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Progress on car

Posted: 5/18/09 4:15pm Message 1 of 11
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Scott, LA - USA
Joined: 2/26/2004
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Vette(s): 77 L82 coupe
Well I got the headlights and front end (all the bumper parts) off the car also got out the dash and most of the interior out. So far Ive found alot of rust I may need a need a new to redo to window area. Also my body mounts are no being cooperative so it looks like I may have to cut the bolts to get teh body shell off. Other than that thing are well just wanted to give yall a heads up on my progress. aslo how hard is it to remove the front window and how do I go about doing that? 







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Posted: 5/18/09 5:15pm Message 2 of 11
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Newport, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
You might want to start accumulating parts now.  I spent over 6 months looking at catalogs and buying parts for my car.  This saved a lot of time when putting it back together.  The barn looked like a mini Corvette Central for a while.



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Posted: 5/18/09 8:08pm Message 3 of 11
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
Hey Flemgunner,
Keep at it!
It'll be cool to watch this progress.  Thumbs Up
Thanks for the update!
Kevin



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Posted: 5/18/09 8:45pm Message 4 of 11
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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.
I just pulled the front glass out of mine today. Keeerak!!!! We were replacing it anyway - my advice? Leave it to the pros. I am getting a new PPG windshield for 225 instaled....


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Posted: 5/19/09 5:17am Message 5 of 11
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
The front glass is bonded pretty well to the frame there...it has to be "cut" out, and it's difficult to do without damaging either it, or the dash. I've always preferred to remove windersheilds in the heat of summer, when the sealant is most soft, as it makes it less prone to breaking the glass. I have, however, seen guys that can do it in the dead of winter, with bailing wire, and not damage anything!
I would say, if you've never done it, get someone how has, and can do it right, to either help, or let them do it.
The "special" tools that you can buy to cut the glass out are ok if you're experienced in using them, but you can also break the glass within seconds if you're not careful. The best way is by using piano wire, a couple of wooden dowels, and a TON of patience...



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Posted: 5/19/09 6:55am Message 6 of 11
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Scott, LA - USA
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Vette(s): 77 L82 coupe
Looks like Ill be farming out that job. Thanx for the input guys







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Posted: 5/19/09 9:09am Message 7 of 11
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA
Joined: 2/1/2006
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Good luck on the "pit"...keep us up to date on your progress..Thumbs Up  Thanks, steve



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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

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Posted: 5/19/09 3:29pm Message 8 of 11
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Be sure to take pictures each time you take something apart, so you'll remember how to put it back together later on.  


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Posted: 5/19/09 7:13pm Message 9 of 11
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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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!

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Posted: 5/20/09 4:23am Message 10 of 11
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baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
Good to see another LA C3 person! 
 
I agree with Luke on subbing it out.  Trust me, if the glass has issues, you will be sorry that you did not change it out during all of your work in progress.  Nothing worse than a completely rebuilt ride and scarry looking glass!
 
That's just my .02



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