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Rebuilding my 1980

Posted: 11/17/05 6:54am Message 1 of 4
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Newport, MI - USA
Joined: 6/9/2005
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.

I am in the process of doing a frame off rebuild of my 1980 L-48.

Here are some photos showing its progress. I let the car sit for approximately 10 years or so and finaly decided to get it going.  The frame has been media blasted and then coated with Por-15. I am installing all new suspension by Vansteel including new offset trailing arms, super performance plus suspension with coilovers, new poly bushings and steering parts, all stainless fuel and brake lines, and new ss calipers. The car is located in 2 shops, 1 for the body and 1 for the mechanicals.  I will keep you posted as it comes along.  DB

Yup I take a lot of tylenol too. 





Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.
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Rebuilding my 1980

Posted: 11/17/05 5:07pm Message 2 of 4
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BINGHAMTON, NY - USA
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Boy ,when you take a break you go all out,everything looks good so far,let us know if you need any help


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Rebuilding my 1980

Posted: 11/17/05 5:34pm Message 3 of 4
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
It wasn't sitting, it was resting. When you get it done she will be ready for anything. Great job so far.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Rebuilding my 1980

Posted: 11/17/05 7:30pm Message 4 of 4
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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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
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Lookin' gooood, Dennis!! Very nice job!!


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