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New Restoration Project
I been out of the restoration scene since selling my '67 hard top a few years back.
I picked this up last week and excited to jump back in. The car is original Tyrol Blue/ Parchment, YS 400, factory A/C, Auto. needs a ton of new sheet metal, full floor, full trunk, full quarters, tail lamp panel and outer wheel wells. |
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Nice looking project, especially with the blue/white.
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couple more pics
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NICE...
...Very Nice
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car. Last edited by Jeff Hamlin; 02-25-2024 at 11:08 AM. |
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Should be a nice one
I see a/c, p/b, p/s, parchment interior with head rests. All of those are a plus for most.
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Quote:
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My motor in my last project was professionally rebuilt by one of the in the business locally here in South Jersey. His name was Tiny Figga.
He passed away inexpectantly a few years back. I was told from the previous owner that only owned the car for a month that this current engine was rebuilt. I don't know at what extent so I may have it broken down and inspected by a machine shop before final assm. As for all the detail work on my previous project, that was all me. I love handling al the final assm and detail work I will be happy to post progress pics too Thanks for your interest |
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Thanks
I plan on doing the same with this car too Going with a steel ram air pan and ram air exhaust manifolds |
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Quote:
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...53#post2484853 |
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Its been about a month since I got the car home and stripped down.
Removed the engine and trans, front sheet metal and doors Dashboard, wiring and all factory AC components Pretty basic stuff, took a few hours |
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Disassembled and removed all the engine accessories.
Removed the intake manifold, water pump, timing chain cover. I wire brushed the entire engine by hand and removed the old flaking paint Repainted engine, intake manifold, bought new timing cover. Installed new gasket set on valley cover, intake, exhaust, timing cover, valve covers, water pump. Spent over $1500 on odds and ends parts |
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Using Ram Air exhaust manifolds again
Date coded Alternator with resistors and capacitors Date coded belts Vintage NOS spark plugs Upper pulley zinc plated like original |
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After 1 long month the engine is 99% complete
Trans has been rebuilt and just waiting on a new torque converter |
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Worked on my pedal assemblies. All ready but the rubber pedals and stainless dress up is on back order
Just killing time and doing small parts till my metal man can start on the body I think I will be moving on the the gauges and dash next |
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I will be following this thread and if there is anything I can do just let me know.
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Remember no one is perfect. Everyone's butt has a crack in it! |
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Thanks Phil
I always enjoyed your Sunday night posts on your restoration thread when you were doing your 67 convertible |
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I'd get him to paint my house if he said that to me..
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Slow and Steady
I been working on my GTO and doing what I can till my sheet metal arrives and I can begin the body work
I have the complete A/C and heating system all ready |
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Front Suspension
It's a dirty knuckle breaking job.
All my front control arms have been sandblasted and refinished New Moog components too. Just need to press in the bushings with an arbor press |
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