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Restoration & Modification Projects => Modification Projects => Topic started by: Cameron 77C3 on October 02, 2006, 08:07:28 PM

Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 02, 2006, 08:07:28 PM
Well I'm nearly there.  All the interior was pulled out after Steves great work so I could connect all the electrics and sound system.  All back together and looking just how Steve did it.

Brakes finished and test run in factory car park.  Nose cone back on.  A/C main circuits and fan, vaccuum heater controls all operational.  Just got to connect/mount the headlights, front blinkers/parkers, horns, secondary A/C circuit, modify power steering filler line, wheel line her and get her engineered.......then look out you lot.

Provided I have no hick ups, fingers crossed, I might make the Darling Harbour show.  ;46
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: MADLT1 on October 02, 2006, 08:34:53 PM
hope to see you & the car there cam :drink
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 02, 2006, 08:38:59 PM
I'll cross me fingers, toes and what ever else I ca for ya cam matie;42
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 07, 2006, 12:52:05 PM
Just took her for a run around the block to check all was Ok out on the road.  So far so good.  Not long now.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 08, 2006, 01:54:11 PM
New motor rocker covers on and cruise control servo back in.  Have to tape up some wires, mount the front lower apron, gas the A/C and get her wheel aligned.  I then have to fit my new hi-tension spark plug leads and billet high tension lead holders as well as my side rocker covers below the doors and then call the engineer.

Alas, I'm on site with work all next week so I can't do much more till after hours and next weekend.

Cutting it very close.  Maybe too close.

Keep ya's posted.

Cam;46
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: MrPersistent on October 08, 2006, 08:38:03 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
New motor rocker covers on and cruise control servo back in.  Have to tape up some wires, mount the front lower apron, gas the A/C and get her wheel aligned.  I then have to fit my new hi-tension spark plug leads and billet high tension lead holders as well as my side rocker covers below the doors and then call the engineer.

Alas, I'm on site with work all next week so I can't do much more till after hours and next weekend.

Cutting it very close.  Maybe too close.
Keep ya's posted.

Cam;46


Go on cam you can do it.

Just fix that dam seat belt asap.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 09, 2006, 06:54:11 PM
If you don't get it done I think a few of us forum memebrs need to get a collection going so we can get the car there on a tilt tray. ;42
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 10:20:16 PM
Funny Bugger.

Did some more after hours.  Engine rocker covers are on as well as new high tension leads and billet lead holders.  Took her to the service staion and filled her up.

Between the forum, work, club show, and trying to finish this beast.....if I make it to the show I'm going to sleep there all day.

That will teach me to take time off.  LOL!!
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 09, 2006, 10:22:38 PM
Ok cam so if you don't make it will that mean you will be spending ya time running from ya misses perhaps;53
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 10:23:45 PM
Can't run if ya dead.  LOL!!
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 09, 2006, 10:25:47 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Funny Bugger.


I wasn't kidding!  If you aren't able to finish it I was thinking it'd be nice to see it at the show anyway. ;42
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 09, 2006, 10:26:43 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
...if I make it to the show I'm going to sleep there all day.



No you won't... :flower ;41
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 10:27:54 PM
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed

No you won't... :flower ;41


Ahhhhhhhhh.........;45 boss!;39
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 09, 2006, 10:28:53 PM
Vette obsessed
I recon if he doesn't finish it he can push it there himself;45
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 10:33:31 PM
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Funny Bugger.


I wasn't kidding!  If you aren't able to finish it I was thinking it'd be nice to see it at the show anyway. ;42


Tell me about it.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 09, 2006, 10:47:09 PM
cam
Do you need me to come over on a saturday or sunday for assistance (or laughter)
;42
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 09, 2006, 10:50:02 PM
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Originally posted by Chromie
cam
Do you need me to come over on a saturday or sunday for assistance (or laughter)
;42


I'll come for the latter.

That or I'll send you a webcam... (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//smilies/leaving.gif)
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 10:50:30 PM
Thanks for the kind offer.  I think I'll be ok.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 11:28:23 PM
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
I'll come for the latter.

That or I'll send you a webcam... (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//smilies/leaving.gif)


Just wait till your beast is off the road again.  :flower:22
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 09, 2006, 11:32:36 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
I'll come for the latter.

That or I'll send you a webcam... (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//smilies/leaving.gif)


Just wait till your beast is off the road again.  :flower:22


Oh believe me I'll be doing everything I can to wait. ;41
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 09, 2006, 11:33:47 PM
That's six.  Payback can be so much fun.;29
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 11, 2006, 10:33:38 PM
Well I've been burning the midnight oil.  Look what come out to play today.

She gets wheel aligned tomorrow night (Thursday), put the dress rims on the wheels.  Give her a polish, put the bages on.  Then one or two little tidy ups and bring her home while I wait for the engineer.


(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0004.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0005.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0011.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0012.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0013.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0014.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0016.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0017.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0018.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0023.JPG)

(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0024.JPG)
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: reserved on October 11, 2006, 11:57:22 PM
:mmm
Hey Cam
Its got plates on it why do you need an engineer.

;36
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 12:01:10 AM
I never let it run out of rego.  I want the engineer to certify it with the brake and steering mods I've done, (1) for my own peace of mind and (2) for insurance reasons.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: jolinari on October 12, 2006, 12:04:11 AM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Well I've been burning the midnight oil.  Look what come out to play today.

She gets wheel aligned tomorrow night (Thursday), put the dress rims on the wheels.  Give her a polish, put the bages on.  Then one or two little tidy ups and bring her home while I wait for the engineer.


(http://www.splashedpaint.com/cameron/Cam/Cams%20Car/DSCF0004.JPG)




wow missed those pics! Thats really neat engine bay!

having rallye wheels?
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: reserved on October 12, 2006, 12:05:57 AM
;50

So if you wanted to you can drive it anywhere right now.

;46 ;46 ;46
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 12:07:55 AM
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Originally posted by jolinari

wow missed those pics! Thats really neat engine bay!

having rallye wheels?


Just posted them tonight Joe.

Yep the wheels that are on her now.  Just got to give them a clean and put the dress rims back on.

If you ever find the paint for the ralley wheels give me a call please.  I would not mind giving them a respary.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 12:10:53 AM
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Originally posted by reserved
;50

So if you wanted to you can drive it anywhere right now.

;46 ;46 ;46


Yes I suppose so.  But without the engineer certificate and if I had an accident I'm sure the insurance company would think twice about paying up.

This happened to me back in the late 70's with a project I did.  It's not going to happen again.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: jolinari on October 12, 2006, 12:11:56 AM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Just posted them tonight Joe.

Yep the wheels that are on her now.  Just got to give them a clean and put the dress rims back on.

If you ever find the paint for the ralley wheels give me a call please.  I would not mind giving them a respary.


Sure, I am getting them sandblasted, assuming they will be ready next week, will U2U the details as my mate delivered them somewhere in Prestons

As for the code simply GM SILVER...we dont have to really to worry about it because in 1971 and onwards they changed the silver with a green tone to a pure silver...So basicaly it is a standard silver Cam (source NCRS America)
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 12:14:54 AM
Thanks Joe.  So will yours be resparyed by next week or just sand blasted?
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: jolinari on October 12, 2006, 12:16:46 AM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Thanks Joe.  So will yours be resparyed by next week or just sand blasted?


They are currently getting sand blasted...sprayed withing 2 weeks and hopefully will get my good years tyres in time for the darling harbour show ;54;54;54
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 12:19:38 AM
Keep me posted please Joe.  I'd like to have a look see when they're done.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: jolinari on October 12, 2006, 12:22:03 AM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Keep me posted please Joe.  I'd like to have a look see when they're done.


pleasure...done the stainless steel bit

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/jolinari/IMGP4119.jpg)


Will keep u posted
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 12:25:20 AM
 Hmmmm......better than mine.  I just might pinch them when ya not looking :grr

Are you getting the black bits painted back on to the center piece?
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: 69VETTE on October 12, 2006, 08:12:51 AM
Cam,  

Thats a beautiful looking engine bay. All that hard work (and money ) is paying itself off.

Like what you did with the chev badge ehhh.  ;27
 
I bet your fingers are so twitchy at the moment to turn that key and take her for a spin. :grr

This is my engine bay.

[IMG=640x480]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h301/69vette_1969/evette.jpg[/IMG]

Though its not as clean and modern as yours ;37

M;36
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 09:24:01 AM
Nice and ridgy didge.  Looks pretty clean to me:v

So guys from what you have seen in my pics, personal or modified in the show N shines?
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: smokem on October 12, 2006, 12:16:04 PM
Can you just bring along to Darling Harbor a cardboard cut out of the car , we'll keep a narrow spot for you . If it is windy bring some bricks to keep it from ending up at Luna Park.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: 69VETTE on October 12, 2006, 12:36:36 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Nice and ridgy didge.  Looks pretty clean to me:v

So guys from what you have seen on my pics, personal or modified in the show N shines?


Thanks Cam,

Alot of credit still has to go to the previous owner who did all the hard work.

Definately personal Cam, Its very personal... ;53
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 12, 2006, 02:41:04 PM
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Originally posted by smokem
Can you just bring along to Darling Harbor a cardboard cut out of the car , we'll keep a narrow spot for you . If it is windy bring some bricks to keep it from ending up at Luna Park.


Funny Bugger.:22

Looks like I wont have to.  She should be finished.;)

So 69 Vette thinks personal.  Any other takers.  I want to put her in the right bracket.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 12, 2006, 03:35:39 PM
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Originally posted by 69VETTE


This is my engine bay.

[IMG=640x480]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h301/69vette_1969/evette.jpg[/IMG]

Though its not as clean and modern as yours ;37

M;36


Very nice engine bay 69Vette.  Apples and oranges comparing yours with Cam's - very very nice for an original engine bay IMO.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 12, 2006, 04:13:23 PM
So cam
Which part of your Corvette can we eat our dinner off
;27I am soooooooooooo hungrey:)
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: MrPersistent on October 12, 2006, 06:49:26 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Nice and ridgy didge.  Looks pretty clean to me:v

So guys from what you have seen in my pics, personal or modified in the show N shines?
PERSONAL 4 sure;51
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 12, 2006, 07:11:09 PM
Looks good cam
Does it come with tissues
I recon some might drool over the engine bay and cover it in slobber;50;43;43;48
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 13, 2006, 08:19:02 PM
Am I ticked off.  I finished her today, bar some odds and ends.  Took her for a decent run.  All good in this hot weather.  Get her back, put her up on the hoist.....and what do I see............

One of my brand new Vette Brakes calipers,  Stainless Steel bore/piston. "O" ring design bloody leaks.:flower

So out it has to come and find out why.

Nothing P's me off more than having to repair brand new equipment....not reco...brand new.

It's hard to soar like an eagle when your sournded by Gallahs. *#@!+:b4
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 14, 2006, 11:12:36 AM
;51Sorry to hear that cam
I have "O" ring kits arriving Monday or Tuesday if that helps you:v
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 14, 2006, 11:21:25 AM
I'll let ya know.

Thanks
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 16, 2006, 08:19:56 PM
THERE BE A CORVETTE PARKED IN MY GARAGE.....FINALLY!!  WOO HOO[/COLOR][/b]

:{;);46 ;46:):bold
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 16, 2006, 08:49:15 PM
Yeah but cam is it yours;53
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 16, 2006, 08:56:23 PM
Funny Bugger. ;48

Yes it is.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 16, 2006, 09:00:06 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
THERE BE A CORVETTE PARKED IN MY GARAGE.....FINALLY!!  WOO HOO[/COLOR][/b]

:{;);46 ;46:):bold


Congratulations Cam. ;42 I bet it feels good (and that the drive home felt sweet).

Enjoy. (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//thumbsup.gif)
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: jolinari on October 16, 2006, 09:58:38 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
THERE BE A CORVETTE PARKED IN MY GARAGE.....FINALLY!!  WOO HOO[/COLOR][/b]

:{;);46 ;46:):bold



Congratulations Cam

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/jolinari/congratulations-bluedrinks.gif)
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: MADVET on October 17, 2006, 12:19:03 AM
Congrats Cam on finally getting "Priscilla" home. It wont be long before you leave those galahs' in your wake.;54

By the way Cam if Priscilla is queen of the Vettes.............Who is the king?
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: MADLT1 on October 17, 2006, 08:50:13 AM
congrats cam,one huge step closer.........;42
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: RJ7868 on October 17, 2006, 08:58:04 AM
Now you have "Priscilla" running, Congrats, what is the first run you are going to take it on?

When will the Corvette world really get to see it?;46

Or, is it the "Claytons Priscilla"? The queen of the Vets, when there is no queen.......;53

Or will it be one of those cars that only comes out for shows as long as it is not raining.......
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 17, 2006, 09:11:50 AM
Thankyou lads.  Priscilla will be out every chance she gets.

Her first public viewing will be Darling Harbour.  That will give me a chance to get her polished up and put her badges on.  You know what woman are like....can't go out without all their makeup on.  LOL!!

The king would have to be Dirty Rat wouldn't it????
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 17, 2006, 07:13:55 PM
I am so glad that your Corvette is finished cam:24 really I am;37
But now I have a problem;43 and you know how I hate problems:spook
What do on pick on now;50
I'll just have to wait for the Darling Harbour to happen so I can see and point things out to you;35
God I hpoe I can swim;30
P.S. ;42;41:v
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 18, 2006, 12:44:09 PM
So 69DR...no comment on on who is king??????
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: cve77e1984 on October 18, 2006, 04:20:12 PM
Cam  I just saw you driving past the local high school and she looks amazing. Congrarts on getting her finished.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 18, 2006, 09:57:34 PM
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Originally posted by cve77e1984
Cam  I just saw you driving past the local high school and she looks amazing. Congrarts on getting her finished.


Many Thanks.

Yep that was me.  Took her over for my daughter to have a look see.  Now she wants a driving lesson in it.  I' don't think so.  LOL!!

You coming to the Darling harbour show on the 5th NOV?

Cam
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: cve77e1984 on October 18, 2006, 10:18:51 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Quote
Originally posted by cve77e1984
Cam  I just saw you driving past the local high school and she looks amazing. Congrarts on getting her finished.


Many Thanks.

Yep that was me.  Took her over for my daughter to have a look see.  Now she wants a driving lesson in it.  I' don't think so.  LOL!!

You coming to the Darling harbour show on the 5th NOV?

Cam


I will be there this year, (with the vette this time) shes running with no probs at the moment.
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 20, 2006, 12:00:08 AM
Cool.  Looking forward to catching up with ya.

So you have sent off your entry forms etc?

Also don't forget that we are taking names for bookings for lunch on that day if ya interested.  Here is the link to the thread on the lunch if ya haven't already seen it. http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4148

Cam
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on October 20, 2006, 10:34:55 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
So 69DR...no comment on on who is king??????


Does that mean Precilla is my girlfriend (Queen).......um....or....boyfriend? Cause mine is Betty and she is on Steroids????? Confusing eh

Precilla...Bloke in drag
Betty....Chick in drag.................Goood match!!!!
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 20, 2006, 11:03:34 PM
Yep...I'll go along with that.  LOL!!
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: MADVET on October 21, 2006, 05:50:19 AM
So what you're saying 69DR is that you two are going to drag?;--;41
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Chromie on October 21, 2006, 06:39:16 PM
Well cam now that your Corvette is finished:24
Will you be spending "ALL" that spare time you now have helping others with their Corvette projects;mmm
Ok Ok Ok
I'll help ya Cam
Is there anyone out there in "Corvette Restoration Land" that needs cams help!;30
;42;43;43;43;43:drink:drink:drink:spook:spook:spook
Title: Update On My Beast.......finally
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on October 21, 2006, 07:33:46 PM
Cam ...Cam who??  No one here by that name.;48