That looks awsome man!
Just a little progress.........
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
Looks great! All the pics are a great reference source for the rest of us. Are you doing a full NCRS resto to be judged? I ask only because you're using a rear leaf spring instead of a composite spring?
Keep the pics comming!
Glenn
Keep the pics comming!
Glenn
Former Vendor
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From: Hatfield PA
Most owners that are doing cars as nice as yours are painting their exhaust system. It's not as pretty up front, but it stays looking the same for longer. However, if you don't mind getting under their and polishing once a show season, then you're fine.
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Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
Thanx's for the replys
while I am not going for the ncrs type resto ......I am trying to stay AS ORIGINAL as possible 
But I am doing a few custom things to suit my style 
I upgraded to 79/82 seats, aluminium intake, aluminium water pump, cast aluminium valve covers (LT1 style) 2 1/2 pypes exhaust and a 200r4 tranny upgrade leather wraped steering wheel and i will be putting on 17" wheels. While I wouldn't call it a frame off restoration it is quite extensive
the interior was/is in perfect condition and the frame is 90% restored/refinished the other 10% is covered by the body so it couldnt be refinished.All the body mounts are in great shape and I am NOT pulling the body at this time to do it
I am doing a complete suspention and brakes replacement/restoration, engine repainted with added new parts minus rebuild and the engine compartment has been refinished. And after I drive it for the summer I will be painting it back to 988 STEEL CITIES GREY
Tranny came in today and the engine is back in
Hammadown
while I am not going for the ncrs type resto ......I am trying to stay AS ORIGINAL as possible But I am doing a few custom things to suit my style I upgraded to 79/82 seats, aluminium intake, aluminium water pump, cast aluminium valve covers (LT1 style) 2 1/2 pypes exhaust and a 200r4 tranny upgrade leather wraped steering wheel and i will be putting on 17" wheels. While I wouldn't call it a frame off restoration it is quite extensive the interior was/is in perfect condition and the frame is 90% restored/refinished the other 10% is covered by the body so it couldnt be refinished.All the body mounts are in great shape and I am NOT pulling the body at this time to do it I am doing a complete suspention and brakes replacement/restoration, engine repainted with added new parts minus rebuild and the engine compartment has been refinished. And after I drive it for the summer I will be painting it back to 988 STEEL CITIES GREY Tranny came in today and the engine is back in
Hammadown
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: No Prov RI
more progress andwork done
Well............ The car is finally back on it's wheels (barely)
and the recently rebuilt TH-400 is out and going into storage
tunnel is all painted and ready for the 200R4 the insulation was salvageable
new flywheel
new starter
new spring pack
new adjustable strut rods
the rear is just barely together enough to get it on the lift
and some pics from the front looking back.......
and from the back to the front
pics of the 200R4 installed coming soon............
Hammadown
and the recently rebuilt TH-400 is out and going into storage
tunnel is all painted and ready for the 200R4
the insulation was salvageablenew flywheel
new starter
new spring pack
new adjustable strut rods
the rear is just barely together enough to get it on the lift
and some pics from the front looking back.......
and from the back to the front
pics of the 200R4 installed coming soon............
Hammadown
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From: Montgomery Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '06
All you had to do was remove the bolts that hold the body to the frame and raise it up an inch to say "Body off Frame Restoration".
Seriously, that work looks great. You will be very proud driving that to shows for sure.
Seriously, that work looks great. You will be very proud driving that to shows for sure.
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Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
Thanx for the comments That is a new spring pack and I gave it a second coat of paint, for some weird reason ( still havent figured WHY??? ) the stock bolts were too short to reuse
called ZIP about it but they had NO answer
Go figure.................
Hammadown
That is a new spring pack and I gave it a second coat of paint, for some weird reason ( still havent figured WHY??? ) the stock bolts were too short to reuse called ZIP about it but they had NO answer Go figure.................Hammadown
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Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
tranny's in.... motor's coming along
Well........ the 200R4 is in still waiting for the bowtie crossmember to show up
So...for now the stock crossmember is holding up the rear of the tranny.
And the motor is starting to come together
Hammadown
still waiting for the bowtie crossmember to show up So...for now the stock crossmember is holding up the rear of the tranny.And the motor is starting to come together
Hammadown
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Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
Update: steering box rebuilt by: Gary GTR1999
Contacted Gary: GTR1999 To get my box rebuilt . He hads alot on his plate at the moment, but he got me fixed up in a JIFFY
He got my box last Monday and it is on the way back to me as I type !!
I did need new gears and I did purchase a new rag joint also. With all the work and new parts and Garys rebuild, this car should steer/handle like NEW if not Better
Cant wait till it arrives as this is the last major component I needed to get this car finished and back on the road
Once again THANK YOU, Gary GTR1999
Hammadown
He got my box last Monday and it is on the way back to me as I type !!
I did need new gears and I did purchase a new rag joint also. With all the work and new parts and Garys rebuild, this car should steer/handle like NEW if not Better
Cant wait till it arrives as this is the last major component I needed to get this car finished and back on the road
Once again THANK YOU, Gary GTR1999
Hammadown
Last edited by hammadown; Apr 21, 2008 at 11:34 AM.
