1974 454 Coupe Restoration Thread
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pendleton IN
1974 454 Coupe Restoration Thread
With the 74 454 conv restoration wrapped up, I have a 454 coupe to restore. The customer has owned it since it was nearly new. It was his car while attending the University of Louisville. The goal is to receive a Bloomington Gold Certificate when completed.
The front end needed replaced so I removed it. Took about an hour. I've already purchased an NOS upper surround panel. Need to get the rest of the pieces rounded up ASAP. Hope to have it painted by the end of March.
Here goes!
The front end needed replaced so I removed it. Took about an hour. I've already purchased an NOS upper surround panel. Need to get the rest of the pieces rounded up ASAP. Hope to have it painted by the end of March.
Here goes!
Last edited by Vette Daddy; Feb 8, 2013 at 06:42 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pendleton IN
No biggie. They're all ugly when they hit my shop, it seems. I'll strip the paint this weekend and get this down to the bare bones then build it back up.
Once the new front end is installed, I'll put it on the rotisserie and clean the bottom side like it was when it was new. From there, it will be ready for paint prep while the chassis and driveline are rebuilt.
Let the fun begin...
Once the new front end is installed, I'll put it on the rotisserie and clean the bottom side like it was when it was new. From there, it will be ready for paint prep while the chassis and driveline are rebuilt.
Let the fun begin...
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Burning Brakes
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This scares me as much as attempting a vasectomy at home, on myself, in my home.
Apparently you've done this before, so I have plenty of confidence in your ability, but still frightening to look at!
Apparently you've done this before, so I have plenty of confidence in your ability, but still frightening to look at!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pendleton IN
Yes, I've done around 20 frame off restorations so far, so this isn't a big deal. 53's are my main area of concentration though. I've done several so far. I like them the best.
We'll achieve Bloomington Gold and Top Flight when it's done.
Last edited by Vette Daddy; Feb 12, 2013 at 09:01 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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Well, finally getting back on this one. The new fiberglass is now in place. the body will be put on the rotisserie next week so paint prep can begin.
Last edited by Vette Daddy; May 3, 2013 at 04:14 PM.
Melting Slicks
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wow...this great !
get to see another one.....thanks for sharing your work, you do a good job.
Actually the car looks decent , compared to some projects I have witnessed on these threads.
thanks again for posting this project.
get to see another one.....thanks for sharing your work, you do a good job.
Actually the car looks decent , compared to some projects I have witnessed on these threads.
thanks again for posting this project.
