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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-28-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By Bill Oxley

window channel stop

Does anyone know where, or have two extra window channel stops (the bottom and top vertical channel stops).

These are the slightly less that 1 inch square, about an eight to 3/16's inch thick,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-23-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By Bill Oxley

need help re-installing door glass in 74 coupe

This has been a long project, and it's finally nearing completion.

It's been so long since I removed the door glass, so memory isn't helping.

But, unfortunately, neither is the shop manual or...
Forum: C3 General
06-08-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By Bill Oxley

where does this go?

It's been a long restoration project, and I'm embarrassed to admit, I don't even know where this piece(s) go. I have a left and a right; getting near completion, but it's been so long, I need help!...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-27-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By Bill Oxley

Back in the market, need a Z!

I’ve been away from this forum for quite awhile now.

I was on the “Monica” list, and that, quite frankly, just got disgusting. So I went out and bought a Ford GT.

Well, now I’m back. I’m...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-07-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Bill Oxley

help needed here, t top moulding

Hi guys, in re-instaling my t top ss moulding, I crimped the left side.

So, this is a real high end resto, so need any source for top quality or NOS L SS moulding for the t top.

Oh, here's a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,947
Posted By Bill Oxley

Just think about it. If you have orange peel in...

Just think about it. If you have orange peel in the primer coat, then it will transfer to the color coat. Sure, some peaks and valleys may be filled in, but the primer coat is the "easy to sand"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,947
Posted By Bill Oxley

IMHO, a very good painter can make it look very...

IMHO, a very good painter can make it look very good without color sanding and buffing. However, an average painter that is good at color sanding and buffing can make it far better, what we would...
Forum: C3 General
12-13-2006, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

It is bc/cc, PPG, and in case anyone wondered...

It is bc/cc, PPG, and in case anyone wondered whether it is the correct color for a 74, it is not. I just didn't care for the shade of the original.

It is velocity yellow, the '06 ZO6 color.
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

Hi MsVetteMan, you are absolutely right. ...

Hi MsVetteMan, you are absolutely right.

Paying 9k for this paint makes no sense at all. In my slight, and very slight defense, you should know this car is my "childhood sweetheart". So, there...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2006, 11:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

see sig: www.oxley.biz

see sig: www.oxley.biz
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

Oh, my heart!!! No, just kidding...

Oh, my heart!!!

No, just kidding own2vettes,

it's just a good thing that the better half doesn't read these posts.

She's a good sport about my car crazyiness, and for that I should be...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

1974

1974
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By Bill Oxley

door glass installation

It's been so long since I removed the glass in my '74 doors, I'm not sure where to start for the re-installation.

Does anyone know of a "step by step" guide?

Here's a couple of pics after my...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

Greenwood Village, Colorado. In the far...

Greenwood Village, Colorado. In the far distance is Mount Evans.
Forum: C3 General
12-11-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

Well Kalaway, it's a sickness, but you never...

Well Kalaway, it's a sickness, but you never forget your "first love".:)
Forum: C3 General
12-11-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

No problem. I don't mind disclosing the cost. I...

No problem. I don't mind disclosing the cost. I know the guy pretty well and have referred him quite a bit of business, so that may have helped. He gave me the entire print out which came out at...
Forum: C3 General
12-11-2006, 07:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bill Oxley

C3 paint finally done!

This has been a long time coming. My C3 has been in the shop for over 6 months.

My deal with the body and paint guy was he could move other work in front of it, in exchange for a decent price on...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-24-2006, 04:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,404
Posted By Bill Oxley

I didn't see the Ford GT in this group. Seems...

I didn't see the Ford GT in this group. Seems like it should have been represented.

I got so frustrated with being jacked around by MP and others, I finally got my 2nd choice. A tungston GT. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-07-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
[Z06] monica who?
Views: 843
Posted By Bill Oxley

monica who?

I haven't been on the forum since march or april. was hoping for a Z06 by now. Apparantly that's not going to happen.

I was on some sort of list with monica at somewhere. forgot where it was...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-21-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,237
Posted By Bill Oxley

Thanks M

Thanks M
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-21-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,237
Posted By Bill Oxley

Color code for Velocity Yellow

Could someone please give me GM's Color code for Velocity Yellow for the new ZO6.

I have a C3 that I may paint that color since I like the color so well.

Thanks,
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-17-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By Bill Oxley

Help with velocity yellow paint

I'm restoring a C3 Coupe which just went into the paint shop. I'm considering "slightly" adjusting the original paint code formula.

I really like the new ZO6 velocity yellow color. Can someone...
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
03-16-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By Bill Oxley

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thanks for the help!!
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
03-15-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By Bill Oxley

grilles

Oh, and just to be clear, I'm talking UNDER the grilles.
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
03-15-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By Bill Oxley

rear grille question.

to the several that have posted, thanks.

But the info is contradictory, so we must have someone that is absolutely sure about this. Maybe a book reference or something.

Again, tnx for the...
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