1966 Corvette L72 Light Refresh - Page 12

Tuna Joe · #**111** 10-11-2025, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by napa68

Just clean. If I start painting anything it will stick out like a sore thumb. I have some methods I have gone about handling the engine paint, so it is not so obvious. And then to your point, the next thing you know the frame is out from underneath it and the body is in the paint booth.

Thank you Tim!
I don’t post much, but I sure learn a bunch from your posts. So thank you.
Also, love that trans stand. Did you make it?

**napa68** · #**112** 10-11-2025, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuna Joe

Thank you Tim!
I don’t post much, but I sure learn a bunch from your posts. So thank you.
Also, love that trans stand. Did you make it?

I bought a couple of those off of eBay years ago. They came from Roush Fenway Racing. Extra handy!

**luzl78** · #**113** 10-11-2025, 09:48 PM

the engine will hum once its balanced and blueprinted.

**SupremeDeluxe** · #**114** 10-11-2025, 10:32 PM

As we discussed, totally sucks about the engine vibration, but at least you have someone you can TRUST to build it correctly. These days you can't seem to achieve a good outcome regardless of how much money you part with.

I was leaning on the 63 a little harder than usual today, and thinking how I have no idea what's inside of it. Clearly it was rebuilt at some point (and the balance is perfect), but it's still technically a mystery. Now you will KNOW what is inside and can drive without fear.

**RPOLS3** · #**115** 10-13-2025, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by napa68

the next thing you know the frame is out from underneath it and the body is in the paint booth.

can I now heckle back at you buddy?

Old cars are great.........until they're not.

**napa68** · #**116** 10-13-2025, 04:30 PM

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can I now heckle back at you buddy?

Old cars are great.........until they're not.

I suspect I have that coming

**napa68** · #**117** 10-13-2025, 04:36 PM

The inside continue to look good.....

I'd say the valve seals and guides are doing their job. This is consistent among all of the ports

I find the intake manifold date interesting among all of the other casting dates

**Too Many Projects** · #**118** 10-13-2025, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

can I now heckle back at you buddy?

... You go, Jake...

**RPOLS3** · #**119** 10-13-2025, 06:05 PM

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I suspect I have that coming

In all seriousness this will be another amazing car when you are done - taking it to another level as you always do. Much of what I've done on the 409 was inspired by they way you go about things. Can't wait to talk about this build with you over a beer at MCACN.

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