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Forum: Paint/Body
09-26-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By 65ZR1

I was hoping to get over this weekend and get...

I was hoping to get over this weekend and get some pictures for you ( the car isn't at home). But things got in the way.....

I will get some but for now I will try to explain better. I did cut the...
Forum: Paint/Body
09-21-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By 65ZR1

Thanks for the advice! Good point about the...

Thanks for the advice!

Good point about the hinges. I have already made a set of hinges that open the hood while bringing the front hood edge in and up. It will no longer tuck down in front of the...
Forum: Paint/Body
09-20-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By 65ZR1

Advice needed on modifying 65 front clip

My 65 is a very modified car and I have been doing the glass work myself. Its been quite the learning experience but a lot of fun. My latest step is to start making my inner fenders and rad shroud. I...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-30-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,829
Posted By 65ZR1

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Paint/Body
11-13-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By 65ZR1

I almost forgot, I have ground into some of the...

I almost forgot,
I have ground into some of the past laminations and the areas I'm seeing definitely seem to be air bubbles. They appear white and as I grind down there is no resin there. They are...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-13-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By 65ZR1

Thanks for the info Dub. I haven't had much more...

Thanks for the info Dub. I haven't had much more to contribute since I have not been able to get back over to the car lately. I can add a bit more info though,

I totally agree about using general...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,813
Posted By 65ZR1

I am going to do some experimenting this weekend....

I am going to do some experimenting this weekend. First with accurately measuring the exact amount of hardener for this new resin and then with going a little plus and minus from there. I will let...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,813
Posted By 65ZR1

Yes, I'm using a roller like the one pictured in...

Yes, I'm using a roller like the one pictured in this thread. I also use the brush to drive out some air.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,813
Posted By 65ZR1

I don't have the part number handy. The car isn't...

I don't have the part number handy. The car isn't at home. But I will check.
My shop temperature is between 60 and 65. I keep it a little cool so I can wear somethin to keep the glass off my skin!...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-02-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,813
Posted By 65ZR1

Just to clarify. The 3m/Bondo brand was working...

Just to clarify. The 3m/Bondo brand was working great. It cured nicely and was easy to work with. However it is a laminating resin and thus cures with a tacky surface. Im doing a modified car with...
Forum: Paint/Body
10-31-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By 65ZR1

Thanks. I understand there are a lot of unknowns...

Thanks. I understand there are a lot of unknowns here. The resin is almost like water. I asked for and assumed I received a general purpose waxed ortho polyester resin. I am using enough mepk so that...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-31-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,813
Posted By 65ZR1

Thanks for the info Roger. This is a 1965 coupe...

Thanks for the info Roger. This is a 1965 coupe so the glass isn't SMC. The resin is turning brown but I assume I'm using the correct amount of hardener since it just begins to kick in the container...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-31-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,813
Posted By 65ZR1

Resin question

I posted this in paint and body but wanted to try here also.

I've been learning as I go with the bodywork on my 65 coupe. I've been using the Bondo brand resin with great results but the tacky...
Forum: Paint/Body
10-30-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By 65ZR1

Problems with new resin

I've been learning as I go with the bodywork on my 65 coupe. I've been using the Bondo brand resin with great results but the tacky surface added a lot of time when sanding. So I bought some waxed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-05-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By 65ZR1

Well, it looks like Im going to have some issues....

Well, it looks like Im going to have some issues. If I put the tail lamp panel at the distance you provided I have a very large gap behind it that gets worse as it goes out to the quarters. I know...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-03-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By 65ZR1

Thanks Mike. Just to clarify, is the opening the...

Thanks Mike. Just to clarify, is the opening the body hole or the opening of the gas filler bezel?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-02-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By 65ZR1

Help needed to install a new tail lamp panel

My 65 coupe was hit in the front and rear sometime before I purchased it. The tail lamp panel was replaced with a hand laid panel of horrible quality. I bought a new press molded one to replace it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By 65ZR1

Corvette central sells them but only in pairs....

Corvette central sells them but only in pairs. Price is 569.00
Forum: C3 General
08-01-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By 65ZR1

Actually its originally from Florida. It was...

Actually its originally from Florida. It was brought up about 5 years ago. The story goes ...the guy who owned it left the T-tops off a lot and the interior got several good washings on a regular...
Forum: C3 General
08-01-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By 65ZR1

Thanks for the replies everyone. Everyone in the...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Everyone in the family is good with what ever money the car gets. I just needed a baseline to start with.
Its too bad about the birdcage rot. My 65 had 1 bad corner...
Forum: C3 General
07-31-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By 65ZR1

Help needed with 69 coupe.

Ive had someone in the family pass away and I have the task of selling the vehicles. I was hoping someone here could help me decide on the value of a 69 coupe. I have a 58 and a 65 that Ive been...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
07-09-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By 65ZR1

No longer needed. Thanks for the replies.

No longer needed. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
07-06-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By 65ZR1

WTB: 63-67 quarter panel pieces

Does anyone have a couple of quarter panels that were damaged in the rear but OK in the front? Im looking for some repair pieces for the lower front section.
Thanks,
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-06-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By 65ZR1

Question about birdcage repairs.

My birdcage needs a little work and in the process of getting at it I removed the bonding strips across the cowl and half way up the A pillar. I am going to blast, repair and epoxy paint the birdcage...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-11-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By 65ZR1

PM's sent.

PM's sent.
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