Forum: Member's Rides
10-19-2024, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
Decklid
Its always a much more relaxing restoration when working with very clean rust free metal. The decklid is original but had alot of dents along the edge between the tail lights. Someone also really...
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Forum: Lounge
10-07-2024, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 3
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October 7th...
Today marks the one year anniversary of the brutal attack on Israel. My thoughts are with those still held as hostages and to the many who were injured or killed.
Lest we forget. :flag:
-wilma
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
10-01-2024, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,903
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
09-29-2024, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,903
Stamping doesn't line up like the one in this...
Stamping doesn't line up like the one in this thread:
https://www.stevesnovasite.com/threads/66-cowl-tag-breakdown.519889/
Also don't recall seeing any tag with a single Group 1 code that is...
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Forum: Member's Rides
09-22-2024, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
More Body work and my thoughts on NOS sheetmetal
This is just a glimpse into the time commitment required for body work. All panels are stripped and dents worked out, followed by filler to smooth out areas. This gets followed by epoxy primer....
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Forum: Member's Rides
09-16-2024, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
Black and Orange Painting
Between the last 2 weekends painted some chassis parts along with some engine pieces. Did some rear end factory paint marks.
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
09-13-2024, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,660
For the '65 and '66 model years all L79s were...
For the '65 and '66 model years all L79s were rated at 350hp regardless of what car they were installed in.
For the '67 model year Chevelle applications were dropped to 325hp with the Corvette...
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Forum: Member's Rides
09-02-2024, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
Rough in Complete
After stripping its hammer out the dents, followed by the base layer of filler. I wanna point out that the better job of hammering out the dents the less filler you have which is the primary goal. ...
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Forum: Member's Rides
09-01-2024, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
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Forum: Member's Rides
04-26-2024, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
Hard Work
My time is also being spent sanding and filling pits, removing sharp edges, weld spatter............etc. After I get off work I only get a few hours a night. I make most of my progress on the...
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Forum: Member's Rides
03-17-2024, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 221
Views: 180,360
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-20-2024, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 86,753
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-14-2024, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,544
1967 Chevelle SS Survivor- Certified Time Capsule
As the say, " they are only original once". For those interested in learning about factory standards and correct restorations tips these pictures are invaluable.
I will be posting more brands,...
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Forum: Member's Rides
02-10-2024, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
Quarters and Tail Panel Done, Body Off
After I was happy with gaps and fitment, everything got welded. Still have some screws holding the trunk returns and arch areas. Easier to do the welding on the body twirler. Very happy with how...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-06-2024, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,709
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Forum: Preservation forum
02-05-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,356
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
01-27-2024, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,527
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Forum: Member's Rides
01-22-2024, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
Driver quarter assembled for the final time
Drivers quarter is now on. Happy with the door gap and face fitment. If you handnt already noticed i replaced the entire rear panel as well because of the trunk gutter being all mangled and the...
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Forum: Member's Rides
01-11-2024, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 112,209
How To Turn a 68 NOS Quarter into a 69
Several years back i got a full set of 68 NOS quarters for next to nothing compared to todays prices. I have a 68SS waiting to be restored but its a New Mexico car. It has zero rust so I didnt have...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
12-15-2023, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 56,924
There are:
- mules
- prototypes
- pilots...
There are:
- mules
- prototypes
- pilots
- production vehicles
- dealer conversions
GM production records unambiguously list two (2) 1969 ZL1 Corvettes ... a number which includes cars from...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
11-15-2023, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,675
1969 Nova 307 - Original Owner
This is Joan. She's 87. She bought this car new in 1969. We've known their family since the late 1980s. Her husband is gone, but every year we go over to her house and get the Nova running for a spin...
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
10-25-2023, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,684
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Forum: My Garage & Journey
09-09-2023, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 27,844
My Garage & Journey Tutorial
The Garage Icon is now on the toolbar. There are two options:
My Garage, and by selecting that you can create your own Journey and Garage. Only Contributing, Premiere, Advertising Members can create...
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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section
07-27-2023, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,129
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
07-11-2023, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
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