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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Got a dumpster and emptied out the garage. Look what was hiding under all that crap!



Does this officially qualify as a garage find?

T-minus 2 1/2 bath remodels until I can get into this thing. It hasn't been easy not to jump the gun.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Hope the drivers side top is nearby. Got any more angles? Like, the engine bay and interior? Pass side?

When was the last time this thing rolled on its own? Looks like a nice car.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Interesting, but the rear suspension looks shot!
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Hope the drivers side top is nearby. Got any more angles? Like, the engine bay and interior? Pass side?

When was the last time this thing rolled on its own? Looks like a nice car.
The other top is sitting on the passenger side seat. I posted these a while back, but I'm always happy for an excuse to talk about it. It's a 73 L48 4 speed that I bought at the end of the summer. It last rolled in 2005. Crank turns, but the starter is toast. Gas tank is full of crap and the driver's side leaf spring is busted. Paint is a mess. PO left it under a tarp, so the paint started to bubble. Not much work to get it running, but my plan is a complete body off restoration. I can't wait to get into it! In the mean time, I've been lurking on the forum getting ideas and learning.











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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Very cool!
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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With those 'semi-wide' white walls, it has been a while since that car's seen the light of day...
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Damn, I am going to go clean out my garage too! Nice.
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Whoa! You found a leaf blower! Winning!
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In the mean time, I've been lurking on the forum getting ideas and learning.
You are a smart man.
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