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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
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Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
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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.
Looking good Ben!! What was out of alignment? And are you sure that the car you were looking at was a good reference rather than an assembly manual? Tired body bushings and years of stress on fiberglass can make things seem real different...
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
Yeah the reference car had the correct spacings according to assembly manual. I'd be more than happy at this point to pay some who knows what they are doing to shim and bond. I've been stuck here for over a month and I know what I don't know.
cthulhu 2010-03-22 06:26:14
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
Posts: 1965
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!
Great Photos Ben. Lots of hard work going on here !!!
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
I am going to load the car up this weekend and haul it up to the body shop on Monday.
I wish I had your ambition, Ben....can't wait to see the finished product!
There is no substitute for low end torque! 
Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
[QUOTE=sundew]I wish I had your ambition, Ben....can't wait to see the finished product![/QUOTE]
you and me both!! and im not sure ambition is the right word. pigheadedness probably a better description.
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Lusby, MD - USA
Joined: 10/18/2003
Posts: 56
Vette(s): 1981 WHITE ALT WITH ALL THE BELLS
I don't want to be that guy,But 
Is your car like my 81 with half shafts. I looked and man you did alot of work. Way more than I could do. Anyway have you done your rear wheel bearing. All the corvette people never check them or just don't care.
Not trying to be smart ass. I just want every body to be safe.
Your new friend I hope CHARLIE
Is your car like my 81 with half shafts. I looked and man you did alot of work. Way more than I could do. Anyway have you done your rear wheel bearing. All the corvette people never check them or just don't care. Not trying to be smart ass. I just want every body to be safe. Your new friend I hope CHARLIE
Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
Yep
completely disassembled both trailing arms pressed in new bushings
installed new bearings and shims
completely disassembled both trailing arms pressed in new bushings
installed new bearings and shims
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Lusby, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 WHITE ALT WITH ALL THE BELLS
Cool, wish I did mine first. And I should have known better. Now I have a break in my fiberglass about 10 iches long.
And no I cant fix it. Most people dont see it but I know its there Boy you sure took yours apart. I didn't want one to fix. I got mine as a turn key car, did the rear u-joints and it went right through state inspection. It only had 53000 miles on it. Its also my only car. it look just like Dans
And no I cant fix it. Most people dont see it but I know its there Boy you sure took yours apart. I didn't want one to fix. I got mine as a turn key car, did the rear u-joints and it went right through state inspection. It only had 53000 miles on it. Its also my only car. it look just like Dansin Forum: C3 General Discussion
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