Recent content by jose

Well its taken 14 years to finally finish this project and I can well say Im over it It has been a long and expensive journey, some of you have followed my postings and Im very happy to say its over and very pleased with the outcome. Its time for cruising and enjoying my hard work Here are...

I have always read Al Knocks interiors were the best but I live in Australia and when my $4000 interior package arrived I was so unhappy with the leather colour all blotchy , they offered me a $300 credit even before it arrived here I knew it was fu--ed did not want a credit I wanted a good...

fine59 Yes the colour is Crown Saphire had it matched to original colour chips only two colours that were the same were Ford America and Renault Glad you like it cant wait to polish it will send picks when done It looks great straight out of the booth but

fine 59 engine bay Had these posted a while back but here a couple of engine pics

Well started assembly due to the bad weather here in OZ cant work outside good reason to stay in the garage. Had a few issues with door and window mechanism assembly but manage to work it out I have a few bits and pieces missing since my car was not complete when purchased 12 years ago but lots...

Hi all Im having a few issues on the assembly of the window assembly on my 59 Corvette has anyone any photos of the inside of the doors so I can see which way things face inside,:ugh Many Thanks Jose

Well waited a long time for this started 12 years ago finaly painted and ready for assembly . Crown saphire in colour Snow crest white in the cove (looks a bit yellow but its only the fluro lights):beer

tail light The problem is I live in Australia and sending anything back can be an expensive and time consuming effort that is why Im trying to get it correct the first time I would hate to be dissapointed with quality and fit. Thanks Jose

Hi all Im thinking of buying a new pair of after market tail lights to suit my 59 Vette but am concerned of quality and fitting has anyone had experience with this issue and can recommend a brand or supplier for lights. Thanks Jose:ugh

hood cable location Thanks Tom The hole on the master cylinder I have now used for both cable cos the one you have behind the throttle lever dose not exists on my car , they seem to sit nice where they are. I want to thank you very much for your efforts in helping me locate these cables, great...

hood cable location Hi Tom The hood cables go from the cabin through the fire wall (as we call it here in Australia), and enter the engine bay to present themselves to the catches on either side of the engine bay. I cant seem to find the holes on the fire wall to put the cables through. Thanks...

Updated pics

For those who have followed this build here are some updated pics of FINE59 I have driven it around the block a couple of times the first time in 12 years this has been a long and expensive project but soon will be completed. I had a few issues with the clutch to find out with research that the...

FINE59 hood release cable placement Hi Can anyone help me with the hood release cables Im not sure where in the fire wall do the cables go to enter the engine bay . I dont seem to see any holes low enough on the fire wall so the cable can present itself properly with the hood female catch, I...

Hi Im looking to purchase a pair of rear tail lamps for my 59 but am concerned about quality and fit does anyone have a brand or company i should deal with to get the best on the market. Thanks Jose