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    IFS for C-1

    I put a JMR front and rear suspension in my '60 when I redid it 11 years ago. Its a great set up. Here is a link to a free ebook I put together on the build of my car. If you have questions let me know... Red Hot Updated Ebook by a Herb Turner creation | Blurb Books regards, Herb
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    Getting the band back together where is every one?

    Well, just a few! The car is much further along than this photo....but you know what they say...nothing before it’s time....like a fine wine!
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    Question: C1 Side Motor Mounts and Rack & Pinion Steering

    I may not be going to FTMC car show....there are some issues going on right now with FTMC and my family...I will leave it at that....
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    Getting the band back together where is every one?

    If I recall, last time I knew you were at Carlisle you had a for sale on it....after i got done with my '60 I swore I wouldnt do it again because of all the money I spent on getting it complete....right up until I was at Carlisle in 2008 in building T for Restomods and I walked over to SRIII...
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    Question: C1 Side Motor Mounts and Rack & Pinion Steering

    I have been working on my 63swc so I don’t have a lot of time for shows. I will have the car at Fisher Titus Medical Center benefit car show. Non judged event with proceeds to help with purchase of equipment. I believe that car show is Sunday, August 19. I will have the car in Carlisle...
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    Getting the band back together where is every one?

    By the way, JohnZ is still kicking although he has had to slow down. He still helps everyone with his vast array of documentation and knowledge.
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    Getting the band back together where is every one?

    Hey Larry how are you! I stop by every now and then. If you do go to Carlisle this year stop by building T, I will be there with my ‘60.
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    Yes....still kicking. I did a stint at work from 2012-2014 in Michigan integrating a business...

    Yes....still kicking. I did a stint at work from 2012-2014 in Michigan integrating a business that was purchased and then running it. Retired 1/1/15 and then did some consulting until 8/1/15. While led I was in Michigan I got fully taken up with my photography hobby as there was no time to...
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    Question: C1 Side Motor Mounts and Rack & Pinion Steering

    Sorry I didn’t see this before.....my car has side mounts and Jim Myer Racing front and rear suspension. On his website that red ‘60 with the white doves is my car after it was built. Here is a link to a book I put together on the build of my car. The link takes you to the free to download...
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    C7 Z06 in the Silver State Classic Challenge

    lol...its on my list to do next year.....probably drag it out in my trailer and drag it back to Ohio.....my back doesnt like real long rides in the Z...didnt like them in my '03 Z, doubt it is any better in this new one.....the smile factor is good.....but my back usually rules my world of what...
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    Site Update: High Resolution Photos: 2015 Corvette Z06

    there are a number of them......
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    C7 Z06 in the Silver State Classic Challenge

    what class did you enter into? Have you run it before?
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    Got my new right knee!

    Thanks Elaine and everyone else. I am doing my PT and according to therapist ahead of where I should be. The knee is a bit sore but tolerable until I am ready to sleep and then the ache makes it hard to get to sleep even with "help". I am home and that is great!
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    Got my new right knee!

    Ed from PT is my best new friend! He is working me good and says I am ahead of where I should be. If you don't get the strength back in your knee, then the muscles and tendeons can't keep it tight and stong. Putting twist on the joint before it is good and strong is what probably caused your...
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