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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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I just started taking apart the 80 to do the vert conversion...What a mess!!! I will now have to do a full restoration because of rust!!!

I will post more pics as I go so sit back and enjoy!!!





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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Im starting an 80 project this week also for a forum member,he wanted to do a convert. conversion also.That first pic looked like a sweet car to start cutting. Good luck ill be watching the progress.Ive been comtemplating doing my 73 next winter.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Pictures are decieving!!! LOL!!! It looked really good and I was happy with my purchase but have I learned alot!!!

The frame is rusted out, the bird cage is gone, and when taking out the wiring it was just as bad!!!

So...To make a long story short,
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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BUT when your done with it YOU know what you got,and you did it.Good luck
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Thanks!!!
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by PatsLs1vette
BUT when your done with it YOU know what you got,and you did it.Good luck
EXACTLY , Good luck , Peace,,,Moosie
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