62 Corvette rebuild

[dchance]

Good to see the progress and also see that you are being careful to not over do it.

Dwight

 

[Bears Fan]

You will not be able to drive the Vette on the road when your done with it! the Vette will be putting out such a glare in that California sun you will be causing all kinds of wrecks blinding people just crusing down the road

 

[jbmatth]

It just looks so good Don, when you get caught up on all of your projects let me know I'll bring my car out to have to polished up.
JB

 

[don long]

Looking great Don!
It’s going to look killer when done!

I am kicking around idea to drag or drive my ‘66
To GNRS 2019. Think it’s worth the trip?

TimeWarp

It's a killer now. I know cause the work is killin me
Roadster show was a great show for many years.
It was sold to a different company and they have changed it all around
so only about 1/3 as many cars show up now and the venders are complaining that the attendance is way off to

Good to see the progress and also see that you are being careful to not over do it.

Dwight

Thanks D
Taking it easy is only a little by choice lol

You will not be able to drive the Vette on the road when your done with it! the Vette will be putting out such a glare in that California sun you will be causing all kinds of wrecks blinding people just crusing down the road

BF

How can you say that when you haven't experienced my driving
My wife must have told you lol.

Thanks it's a lot of fun work

It just looks so good Don, when you get caught up on all of your projects let me know I'll bring my car out to have to polished up.
JB

JB

Thanks
Maybe you could schedule your trip out with Shorty

 

[dpljmurphy]

Don, been a while and I got caught up today on both of your threads. The 'vett looks amazing! Thanks for sharing and stay safe down there! Cheers, David

 

[drivesitfar]

Don: WOW and WOW it just might be looking a lot better than it did before. remember to PACE YOURSELF.

it looks like you have an abundance of energy cause after reading your Party Garage thread you managed to almost fully restore and old vintage coffee grinder after you worked on the VETTE.

keep up the great work!!

 

[don long]

Don, been a while and I got caught up today on both of your threads. The 'vett looks amazing! Thanks for sharing and stay safe down there! Cheers, David

Thanks David

And welcome back. The vette is almost there so I'm thinking of bringing in my 40 ford sedan delivery and finishing it up

Don: WOW and WOW it just might be looking a lot better than it did before. remember to PACE YOURSELF.

it looks like you have an abundance of energy cause after reading your Party Garage thread you managed to almost fully restore and old vintage coffee grinder after you worked on the VETTE.

keep up the great work!!

Drives

You're right I feel pretty good and I'm excited to get the vette back on the road after 22 years.

The coffee grinder was an interruption from Pat and was a nice change of pace. He brought in a copper funnel and stopped me for a bit while I polished it up for him. I gave Pat some guidance on the grinder today and it is looking pretty good too.

 

[don long]

WE're getting closer.
I spent most of the day today sanding, polishing and assembly giving the car a little more love

IMG_4783 by don long, on Flickr

 

[dchance]

Good to see continual progress.

Dwight

 

[zmotorsports]

The car is looking great Don.

 

[Balor]

Nice Dan.

rngr1

 

[drivesitfar]

Don: looking good or let's say your future with the VETTE is so bright you might need to buy some new sunglasses.

keep up the good work and looks like you are nearing the finish line!!

 

[CNGsaves]

Don: Looking good or let's say your future with the VETTE is so bright you might need to buy some new sunglasses.

Keep up the good work and looks like you are nearing the finish line!!

^ ^ ^ This !!

OP you're gonna NEED to also start planning your "outfit" (clothes, hat, haircut, shave, etc) for the '62 Vette maiden drive. Will your wife let you "borrow" a Hooters girl for an afternoon of pictures ??

All your GJ followers will NEED video and lots of pics for sure !!

 

[logixjock]

Good lord, that thing is looking awesome Don, thank you for taking the time to bring us along.

 

[don long]

Good to see continual progress.

Dwight

Thanks Dwight

I'm determined to finish the project before Halloween

The car is looking great Don.

Thanks Mike

It's nice knowing that you are checking up on me

Nice Don.

rngr1

Thank you Balor

It's been a long drawn out project

Don: looking good or let's say your future with the VETTE is so bright you might need to buy some new sunglasses.
keep up the good work and looks like you are nearing the finish line!!

Thanks Drives

I think I can see the finish line from here

^ ^ ^ This !!

OP you're gonna NEED to also start planning your "outfit" (clothes, hat, haircut, shave, etc) for the '62 Vette maiden drive. Will your wife let you "borrow" a Hooters girl for an afternoon of pictures ??

All your GJ followers will NEED video and lots of pics for sure !!

CNG

I'm too old to get excited about a couple youngins hanging on the vette
But my wife said she wants to reenact this picture of us when dating.

unnamed by don long, on Flickr

Good lord, that thing is looking awesome Don, thank you for taking the time to bring us along.

Thanks logixjock

It might be the best car in my stable when complete.

 

[don long]

More progress on the vette today
All the sand and buff work is done and the car is almost together again

IMG_4800 by don long, on Flickr

The paint looks much better this time

IMG_4817 by don long, on Flickr

I repainted the underside of the hood last week and it reflects the motor quite nicely

IMG_4816 by don long, on Flickr

A closer look

IMG_4798 by don long, on Flickr

 

[TimeWarpF100]

Oh Wow! Nice to see it so close to done!


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[Two Door]

That dating picture is hilarious, just period-perfect! Was that a little tongue-in-cheek, or a straight depiction of the times?

 

[HOTFR8]

I'm too old to get excited about a couple youngins hanging on the vette
But my wife said she wants to reenact this picture of us when dating.

unnamed by don long, on Flickr

Will you dress up the same? Would be great to see your wife in a poodle skirt and you dressed up the same.

