So much for hard labor....
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Crowley Texas
Great looking car! 2 questions. Talk a little more about "stripping old wax". In many years of taking care of cars, I've never done this. Also tell me about your wheels. That's a great look on that car!
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 158
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From: Ct
Gorgeous! I often tell guys to get the car mechanically sound and drive it! Once it's restored, it takes an hour of cleaning just to go for a Sunday ride. I'm GUILTY! LOL
By the way what make and size tires? Perfect period correct wheels!
By the way what make and size tires? Perfect period correct wheels!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Cartersville GA
The wheels are American Racing Classic Torque Thrust, PN CL205686140, 16x8 TT 3.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Cartersville GA
The tires are BF Goodrich Traction T/A's, same size all the way around (so I can rotate them regularly). Size is 225/60 R16, 98V M+S. They don't quite fill the wheel well as much as I'd like, so I may go with a little different size next time. However, I've never had any rubbing problems with them in the front when turning.
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 158
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From: Ct
I usually only go to that much trouble about once a year. This was the first time that I clay barred it though, and to me it really made a difference. It helps to have started out with a great paint job.
The tires are BF Goodrich Traction T/A's, same size all the way around (so I can rotate them regularly). Size is 225/60 R16, 98V M+S. They don't quite fill the wheel well as much as I'd like, so I may go with a little different size next time. However, I've never had any rubbing problems with them in the front when turning.
The tires are BF Goodrich Traction T/A's, same size all the way around (so I can rotate them regularly). Size is 225/60 R16, 98V M+S. They don't quite fill the wheel well as much as I'd like, so I may go with a little different size next time. However, I've never had any rubbing problems with them in the front when turning.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,137
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From: Cartersville GA
Continued to tinker on the engine bay. I replaced the radiator with an aluminum rad with dual spal fans this year. So far I'm happy with the change, it sure does open up the area ahead of the engine, and no more hot wind in the face when doing running adjustments to the engine. Just been cleaning the engine bay up a little the last few days.
I realized that today is an anniversary, as I purchased her back on May 21, 1980, 33 years ago
. She was a mess back then, and I had more time than money but it's an experience I don't regret. The driveline was (still is) OEM numbers matching, and I've saved all the relevant original parts that came with it. Pic's below are after I pulled the engine.
The body work was the major hurdle, but the mechanicals were pretty good, and the interior was pretty solid, I ended up recovering the seats and putting in new carpet, otherwise it's all original.
It took a while, what with finishing school, getting on to work, getting married, having kids etc etc, but got it all together and on the road again in 2005. So far I've put over 20K miles on her, and she runs great. The weekend is around the corner, and the weather is looking pretty good at the moment
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I realized that today is an anniversary, as I purchased her back on May 21, 1980, 33 years ago
. She was a mess back then, and I had more time than money but it's an experience I don't regret. The driveline was (still is) OEM numbers matching, and I've saved all the relevant original parts that came with it. Pic's below are after I pulled the engine.
The body work was the major hurdle, but the mechanicals were pretty good, and the interior was pretty solid, I ended up recovering the seats and putting in new carpet, otherwise it's all original.
It took a while, what with finishing school, getting on to work, getting married, having kids etc etc, but got it all together and on the road again in 2005. So far I've put over 20K miles on her, and she runs great. The weekend is around the corner, and the weather is looking pretty good at the moment
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 158
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From: Ct
Happy anniversary! WoW!.. Great pics. A labor of love. Is it the 300 or 350 HP? I see the 350 HP valve covers. Was the original color yellow? My 70 is the 350 HP. I just purchased a few gallons of gas for the up coming LONG weekend. With the 11 to 1 compression, I mix 1 gallon of 110 octane leaded fuel with 2.5 gal of 93. Trying to achieve 100 total. My anniversary will be in Oct. (29 years). Heck, I still have my first dirt bike, a 73 Yamaha DT250. Good things are worth hanging on too.
Hey, have yourself a joyous long weekend. No speeding tickets!
Pete
Morris, Ct.
Hey, have yourself a joyous long weekend. No speeding tickets!
Pete
Morris, Ct.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 51
From: Cartersville GA
Happy anniversary! WoW!.. Great pics. A labor of love. Is it the 300 or 350 HP? I see the 350 HP valve covers. Was the original color yellow? My 70 is the 350 HP. I just purchased a few gallons of gas for the up coming LONG weekend. With the 11 to 1 compression, I mix 1 gallon of 110 octane leaded fuel with 2.5 gal of 93. Trying to achieve 100 total. My anniversary will be in Oct. (29 years). Heck, I still have my first dirt bike, a 73 Yamaha DT250. Good things are worth hanging on too.
Hey, have yourself a joyous long weekend. No speeding tickets!
Pete
Morris, Ct.
Hey, have yourself a joyous long weekend. No speeding tickets!
Pete
Morris, Ct.
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