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Old 06-01-2010, 11:42 PM
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Well it's been a long time coming, but finally got started on the '63.
Step 1: remove the body.





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Old 06-02-2010, 01:18 AM
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off to a good start....I kinda like Black 63 convertible vette
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Old 06-02-2010, 06:42 AM
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off to a good start....I kinda like Black 63 convertible vette
with Blk63Vette and good luck with the project.
Oh, now I wonder why you "kinda like Black 63"
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Old 06-02-2010, 08:17 AM
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Keep us posted and good luck....
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Old 06-02-2010, 08:57 AM
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I built a very similar body lifting jig for 63-82 cars. Works very good.
Good luck on the restoration and please keep posting pictures.
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Old 06-02-2010, 11:12 AM
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What are your plans for the car? Any mods or upgrades? Good luck with the project. Greg
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Great start, keep things going and lots of pictures for us, please. I am also a big fan of black. Are you intending to repaint it black? Mine is a triple black, 64.
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Old 06-11-2010, 01:14 PM
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Are there anymore updates..?

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Just finished doing mine. I took over 500 pics along the way so if you need any for re-assembly let me know.

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OK, finally got the frame back from the strippers.


I think I got the parking brake brackets (disc brake conversion) in the right places--thanks to Phil Sauber


Differential rebuilt and back from Gary "GTR1999" along with the "Tom's" offset T/A's



They say it takes a community to raise a child, well it takes a forum to build a vet. Thank you to all that have helped push me along, especially Gary Ramadei, you are a wealth of information and your willingness to help out the novice is greatly appreciated.
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Looks really good!
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Old 09-02-2010, 09:53 PM
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Looking great and could not agree more concerning your comments about Gary......
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Alright now I got to play catch up I'm just behind you. I'll race you to the finish. Lookin Good Shemp
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Alright now I got to play catch up I'm just behind you. I'll race you to the finish. Lookin Good Shemp
Shemp, I'm sure you'll pass me by. Once the chassis is done I've got a lot of body work ahead of me.
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Im curious as to what going on with this project??

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Old 01-15-2011, 04:41 PM
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looks like fun .... keep the updates coming
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Things are moving, although pretty slow. a couple of update pic's.


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Old 01-15-2011, 05:52 PM
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Nice!! Kinda sad I bought one done. Maybe I'll look for another one. Keep the pictures coming!!!
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Old 01-15-2011, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wirenut
Well it's been a long time coming, but finally got started on the '63.
Step 1: remove the body.
Could you post a picture of the wire/shackle you used to hold the front/back body together and describe where you attached them too?
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Old 01-15-2011, 06:01 PM
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Nice job on the frame looks better than it came.. More pic,s you should know how old men like pic,s....
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