1EvilC5 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Welcome Jim Hope to see you out at an event soon.Tell us more about your Vette and post a pic if possible.Until we meet. Phil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Howdy from Avondale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Welcome from NE Phx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Welcome from Surprise Steve and Marylou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTSopko Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Well Hello everyone, Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to your events and meeting you. Attached is a pic of my new baby and weekend projects to date. Hope the pic comes through alright, as I idd not see it in my preview. I picked up an '81 vette 4 speed with 61,000 miles and all the options possible (at least that is what I have been able to find out so far) last fall, and I am in the process of restoring it. Right now it is going back to the original specs, but that may change as funds become available for a better engine and transmission. To date I have replaced the radiator, tie rods, suspension bushings, seals/gaskets (no more oil on the floor), wheels (weld racing), and interior (al Knoch), and fixed the electronics (the windows and mirros work again). Things I would like to do in the future (and get your expert opinions on) is to replace rear leaf spring, muffler system, new oil pan, and possibly rebuild/replace transmission, differential, & engine, as the fiannces allow. I would like to do as much of the work myself if possible.I am also looking to learn a thing or two about working on fiberglass (patch work and chip repair) and painting. Just looking to get some hands on experience from others that might have been there and have done it in the past. Ultimately, I would love to have a good weekend driver for events, so I can get involved with your events and things that go on at Firebird and just have some fun. Best Regards,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Ahhh...another C3 driver...perfect! Welcome from Gilbert, nice 81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EvilC5 Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 Jim thanks for the update on your Vette.The pic works just fine.We do have a few members that like to help with advice and some that love to help with the actual work.You just need to post what exactly you are looking to do and when, someone will chime in.Again welcome.Phil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I've done a little "backyard" fiberglass work in the past, I'm no expert but you have to start somewhere....Welcome to the forum, hope to meet up with you soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 from Peoria! Sweet Vette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Fantastic looking car. Welcome to the forum....Andrew | ___________ Finish Line !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Well, if you would like...stop by the house and I can show you what most of things you want to do look like and how much work is involved. I just did that stuff after installig the new motor and the car is still on jack stands. Even the fiberglass work since I'm going to repaint the beast soon. I'm waiting for my bullet cats to come in so I can finish the exhaust and get it registered to drive...YAHOO! Where are you located in the valley...You are in the east valley right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Once again,I am late as usual with the welcome. But it doesn't mean I don't care! ;) So, Welcome to ACE. And it sounds like you are really involved with Corvettes. Always a pleasure to meet another enthusiast. Take care and we will see ya around. Tanya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTSopko Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hi everyone. Thanks for the warm welcome.Buccaneer,If you still have your car on the jacks and working on it, I would love to see what you have done. I have to do a little fiberglass touch up and probably a repaint in the future myself. I am in the Ahwatukee area.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Jim, no problem...mail received and reply sent. This weekend would work. Going to the Pavillions later in the day though. I'm in Gilbert.One more thing Jim...The car isn't on jack stands anymore, thank God! Does that make a difference for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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