groovyjay

Hi guys and gals. I've had several email in recent weeks from different forum members asking what has happened to me and how's the vettes doing.

To answer the where bit I must say I havenät had the time to switch on the computer, I've been spending all my spare time on Corvettes! There's been so much done in past few weeks, that I can't even recall all of it, but I'm posting few pics to demonstrate some of it.

First of all my Black 1979; It's ready now, it passed the official inspection yesterday and now all it's need is someone to drive the thing, I'm too busy working on my other projects, anyone wanna take it for a spin? :D I also took the car to a local car show, got some good feedback about it. Met some new vette enthusiasts. Overall had a real ball!

Second my dear Orange 75, I know I said I wasn't going to do anything major to it, but things got little out of hand, and now it sits in the carage withour engine or transmission. The interior is stripped out. So it is basically going through full body on restoration :D The engine is now waiting for new intake and carburator, before we put it back in. Transmission went through complete overhaul. I got brand spanking new interior going to the car, so it'll make a nice daily driver when it's finished!

Speaking about daily drivers, I've been using my dad's 63 'vert as my daily driver. It's wicked little moster. It goes like stink and I've been having tons of fun driving it. Like some of you may remember it's got LT1 motor from 95 vette. It's got all the bells and whisttles I need, PS, PB, CD and heater :lol:

My dad bought another mid year yesterday, a 1965 Coupe. I'll post more details about that one later. All I can say now is that it is full NCRS spec car and will stay like that, we will turn the 63 vert into something more fun!

I've also worked on Arto's 1973 Coupe, so I've been doing my share of keeping the Vettes on the road and in good shape, that's all. I haven't forgotten the forum or you guys.

Now it's time for some pics:

some misc. pics of the 75 project...











Arto's 73 with my dad's 63...



Arto's 73 before and after shots...





My dad's new 65 coupe...



My dad's 63 at the local car show...



And last but not least my 79...











Loading the car on the trailer after the car show. This is no trailer queen though, the car just wasn't tagged or insured until yesterday...










So that's what's been going on lately. I will have more time to post on the forum more often next week when I fly back to UK and will not have any car to work on :cry

Nowhere Man

:cool: I love mid years but your dad 63 :U :chevy

groovyjay

We hate the look too! We actually just found a donour car with all the stock body parts we need like the headlamps, bumpers etc... So stay tuned you might have to take your word back :D :cheers:

Eddie 70

Good to see the 79 back out again. That car is so nice. Sounds like you have been very busy with all the vetting. Keep us posted on the progress of the 75. :thumbs:

SCVetteGuy

Hey I'll drive the 79!!!!!!

Nowhere Man

Why do you need a donour car the nos fiberglass paneels our still for sell(for alot of $), and they make repo ones that will work. :confused: :chevy

brooksman9

I'll drive the :U

NHvette

Hey - I think your dad's 63 is a decent little custom job.
BUT - How did those mud flaps get on the back of the 65 ?!?!

They all look great !! :thumbs:

AGVI

Dude, Those are great pics! You can't leave a Vette as is can you?!?

You have TRUE Corvette Feevaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!
:cheers:

stingraymaniac

looks great!!
thats gonna be a really nice daily driver!!
:cool: :cool: :cheers: :cool: :cool:

groovyjay

Thanks man, how's your project coming along? Any new pics? :cheers:

groovyjay

Just book a flight to helsinki and I'll pick you up! :cheers:

groovyjay

We need so many bits and pieces that it's easier to buy a donour car. The complete headlight assemblys are hard to find these days! :cheers:

groovyjay

:lolg: :cheers:

groovyjay

Thanks, the mudflaps actually used to be mandatory here in the late 60s, so it's basically been restored to its finnish 60s look! :D :cheers:

groovyjay

Thanks, I really like to make sure all the vettes I drive are up my standards :D :cheers:

JoeC427

Nice pics!!
:cheers:

SmokedTires

You've got some great shots of your vette at the show Jay. You must be very pleased & proud of the end product :cheers:

wacked

:cheers: :thumbs:

Van Steel

Cool pics. Keep up the great work. They all look good. :thumbs: :chevy