69 project almost done
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Melting Slicks
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From: ct
69 project almost done
It's been a long time since I posted any update for my 69. This car started out as my rat rod. I liked it that way for a few years then I ran out of projects. So apart she came. I did what I would call a quicky frame off. Everything on this old girl was just worn out. There was just no way I could see not doing the chassis.
The motor was built for this car when I first bought it so that was not touched except the intake. I thought the Camaro style crossram would be a cool thing for a Vette. I made the Motion style hood and it clears the crossram just right. Now you can't have a Motion hood without the Motion style stripes. I have a few things to do yet but she is running and going to the alinement shop I use this week. Then we can get down to tuning.
The motor was built for this car when I first bought it so that was not touched except the intake. I thought the Camaro style crossram would be a cool thing for a Vette. I made the Motion style hood and it clears the crossram just right. Now you can't have a Motion hood without the Motion style stripes. I have a few things to do yet but she is running and going to the alinement shop I use this week. Then we can get down to tuning.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 744
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From: Salzburg Austria
Well done!
The hood is awesome!
Regards, Günther
The hood is awesome!
Regards, Günther
It's been a long time since I posted any update for my 69. This car started out as my rat rod. I liked it that way for a few years then I ran out of projects. So apart she came. I did what I would call a quicky frame off. Everything on this old girl was just worn out. There was just no way I could see not doing the chassis.
The motor was built for this car when I first bought it so that was not touched except the intake. I thought the Camaro style crossram would be a cool thing for a Vette. I made the Motion style hood and it clears the crossram just right. Now you can't have a Motion hood without the Motion style stripes. I have a few things to do yet but she is running and going to the alinement shop I use this week. Then we can get down to tuning.
The motor was built for this car when I first bought it so that was not touched except the intake. I thought the Camaro style crossram would be a cool thing for a Vette. I made the Motion style hood and it clears the crossram just right. Now you can't have a Motion hood without the Motion style stripes. I have a few things to do yet but she is running and going to the alinement shop I use this week. Then we can get down to tuning.
Le Mans Master
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From: Gladstone MO
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That crossram is just too cool on a Vette! Looking good!!
Got to feel good to be that close to done- I've been at my 69 since 1971- and still not close. It's become a living breathing project. I get one thing done and see 3 more. get those done and think of something else.......
Got to feel good to be that close to done- I've been at my 69 since 1971- and still not close. It's become a living breathing project. I get one thing done and see 3 more. get those done and think of something else.......
Last edited by TimAT; Jun 13, 2010 at 06:21 PM.
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