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Becca,
Those look like some serious projects.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
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Becca, I also enjoyed seeing your pictures of your projects. Glad you got them posted. Keep up the good work
and keep us up on your progress!
and keep us up on your progress!
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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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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
Yeah...there's some serious projects goin on over there!!!
Where does you finds the time?!?!?Joel Adams
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Vette(s): 1978 L48, p/s, p/w/ factory ac car factory manual trans has a 350 crate engine w/260hp, but also have original which may be rebuilt- we also have a 76 w/ a 454, and 74 350 in various stages of being rebuilt, plus an 86 and an 02....
Serious is right- but fortunately they are movin along well. The 76 is sanded, patched- except for one spot that I've been intimadated by- the passenger side front corner-major body line- is crushed. Trying to figure a way to mold then use the mold to build over with mesh and fiberglass..... the 454 is ready, and tranny. Got most of the parts now- just gotta get that last bit of body work, then she's off for her paint. The 74 is now the 15 year olds car/problem. Got it sanded, new frontend clip, and then got fed up. The 76 was supposed to be the parts car- turned out to be in better shape than the 74. WE're getting there thoiugh. Should be ready by about March. We also have the 71 camaro....with the 864 hp engine- that should be done by January 1st. Never a dull moment....
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Becca,
Are you in the Corvette Restoration business?
Or is this just a fun hobby to keep you from being bored?
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
It has to be a great feeling to walk out and look at vettes setting around in the come back phases!
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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
Have ya'll even noticed what is sitting behind the '74?
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Vette(s): 1978 L48, p/s, p/w/ factory ac car factory manual trans has a 350 crate engine w/260hp, but also have original which may be rebuilt- we also have a 76 w/ a 454, and 74 350 in various stages of being rebuilt, plus an 86 and an 02....
First- no- not in business- just a hobby, though I probably should be since I've learned to patch fiberglass (according to others) pretty darn well, and yeah- thats the 02 in the background of the 74. Both the 74 and 76 are completely sanded waiting for gelcoat now. Well- the 76 still has the one major fiberglass repair to be done- it scares me.... oh- and the 86 showcar- yeah.... its in the barn (-: Just a few vettes around here....
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Becca,
I was also cuttin my teeth on the fiberglass repair for my 77. Major damage above the drivers rear wheel. I had NEVER done any fiberglass but figured it was only plastic with a ittle glue. How hard to do .....
I cut out the damage (about a 12 by 16 swuare hole) which included the antenna and a large part of the fender line above the wheel opening.
With a couple .........(insert favorite beverages) I decided to try it without any help.
I first cleaned the edges and took a heavy welding rod and placed it on the underside of the fender to provide solid support and took time to get it shaped as close as possible. Actually it took about an hour to get it close enough.
Then i stole a big alluminum roasting disposible pan from the wife's kitchen. by placing the pan under the fender but on top of the rod I made a form to hold the glass and resin inplace during the patch.
I made the patch in four layers of 12 OZ cloth and layed each layer 45 degrees off the one below so that the fibers were crosshatched for strenght. Then a couple layers on top and bottom of 1 OZ to feather and seal the plug in place and have plenty of filler to sandd without getting into the heavy cloth.
First attempt at glass and the painter wanted to know if I wanted a job. I"d go broke if he paid by the piece though/cause it took me about 7 months to figure it out and finall get it sanded down.
You might just be able to see the rear panel in the signature pic Joel put up here for me.
I'm sure you are much better at glass than I am, but my FORM repair might just give you and idea or two about how to do the front repair,
By the way, I don;t know where Royce City is but I'm in Dallas, and allways like a road trip once in a while to look at other vets.
Nick
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