72 SB Coupe
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Brought home a 72 sb NOM Bryar blue (now yellow) coupe today. It does have some rust at the windshield pilars but the frame is good, the radiator support is free of rust as well, or surface rust only I should say. Bubba has been playing with one a little, but it's complete, and for the price I couldn't refuse. It was a four speed car but it was changed over to auto??? Why would someone do that? Clutch pedal is still there. No brakes, any help here would be great, I'm gonna start on the brakes first. Oh it does run, trans slips like crazy, but without brakes I didn't try for long to move it. Here's a few pictures..... Hope you guys don't mind a few dumb questions in the future? Let the fun begin!
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Originally Posted by BLUSHRK
she's gonna be a beauty when you get done. I'm so jealous. I want a chrome bumper car sooooo bad. Good luck with the restore. Keep pics coming! 
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I'm really looking forward to seeing the transformation on this one. Are you going to pull the body?
BTW.......If you want to put it back to a four speed, I bought everything needed to do it and am not going to use it now. Fresh BW t-10, bell housing, fresh clutch assy, flywheel, linkage, shifter, etc.
PM me if you are interested.
BTW.......If you want to put it back to a four speed, I bought everything needed to do it and am not going to use it now. Fresh BW t-10, bell housing, fresh clutch assy, flywheel, linkage, shifter, etc.
PM me if you are interested.
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Originally Posted by Crazy81
I'm really looking forward to seeing the transformation on this one. Are you going to pull the body?
BTW.......If you want to put it back to a four speed, I bought everything needed to do it and am not going to use it now. Fresh BW t-10, bell housing, fresh clutch assy, flywheel, linkage, shifter, etc.
PM me if you are interested.
BTW.......If you want to put it back to a four speed, I bought everything needed to do it and am not going to use it now. Fresh BW t-10, bell housing, fresh clutch assy, flywheel, linkage, shifter, etc.
PM me if you are interested.
WBps the dude sure liked yellow, even the stock wheel are painted
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Originally Posted by BLUSHRK
do you drive the WB yellow one at all?
Nah only 700 miles in a little under two years, hate to scratch it
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
Thank you Crazy81, Well I just brought the car home and I'm trying to assess everything thats needed. The frame really appears to be fine so I'm thinking rolling resto? I do know that it's going back to a four speed! If you have a figure in mind let me know,OK WB
ps the dude sure liked yellow, even the stock wheel are painted
WBps the dude sure liked yellow, even the stock wheel are painted
So, what color are you going to paint this one. You have already inspired me to paint mine myself, can't wait to follow along with this paint job. Remember, post lots and lots of details!
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Originally Posted by Crazy81
PM sent.
So, what color are you going to paint this one. You have already inspired me to paint mine myself, can't wait to follow along with this paint job. Remember, post lots and lots of details!
So, what color are you going to paint this one. You have already inspired me to paint mine myself, can't wait to follow along with this paint job. Remember, post lots and lots of details!
Probably back to Bryar Blue, I think they only painted 1600 or so this color. It's black inside, so anything works, something blue. Corz Lemans blue looks sweet. If someone could photochop some pics I'd be greatful WB
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
Some more pic's
Cut and fabricate smaller pieces for the windshield frame or replace the entire thing? Where can I find them? TIA WB
Cut and fabricate smaller pieces for the windshield frame or replace the entire thing? Where can I find them? TIA WB
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Originally Posted by Crazy81
If you can get the replacement parts, I would definitely go that route. It would be a whole lot less work and better in the end. I replaced the windshield frame on my 69 and it wasn't that hard of a job. I got the part's from the dealer, but that was when C4's were in production. I'll check my catalogs and see if I can find them.
The drivers side and the top, don't have much damage, now for the pass. side
I can weld in pieces, I'm concerned with alignment after removing the entire frame. One area at a time might be safer no?WB
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
The drivers side and the top, don't have much damage, now for the pass. side
I can weld in pieces, I'm concerned with alignment after removing the entire frame. One area at a time might be safer no?WB