My continued restoration, condensed version, mostly pics.
Melting Slicks
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you have done an amazing job on this car. im not usually one for custom cars but i would love to have this one in my garage. done just right. as far as price with all the work you done i wouldnt want to let it go for 25k. good luck with whatever you decide , nutsy.
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Drifting
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From: Westampton New Jersey
Put on new rotors, coated the calipers, and put on new rims and tires.
Rims are Coddington J5Rs 18'
Wheels are 245/40/18 in front, 275/45/18 in rear. 8 inch front, 9 inch rear.
Had to move E brake cable and bracket in rear to top of frame. Grinded off bracket, welded it on top, moved cable to inside.
Have to lower car now, probably within a week or so.
Anyone know where I can get 10" rear spring bolts?
Rims are Coddington J5Rs 18'
Wheels are 245/40/18 in front, 275/45/18 in rear. 8 inch front, 9 inch rear.
Had to move E brake cable and bracket in rear to top of frame. Grinded off bracket, welded it on top, moved cable to inside.
Have to lower car now, probably within a week or so.
Anyone know where I can get 10" rear spring bolts?
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Drifting
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From: Westampton New Jersey
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Drifting
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Ok, lowered car a few inches, wheels fill well much better now, took a few shims out from the rear composite spring and changed to C4 spring bolts to further lower the car. This car was really riding high in the rear.
Made easy thanks to GordonM. He really knows his stuff. Thanks for the help again Gordon!
Now just some minor interior stuff I want to do, (like I need to) and a good spit shine and polish and its ready for the season.
Made easy thanks to GordonM. He really knows his stuff. Thanks for the help again Gordon!
Now just some minor interior stuff I want to do, (like I need to) and a good spit shine and polish and its ready for the season.
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Drifting
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From: Westampton New Jersey
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Drifting
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From: Westampton New Jersey
Ok, just got the car out of fiberglass shop,
Rough fiberglass work finished. Now into paint shop for finish shaping and final sanding before paint.
1977 Body
ZR1 style rear bumper now molded in, 1980s style front bumper now molded in, luggage rack removed and holes filled, door gaps being fixed up, and small crack on side has been repaired.
Next will be paint. Repaint same color and adding Balwin stripe.
Will look something like this hopefully.....
Rough fiberglass work finished. Now into paint shop for finish shaping and final sanding before paint.
1977 Body
ZR1 style rear bumper now molded in, 1980s style front bumper now molded in, luggage rack removed and holes filled, door gaps being fixed up, and small crack on side has been repaired.
Next will be paint. Repaint same color and adding Balwin stripe.
Will look something like this hopefully.....
Le Mans Master
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From: OK
Your choices and combinations are impeccable....I hope you consider
Matte Black for you Motion stripes....to match the seats and T-tops
Whatever you do will look good...you have a great eye. One of the most tastefully done customs I've ever seen
Matte Black for you Motion stripes....to match the seats and T-tops
Whatever you do will look good...you have a great eye. One of the most tastefully done customs I've ever seen
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Drifting
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From: Westampton New Jersey