sroth356

Jim,

I am the new owner of the Vette. It is really a small world. I graduated from Massapequa High School! I am a little bit older than you but wonder if you grew up in Massapequa?

enkeivette

Selling your Vette for a kitchen upgrade. You are officially old.

Alan 71

Hi enkei,
I've found that things go well in the Corvette garage when someone in the kitchen is happy.
Regards,
Alan

GD70

I couldn't have said it better myself.
Glenn

70BBvert

No, I grew up in Valley Stream. This is my third house, been here since 1995. Great town, I live not to far from Corner Galley Restaurant on Merrick Rd

Jim

BEJ

Actually, I think he is just officially married.

GD70

Yup, for 21 years!

GD70

Things are moving along, and everything looks great! Diff was being bolted in when I stopped at COW. Chuck also replaced the universals on the drive shaft.
The rear frame was painted, except by the TA pockets, which still need to be repaired. The The new aluminum radiator arrived, but I didn't get to see it.
Chuck is going to lower the tank a bit to get a better look for the tank build sheet.

More to come.

Jim, here's the rear bumper bracket photos as promised.
Glenn







Rear bumper brackets.

Alan 71

Hi Glenn,
Very interesting pictures of some parts not easy to see with the mufflers and the spare-tire tub in place.
Thanks!
Regards,
Alan

I'm surprised how LONG the screws for the exhaust bezels are. I saved the screws from my 71, and really wondered about the length when I looked at them recently.

GD70

Alan,
I've wondered why those screw are so long. Seems over kill to me.

I figure to try and get as many pics as possible for reference when someone else needs a pic for a specific area.
Glenn

70BBvert

Thanks Glen Funny thing is I was looking to see the orientation of the two inner brackets that are missing on yours Half hour after I asked you to take pictures the chrome shop called to tell me the bumpers were ready - three weeks ahead of schedule

Once I got them home the bracket orientation was clear. Actually installed the two rear bumpers over the weekend.

I did notice a few other things to add/adjust on mine :o

Car's looking good

Jim

GD70

Hey Jim,
I'm missing some brackets? I don't see where any could go. Post a few pics of yours. I'd love to see those re-chromed bumpers!
Glenn

Gordonm

Yes there is a rod bracket that goes to the down portion of the rear bumper through that U shaped hole in the back panel up to the frame. I don't have my car here for a picture but I just took my bumpers off a few weeks ago as it was on its way to the paint shop.

There is actually four mount points on my 72 bumpers It loks like you are missing the outer most and the inner most brackets.

GD70

Thanks for the pic. I see where it goes. I guess bubba got lazy and said forget about it!

Spacecoast

Here is a pic of how mine are set up... I just started my recondition of the undercarriage, so I only have about 18 inches of the frame done. And yes, I know that the gas tank should not be painted, but this is a driver and I hated looking at the surface rust on it...

70BBvert

I see Gordon & Spacecoast posted up the pics of theirs. I have one extra of those brackets, don't know how or why

If you want it let me know, already blasted & painted.

I'll post up some pics of the rear bumpers later

Jim

GD70

It's been a while since the last update.
I stopped by COW and a lot of progress has been made. The front suspension is just about done, the new aluminum radiator is in as well as the Vintage AC compressor, condenser and hoses. Also a new fuel pump is in and a new front seal, which had been leaking a little oil. Everything looks great. Also one of the TA's has been assembled. Here's pics.
Glenn










Chuck

jimo

Hi Glenn,

looks like the new owner is doing a fair bit of work on your old Vette!!

looking good.

GD70

Thanks Jimo! It's coming out really well. We're starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel now. Once Chuck finishes welding the TA pocket repairs, the rear end install will go quickly. Then the dash will need to be pulled for the AC ducting to go in.
Glenn

70BBvert

Lookin' good - been watching for an update. They always take a lot longer than expected

Jim