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Forum: C3 General
02-28-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 28,391
Posted By rene040269

What really hits me was what happened to the...

What really hits me was what happened to the paint. That was the worst paint job i have seen in my life, so much orange peel it looked like it was painted with a brick dipped in clearcoat. Later in...
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,385
Posted By rene040269

Some had a polished center and others had a...

Some had a polished center and others had a blacked out center but i do not know which year had the blacked out center.

No difference in sizes i quess.
Forum: C3 General
01-22-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,393
Posted By rene040269

For me modifying and customizing my Vette to my...

For me modifying and customizing my Vette to my own interest is what the hobby is for me, so i thought i found a site with people who shared my interest on www.vettemod.com.

Read every topic from...
Forum: C3 General
11-01-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

Thanks, i enjoy rebuilding my dream car :thumbs: ...

Thanks, i enjoy rebuilding my dream car :thumbs:

Only wished i had more time and money, i have to do everything myself and i do not have that much free time to spare, so the journey probably will...
Forum: C3 General
11-01-2015, 04:53 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

A little bit of progress: Cleaned and painted the...

A little bit of progress: Cleaned and painted the front suspension and rebuild it with all new bushes, links and joints:
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,119
Posted By rene040269

Could be, i purchased them from Ecklers but i...

Could be, i purchased them from Ecklers but i don't know if that guarantees its not made in China.

But to be fair: My control arms were also very rusted and i had them sandblasted to remove all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-29-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,119
Posted By rene040269

Loose fit new control arm bushings

I am restoring my '80 Vette and just installed new control arm bushings in both upper and lower control arms.

The bushings in the lower arm have quite a loose fit in the steel arm, a couple of...
Forum: C3 General
10-17-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,795
Posted By rene040269

Well you better should have asked.... I...

Well you better should have asked....

I guess Tracdogg2 forgot more about Corvettes than 90% of the forum members knows about them.....
Forum: Drag Racing
08-09-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,028
Posted By rene040269

where is the Corvette? i see a super high...

where is the Corvette?

i see a super high end funny car with a fiberglass shell that sort of resembles a Corvette C6

Although i like to see a Vette beat any other car this is not really a fair...
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

Some progress on my '80: I had some issues...

Some progress on my '80:

I had some issues with the gas tank, the outer steel shell had some pinholes from rust from the inside, the plastic bladder was still intact. I filled the space between...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,275
Posted By rene040269

That is absolutely the best choice, and if i was...

That is absolutely the best choice, and if i was able to buy a good tank for $200 i would not hesitate one moment.

Problem is i live in Europe and good gas tanks are very rare to find. And if i...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,275
Posted By rene040269

Well after more thorough investigation i am quite...

Well after more thorough investigation i am quite sure the tank is made out of a thick one-piece plastic inner tank surrounded by two half steel shells who were roll-welded together. I don't think a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,275
Posted By rene040269

Help needed: Repair '80 gas tank

I am restoring my '80 Vette and found a problem with the gas tank. The inside seems OK, there is a sort of plastic liner inside which looks allright beside a very small crack:
...
Forum: C3 General
07-26-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

First a little modification to my work: The...

First a little modification to my work:

The sheet metal washers i used were a bit to thin for the bumper assembly and i warped them quite easily so these had to come out:
...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

Finally arrived on the fun part: rebuild: ...

Finally arrived on the fun part: rebuild:

Damn that frame looks good after powdercoating:
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/fzrrene/Corvette/IMG_7072_zpso6epmtrc.jpg

Front and rear...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By rene040269

So the phrase: "it's better to ask for...

So the phrase: "it's better to ask for forgiveness that for permission.." i always use to my wife doesn't always works out well...? :hide:
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2015, 02:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By rene040269

A set of headers and a new carb doesn't give a...

A set of headers and a new carb doesn't give a L82 380 horses, so you better see some proof of what has been done to the engine before you slap that amount of money down.
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,025
Posted By rene040269

I am doing a full body off restoration in a...

I am doing a full body off restoration in a single car garage (that is European size garage, not American size garage...) measuring 10 by 20 feet.

I guess the question is not what size you need,...
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2015, 04:34 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

How many hours so far? Don't know, don't...

How many hours so far?

Don't know, don't care....:D

This is the hobby for me keeping me from getting stressed out from work so every hour i put in my Vette is a good one.:lol:
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2015, 02:28 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

The best news in time came from my powdercoater...

The best news in time came from my powdercoater saying he had something for me:

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/fzrrene/Corvette/IMG_7035_zpslrri5w7s.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2015, 01:18 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

The bumper support is ready, now waiting for my...

The bumper support is ready, now waiting for my frame to return from powdercoating so i can start rebuilding.

Someone pointed out that the towing lug i removed also acted as a support for the...
Forum: C3 General
07-19-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

Next job is the front bumper assembly. Was...

Next job is the front bumper assembly.

Was in the same terrible state as the rest of the car:

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/fzrrene/Corvette/IMG_6996_zpsmduhmufy.jpg

A lot of rust...
Forum: C3 General
07-13-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By rene040269

Maybe Ebay.com? Seen it offered for 664 USD...

Maybe Ebay.com?

Seen it offered for 664 USD on Ebay but i have no experience.
Forum: C3 General
07-11-2015, 01:46 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

Thanks! i have the frame completely sandblasted...

Thanks! i have the frame completely sandblasted and two coats of satin black powdercoated for 250 euro (about 280$) which is an absolute bargain, very happy with that price. It is done by an...
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 25,085
Posted By rene040269

OK, continuation, attacked the rear bumper which...

OK, continuation, attacked the rear bumper which was in a terrible state just as the rest of the car:

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/fzrrene/Corvette/IMG_6961%20Small_zpsk0gkeft0.jpg...
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