Rookie Chassis Progress
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Rookie Chassis Progress
Hi Guys,
It's been four months since the body came off the car. Here's the progress on my first attempt at restoring a C3 Chassis.
As you can see the chassi is near completion. I'm still missing a few minor items like the motor, transmission, fuel system and wheels, but all in all I think it is going well.
Next on the agenda is to tear down the old 454 you see in the last shot to spice it up a little.
Hope you like the pics.
Ian
It's been four months since the body came off the car. Here's the progress on my first attempt at restoring a C3 Chassis.
As you can see the chassi is near completion. I'm still missing a few minor items like the motor, transmission, fuel system and wheels, but all in all I think it is going well.
Next on the agenda is to tear down the old 454 you see in the last shot to spice it up a little.
Hope you like the pics.
Ian
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 9,192
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Nice Job! I started mine back in July and had to stop at the beginning of november for the holidays but am about to restart this week. My chassis looks a lot like that but I have the stock wheels on, body work is next for me, motor will be last.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 915
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From: Lima, OH -- 69 L71 427/435hp
Looking real good! I'm at same point as you, and I tell ya...seeing less and less bags of bolts, make me smile 
And the feeling of having a rolling chassis again is very motivating.
And the feeling of having a rolling chassis again is very motivating.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Thanks for the nice comments guys. I'll post some more shots when I get to the next stage.
P.S. I have several detail shots of most areas on the chassis rebuild. Should anyone need them for reference, feel free to PM me.
Take Care.
P.S. I have several detail shots of most areas on the chassis rebuild. Should anyone need them for reference, feel free to PM me.
Take Care.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Belmar NJ
What a great looking kitchen you have there! I only wish mine was big enough to work on the car, or that my wife would let me. What's that?.........That's not your kitchen?.........Oh, never mind then.
I wish I had that garage 
Nice job on the frame off 
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Drifting
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
