1972 Corvette Pro-Touring Coupe

[sokoloka]

Have a build thread going on the PT site, would like to get your opinions / advice as well.

Long story short - eBay purchase on a whim, too excited to notice problems with car, start to fix "minor" problems with car, MASSIVE scope creep, car in parts but on the way!

I've worked on cars all my life but never completely built one before. Have always wanted to do so; no better time than now. All work that's been done was completed in a tiny one-car apartment garage in San Diego. I've been living in London since September 2011 and plan to be back in SD in late October, hopefully will have the car out of body/paint jail by the time I come back.

The day it rolled off the trailer in August, 2010:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG00213-20100809-1935.jpg


When I was in denial and daily driving it in unsafe condition:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/P1010855.jpg


Original inspiration for my build with a few photoshop tweaks:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/Rearside.jpg

[sokoloka]

Short summation of ~ 1 years worth of off/on work.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0704.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0842.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0968.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_1009.jpg

WHERE WE ARE TODAY:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG00870-20110814-1752.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0037.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0017.jpg

HIGHLIGHTS:
TurnKey Engine Supply LS3
Tremec TKO600 5spd

VanSteel Coilovers front / rear
VanSteel Tubular A-Arms
VanSteel Offset Trailing Arms
VanSteel Borgeson Power Steering Conversion

Seam welded / PC'ed frame, etc.

I haven't seen too many pro-touring Corvettes, but I'm damn sure excited to have mine done!

BIG THANKS TO VAN STEEL. Couldn't have done ANY of this without their help.

[sokoloka]

Some build photo catching up from my photobucket account. My goal is to do everything myself with the exception of bodywork - so far that's remained true; once JD Corvette started digging around I'm glad someone who actually knows what they're doing with fiberglass is taking it on rather than my learning by trial and error.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/GEDC0151.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/GEDC0156.jpg

Windshield frame corner lightened by nature:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0607.jpg

New windshield frame grafted in:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0609.jpg

Windshield fix from the inside:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0614.jpg

Where the 1969 - 1972 collaboration part comes from:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0549.jpg

I've always preferred the 4 fender "gills" of the 1968/69 models over the eggrate gills of the 70-72's. As the car needed a new front clip, I figured why not get what I originally wanted? The above pic shows the gills being grafted into a new 70-72 clip, in case I decided against doing additional fender flares the factory flare at the based of the wheel opening will match front to rear.

[sokoloka]

Bringing the build up to current status:

After waffling back and forth on flaring the car, I pulled the trigger and ordered wheels forcing me to do such.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/photo.jpg

One of the fronts (18x10.5) is pictured above, rears should have closer to 7"+ of lip (18x12.5).

Delivery of the wheels (and another check from me!) then inspired the body shop to align the new front clip and start mocking the body mods up. These photos are just prior to my last visit back around Easter 2012 time.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/photo1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/photo2-2.jpg

DEEP dish! Time for big brakes now too I suppose...

[sokoloka]

Made two trips to JD Corvette when I was in town for Easter, about five days apart:

First trip:
Stripped the paint and started the right rear quarter replacement.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0558.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0561.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0566.jpg

Brand new tank from Rock Valley - almost a shame to bolt it in!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0568.jpg

Second trip:

Roughed the flares in with them before heading back to the UK. Now squeezing 335's in the rear under her fat booty. Extra curves!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0590.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0594.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0599.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_0600.jpg

Amazing how a little in-person time can get you excited all over again on your project!

[Swain]

My dads restoring a 71 Vette he asked them about your car. He needed a new front clip and asked if yours was for sale but they didn't really give him a straight answer. Anyway he bought an aftermarket one from them. Was your front clip original? Your has come along ways since i last saw it. :thumbsup:

[76orangewagon]

thats cool..looking good

[GHOSTDANCER]

Very nice :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Tuske427]

Very cool project!

[Flash68]

Very cool. Love the flares.

What wheels are those?

[89 RS]

Very cool project, can't wait to see more!




What wheels are those?
Dave, I think they are CCWs.

[sokoloka]

Fresh update from the body shop today:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/flares1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/flares2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/flares3.jpg

Super pumped!

[L n L]

Killer project! I like it!

