1973 restoration
Jul 9, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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1973 restoration
Here are a few pics of my frame off restoration.
Jul 9, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Hi e,
Jul 9, 2011 | 07:56 AM
Melting Slicks
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Really nice work, I am looking forward to seeing more as you move forward.
Jul 9, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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73 pictures
Here are some more pics of my resto project. I had all drivetrain and suspension components rebuilt or replaced. I have done all the assembly myself.
Jul 9, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Meticulous work. Very nice
Jul 9, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Very nice, I wish I had the guts,time and money to do that to my 73.
Jul 9, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Car sat in my garage for 23 years before I made the time,mustered up the guts and had the money.
Jul 9, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Brings back memories of when I was doing my 73, nice work !!!! Keep us posted.
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Jul 9, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Looks GREAT!
Keep the pics coming.
Jul 9, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Stunning! What did you use to paint the frame?
Jul 9, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Had the frame media blasted and then powdercoated.
Jul 9, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Had the frame media blasted and then powdercoated.
TY!
Jul 10, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Nice work! Keep up the pics, they are great motivation for me to keep at my 73 project...
Jul 10, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Gonna
be
even
more
fun
when
it's
finished.
Sweeet Work!
Jul 10, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Jul 10, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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It looks simply amazing.....nice job,
I may have to shoot you some PM's and get some tips from you when I pull the body off the 74....Tom
Jul 10, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Very nice. Always makes me happy to see another '73 coming back to life.
Jul 11, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Great work on the frame! I hope to do the same with my car!
Jul 15, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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1973 restoration update
Installed drivetrain. Decided on a 350/400hp crate engine. Will rebuild the #'s matching L-48 motor and save for future use.Next I'll be installing exhaust system this weekend.I'll post more photos as the build progresses.
Jul 16, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Hi e,
