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Topic: C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 12:14pm Message 41 of 63
JB79
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Vette(s): 1979 Red T-Top - Previously owned by Adam Wartell and a 1970 Orange T-Top w/Baldwin Motion Exterior mods Flared fenders,Rear slanted window and spoiler all done in early seventies, 4 inch Hooker side pipes, ET III wheels LT-1 4speed

If you properly prep the car there is no need to remove the doors or front bumper and you get a better and safer job. Installing the front bumper after its painted is bad enough without having to worry about paint cracking when its tightened. I have restored dozens of this vintage CC3 Corvettes and they come out great this way !!! Look at the bumper fit No Paint build up !!! looks like it was installed after paint. Jim

 
 
 
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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 12:41pm Message 42 of 63
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Jim, 

Thanks for the outside shots!  She looks MUCH better (and Redder) in the sunlight!

So, have you done anything to the engine, interior or weatherstripping/t-tops yet?  
If so, what have you done?
If not, do you have plans for any of those areas? What are the plans?





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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 12:43pm Message 43 of 63
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Hey, also, I just noticed, the body panel t-tops were not on top in the shop. Did you spray those at the same time? (Off the car, I'm guessing)


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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 12:45pm Message 44 of 63
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Another question....find the build sheet or tank sticker anywhere yet?



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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 8:21pm Message 45 of 63
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Dog gone good job!!  Ya know, I wanted to buy that car but it's a good thing Jim bought it.  If Adam knew that I was thinking it would be sweet to paint it hot pink, his jaw would of dropped off....LOLLOL.....that would match the Louis V. seat covers and interior.....it would be so awesome for this female vette lover!  Oh YEAH!!PartyBeer
 



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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 10:08pm Message 46 of 63
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Vette(s): 1982 Black/Tan Leather Build Code C09E Bronze TTop CrossFire Fuel Injection L83 85 Fuel Pump Auto Axle 2.72 Firestone Firehawk Indy500
Very Cool!  Nice job!

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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/18/11 11:27pm Message 47 of 63
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Nice job Jim!! Hey Adam, I'd buy her back!!  


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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/19/11 3:42am Message 48 of 63
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Great paint Jim. LOVE the colorLOL
Just needs some pinstriping to personalize it.
Thanks for letting see the results of your efforts.



 
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Posted: 2/19/11 7:39pm Message 49 of 63
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Adam, why such an interest in something that just made you miserable? Don't go tell us you have some kind of excitment hapinin when you look at a C3...... Say it aint so....
Oh now this is funny......Rolling On The Floor LaughingRolling On The Floor Laughing Remember anything is for sale for the right priceWink Betcha it could be ready before May 16, 2011
 
All kiddin aside the car is coming out great and your Dad is smilein Big smile Clap
JB was a man of his word the car has a new life it will be running down the road and turning heads soon, it could have been parted out!
Thanks for saving another C3............ JB!
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C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!

Posted: 2/19/11 7:54pm Message 50 of 63
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
[QUOTE=ebo]

Ha Ha..................thats the best it has ever looked!

Glad your bringing it back to life, I know it was with heavy heart that the big guy sold it. He will for sure buy it back for 3X the money once it's done!

He'll just have to hide it from mommaLOLRolling On The Floor LaughingRolling On The Floor Laughing
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Just had to bring back this post from 5 1/2 months ago..................
Adam go see if that parking spot in the barn you were renting is still availableWinkLOL
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