Lee

[OLDFLM]

X2!!! Now if I only had a C3 Corvette... wait... oh Yeah!!! LOL :thumbsup:

[GRob]

I love the menacing lips on those CCW's. Very nice choice. Can't wait to see this car finished. :thumbsup:

[tgvettes]

This project is turning out to be very much how I would build a C3 Vette.

Awesome build looking forward to see this one finished.

Tonny

[Flash68]

Very cool project, can't wait to see more!



Dave, I think they are CCWs.

Good call. I didn't see the center cap in the 2nd pic.

Fresh update from the body shop today:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/flares1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/flares2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/flares3.jpg

Super pumped!

Looks great man. Which flares did you start with?

[sokoloka]

My dads restoring a 71 Vette he asked them about your car. He needed a new front clip and asked if yours was for sale but they didn't really give him a straight answer. Anyway he bought an aftermarket one from them. Was your front clip original? Your has come along ways since i last saw it. :thumbsup:That's odd - not like I want the front clip back, should have been for sale! I don't believe it was an original, if so it was very poorly fit.

Very cool. Love the flares.

What wheels are those?
As mentioned, CCW classics!

I love the menacing lips on those CCW's. Very nice choice. Can't wait to see this car finished. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the nice words! I can't wait either. And I'm on the other side of the planet for the next 6 months :(

This project is turning out to be very much how I would build a C3 Vette.

Awesome build looking forward to see this one finished.

Tonny
Thank you!

Good call. I didn't see the center cap in the 2nd pic.



Looks great man. Which flares did you start with?I started off with the ACI L88 flares. Cheapest if you get them through Mid America Motorworks - and they keep them on the shelf. Very nice pieces, didn't require much chopping to get to fit.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=1.3484

[sokoloka]

Next step is getting the appropriate tail panel on the car and start prepping for paint, which raises the million dollar question: stick with sidepipes or run straights out the back?

I loved the sidepipes with my SBC in there originally, but no one makes sidepipe headers that match LS exhaust ports or have O2 bungs in the collector. Anyone know how much custom or modded headers generally run?

Really thinking about running straight 3" duals out the back instead...

[groovyjay]

Next step is getting the appropriate tail panel on the car and start prepping for paint, which raises the million dollar question: stick with sidepipes or run straights out the back?

I loved the sidepipes with my SBC in there originally, but no one makes sidepipe headers that match LS exhaust ports or have O2 bungs in the collector. Anyone know how much custom or modded headers generally run?

Really thinking about running straight 3" duals out the back instead...

There are couple of different sidepipe headers available for these car running LSX engine. Or you could just use stock ex.manifolds and fab up the side pipes, that's what I'm doing. :cheers: Your project looks amazing! :hail:

Here's my old car:

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/ahola/

And here's what I'm currently working on:

http://kuvaton.com/k/YUn8.jpg (http://kuvaton.com/k/)

[sokoloka]

There are couple of different sidepipe headers available for these car running LSX engine. Or you could just use stock ex.manifolds and fab up the side pipes, that's what I'm doing. :cheers: Your project looks amazing! :hail:

Here's my old car:

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/ahola/

And here's what I'm currently working on:

http://kuvaton.com/k/YUn8.jpg (http://kuvaton.com/k/)

I think I remember your past project (and username) from Corvette Forum. Looks absolutely awesome!

Have any more pictures of either the C3 build or the C1 hidden behind it? Maybe a build thread? :)

[sokoloka]

Base color choice has been made final:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/2011-Bentley-Continental-Super-Sports.jpg

2011 Bentley Continental Supersports GT "Quartzite"

Still figuring out the stripe pattern while they're prepping the car for paint but all accents will be matte black.

[sokoloka]

Challenge of having some work done while you're overseas - all progress updates are limited to the pictures supplied!

Took a while, but it's primed:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/garcia1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/garcia2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/garcia3.jpg

VERY glad I've been hounding them for pictures; as soon as I saw these I noticed they forgot to flush the front marker lights prior to priming. Would have been an exponentially bigger headache for them had I not noticed prior to paint.

[WSSix]

Flush mounted turn signals is a great idea! Will you keep the same signal lights or will those be different too?

[Jay Hilliard]

Very cool project. I have always like the 70-72's. The L-88 hood looks perfect on there.

[89 RS]

Making some good progress, keep us updated. Incidentally, every time I see those CCWs, I get jealous...they are sick.:unibrow:

[sokoloka]

Couple more body shop updates - in person this time. A little annoyed as they were supposed to have the base coat on by now (leaving for the UK again tomorrow) but I guess it's called paint jail for a reason.

