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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion Today, 07:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,428
Posted By Tuna Joe
My take? If the old guy with the COPO engine...

My take?
If the old guy with the COPO engine can figure out basic “Facebook stuff” he can figure out how to pay Steve the $30 bucks to advertise on this site.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-12-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By Tuna Joe
Bill Hodel

Bill Hodel
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Changed out the rotted out gas tank to a Quanta...

Changed out the rotted out gas tank to a Quanta tank.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Crawling around the car, I noticed it has the...

Crawling around the car, I noticed it has the original assembly line F41 shocks and the front coil spring tag is still intact denoting the F41 suspension
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
https://youtube.com/shorts/LJt0An7IAI0?si=MnoI5mQS...

https://youtube.com/shorts/LJt0An7IAI0?si=MnoI5mQSr6M10SA8

Got it up and running except I noticed the fuel pump was leaking badly.
Pulled the pump and sent it to Fred Ballard who literally had it...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Rats had chewed up the seats pretty good So I...

Rats had chewed up the seats pretty good So I ordered new foam and covers from Al Knoch.
Cleaned up the frames and shined everything up.
They turned out good!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
My car…

My car…
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Update on my 1968 L89 coupe. Pulled a NCRS...

Update on my 1968 L89 coupe.
Pulled a NCRS report and found out that the car came from Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina.
Did some snooping around on the internet and found these pics with Bob Wingate...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-27-2025, 05:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,223
Posted By Tuna Joe
Here is one..

Here is one..
Forum: Lounge 03-11-2025, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,232
Posted By Tuna Joe
I ordered the Griot fender covers. Kind of thin...

I ordered the Griot fender covers.
Kind of thin but will work for me.
I put a large HF micro fiber towel under the fender covers and that seem to work better.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-04-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,154
Posted By Tuna Joe
I second using 2ndGenautoparts off EBay. Very...

I second using 2ndGenautoparts off EBay.
Very nice quality rebuild kits.
And, great customer service. I rebuilt my first water pump last month and the owner texted me to answer my questions.
Forum: Member's Rides 02-26-2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 164,317
Posted By Tuna Joe
That’s next level stuff right there!

That’s next level stuff right there!
Forum: Boulder Motorcar 02-22-2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 24,702
Posted By Tuna Joe
Great car! Trying to learn here. What...

Great car! Trying to learn here.
What would/could happen to the carpet if you were to shampoo it?
Thanks
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-08-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 29,329
Posted By Tuna Joe
I just sent another pump to Fred for a survivor...

I just sent another pump to Fred for a survivor rebuild.
Great guy to work with.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-25-2025, 02:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,314
Posted By Tuna Joe
Love my Scat blast cabinet. Very reasonably...

Love my Scat blast cabinet.
Very reasonably priced for what you get.
Make sure you get extra tips and filters
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-16-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 124,404
Posted By Tuna Joe
Today is the birthday of my 1969 L71 Corvette. ...

Today is the birthday of my 1969 L71 Corvette.
Dec. 16, 1969
It’s a very late build, Tuxedo black car.
Apparently it was originally a Sidepipe car according to all the previous owners.
Not sure...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-08-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Found a set of BF Goodrich redlines on FB...

Found a set of BF Goodrich redlines on FB marketplace.
The problem was they were 2 1/2 hours away in San Bernardino..
Made the drive this morning and it was an interesting operation, to say the...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-04-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
I had found a set of date correct carbs that I...

I had found a set of date correct carbs that I was considering but they were in rough shape.
I called Eric (and Phil) to get a rough estimate to go thru them and Eric said he just finished restoring...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-04-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Carbs from Eric. 3rd carb to arrive tomorrow

Carbs from Eric.
3rd carb to arrive tomorrow
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-04-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
Came today!

Came today!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-30-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
He was a great guy and easy to work with. I guess...

He was a great guy and easy to work with. I guess he’s a pretty good musician. He did throw in a CD of his band playing but haven’t listened to it yet.


Thank you.
Super excited to have it....
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-30-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
I’ve had the car for 2 weeks. “Original” to me...

I’ve had the car for 2 weeks.
“Original” to me means installing the stuff that was on the car when new.
Tri power, TI ignition, original hood, date correct rims with trim rings and center caps,...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-30-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
I love the 70’s vibe, but the car is going back...

I love the 70’s vibe, but the car is going back to original.
The car has its original engine , trans, and rear.
Assembly line shocks, 40482 fuel pump, radio, dated T-top bags.
Original alternator,...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-30-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,290
Posted By Tuna Joe
1968 l89

Here is a car I thought I’d share with the forum.
Picked this up off a used car lot on Venice Blvd. in LA a few weeks ago.
Got a call from my buddy Jonathan (runs the L89 Corvette registry) who...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-14-2024, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,347
Posted By Tuna Joe
Only thing about Fred is that it will take a long...

Only thing about Fred is that it will take a long time if you are having plating done.
This December will be a year since I sent mine to him.
I expect to get an email any day now that it’s on its...
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