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#1
05-13-2008, 01:42 AM
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progress
Finally got started on the car. Tore it down and started stripping the bottom . Also found a gto hood I could afford, not bad for $300 shipped to my door. More to come
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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05-13-2008, 03:47 AM
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Looks like fun. I might get started on mine this winter. Gotta get the Firebird done first...........its in about the same stage as your car.............a million pieces. I left the rear end in it for now and Im gonna bolt a 2X6 across where the front body mounts would be at the firewall then bolt some big 10" casters to the 2X6 so I can still move it around easily. That way I can roll it outside while Im doing sanding/filler work so the shop wont get so dusty. Once I get the body all done and in primer then Im gonna put it up on the lift and remove the rear to finish the bottom of the car.......whick luckily will only require a cleanup and some fresh paint for the most part.
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05-13-2008, 06:47 AM
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Whats the goal, resto, pro tour, street/strip? |
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05-13-2008, 02:12 PM
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Weekend fun car, my GN is the race car. Almost want it to look like a 70's custom updated.The car is actually a buick apollo that's getting a 74 gto front end with custom touches and a mild 400ci pontiac with a 2004r. I have a set of torque thrust d's that came off a friends buick but would require a mini tub to use, so if they don't sell on craigslist I will probably just do the mini tub.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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#5
05-13-2008, 03:55 PM
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Please use the tail light panel from a ventura (good luck in finding a good one) or one from a nova.
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74 GTO Bracket/Street car and another 74 for the wifey to race with! 70 GTO 400, 4 spd, #'s matching and a little to nice for me to own. Friendship is like peeing your pants..everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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#6
05-13-2008, 05:00 PM
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I actually like the apollo tail lights and when I am done with the rear bumper everything should look moulded together.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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#7
12-22-2009, 10:09 PM
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Well after over a year with no progress I have had some extra time to work on it. Git the firewall smoothed, the subframe and rearend cleaned up. As well as the LS1 brakes installed.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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#8
12-23-2009, 12:29 PM
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Wow, 4 wheel discs will make a huge difference in stopping power.
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#9
04-02-2010, 12:25 AM
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Been awhile and the car took a left turn alot of people on this forum might not like.
The car is know getting a ls1/t56 with an 04 gto interior. Here is a few current shots. Will post more if there is any interest.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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04-02-2010, 11:11 AM
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04-02-2010, 12:48 PM
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Have a few plans drawn up to make the shaker work.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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04-02-2010, 01:13 PM
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04-02-2010, 06:59 PM
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I'm definitely interested.
I am most interested in the interior transformation. are you going to swap dashes? |
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04-02-2010, 09:22 PM
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 It'll work great on my 6.0 based 408 carbed motor. 
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The beatings will continue until morale improves!!! |
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#15
04-15-2010, 10:35 PM
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Got the body in primer and a good chunk of the rear bumper transformation done. Going to concentrate on getting the cars mechanicals worked out and the interior fab work done.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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#16
04-18-2010, 07:19 PM
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Whats going on with the rear bumper? Your progress looks good so far! JD
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Good luck to the new owner of the Ventura II! Sold the car after 13+ years. Look for it on the Hot Rod Power Tour in the future as it's currently being re-configured as a Pro-Touring ride! 
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#17
04-18-2010, 11:49 PM
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I have always hate the way 73-74 xbody bumpers look. Still have quite a bit of work left to get it perfect, but that start out as the stock bumper Will get some better pics as soon as I can.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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#18
11-18-2010, 02:54 PM
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Here's an update but will probably the last for a while. This project is going on the back burner. Project Have Blue is coming out of retirement.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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#19
11-21-2010, 03:25 AM
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Since the car was originally a Buick Apollo, it's OK to make it your own creation. Looks way cool.
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#20
01-08-2012, 01:27 AM
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Here is how she sits as of Jan 2012. May not finish it, its up for sale right now.
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1974 ventura/apollo/GTO mix ) Sold 1992 B4C Camaro -Sold 1987 Buick grand national - Sold 1992 Typhoon- Sold 1989 Turbo Trans Am #1267 |
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