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  1. paintdaddy

    58 corvette paint blend and paint details?

    been a long time since Ive been here but this is the first place I come to when Im stumped.I got a 58 corvette in the shop that is a duntov car and refinished in lacquer.Its a metallic blue and need some advice on blending metallic lacquer without clear,if any?Also looking for some info on paint...
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    repro build sheet?

    Once this thread is over Im sure Ill wish I had put it in the edge but here goes.I thought Id seen where someone could reproduce a build sheet for the early c3s.I want one for my 68 and a freind wants one for a 69.Does anyone know who does it and where to find them?
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    FS 1978 Corvette

    I have a customers car in the shop that is for sale .78 yellow on black,automatic.Interior is fresh ,paint is presentable,driver condition. 12500 obo If anyones interested give me a call to inspect it at 770-946-8949
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    Premature dryrot

    A 63 vert that I did came back for some nick nack work and noticed that the gaskets around the door handles and locks are already cracked and dry rotted.These are only a year and a half old.Anybody else have this problem?
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    FS hooker side pipes and header system

    I have a customer car in right now that has a brand new set of chrome hooker side pipes .The headers are installed but the pipes are still in the box.There are no hot spots on them yet,no blue tint.just new chrome.She has told me to sell them for whatever I can get.make an offer,the new ones are...
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    date coded glass

    what is the rule of thumb when it comes to date coded glass?I thought I remember someone saying once that it was three or four months prior to the build date of the car.If I have a july car what date should the glass be?
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    painting fiberglass reinforced concrete

    I am going to be painting the garage floor in my new shop soon and have noticed they used fiberglass in the concrete.I asked them not to but best I can remember he said he would seal it so the hairs would not raise up,well they are standing at attention.How can I get a slick finish on the floor...
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    Starter wiring question

    Long story short ,my helper has wired the starter wrong on a 63 and we were getting some smoke from the engine bay .I had it wired correctly but it had to be removed due to a oil leak and reinstalled.Everything is new from the firewall forward including wire harnesses.We have noticed one wire...
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    1968 walnut steering wheel fs

    I recently refinished a 68 walnut steering wheel and have no need for it.Im asking 250 for it and will take a cracked wheel as a core of 50.If interested let me know.
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    Will someone look at a car for me in Tampa?

    As some of you already know I wrecked my 88 and its totaled .Ive already got my eye on another one near Tampa.If anyones interested let me know.The owner said it was north tampa but the add said Lutz Fla.Dont know if this is one in the same.
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    WTB 63 side window molding /trim

    I need the side window trim that goes with the seal next to the glass for a 63.I believe this is 63 only.This is for a vert.
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    Need part # for 63 water pump

    I had asked this a while back and someone gave me a part # of 3859326.There is one on ebay but he claims it is for 340 hp.Is this correct or were they all the same?
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    Differential seal

    Is it possible to change the forward seal in the differential without removing it from the frame?Ive got the suspension completely removed but Im kinda in a hurry to get it back on wheels .
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    Fwd trailing arm bolt

    Whats the best way to remove this thing?I have fought with this for three days off and on.I read an article on using a torch but that seems risky.Any good ideas?
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    The other paint thread

    Well I didnt want to steal any thunder last week from 67s paint thread but thought you guys would like to see the 63 vert that I just finished the painting process on.Now on to the reassembly.Heres a pic the day before I sprayed.
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    Guage cluster rebuild prices

    I just got back a guage cluster for a 63 .This is the fourth set Ive had done by the same guy this year and have been very happy with his work but I just found this place at CACs shop portal section.They Charge $100 less than the guy Ive been using.Has anyone else had their guage cluster rebuilt...
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    WTB midyear hardtop

    Looking for midyear hardtop.From my understanding 63-64 are the same and 65 -67 are the same.All will work but would prefer 63-64.Email or call 770-946-8949,thanks
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    What is this body tag?

    Its on the hood opening jamb.I want to take it off before I paint but its on there good.Is this Factory?I have a pic but cant post,having trouble.Its about the size of a half dollar and on the left rear corner of the hood opening.
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    original 68 redlines and ralley wheels

    I have a full set of original goodyear redlines mounted on 68 ralleys .4 are mounted on wheels and 1 spare with no wheel.Asking 1200 but make offers.
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    garage equipment links

    Just thought I would post these.These places are the best places I have found over the years to buy equipment and tools for restoration projects. www.gesforless.com www.eagleequip.com www.harborfreight.com www.toolsusa.com www.tptools.com www.eastwoodco.com www.autobodytoolmart.com...
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