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Old 04-22-2014, 08:24 AM
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Made me sweaty just looking at the before picture. Can't imagine the number of hours you have in the makeover. I assume you just replaced the entire front clip? Great work. How about some more pics? Engine, undercarriage etc.
Now go have some fun.
Old 04-22-2014, 08:25 AM
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P.S. Like that 6500 red line too. Bet that thing sounds great up in the rpm range.
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Originally Posted by MalibuVLX
Made me sweaty just looking at the before picture. Can't imagine the number of hours you have in the makeover. I assume you just replaced the entire front clip? Great work. How about some more pics? Engine, undercarriage etc.
Now go have some fun.
Here is a link to the body and paint work done by Stan..................

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ace-vette.html
Old 04-22-2014, 12:42 PM
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You know that the first Somernites Cruise in Somerset is this Saturday don't you? Drive or trailer that car down so I can see it why don't ya'? I still can't believe you're just across the river from me (I actually live in Jessamine CO.) and we've never met.

Car Looks awesome.
Old 04-22-2014, 03:34 PM
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Looks great! What happened to the vintage magnesium Torq Thrusts?
Old 04-22-2014, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Kid Vette
Looks great! What happened to the vintage magnesium Torq Thrusts?
Thanks............................I REALLY wanted to use the magnesium Torque Thrust wheels but at 15x8.5 they stuck out past the fenders about an inch so they just didn't look right. I put a set of 15x7 aluminum Torque Thrust D's on and the fit and look was perfect. I think that was the size the original #3 DX car ran at Sebring.
Old 04-22-2014, 10:04 PM
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Very cool, you captured the essence of road racing in its day. Brut horse power, aero-dynamic styling and of course great driving. Congratulations!!!!!!
Old 04-23-2014, 11:53 AM
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I think I heard it running one day last week....
Old 04-23-2014, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 68-427Rich
I think I heard it running one day last week....
Very possible. Took it to Mook's alignment shop in Lexington today so now I can drive it. That road down to the ferry and on the other side would be a good test of the handling.
Old 05-26-2014, 05:11 PM
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Looks great! I have Stan's #5 car that you see on his website. Whats more fun than a daily driver road race car?
-Jimbo
Old 06-02-2014, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo1972
Looks great! I have Stan's #5 car that you see on his website. Whats more fun than a daily driver road race car?
-Jimbo

Thanks Jimbo. Stan does some fantastic work. Yours is the 4th of 4 road race cars he has built. I owned his first one, the #2 car and now this one. His workmanship is top notch.

Originally Posted by mudbone64
You know that the first Somernites Cruise in Somerset is this Saturday don't you? Drive or trailer that car down so I can see it why don't ya'? I still can't believe you're just across the river from me (I actually live in Jessamine CO.) and we've never met.

Car Looks awesome.
Thanks mudbone. You're just a ferry ride away...........
Old 06-02-2014, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo1972
Looks great! I have Stan's #5 car that you see on his website. Whats more fun than a daily driver road race car?
-Jimbo

the real thing...
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Originally Posted by redvetracr
the real thing...
Good Point!
Old 06-03-2014, 09:25 AM
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Nice looking car, is that guy Stan, the guy from MA that builds this style road race type cars? if so another forum member locally bought a very similar looking blue car from him
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Originally Posted by BOSTONCAMARO
Nice looking car, is that guy Stan, the guy from MA that builds this style road race type cars? if so another forum member locally bought a very similar looking blue car from him
That would be him...........................

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