Good view of the extra room the flares afford (stock 8" rally's on there for comparison)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_1375.jpg

Those lines make me fall in love with the car all over again!

They went back and flushed the front markers to match the rear:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_1379.jpg

Quartzite color sprayout card:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_1381.jpg

Test fit of the LeMans lights:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_1383.jpg

Making some progress slowly but surely! Current plan is to be back in SD full time around mid-September; very excited to get back into the build myself. Fingers crossed all paint and bodywork will be done by then.

[groovyjay]

That is going to look brutal! Can't wait to see'er in color! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

This is a fun project! I've been a mid year Vette guy for years... like since my first one back in 1971....


Looking good - and this post is my way of subscribing!

[barrrf]

Awesome thread! Im going to sub to this to watch. I have the same goal as you and thats do everything but the body work. I love this stuff!

[sik68]

Great project! Subscribing. I've always had a soft spot for C3's especially when they are all raced out. Looking forward to meeting you & your car at an event one day.

:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

This is a fun project! I've been a mid year Vette for years... like since my first one back in 1971....


Looking good - and this post is my way of subscribing!

It's not a mid year Vette. Those would be the 63-67 cars. I'd love to build a mid year and drive the crap out of it. Those things cost so much money that it's out of the budget for a long time.

Looking good with the color. Can't wait to see it painted with the lights installed.

[GregWeld]

It's not a mid year Vette. Those would be the 63-67 cars. I'd love to build a mid year and drive the crap out of it. Those things cost so much money that it's out of the budget for a long time.

Looking good with the color. Can't wait to see it painted with the lights installed.

Having owned like 10 of 'em '66 and '67's) -- I'm pretty sure it's NOT a mid year Vette.... I was saying "I'm a mid year Vette guy"... not that this build is. :rofl:

[sokoloka]

FINALLY HAVE PAINT! Actually had it last week but just got back to London from the weekend in Poland and have been without internet access for a few days.

Any second guessing or doubt I had in my color choice is completely gone. Can't wait to see it with the hood / t-tops / etc painted and assembled. Should be cut and buffed this week.

Current plan is to black out all trim and the chrome bumpers - going to be a pain on pieces like the door handles but should look viscious.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/Soko1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/Soko2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/Soko3.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/Soko4.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/Soko5.jpg

Don't remember what position I had the coilovers cranked to but hopefully will settle or drop on the springs a bit as weight is put back in.

Cannot even begin to describe how ecstatic I was when I saw these photos. I dropped the body off at JD Corvette in May of 2011 - it's been a long road and a lesson in patience but sometimes good things come to those who wait!

[groovyjay]

Looks really good! That color is perfect! :cool: :cool:

[Spiffav8]

It's looking good!

:yes:

[sokoloka]

Cut and buffed, now with the T-tops and hood painted up as well:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/101_3790.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/101_3792.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/101_3793.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/101_3794.jpg

Getting them to send pictures while I'm overseas has been a bit like pulling teeth but boy do I get excited when I see them pop in my inbox.

Can't wait to get back and start reassembly. Next thing to figure out is how to mount the man pedal and the DBW LS3 accelerator.

[89 RS]

Looks great. :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Very nice! I bet you are going nuts getting see pictures but NOT being able to see it in person. How long before you come home?

[Al Moreno]

That is going to be one nice Vette!

[Vegas69]

That looks absolutely SICK!:thumbsup:

[GRob]

Coming along really nicely!

[pw2006]

Very nice!

[WSSix]

That does look good. :thumbsup:

[groovyjay]

Cut and buffed, now with the T-tops and hood painted up as well:

Getting them to send pictures while I'm overseas has been a bit like pulling teeth but boy do I get excited when I see them pop in my inbox.

Can't wait to get back and start reassembly. Next thing to figure out is how to mount the man pedal and the DBW LS3 accelerator.

:hail: :hail: :hail: Perfection in progress!

I used a C4 Corvette gas pedal and modified it a bit to make it work with the lokar throttle cable and DBW LSX. :thumbsup: This is one really cool build!

[uxojerry]

Where did you source the L88 hood and flares?

[badmatt]

this car just screams "spank me Daddy"

one of the best representations of a C3 I've seen in a long time.

