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The speedometer in the ‘34 has been off by a bunch. At GPS indicated 60 MPH, the speedo reads 75. It’s a Classic Instruments speedo, so off to the World Wide Web to do some searching as I’m sure there has to be a calibration routine. Luckily, I found an 8 Pulse Speedometer Calibration Chart on...

Looking great - glad they are finally following your directions!! Assume the passenger seat bottom lines will "line up" like the driver's side does?

With nitrogen comprising 78% of our atmosphere, I have a hard time justifying using pure nitrogen in our tires!!

The black is actually Spiral Gray Metallic, a very dark C5 color. It pops in the sun!!

Here is the laser I use to line up my cars - works great. OXLasers Adjustable 5V 650nm Red... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D77QY9MV?tag=atomicindus08-20 Before that, I had marked the left runway with small strips of painters tape for each vehicle. You won’t be unhappy with your lift purchase...

As for a lift disconnect , I used this for an emergency cutoff switch. I have 2 BendPak 4-post lifts (one a double wide) and used this switch on both. Woodstock D4159 220-Volt Paddle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005W17HSA?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks, Mike! Yes, indeed, it does. My DD Ram 1500, which it sits beside, is also a pearlescent white. I got this Ram to replace this one that saved me 6 years ago - An F250 with a 3-axle trailer and a slant drilling rig ran a median stop sign and I hit him at around 70 mph. Initial impact...

What he said!! I'm continually impressed by your willingness to tackle just about anything!

Thanks much. The C5 is the one generation I haven't owned. I started with a '94 C4 which I had for 8+ years before selling it to buy a '06 C6 Z51 convertible. I have buddies that have owned C5 Z06's and they were stout machines, especially in their day!! Good luck with the acquisition!!!

Thanks, guys!! I’m very pleased with how the 427 turned out. I thrashed it at our monthly autocross 2 days after getting it back. The shows are always fun with being able to meet like minded people and such. I took the Woodie to a show last week not expecting anything and won first in class in...

Really hope all goes well with your interviews. Sounds right up your alley and I can tell you’re excited about the possibility. Good luck!!

In post 87 I shared the story of how I became the very surprised owner of a 2023 Corvette HTC that my girls presented to me as a surprise 70th birthday present. While I was blown away with their generosity, what I really wanted in a C8 was the Z06. I had very mixed feelings about trading in the...

I’ll get some more updates ready over the weekend. I surprised my bride and visited Hobby Lobby and picked up some patriotic bunting for the lake house railings. We’ll have a full house this weekend with 9 adults and 5 littles enjoying the warm water!! Hope everyone has a great 4th of July weekend.

Interior is looking great - agree with expanding the seat volume to fit the space. Any plans for the '54?? Love following your projects!!!

Mike, it's amazing how many people in this world just absolutely refuse to own their mistakes!! It can drive me bat **** crazy. I have always told my kids and those I managed that it's OK to make mistakes, just understand what you did so you don't repeat it and have the integrity to admit you...

I think I mentioned earlier that the headlights on the ‘34 Ford were inadequate. I would have used the Holley Retrobrite replacements, but the lens shape would have been all wrong (flat vs. curved). I found Summit is now making LED headlight replacements, so I bought a pair to try out. Much...

I was successful at tracking down multiple issues of the February 2013 issue of Street Rodder magazine and the January 2013 issue of the Goodguys Gazette, both of which had featured the ‘40 Chevrolet as the winner of Goodguys America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod for the 2012 show season. These...

I attended a local car show with the ‘40 Chev, the ‘34 Ford and the ‘19 ZR1. The ‘40 won best interior, the ZR1 took first in the 2014 and newer Corvette class and the ‘34 won best pre-50’s car!!

I haven’t been posting to this thread lately, somewhat because I continue to forget to take pictures to document my activities, but mostly just outright laziness!! I’ll attempt to catch up a bit on what’s been going on. First up, it’s finally home! After 6 months in the shop and some challenges...

Laundry day. Have to do this maybe 3x/year.