Can you replace the fuel lines from tank to engine bay with the body on the frame? I've always assumed one would need to lift the body but...maybe not?

Thanks,
Chris

My front bumper clearance is really wide at the edges and really really tight at the point in front. I believe this is because it was firmly nudged by a certain SUV. I'm assuming that it's the bumper itself that's bent, not the frame or mounting points, though I could be wrong. Having made this assu...

MaineVette wrote:... If it works I keep the $ in my pocket.

That's like trying to press 2 magnets together N<->N!

Chris

Haha R - this is exactly what I'd expect my experience to be, and what I'll try to avoid...

Although it looks like I'm going to have to do something about my steering column. I'd like to get a good matching Saddle but may have to punt and go black or chrome...

Chris

I have no tips, sorry, but I'm really interested in your experience here. It seems so strange to me - even when calling it dye - to apply color to interior pieces. It has always seemed to me like the color of these parts is in them, not on them. And I just cannot imagine any way to apply a surface c...

I think the black primer over gray primer is known as a "guide coat", right? There is a great DVD set called "Paintucation" and a great body work pro's forum over at autobodystore.com. In the DVD, Kevin Tetz mentions a guide coat powder that seems to work really well. Sorry, I know you asked for exp...

ChrisMiami wrote:Just saw the post on the frame strengthening - interesting stuff. I'll have to look for a copy of that Chevy Power book you mention.

Easy enough to find. And just in case anyone else is looking: http://www.duntovmotors.com/Corvette%20 ... 20Book.pdf

Chris

MaineVette wrote:Nice write up, it brought me back to when I was working on my chassis nearly 10 years ago

HOLY CRAP IT'S BEEN TEN YEARS!??!! Nice to always have something to do, eh?

Just saw the post on the frame strengthening - interesting stuff. I'll have to look for a copy of that Chevy Power book you mention. Did you do any measurements/adjusting to make sure the frame was true/straight before welding in the gussets, etc.? Also - great example of forethought on creating the...

That's interesting, Max, and dovetails with the early 80's ethanol changes I've been reading up on. Here's an interesting article for MG owners on managing new gas in an older vehicle - other than the specific carb adjustments, I think it applies to Vette owners as well. http://www.strohmautomotive....