Matt

[Flash68]

Flares are for winners. :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Car looks great Eric. :thumbsup:

Did you decide wether you were doing side pipes or not? Personally I think the side pipes would look killer. :unibrow:

[sokoloka]

Where did you source the L88 hood and flares?The L88 hood is from J&D Corvette, the flares are ACI pieces that I got from Mid-America Corvette (direct link to them is located on the first page of this thread)

[sokoloka]

this car just screams "spank me Daddy"

one of the best representations of a C3 I've seen in a long time.

MattAbsolutely CANNOT WAIT to get behind the wheel of this again. Still a ways to go but the light is at the end of the tunnel! Thank you for the kind words!

Flares are for winners. :thumbsup::lateral:

Car looks great Eric. :thumbsup:

Did you decide wether you were doing side pipes or not? Personally I think the side pipes would look killer. :unibrow:Thanks Gaetano! Have definitely decided to stick with side pipes. Now I need to decide whether to modify the side pipe headers I have now from an SBC to an LS flange and add O2 bungs or find someone to craft me new ones from scratch. Neither sounds like a cheap proposition so any recommendations would be much appreciated!

[sokoloka]

Not really much of a progress update but I did manage to get her up on a lift for the first time in her life:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0606.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0607-1.jpg

Moved back to San Diego from London this weekend so plan on dropping in on the vette at the shop a little more frequently to see how things are going...

Next steps for me: measuring up the driveshaft and going through the entire suspension with it up on a lift rather than wedged underneath on my back.

[tazzz2_ca]

digging this car.... One of my bucket list items to build a pro-touring 69

[coolwelder62]

Awesome,I love the wide look of the Flare's.:hail: :thumbsup:

[barrrf]

Sooooo update?

[groovyjay]

Any updates?

[WSSix]

Not going to lie, I forgot about this build. Worst part is I really dig this build. Hope things have been moving along through the last year.

[GregWeld]

Not going to lie, I forgot about this build. Worst part is I really dig this build. Hope things have been moving along through the last year.




It's only been a YEAR since the owner last posted ----- what's going to happen to that memory when you get old?!?!?!?!


I too had forgotten about it -- and really like it. So hopefully Eric will chime in here.

[FLYNAVY53]

this things cool....hopefully its going well.

[sokoloka]

The build is NOT DEAD! Thank you for your patience. Unfortunately, until very recently, it might as well have been...

May 11th marked the passing of exactly three years since I dropped the body of the Vette off at the shop. Now, to be fair, during that time I lived in London for a while, travel like crazy for work, bought a house, had a bunch of other stuff going on, etc. On the other hand, there's been an agreed upon list of body work and other odd jobs in place since May 11th, 2011; of which I've still been waiting on completion of.

What makes this all the more frustrating is that I was able to strip the car twice, complete the chassis and most mechanical work over four months in a single car apartment garage.

Long story short, I've recently been able to re-inspire them to complete the task list on my vehicle. I've booked an appointment with a custom header guy who needs the car to complete the LS side pipe headers and am dragging the Vette out of there completed or not. Reviewed the remaining tasks, set up a timeline, and have been stopping by for progress reviews on a regular basis.

Continental drift aside, body shop got my bumpers / trim back from the de-chroming and satin powder coat. FINALLY starting to come together!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vetterearbumper1_zps0a958a91.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vetterearbumper1_zps0a958a91.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vetterearbumper2_zpsed5879d5.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vetterearbumper2_zpsed5879d5.jpeg.html)

I was originally on the fence about spending all the $$$ for stripping the chrome and going PC but now that I see it definitely glad I did.

Will be stopping by the shop in person on Friday morning to get some further updated pics. Hope the front end will be completely reassembled and the car weatherstripped by then too! The work they have completed has been nothing short of excellent so I hope it continues that way.

[Flash68]

That looks outstanding!

Welcome back. :popcorn2:

[LS7 Z/28]

Really looking forward to seeing this completed! I wasn't sure if it was coming back from the dead or not. Love every part of it.

[WSSix]

I'm looking forward to it as well. Glad to know you're pleased with their abilities even if they can't keep on schedule. Good luck!

[FLYNAVY53]

Thanks for the update!! I love the way the rear looks with the "CORVETTE" letters removed....really cleans it up. Ive been waiting anxiously for updates as Ive finally found a British Racing Green roadster that Im going to start work on this summer.

