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Old 07-14-2012, 12:19 PM   #106
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Old 12-18-2012, 07:17 AM   #107
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Here are the last progress from this summer and winter:


Sitting before dismantling..




Building a support frame for the body..




Strenghtening the Harbord&Freight jack (longer and thicker arm + soldered support):






Lifting (a one man job!!)








Sandblasting with 3 compressors of 1.5hp connected on a 250l tank, using Sivelco M31 sand:



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Old 12-18-2012, 07:39 AM   #108
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Originally Posted by mjollnir View Post
....what a Beautiful restoration, I have not seen so many
pictures involved with a "resto" before and "quality" too,
you Sir have amazing patience and skills....that is certainly
a BIG (2)..

......AMAZING...
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Old 02-26-2013, 03:13 PM   #110
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painted the chassis with wash-primer + epoxy primer + semi-gloss black








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Old 02-28-2013, 07:35 AM   #111
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Hey guys give me a Like on my fb resto page please!

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Old 03-24-2013, 03:10 PM   #113
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Started to install the new kits on the chassis

First the front suspension and brake kit










Missing a few bolts from VBANDP
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Old 04-01-2013, 12:59 PM   #115
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Hey vett3, welcome

I'm installing a heavy old 2 post lift.. I was almost done with it when my electric winch died RIP. Gotta find another one

Working on the vette will be even more enjoyable with this lift
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Old 04-15-2013, 06:36 PM   #116
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New toy (but used) for the garage, a 2 post lift, very useful!!






16" back on waiting for 17" rims




Sanded diff, waiting for paint

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