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Forum: C3 General
12-14-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,932
Posted By 77custom

Rogman, yes the wife is pleased. And so am I. ...

Rogman, yes the wife is pleased. And so am I. I actually have a nicer garage/shop now! But she has forbidden me to paint in it! EVER! LOL.

Thanks all for the kinds words.
Forum: C3 General
12-13-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,932
Posted By 77custom

OK... it has been a while since I have posted...

OK... it has been a while since I have posted anything on Full Tilt... she is running great, and has a new home! My wife and I moved, I restored the new (old) house for us... and have been slammed...
Forum: C3 General
10-20-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 175,521
Posted By 77custom

Thanks Mewn. Your's is badd azz as well!

Thanks Mewn. Your's is badd azz as well!
Forum: C3 General
10-20-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 175,521
Posted By 77custom

Thanks ZZ4. The wheels are Billet Specialties. ...

Thanks ZZ4. The wheels are Billet Specialties. Had them custom ground. 20x8.5 front, 20x12 rear.
Forum: C3 General
10-19-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 175,521
Posted By 77custom

This is Full Tilt. It started life as a 77. ...

This is Full Tilt. It started life as a 77.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff412/FullTilt1977/20110827103655.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff412/FullTilt1977/20110901101021.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
10-19-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,932
Posted By 77custom

airtime, I keep mine open on the back to...

airtime,

I keep mine open on the back to vent air. I also have a vent cut into the hood scoop as well. So far, Full Tilt runs all day at about 190 degrees.
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,693
Posted By 77custom

and as a comment to all that frequent this...

and as a comment to all that frequent this blog...

I remind all of you ...

BUILD IT before you BUY anything.
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,693
Posted By 77custom

well get used to it guys. I am GIVING AWAY alot...

well get used to it guys. I am GIVING AWAY alot of corvette parts... and the single biggest problem is this: shipping.


Try to fit an entire sterring system into one box... I dare you.
Not...
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,162
Posted By 77custom

I decided that since you see EVERY part of my...

I decided that since you see EVERY part of my motor... i wanted it to ALL billet/chrome and aluminum looking. Basically, one big honkin jewel.
...
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,240
Posted By 77custom

Here's Full Tilt. Dupont base & clear. 5 coats...

Here's Full Tilt. Dupont base & clear. 5 coats each. Custom blended candy/pearl red.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff412/FullTilt1977/20110827103655.jpg
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,143
Posted By 77custom

I bought my 77 as an all original car in 1998. ...

I bought my 77 as an all original car in 1998. Drove the wheels off of it for 3-4 years then blew the motor. Pulled the motor and built a bone crushing 383 stroker. The motor turned out so nice,...
Forum: C3 General
02-03-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,973
Posted By 77custom

Been too busy working on cars to type.... and...

Been too busy working on cars to type.... and too tired too type after reading some of these posts... go figure
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,003
Views: 250,276
Posted By 77custom

WOW Denpo! Doors (et al) look great! Glad I...

WOW Denpo! Doors (et al) look great! Glad I could help!
Forum: C3 General
01-22-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,334
Posted By 77custom

Amen to that Riggs! If the wife EVER found out...

Amen to that Riggs! If the wife EVER found out .... well.... don;t know that i'd still have a wife! She doesn't mind the thousands of hours I spend building, showing and racing, her attitude is...
Forum: C3 General
01-22-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,932
Posted By 77custom

Thanks Lemans... and yes, you are correct, that...

Thanks Lemans... and yes, you are correct, that is a typo... should be GPH! Although at 6 miles per gallon, you're not far off the mark I pretty much have to stop for gas every chance I get!

HEre...
Forum: C3 General
01-22-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,932
Posted By 77custom

Thanks CruzinZ! Come on down... I'll buy the...

Thanks CruzinZ! Come on down... I'll buy the beverages!
Forum: C3 General
01-21-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,932
Posted By 77custom

So after FULL TILT has been built for months...

So after FULL TILT has been built for months now... I decided it was about time to tune her up!

Here she is running:
...
Forum: C3 General
01-21-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 35,358
Posted By 77custom

Great Work ALL! You can probably imagine that...

Great Work ALL! You can probably imagine that painting FULL TILT was a bit more than 1K... in fact, it was alot more...

Aside from 3 years of fiberglass, matting, epoxy primers, high fill...
Forum: C3 General
01-19-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 104,899
Posted By 77custom

Thanks Smoke... DTM.. yes, hand crafting...

Thanks Smoke...

DTM.. yes, hand crafting the entire front clip, firewall, splitter, rear wing, hinges, rad core support, etc etc took about 2500 hours over 3 years.
Forum: C3 General
01-19-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,237
Posted By 77custom

I LOVE YOU BOB! You are the reason why there...

I LOVE YOU BOB! You are the reason why there are SO DAMN MANY VETTE LOVERS on this Earth that WE ALL SHARE! And each of us is DIFFERENT!

Whatever I can do to help you (AND YOUR SON) ... you...
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 104,899
Posted By 77custom

Thanks DTM... the entire build (in pics) is at: ...

Thanks DTM... the entire build (in pics) is at:

http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff412/FullTilt1977/#!cpZZ9QQtppZZ20

I think this is the last page... so just click on page 1 and start from...
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 104,899
Posted By 77custom

DTM... I made my own. Just cut different sizes...

DTM... I made my own. Just cut different sizes to change the angle. Also made the front splitter.
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff412/FullTilt1977/20110901100801.jpg

Loving your build.......
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,323
Posted By 77custom

Resto-Mod is my vote... and while you're at it......

Resto-Mod is my vote... and while you're at it... change the body to what you like as well! Fabricate, weld, fiberglass, grind, sand, paint, and enjoy!

Of course, I am a bit jaded about all this...
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By 77custom

Stroh... I am actually thinking going the other...

Stroh... I am actually thinking going the other way in terms of a C5 or C6 design... I'll work on it and let you know.
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By 77custom

Stroh, I am toying around with a similar idea......

Stroh, I am toying around with a similar idea... need to do SOMETHING to "fill the hole". It's freezing outside for the next couple of days, so I won;t get much done, but lets see what we can come...
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