not only are you teaching knowledge, but by not giving away measurements, you're teaching wisdom. plus every car is different. you can't set "strict build information" and expect that it will work for every situation. keep up the great work mitch!!
Its good you've got your hands-on hobby with cars while your working. All my hobbies went by the wayside while I was an engineer. Now that I retired I'm starting to do some hobbies I did prior to my job, and I got rid of things that now I wish I kept. I watch because I never knew how corvette bodies were put together. Interesting stuff.
Hey there Mitch, Good on you for helping your fellow students with their work. I got my EE degree before the internet, and yeah we had to learn it, understand it, and do the work to survive. None of the TA's spoke English ... or you couldn't tell. It was a struggle. Nice job applying your thinking methods to these cars. Take care, Dan
The light bulb went on in my head halfway through my C3 Corvette restoration when I realized these cars were hand built and no car or birdcage is the exact same dimensions. Couple this with the numerous of errors I found in the AIM books, and it all makes sense. So, figure out your car’s factory dimensions and try and replicate it during the restoration. Keep up the great work, Mitch!
Liability sir. In short every car is a unique piece of art. I understand exactly what you are saying, I am an engineering technician for almost 25 years, good video that speaks is speaking my language. Thank you. Lots of research and homework on my Corvette 100%
That sums that up really well haha. Absolutely they were essentially hand built cars. I’m glad you enjoyed it and awesome to see STEM people on the channel!
What I've found with my vettes is one size (rarely) fits all! Good talk, Mitch! Keeping the numbers to yourself is a great boon to the general public, whether they realize it or not! It's like if your teacher gives you all the answers first....you'll never learn the process, and likely make costly mistakes.... Geat video! A+++++
Have enjoyed your series of videos precisely because you verbalize your thought process of problem solving for the different situations you're presented with. Great help with clamping, fixturing , splicing fiberglass, making sure doors fit well first then working outward from there. This has been a great help on my 1966. Look forward to every episode. Thank you so much for your efforts
Really enjoy watching and I pick up new information every view. Thanks so much for doing what you do. Still amazed how you handle all these challenges from your home garage.
Check out the book "Corvette: 1963-1967" by Larry M. Galloway. He was an inspector in St. Louis and his book does have a copy of the overall blueprint.
hey mitch, since you are seeking suggestions id suggest you put together an entire dvd series of one of your builds. soup to nuts, with no fast forwarding thru critical aspects. those would be way more valuable to the serious student.
As someone that started out as a CompE at GT, the equation balances. Thank you for documenting your thought process. Some don't want to post processes but advertise for business. If yoou don't do body work a misstep can make for some hurdles which you just didn't know about.
That's good information. When I was doing my 65 I took pictures, made drawings, and kept lots of notes. At the age the C2s are now they have been through alot of bumps and brushes. Similar in looks but not in measurments. Good honest video. Stay safe.
If you were in business doing restoration as you are it would be a great investment to purchase a 3D measuring system for automobiles like a Chief or Car-O-Liner. You can measure a car and use those measurements forever and you will be able to precisely put any part on a car and do it the same every time. You would save hours and hours of time as well. You can buy a used measuring system for around $2000 and training classes are a few hundred dollars.
not only are you teaching knowledge, but by not giving away measurements, you're teaching wisdom. plus every car is different. you can't set "strict build information" and expect that it will work for every situation. keep up the great work mitch!!
Its good you've got your hands-on hobby with cars while your working. All my hobbies went by the wayside while I was an engineer. Now that I retired I'm starting to do some hobbies I did prior to my job, and I got rid of things that now I wish I kept. I watch because I never knew how corvette bodies were put together. Interesting stuff.
Hey there Mitch,
Good on you for helping your fellow students with their work. I got my EE degree before the internet, and yeah we had to learn it, understand it, and do the work to survive. None of the TA's spoke English ... or you couldn't tell. It was a struggle.
Nice job applying your thinking methods to these cars.
Take care,
Dan
The light bulb went on in my head halfway through my C3 Corvette restoration when I realized these cars were hand built and no car or birdcage is the exact same dimensions. Couple this with the numerous of errors I found in the AIM books, and it all makes sense.
So, figure out your car’s factory dimensions and try and replicate it during the restoration. Keep up the great work, Mitch!
Liability sir.
In short every car is a unique piece of art. I understand exactly what you are saying, I am an engineering technician for almost 25 years, good video that speaks is speaking my language.
Thank you.
Lots of research and homework on my Corvette 100%
That sums that up really well haha. Absolutely they were essentially hand built cars. I’m glad you enjoyed it and awesome to see STEM people on the channel!
What I've found with my vettes is one size (rarely) fits all! Good talk, Mitch! Keeping the numbers to yourself is a great boon to the general public, whether they realize it or not! It's like if your teacher gives you all the answers first....you'll never learn the process, and likely make costly mistakes.... Geat video! A+++++
Have enjoyed your series of videos precisely because you verbalize your thought process of problem solving for the different situations you're presented with. Great help with clamping, fixturing , splicing fiberglass, making sure doors fit well first then working outward from there. This has been a great help on my 1966. Look forward to every episode. Thank you so much for your efforts
Really enjoy watching and I pick up new information every view.
Thanks so much for doing what you do. Still amazed how you handle all these challenges from your home garage.
Great videos. You’re 100% right the car can show you what it needs/wants if you look and listen to it. Helped be a ton on my coupe birdcage.
Well said! I appreciate it thank you. I’m hoping to help guide and motivate people on their restoration journey.
Thank you Mitch! This is really great and important information! The chassis dimetions and measurements would also be greatly appreciated!
Good talk Mitch. Your expertise shines through. So glad you are willing to share it.
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Check out the book "Corvette: 1963-1967" by Larry M. Galloway.
He was an inspector in St. Louis and his book does have a copy of the overall blueprint.
hey mitch, since you are seeking suggestions id suggest you put together an entire dvd series of one of your builds. soup to nuts, with no fast forwarding thru critical aspects. those would be way more valuable to the serious student.
As someone that started out as a CompE at GT, the equation balances. Thank you for documenting your thought process. Some don't want to post processes but advertise for business. If yoou don't do body work a misstep can make for some hurdles which you just didn't know about.
Good video
Well done keep up the great work.
As mentioned . A video on birdcage inspection would be great
Great video and good advice.👍
have you done a vid on inspecting the bird cage?
That's good information. When I was doing my 65 I took pictures, made drawings, and kept lots of notes. At the age the C2s are now they have been through alot of bumps and brushes. Similar in looks but not in measurments. Good honest video. Stay safe.
If you were in business doing restoration as you are it would be a great investment to purchase a 3D measuring system for automobiles like a Chief or Car-O-Liner. You can measure a car and use those measurements forever and you will be able to precisely put any part on a car and do it the same every time. You would save hours and hours of time as well. You can buy a used measuring system for around $2000 and training classes are a few hundred dollars.