 

[Toolfool]

I'm lovin' the vette.

 

[akdiesel]

A closer look

IMG_4798 by don long, on Flickr

This is a great shot.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Don you should be very proud of your achievement.

 

[MP&C]

Don, the grille really stands out, sharp! Well actually, the whole car.... Beautiful!

 

[jhn9840]

Don, the car was absolutely fabulous before. Stunning is the only word I can come up with now. Enjoy that first ride.

jhn9840
John

 

[drivesitfar]

Don: nice work on the VETTE and the new paint on the inside of the hood really shines too. keep up the great work.

I love the picture of you and Ann with your 50's outfits and smiles.

cheers

 

[rmalkow2]

Don,
The vette looks like the masterpiece you aimed for. It's beautiful and I re-creating that picture with your wife will be a very fun thing to do.

Bob

 

[mcdye]

Will you dress up the same? Would be great to see your wife in a poodle skirt and you dressed up the same.

He has too, that would awesome!!

 

[don long]

Oh Wow! Nice to see it so close to done!

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Thanks TimeWarp

I'm sure you know how good the feeling is when a project exceeds your own expectations. I'm lovin life right now.

That dating picture is hilarious, just period-perfect! Was that a little tongue-in-cheek, or a straight depiction of the times?

Two Door
That was a shot of my wife and I going to a fifties party back in 1986 while we were dating

Will you dress up the same? Would be great to see your wife in a poodle skirt and you dressed up the same.

Simon
That's the plan. I think Ann still has that skirt

I'm lovin' the vette.

Thanks Toolfool
Looking forward to your visit. You will be able to see the car first hand when you come

This is a great shot.

Thanks AK
I like this one too

IMG_4831 by don long, on Flickr

Don you should be very proud of your achievement.

Thank you Steve

I'm very happy with the paint the second time around.

Don, the grille really stands out, sharp! Well actually, the whole car.... Beautiful!

Thanks Robert
I agree
I think the grille and the two side wings make the whole car a show piece

Don, the car was absolutely fabulous before. Stunning is the only word I can come up with now. Enjoy that first ride.

jhn9840
John

Thanks John
My wife is really pushing me to get it on the road so we can go in it.

Don: nice work on the VETTE and the new paint on the inside of the hood really shines too. keep up the great work.

I love the picture of you and Ann with your 50's outfits and smiles.

cheers

Thanks Drives

I had to repaint the underside of the hood again because we masked it off to repaint the out side and when we pulled the tape off the underside paint peeled with the tape.

He has too, that would awesome!!

mcdye

It is my wife's idea to relive that photo with the freshened up car (it's the same one)

 

[Duker]

Don, there is nothing I can say that has not already been said.... but I am going to try! [emoji3]. It is been fun to live vicariously through you as you have worked on the car. It is bittersweet.... it’s like looking at the pin up girl calendar and enjoying the beauty but also knowing you can never have her!

I think the pic reenactment with your wife would be great. I hope you have many many miles of enjoyment with her.... and your wife! [emoji51]


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[HOTFR8]

Simon
That's the plan. I think Ann still has that skirt

WOW.

 

[Ohmthis]

Don the Vette is a masterpiece!!! I too love the thought of you and your lovely wife re-enacting the photo. The attention to detail is what wows me the most.

 

[dpljmurphy]

Don, nice work, I'm no body man but i know to get reflection that flat on fiberglass requires equal parts talent, hard work, and technique. The car looks flawless; thanks for sharing! David

 

[don long]

Don, there is nothing I can say that has not already been said.... but I am going to try! [emoji3]. It is been fun to live vicariously through you as you have worked on the car. It is bittersweet.... it’s like looking at the pin up girl calendar and enjoying the beauty but also knowing you can never have her!

I think the pic reenactment with your wife would be great. I hope you have many many miles of enjoyment with her.... and your wife! [emoji51]


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Thank you Duker

I enjoy reading your thread very much and have learned much from you.
The corvette has been a long time dream to get back on the road and it is sooo close. I'm waiting for Paul to come back over and give him the same satisfaction as I will get by finishing it.

WOW.

Ya Simon
She seldom throws anything away

Don the Vette is a masterpiece!!! I too love the thought of you and your lovely wife re-enacting the photo. The attention to detail is what wows me the most.

Thank you so much Ohmthis

I'm very proud of this project, It might be my best work.

Don, nice work, I'm no body man but i know to get reflection that flat on fiberglass requires equal parts talent, hard work, and technique. The car looks flawless; thanks for sharing! David

Thanks David

I will add patience to your list cause it has taken a lot to get the car to this point

 

[don long]

I have spent a few more hours working on the Vette
It is so close to the finish line that I can hardly wait.

Tonight the car is now a driver but still needs the interior redone but funds are a little tight for the next month.

IMG_4861 by don long, on Flickr

IMG_4862 by don long, on Flickr

 

[TimeWarpF100]

Fantastic Don!


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[pamike]

WOW! That's awesome. Beautiful work.

 

[rmalkow2]

Exterior looks awesome all back together. I'm sure the interior will look great as well. Funny how we all seem to have more projects and ideas then money at any given moment. I know the budget issue well. No worries you will get there all in good timing.

 

[zmotorsports]

The Vette turned out fantastic Don.

 

[jhn9840]

Amazing car. Can’t wait to see the interior. Congratulations Don.

jhn9840
John

 

[drivesitfar]

DON: are you able to drive the VETTE now before the INTERIOR UPGRADE happens?

as I mentioned before i thought even though you had a set back with the accident the VETTE probably did turn out nicer and you have done an AMAZING JOB.

WELL DONE!!