[QUOTE=kenimpzoom]I do all my own work, that is the reason I purchased it. I really enjoy working on the older cars. [/QUOTE]

I try to do as much as possible on the family fleet.  The cost of taking anything to a shop is one reason, but the other is that I like the time in the garage.  Guess you could consider it a hobby that pays back in saving a bit of cash and also gaining the experience of wrenching on different things.

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[/QUOTE] Howard or should I say Shane.......is that how things are run in your parts of town............very funny though!  corvette440hp2008-04-25 12:54:05

[/QUOTE] Congratulations, you be do-in her right, and she do-in you right. You both are very lucky............I hope you guys have the patter of more Corvettes in your future. Best of Everything to both of you.........

[QUOTE=sundevil74]Interesting thread.    I try do do ALL of the work on my baby.  Only take it in when absolutely necessary.  And finding a good mechanic is like finding a needle in a haystack. Owning an old Vette is a challenge. [/QUOTE] Trailing arms are very tricky, without the tools. Some things should be left for the experts (but as you said.....who and where are they?) I'm glad that you like the thread, I must have struck a nerve, or there's nothing else to do. I hope you made big $$$ on the C2's. I had a 64, 65 (396), 66 (427).........sure wish I would have them now. The 64 was stolen from the dealer (9 months old) Good luck with your work on the C3.   

[QUOTE=Norsky]I try to do as much as possible on the family fleet.  The cost of taking anything to a shop is one reason, but the other is that I like the time in the garage.  Guess you could consider it a hobby that pays back in saving a bit of cash and also gaining the experience of wrenching on different things.[/QUOTE] You are a smart man and a two-timer+one. Three toys..........you can't be married...............or else have one heck of a GREAT or maybe crabby wife.................I hope for you sake she's GREAT!

[QUOTE=Willis76][QUOTE=kenimpzoom] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] Remember to wear your body armor doing the ball joints. I hope that you realize that Corvette riveted them and the rotors also. They must have thought...........no-one is ever going to have to do anything, or everyone was a big-time racer. Have fun, but keep the blood and swearing to a minimum............

[QUOTE=corvette440hp]I really hope that the people that can't work on their own cars aren't offended by this. It wasn't at all meant to chastigate. We all LOVE our Vettes..........that's for sure. I'm surprised that many enjoy being bloodied, using a lot of bad language, and at times totally wasting buckets of $$$. Those that find a trusted mechanic, who does the right job the first time and is willing to use parts brought in from other sources, or not gouging them............has to feel lucky or smart in their choice. Too bad we all don't live near Dallas........................[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=aceinthehole][QUOTE=corvette440hp]I really hope that the people that can't work on their own cars aren't offended by this. It wasn't at all meant to chastigate. We all LOVE our Vettes..........that's for sure. I'm surprised that many enjoy being bloodied, using a lot of bad language, and at times totally wasting buckets of $$$. Those that find a trusted mechanic, who does the right job the first time and is willing to use parts brought in from other sources, or not gouging them............has to feel lucky or smart in their choice. Too bad we all don't live near Dallas........................[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] Micki works on her husband............should I say that.....holy crap.........I just did...........she's going to get me. Joel has to be somewhere near there...........I think................hey Joel.........you anywhere near Dallas?

[QUOTE=corvette440hp][QUOTE=aceinthehole][QUOTE=corvette440hp]I really hope that the people that can't work on their own cars aren't offended by this. It wasn't at all meant to chastigate. We all LOVE our Vettes..........that's for sure. I'm surprised that many enjoy being bloodied, using a lot of bad language, and at times totally wasting buckets of $$$. Those that find a trusted mechanic, who does the right job the first time and is willing to use parts brought in from other sources, or not gouging them............has to feel lucky or smart in their choice. Too bad we all don't live near Dallas........................[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] Micki works on her husband............should I say that.....holy crap.........I just did...........she's going to get me. Joel has to be somewhere near there...........I think................hey Joel.........you anywhere near Dallas?[/QUOTE]