[sokoloka]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Trying to keep positive and counting down the days until it's back in my possession and I can initiate the final jam before getting it on the road again.

Glad to be back. Was so burned out, frustrated, etc that I even stopped surfing sites like this one for over a year. Refreshed and back on the scene again!

Another update from the body shop today: FIA lights are in and INSTALLED!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/FIAlights1_zps8792dd49.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/FIAlights1_zps8792dd49.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/FIAlights3_zps645f7b73.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/FIAlights3_zps645f7b73.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/FIAlights2_zps9670f750.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/FIAlights2_zps9670f750.jpeg.html)

Can't wait to see the lexan bubbles get fitted so they can re-hang the front bumpers and grille! Glass guy is there dropping in a new windshield right now as well.

I plan on paying a visit early tomorrow now that I'm back in SD. Hope to get some daylight shots of the whole car with the recent progress.

[vstol]

well done

[sokoloka]

well done

Thanks! Always been a fan of your projects as well. Can't wait to see yours come together with that badass engine.

[Track Junky]

Welcome back. Car looks great!! Keep on truckin' :thumbsup:

[groovyjay]

Good to see you posting again! This is going to be on Wicked Vette when finished! :thumbsup:

[barrrf]

Schwing!

[sokoloka]

Went up for a visit and PROGRESS! Lovely beautiful PROGRESS!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette1_zps8bff1040.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette1_zps8bff1040.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette3_zps62acbb9c.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette3_zps62acbb9c.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette5_zps8fdb8650.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette5_zps8fdb8650.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette4_zps77047706.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette4_zps77047706.jpeg.html)

Been trying to wipe the smile off my face for a few hours now :)
Next step after they finish hanging the front bumper and inner grilles is take it in for custom LS side pipe headers. Plan is to have it back on the road by the end of July!

[sokoloka]

It wasn't all fun and games when I was there however... Noticed a pretty significant ding in the lip of the front driver's side wheel...

I had the wheels drop shipped directly from CCW, and they've never left the shop. Any recommendations as to how I address this with the shop? At the very least I'd like to get that wheel re-hooped as it's more of a gouge rather than a scratch in the ano.

[aussiebj]

Love the build the flares and wheels make that a standout...Good luck with the shop be careful if you push too hard they can make it a nightmare to get your car back.. Just approach it like you cant understand how that happened and what do you(meaning Them) think we can do about it.. you get more with sugar than vinegar i have found out..
Ill keep my fingers crossed for ya..

[FLYNAVY53]

agreed, before going in guns blazing, I would casually pull the manager aside and ask if he'd be willing to foot the bill for a new hoop for the wheel and explain to him that a new hoop is the most inexpensive option. I would imagine with the amount of money you've spent at his shop, if he's a good business owner, he wouldn't have a problem with that. Good luck, and great car!!

[WSSix]

Love the build the flares and wheels make that a standout...Good luck with the shop be careful if you push too hard they can make it a nightmare to get your car back.. Just approach it like you cant understand how that happened and what do you(meaning Them) think we can do about it.. you get more with sugar than vinegar if found out..
Ill keep my fingers crossed for ya..

This. Be reasonable when approaching the subject. Obviously, something has happened and it needs to be addressed.

Car looks good sitting on its wheels outside. Glad you're happy with the work!

[andreb]

That looks awesome!!

[sokoloka]

Small update but still an update!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/hoodpin_zpsd8f2ff88.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/hoodpin_zpsd8f2ff88.jpeg.html)

They've been chipping away at the remaining to-do's and sent me a pic of the hood pins drilled and installed. Hope to have a much bigger update this weekend or at the latest, middle of next week.

Can't wait to have it back! :G-Dub:

[FIREFIGHTER273]

What a beautiful car, C3 with flares on the bucket list:king:

[sokoloka]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/sharkmouth1_zps83b4738a.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/sharkmouth1_zps83b4738a.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/sharkmouth2_zps6256f11a.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/sharkmouth2_zps6256f11a.jpeg.html)

The anticipation is really starting to build now ... ! Front end looks MEAN without the chrome.

T-minus 15 days and counting until I drop her off for custom LS side pipe headers. Can't wait!

[Ron in SoCal]

Awesome Eric. Car looks sick!

[sokoloka]

Just a little update ... not much to see here ...






http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/FINALLY_zps6394ebf8.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/FINALLY_zps6394ebf8.jpeg.html)

!!!!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Big day man, congrats!!

