That looks absolutely SICK!:thumbsup:

Coming along really nicely!

Very nice!

That does look good. :thumbsup:

: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!

Where did you source the L88 hood and flares?

this car just screams "spank me Daddy"

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

Matt

Flares are for winners. :thumbsup:

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:

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)

Absolutely 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!

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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!

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:

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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.

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

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

Sooooo update?

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.

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

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!

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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.

That looks outstanding!

Welcome back. :popcorn2:

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.

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!

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.

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!

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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.

well done

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

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

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

Schwing!

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

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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!

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.

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..

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!!

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!

That looks awesome!!

Small update but still an update!

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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:

Awesome
 

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

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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!

Awesome Eric. Car looks sick!