on the truck. Ask the U-Haul guy.
Have fun,
Dave
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Posted: 5/11/09 10:08am Message 16 of 54
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
In case it's not obvious to everyone, I'd like to mention that it's extremely dangerous to tow a vehicle mounted back wards on a trailer. Something about weight distribution. A little over a year ago, in the Sacramento area I believe, a fellow bought a vette and went to pick it up with wife and children along. The vette being very low in the front was scraping the ramp while trying to load on to the trailer so he backed it on. I'm not entirely sure of the details but on the highway something happened to cause the trailer to fishtail and the ensuing accident took the lives of the entire family. Be careful out there.


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Posted: 5/11/09 3:36pm Message 17 of 54
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Well, that comment by the ace really sucks !!! 


     



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Posted: 5/11/09 4:39pm Message 18 of 54
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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.
Confirmed surge breaks and will load nose first. What a sad story Ace.


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Posted: 5/11/09 7:28pm Message 19 of 54
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Vette(s): 1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust. Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust

Sounds like an outstanding project, Paul!!

I agree with you, for obvious reasons, 1972 Targa Blue ROCKS!!!

Dean




 
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Final Pics!! - Lukesvette gets a new look!!

Posted: 5/19/09 7:49pm Message 20 of 54
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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.
Update:

Uhaul car carrier worked out flawlessly. Towed great with the Yukon and almost forgot I had the car behind me a few times!!

Now for the real fun: the Lukester was DA'd with 150, then 220 and wet sanded with 400 and then 600. Some minor body repair included as well as some birdcage repair and a new windshield. All that in 3 days. Tomorrow we mask, epoxy seal and paint!!!

I can't belief the day is finally here. No computer to attach pics right now but will post some when I return home tv NJ next week. She's looking GOOD!!!! Stay tuned

Paul


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