[WSSix]

I disagree, there's lot to see in that picture. Congrats on taking her home!

[LS7 Z/28]

That must be a great feeling of relief and excitement... Good luck getting it completed, you're going to have a lot of people turning their heads to check that thing out on the road dude.

[sokoloka]

Thanks guys! Won't even attempt to explain how awesome it feels to have her home. Next stop is off to the custom header guy next weekend - fingers crossed should have her started by the end of June!

[Flash68]

Outstanding! Please post some more pics ASAP.

[vstol]

well done looking fwd to see what your header fabricator comes up with

[vstol]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/sharkmouth1_zps83b4738a.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/sharkmouth1_zps83b4738a.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/sharkmouth2_zps6256f11a.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/sharkmouth2_zps6256f11a.jpeg.html)

The anticipation is really starting to build now ... ! Front end looks MEAN without the chrome.

T-minus 15 days and counting until I drop her off for custom LS side pipe headers. Can't wait!


What spoiler is that
thanks

[jydracing]

Nice build, looks like a lot of work......Really like your flairs,,,,keep up the good work,,,,it will look good when you are finished!!!! ;))))))

[Southernbound]

What is the tire size for both front and rear?

[vstol]

Went up for a visit and PROGRESS! Lovely beautiful PROGRESS!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette1_zps8bff1040.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette1_zps8bff1040.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette3_zps62acbb9c.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette3_zps62acbb9c.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette5_zps8fdb8650.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette5_zps8fdb8650.jpeg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/vette4_zps77047706.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/vette4_zps77047706.jpeg.html)

Been trying to wipe the smile off my face for a few hours now :)
Next step after they finish hanging the front bumper and inner grilles is take it in for custom LS side pipe headers. Plan is to have it back on the road by the end of July!

Did you paint your t-top chrome if so could you tell me what method you or they used? Thanks and the build looks great
KEvin

[SixFivePost]

Whatever happened with the exhaust? Car looks awesome!

[Flash68]

That looks killer! You must be stoked...

[Southernbound]

Did this car ever get finished?

[sokoloka]

FINALLY DONE.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_4813_zpsbnb8io54.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/IMG_4813_zpsbnb8io54.jpg.html)

!!!!!!

[sokoloka]

Let's see if the video works:

http://vid32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_4808_zps39asob68.mp4

[LS7 Z/28]

Looks awesome!

[Flash68]

Let's see if the video works:

http://vid32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_4808_zps39asob68.mp4

Yes it does! Nice work! :bigun2:

[Neil B]

Awesome! That paint color looks great!

[WSSix]

Congrats! The car looks great. How does it drive?

[2L8IWON]

I may have missed it, but what color is that?

[sokoloka]

Looks awesome!

Yes it does! Nice work! :bigun2:

Awesome! That paint color looks great!

Congrats! The car looks great. How does it drive?

Thanks guys! Been a long time coming but it feels SO GOOD to drive it for the first time in almost FIVE YEARS. Few tweaks I need to do here and there but nothing but ear to ear smiles since the first time I turned the key

I may have missed it, but what color is that?

2011 Bentley Continental Supersports GT "Quartzite". There's a correlating Audi paint code that I'm blanking on that's cheaper however.

[sokoloka]

Been busy with work, ran errands all day in the vette today.

Gives me an even bigger smile each time I put it in gear!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/IMG_5724_zpsd7sa7f3l.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/sokoloka/media/IMG_5724_zpsd7sa7f3l.jpeg.html)

[grendel]

very nice build.

I will do a 72 soon... since I am a 72 vintage myself.

[Neil B]

Love it!

[89 RS]

Awesome build! Love the fact that you are running errands with it. :thumbsup:

[vstol]

Not really much of a progress update but I did manage to get her up on a lift for the first time in her life:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0606.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/sokoloka/DSC_0607-1.jpg

Moved back to San Diego from London this weekend so plan on dropping in on the vette at the shop a little more frequently to see how things are going...

Next steps for me: measuring up the driveshaft and going through the entire suspension with it up on a lift rather than wedged underneath on my back.

Whats the tires and sizes? it looks great I am almost there.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/2760415-71-l-88-replica-kinda.html

What did you do with the interior? Thanks










Thanks

[Bakaruda]

Very nice!