Zeefixer
Jan 13th, 09, 07:47 AM
Just joined, Hope to learn a little, contribute a little, and just have some good exchanges on the topic of the hr, day, etc.
I have restored cars as a hobbie, and some of the 30 plus years as a business as well. Most of my experience has been restoring Corvettes, fastback 65 to 70 Mustangs, and more than my share of 55 to 57 Chevs. Whether I am doing an early XKE or a 68 Z/28, the best word that comes out of it is Passion. Find the people that have a Passion for the car you have the same for....it is the icing on the cake!!
I am currently restoring a 68 Z that belongs to my friend of 38 years. I was with him when he handed over the $1200.00 for it 34 years ago!!!
It will receve a well earned high point complete make-over. The car has been in its share of barns, parties, construction sites, races and wrecks.....( I may have even participated ) Now it is time to put it back as close as we can to what that no-frills British Green/white car was in its' begining.
We are well on our way in parts, a plan, research, and enthusiasm. The shell is down to the shiny metal, the subframe is ready to go back under, many components are rebuilt and most new parts are in hand.
My passion for the car and the project equals or surpasses the owners. I currently am driving my 12th Corvette, ( triple black -6 speed C-5), Love it, but, working on my friends 68 Z is making
think that maybe my third Camaro is in the future to house that smallblock 2x4 400cid on the stand in my shop!.
Two questions for you all out there and I will retreat. I have not been able to find anything on chassis inspection paint marks. I am aware of the P-T-B stamps. I do recall some colors on the cars' suspension pieces....white, majenta or pink, and some blue. Can any one enlighten me on this subject? Also, does someone out there have accurate mesurements on the drilling for the Camaro emblem on the decklid of a factory installed spoiler car?
I know it has to be moved up to make room for the spoiler...but how much?? up? Thanx.
I have restored cars as a hobbie, and some of the 30 plus years as a business as well. Most of my experience has been restoring Corvettes, fastback 65 to 70 Mustangs, and more than my share of 55 to 57 Chevs. Whether I am doing an early XKE or a 68 Z/28, the best word that comes out of it is Passion. Find the people that have a Passion for the car you have the same for....it is the icing on the cake!!
I am currently restoring a 68 Z that belongs to my friend of 38 years. I was with him when he handed over the $1200.00 for it 34 years ago!!!
It will receve a well earned high point complete make-over. The car has been in its share of barns, parties, construction sites, races and wrecks.....( I may have even participated ) Now it is time to put it back as close as we can to what that no-frills British Green/white car was in its' begining.
We are well on our way in parts, a plan, research, and enthusiasm. The shell is down to the shiny metal, the subframe is ready to go back under, many components are rebuilt and most new parts are in hand.
My passion for the car and the project equals or surpasses the owners. I currently am driving my 12th Corvette, ( triple black -6 speed C-5), Love it, but, working on my friends 68 Z is making
think that maybe my third Camaro is in the future to house that smallblock 2x4 400cid on the stand in my shop!.
Two questions for you all out there and I will retreat. I have not been able to find anything on chassis inspection paint marks. I am aware of the P-T-B stamps. I do recall some colors on the cars' suspension pieces....white, majenta or pink, and some blue. Can any one enlighten me on this subject? Also, does someone out there have accurate mesurements on the drilling for the Camaro emblem on the decklid of a factory installed spoiler car?
I know it has to be moved up to make room for the spoiler...but how much?? up? Thanx.