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Forum: Northeast
02-21-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,193
Posted By bobwoodkat

Major roof problem in my shop. Looks like I have...

Major roof problem in my shop. Looks like I have to bail out! I was really looking forward to meeting some guys from the forum. Hope you guys have a great time.
Forum: C3 General
02-16-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,109
Views: 404,702
Posted By bobwoodkat

Good luck on your restoration! These long...

Good luck on your restoration! These long restoration posts are a great help to keep one motivated. One thing I would suggest is that you get lots of ziplock bags, camera and a permanent marker. Take...
Forum: Northeast
02-13-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,193
Posted By bobwoodkat

Count me in! This place has been on my list of...

Count me in! This place has been on my list of things to do for a while.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-20-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By bobwoodkat

It is steel which can be repaired. It is just a...

It is steel which can be repaired. It is just a matter of believing you can do it, the hardest part is getting started. There are lots of video's on youtube where you can get some tips and tricks on...
Forum: Auto Extras & Memorabilia
01-02-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By bobwoodkat

Cool stuff! Diffidently something I would be...

Cool stuff! Diffidently something I would be interested in purchasing. Will these be for sale or just something you are building for yourself?
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By bobwoodkat

When I first started my 66 in a 18 X 18 (324 sq...

When I first started my 66 in a 18 X 18 (324 sq feet) I didn't think I would have enough room. With organization and planning it turns out I have plenty of room. I try to only have parts I am working...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

OH YEAH!! She will be driven, no garage queen...

OH YEAH!! She will be driven, no garage queen will ever exist in my house. :thumbs:

My feeling is to keep it as close to original as possible so if someone down the road wanted to restore it like...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

Thanks John, I misread this in one of my...

Thanks John, I misread this in one of my restoration books. I have the 9 leaf rear spring and the 11 coil front springs but I have the .875 front stabilizer bar. I was thinking it was the f41 because...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

Thanks for the heads up Brian. Being that these...

Thanks for the heads up Brian. Being that these pieces are SMC and not fiberglass there is no reason to do a factory restoration. It looks like I will be using castblast and quanta natural finish.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

You got me so curious that I just walked out to...

You got me so curious that I just walked out to my garage and checked out the upper surround and I think you are right about being SMC. I wiped a spot down with some wax and grease remover and looked...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

I don't have most of the parts here at my house...

I don't have most of the parts here at my house they are stored at my shop. I do have the upper surround and the hood here, I will take some pictures and post them tomorrow. If you are right about...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

What is the best way to tell the difference...

What is the best way to tell the difference between SMC and the original. When I put the ones I have next to the originals they look the same.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

I didn't know they had changed the color in 67....

I didn't know they had changed the color in 67. The panels I have are the light gray except for the lower rear fender panels (where the 3 slots are) they are black.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

Thanks Nowhereman, could you explain more on the...

Thanks Nowhereman, could you explain more on the body panels.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By bobwoodkat

I have a dilemma restore or rebuild

I have a 66 with most of the original parts. The more I check out the more I see that this car is in fairly good shape and could be restored to original condition. Meaning all the correct finishes,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

Ain't that the truth. Looking at that it reminds...

Ain't that the truth. Looking at that it reminds me of the urban legend about the guy who worked for GM and filled his pockets every night with parts then went home and assembled the car.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 24,534
Posted By bobwoodkat

I thought I had a basket case! This could have...

I thought I had a basket case! This could have been carried home in your pants pocket. It looks like you are doing a great job! I know who to ask when I am stumped on something. Thanks for showing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-09-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

This is something that racks my brain nightly! It...

This is something that racks my brain nightly! It will be a driver so I see no need to do it in the poor factory finish. I want to do it right so that down the road if someone wants to make it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-08-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

This is real good advise, it is so easy to miss a...

This is real good advise, it is so easy to miss a few days then you go out and think "I didn't get anything done". Next thing you know you are getting fustrated and trying hard to get caught back up...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-07-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

[QUOTE=KS69Coupe;1581511507]Wow, what a project....

[QUOTE=KS69Coupe;1581511507]Wow, what a project. My '66 was an 8 year restoration, finished in 1986. You've already gotten some great advice about pictures, zip lock bags, label everything, throw...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-07-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

Thank you for the info John. Looking at your...

Thank you for the info John. Looking at your picture I can see how your driveshaft was raw when the lines and dap were put on there but if you look at mine you can see they were painted over black....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-06-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

I just posted another video on youtube. I have a...

I just posted another video on youtube. I have a couple questions for the Corvette guys to help me answer about the driveshaft markings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYxYYEgJPAM
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

I hear you on that!! My dumb ass didn't do that...

I hear you on that!! My dumb ass didn't do that back when I took it apart 20 years ago and the parts are all over the place. This will be the topic of my next video which I hope to have up in a few...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

I e-mailed Sermersheim about Carlisle and this...

I e-mailed Sermersheim about Carlisle and this was their reply;

HELLO,

WE WILL HAVE ITEMS ON DISPLAY AND ITEMS FOR SALE. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN, I CAN HAVE THE GUYS...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-29-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,407
Posted By bobwoodkat

I was figuring that someone out there has a jig...

I was figuring that someone out there has a jig for fitting the front clip. I have been thinking about making up some kind of jig when I get to that point. I plan on going to Carlisle with a list of...
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