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Forum: C3 General
01-14-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,344
Posted By Road-Race Vette

I have also read that the reason black was not...

I have also read that the reason black was not available, was due to the fact that the bodies didnt look good enough, and obviously black is the color that shows imperfections the easiest, especially...
Forum: C3 General
12-27-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 933
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Hope you all had a great Hoilday!!!! Now, it's...

Hope you all had a great Hoilday!!!! Now, it's time to start shoveling!! (At least here on the East Coast)!!:D
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 933
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Happy holidays!!!

Just want to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas, and hope you all have a great Holiday season, and a Happy New Year!!! :thumbs:

May the New Year bring great things to our families and...
Forum: C3 General
12-16-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By Road-Race Vette

I have always used the stock lower points for my...

I have always used the stock lower points for my 5 way harnesses as well. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
12-09-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,195
Posted By Road-Race Vette

That is a typical problem that can happen with...

That is a typical problem that can happen with these cars for a number of different reasons. One possible reason is that the curvature of your hood is not the same as the aftermarket nose. Being able...
Forum: C3 General
10-08-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,694
Posted By Road-Race Vette

I took pictures of our molds yesterday, and will...

I took pictures of our molds yesterday, and will be e-mailing them to ACI over the weekend. As long as these molds work with their process, I will push forward to seal some kind of a deal with them...
Forum: C3 General
10-07-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,694
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Hi, I am still working on this on and off. I will...

Hi, I am still working on this on and off. I will contact ACI again and get the ball rolling...

Over time, I have also spoken to others about making these flares, and the biggest factor that...
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Hey Jim, It was great to see and talk to you at...

Hey Jim, It was great to see and talk to you at Carlisle this year. Maybe next year we can both have our vettes there!!! LOL
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,839
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Yes, I see that, but I figured I would answer...

Yes, I see that, but I figured I would answer back to the source, as he is on here once in a while.:thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,839
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Well said Lance!!!! Nothing worse than a thief . ...

Well said Lance!!!! Nothing worse than a thief .
I think I can speak for the thousands who attend Corvettes at Carlisle year after year,When I say it is the greatest vette show.
To think that...
Forum: C3 General
08-18-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Yes. It looks like I will be coming with Joe and...

Yes. It looks like I will be coming with Joe and his Black and silver Missile!!!
Forum: Paint/Body
08-11-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By Road-Race Vette

This Gelcoat debate will be around as lond as...

This Gelcoat debate will be around as lond as corvettes are. We Gelcoat all pre- SMC Corvettes for one simple reason:

There is nothing that seals fiberglass better. PERIOD.

Gelcoat also...
Forum: Paint/Body
08-11-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By Road-Race Vette

You will need to wet sand it out and rebuff the...

You will need to wet sand it out and rebuff the car. Even though you have single stage, it should have enough paint to wetsand the marks and buff out.

I would leave repainting as an absolutely...
Forum: C3 General
08-11-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,391
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Thank you so much for the compliment. There is...

Thank you so much for the compliment. There is nothing we cant conquer on these cars, no matter how difficult. It's about making something the best it can be. And on that car, it was for all the...
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By Road-Race Vette

If it isnt solvent pop, then this, :iagree: would...

If it isnt solvent pop, then this, :iagree: would make sense.
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,391
Posted By Road-Race Vette

While sentiment has nothing to do with common...

While sentiment has nothing to do with common sense when restoring a car, it is none the less a very noble reason, especialy if a car means that much to a family or person.

We have been involved...
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,098
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Awesome job!!!!

Awesome job!!!!
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Unfortunately, I do not....

Unfortunately, I do not....
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Sounds like solvent pop to me. Especially since...

Sounds like solvent pop to me. Especially since it is only on the top and not on the sides.
Forum: Paint/Body
08-04-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By Road-Race Vette

That rocker can be repaired(from what I can see...

That rocker can be repaired(from what I can see in the pics). Try going somewhere else and getting another estimate.
Forum: C3 General
08-03-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,080
Posted By Road-Race Vette

The previous owner had painted a lot of the...

The previous owner had painted a lot of the suspension orange. (to each his own I guess).

While we are it, we took the rear suspension off, cleaned everything and repainted everything back to...
Forum: Paint/Body
08-02-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,765
Posted By Road-Race Vette

The rear bumper cover will have to be removed in...

The rear bumper cover will have to be removed in order to check for hidden damage. Then a visual inspection of the underside of the car along with some measuring will tell you what work is needed....
Forum: C3 General
07-28-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,897
Posted By Road-Race Vette

You bring up a very important point, not...

You bring up a very important point, not previously mentioned.

Every Steel bumper C3 is not equal. Some will always be worth more than others because of engine options, vert. vs. coupe etc....

...
Forum: C3 General
07-28-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,897
Posted By Road-Race Vette

Look, Loving these C3's and also being an owner...

Look, Loving these C3's and also being an owner my self, I want these cars to be worth a TON of $$$.

The point of this thread is that I am seeing a lot of cars that are NOT worth anywhere near...
Forum: Paint/Body
07-28-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
Posted By Road-Race Vette

You are not screwed. The paint can be blended in....

You are not screwed. The paint can be blended in. and it will look like nothing happened. We recently did that to an Atomic orange C6.

If the shop is good at what they do, you will have no...
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