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Problem semi-solved. I'm used to doing this to get my Vette up on the ramps to change the oil. Five minutes and a little scrap lumber. It would be wise to be aware of manhole covers and speed bumps, though.

Drove it around the block this morning.
Jack

Oh, that ain't workin' that's the way you do it
- Mark Knophler

I can see it now... Rifles fine yellow 34' 3 window with a roof rack and a couple 8 footer 2x12's strapped to the top May be the start of a new trend.

Originally Posted by Corvette64

I can see it now... Rifles fine yellow 34' 3 window with a roof rack and a couple 8 footer 2x12's strapped to the top May be the start of a new trend.

Hey! they're only 5' each.

Oh, and they'll stay at home. Anyplace else that looks scary, I'm not going there.

I just hope they don't paint the white lines too thick around here. . .

Remember, enter driveways at an angle...........

i try to put one tire on a man hole cover if the roads are any thing like around here they are up

Looking good.

That plate goes mighty fine with that ride!

Kitz

Henry,

Please don't take offense to this, and please think of it more as flattery; would you be so kind as to provide the manufacturer and paint code for the yellow you have on your coupe?

I really love that yellow and I have looked everywhere trying to find a chip that matches what I have in mind for mine with no luck. I'm not trying to copy you, I just think that particular yellow would look good on my flaming chicken along with a black HO stripe down the side of it.

Thanks,
Dutch

Hey, Dutch. No problem. I posted this earlier. I used Sherwin-Williams Ultra 7000 BC/CC system with their Super Glamour Clearcoat. I think they've discontinued that clear, though.

It's 1993-96 Corvette competition yellow (Code 53). Any automotive paint supplier can mix it for you. A word of caution. This yellow is very transparent. I laid it down over a bright white sealer to make sure the yellow would pop. If you put it over a gray sealer, it will darken it and distort the color.

Bear in mind that this is a VERY expensive paint system. Including primer, sealer, basecoat, clearcoat and various thinners, activators and hardeners, I had well over $2,000 in paint materials alone. There are probably other manufacturers with a cheaper price.

Sherwin-Williams formulas are here:

http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/fo...car_detail.cfm

You can find the various paint manufacturers' codes here:

http://www.corvettepaintcodes.com/

Scroll down to 1993.

I have no problem sharing the paint code. Just don't paint a '34 Ford the same color, then drive 3,000 miles and park next to me . . .

Thanks Henry. And if I ever do paint a '34 that color and then drive it the 3000 miles, I'll be sure to park it at least a couple spaces away from you....

Now your talking, adapt to the environment is the "green way" of the furture! Hey, a guy has to make some sacrifices to be cool, a small price to pay!