I have to replace the tail panel on my '72 project. Can I do it with body off the chassis (preferred since it will save me some hassle) or should I get the body temporarily back on the chassis? Any concerns with body lines lining up, etc if I do it off the chassis? It is just the tail panel after al...

any updates MaineVette? Life continues to get in the way of my project, but back at it again recently now that it is summer

Looks great! I'm in the middle of a '72 project myself... http://www.forum.corvette-restoration. ... f=8&t=1350 It's been slow going the last couple years... life gets in the way!

Thanks... good advice for sure!

Two long years later, but finally another milestone... paint removal is complete :Hurray: By far my least favorite part of the whole process to this point. I've updated my blog at https://1972corvetterestomod.blogspot.com/ so if you get a chance to check it out please do. With the paint off the body...

Heat gun in combo with the razor blades worked really well. Often could get down to bare fiberglass in some areas... gouging the fiberglass is easy to do though!

That works... thanks!

MaineVette...
I see the listed specs for your camshaft in your project updates, but do you have a pic of the cam card you can post? Want to compare it to ideas I have. If not, do you know the Intake Valve Closing Point ABDC in deg?

thanks
Greg

almost there! congrats!!! My project keeps getting stalled as well, but back at it lately