1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures
11-29-2003, 07:40 PM
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1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures
Hi Guy's, I'm new to this forum and am enjoying it very much. I thought I would share some pictures with you guy's of my LT-1 restoration in progress.
you can view the pics at: http://members.***.net/aviator-cfi
any feedback would be appreciated... Hope you enjoy !
AnthonyLT1
you can view the pics at: http://members.***.net/aviator-cfi
any feedback would be appreciated... Hope you enjoy !
AnthonyLT1
11-29-2003, 07:44 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Very nice, too bad the pics aren't bigger. Welcome to the forum. :thumbs: :seeya
11-29-2003, 08:13 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (DMONSVETTE)
Sorry about the size of the pictures. It was my first time creating a web site and I didn't know how far 10 megs would stretch. I will make the pictures bigger when I update the site. Thanks
11-29-2003, 08:41 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
:thumbs: and welcome
11-29-2003, 08:49 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Very Cool :cool: Nice Job!! :chevy
11-29-2003, 08:56 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Beautiful job so far, you are going to end up with a family heirloom when you are finished, enjoy it to the utmost! Welcome to the forum, best group of people in the world hang out here!
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11-30-2003, 10:05 AM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Anthony,
Your web page provides alot of motivation. I'm close to the sandblast stage. Did you do all of your blasting in one step? Approx. how many hours were required to blast the frame?
Your web page provides alot of motivation. I'm close to the sandblast stage. Did you do all of your blasting in one step? Approx. how many hours were required to blast the frame?
11-30-2003, 01:51 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Very nice. I luv them LT-1's. Nuthin' like that solid lifter, screamin' small block sound. I'm curious what the original color was that the painter steered you away from? I do like the color it was when you got the car but agree with you that the body mods had to go.
My buddy has a '72 LT-1 coupe. One of the last ones made. It also has a factory 4.11 rear end which is very rare for that year.
For what it's worth check out http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/lemansblue68
I've made a lot of progress since. The website's in big time need of some updating.
Thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum. :cheers:
My buddy has a '72 LT-1 coupe. One of the last ones made. It also has a factory 4.11 rear end which is very rare for that year.
For what it's worth check out http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/lemansblue68
I've made a lot of progress since. The website's in big time need of some updating.
Thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum. :cheers:
11-30-2003, 02:41 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Anthony - Welcome aboard! Good luck on the restoration! :smash:
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11-30-2003, 04:21 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (72LT1Steve)
From another 72 LT1 Vert that has been there. It looks extremly nice.Show some pictures when it is done.
11-30-2003, 05:40 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (72LT1Steve)
Anthony - Welcome aboard! Good luck on the restoration! :smash:
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11-30-2003, 06:19 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (jims73)
Hi Jim, It took me about 3-4 hours with a pretty powerfull compressor. I did it in the morning on a saturday and painted it that afternoon, I didn't want it to sit very long without any paint on it. I didn't use any primer, just a Satin Chassis Black automotive paint. The results were excellent! Best of luck with your project
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11-30-2003, 06:29 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (LemansBlue68)
I enjoyed your site, it brought back some fond memories of my car. I would love to see the updated version. The original color of my car was "Targa Blue" the car had been painted when I bought it so the color in the pictures is not the original color. It is now painted "Cobalt Blue" a 2003 color, alot brighter than original. Looks awesome! I will take some pictures when I get it home from the paint shop. Thank you for the Welcome and we'll see ya around.
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11-30-2003, 10:54 PM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
I enjoyed your site, it brought back some fond memories of my car. I would love to see the updated version. The original color of my car was "Targa Blue" the car had been painted when I bought it so the color in the pictures is not the original color. It is now painted "Cobalt Blue" a 2003 color, alot brighter than original. Looks awesome! I will take some pictures when I get it home from the paint shop. Thank you for the Welcome and we'll see ya around.
Anthony :seeya
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my car is Targa Blue. you should've stayed with that! :p: i get tons of compliments.
12-01-2003, 01:47 AM
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Re: 1972 LT-1 Convertible - Full body off restoration in Progress - Pictures (AnthonyLT1)
Great work! Looks excellent! Remember to post some more pics of finished car! :cool:
