Great video! The front is suspended for support while things cure, but what all keeps the front in place up front? When I got out of the military one of the first things I did was to find a 63-67 Sting Ray. The very first one i drove, a 67 coupe, I got up to 80ish and the ride was super smooth but the front fiberglass was wobbling around really bad. Passed on that one. But I have always wondered why. Any ideas? Great video, I'd really like to see all the body work till primer on that car. It has alot going on there. Take care, have fun.
Thanks Jim! The front is held by the core support. The core support bolts into the inner fenders then the core support bolts to the frame horns. Then two steel strut rods go from the core support up to the front end by the headlights. I’m wondering if that one had been repaired improperly after it was wrecked. There is a steel header bar that goes on the underside of the front end. Some aftermarket front ends used fiberglass headers and they could have flexed more. It was probably good to pass on that car. Unfortunately I’m not that good at bodywork so I leave that for the next guy. Most painters like to know what the body work is like before they put paint on it. I found a lot of guys like to do their own so if there is ever a problem it comes back on them and their work and they don’t have to question the work under their expensive paint job. The only car I’ll probably bodywork is my model a ford. Because the body is small haha.
Great question. He was still deciding on that but I believe he is going with a modern vehicle color. It’s going to be something special that’s for sure!
Since you bring Corvettes back from the dead, what do you think about calling one Lazarus? Old Corvettes never die with Midyear Mitch on the scene.
I appreciate the compliment. I think I’m pretty good at it but nothing can compare to the miracles that Jesus did.
Another great video Mitch , coming together nicely .
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching!
Thank you for putting out more videos. Love watching the restorations.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
Important to get front on straight. Very meticulous great job Mitch. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. Yes you definitely need to get it on straight and level.
Hey there Mitch,
This one is coming along, It's going to be real nice I think.
Take care,
Dan
Thanks I appreciate it Dan. This car will be really nice when it’s done. It will be going across the block in a year or so.
Awesome Mitch! My hood making the vid..yess!!
Thanks I appreciate it. Yessir it snuck into the shot!
Great video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching!
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Great vid Mitch 👍
Thanks glad you enjoyed it.
Looking good!
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks good mitch
Thank you!
Good stuff Mitch
Thanks!
Enjoy your videos.... Noticed you seem to have a lot of parts... Any chance you have a 1964 convertible frame?
Thanks I appreciate the support! No sorry I don’t. Those are generally a good swap meet find.
Great video! The front is suspended for support while things cure, but what all keeps the front in place up front? When I got out of the military one of the first things I did was to find a 63-67 Sting Ray. The very first one i drove, a 67 coupe, I got up to 80ish and the ride was super smooth but the front fiberglass was wobbling around really bad. Passed on that one. But I have always wondered why. Any ideas? Great video, I'd really like to see all the body work till primer on that car. It has alot going on there. Take care, have fun.
Thanks Jim! The front is held by the core support. The core support bolts into the inner fenders then the core support bolts to the frame horns. Then two steel strut rods go from the core support up to the front end by the headlights. I’m wondering if that one had been repaired improperly after it was wrecked. There is a steel header bar that goes on the underside of the front end. Some aftermarket front ends used fiberglass headers and they could have flexed more. It was probably good to pass on that car. Unfortunately I’m not that good at bodywork so I leave that for the next guy. Most painters like to know what the body work is like before they put paint on it. I found a lot of guys like to do their own so if there is ever a problem it comes back on them and their work and they don’t have to question the work under their expensive paint job. The only car I’ll probably bodywork is my model a ford. Because the body is small haha.
What color is she gonna be Mitch?
Great question. He was still deciding on that but I believe he is going with a modern vehicle color. It’s going to be something special that’s for sure!
How can I contact you to see if you would consider my project '66 convertible?