I going to do it.. will be needing lots of help fr

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Posted: 7/9/08 4:50am Message 1 of 14

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80VetteMan

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Well, I have made the decision to do a frame off restore of my 80 vette...
It will still be a custom vette, but as least I will know that it will last another 28 years or more and I can pass it on to my kids as my dad passed it on to me

So you will see me posting a lot or questions and looking for help.. They say I can't do this in a two car garage and I am out to prove them wrong!!

I am looking for a web site to post all my pics and overall project. If anyone knows of a good site to do this on please let me know..

I had my last drive, the wheels are off and the battery is out.... Here we go!!

Joe80VetteMan2008-07-09 04:54:53

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Posted: 7/9/08 5:16am Message 2 of 14

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DaveM

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Flanders, NJ - USA

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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.

I give you a lot of credit, that's a big job. Lots of luck with it. At least it will keep you off the streets LOL

. You should let us know where abouts you're located, you may get some helping hands when needed.

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Posted: 7/9/08 5:22am Message 3 of 14

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indy99

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Newport, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.

May the Corvette Gods have mercy on your soul. I plead with them daily to ease up just a little so things will go better. Keep Tylenol at the tool box along with a first aid kit and lots of beverages.

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask for help or info. DB

Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.

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Posted: 7/9/08 6:53am Message 4 of 14

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80VetteMan

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I am in Tampa Florida.. and thanks I figured if i did it to a 69 camaro when I was 16, I can to it to a 80 vette..

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Posted: 7/9/08 6:54am Message 5 of 14

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Dorr, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

That is awesome Joe. Its something I would love to be able to do, but don't have the courage. Many here have done it so you have plenty of resources. As far as picture sites, Photobucket is good or this is a sample of Cardomain, and part of my paint project. Geterdone Bro.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2989830

Click on images for Before and After pics!

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Posted: 7/9/08 8:05am Message 6 of 14

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DaveM

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Flanders, NJ - USA

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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.

I use Photobucket, have about 10 albums with tons of pictures in each.

http://photobucket.com/?special_track=nav_logo

Have fun

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Posted: 7/9/08 8:15am Message 7 of 14

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VETTERBOB

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DUNEDIN, FL - USA

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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

GOOD LUCK JOE, i LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.

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Posted: 7/9/08 9:22am Message 8 of 14

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ebo

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Holland Patent, NY - USA

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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

Good luck Joe, I'll be doing a body on resto about the same time on my red 80,so we may need to exchange phone numbers.

Speaking of red....I recall you saying if it was up to you you would change color to red................. Wink

If your garage has some height to get the shell out of your way when your on frame and chassis you'll have lot of room. I figure you will need a plastic wrapped stall just for painting parts.

So on vette it!