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http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/ta...inc/slideshow/ Car has a 385 fast burner crate motor with performance package Booked at 425hp. Interior done by myself, Al Knoch was the vendor, all new drive train, new brakes, no Vega steering wheel, 336 rear gears, sold for $25k. Took 5 yrs to complete. I am 65 and do all of my own work except for paint. Some people wanted to know. Thanks
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Great looking car! Same year and color combo as mine. Where did you get your paint job?
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Great looking car! Same year and color combo as mine. Where did you get your paint job?
euro specialty here in Roanoke va. did work and was very reasonable I thought
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This is probably my favorite color combination. Your car is clean, love the pipes - everything - great job!
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Originally Posted by rvzio
http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/ta...inc/slideshow/ My brother passed away 6 yrs. ago at 49. he loved this car so I thought I would finish the job. Upon completion of the project a gentleman loved it so much that he made me an offer I could not turn down. I think my brother would have done the same thing. He really wanted a 69. I know have my own vette project, you guessed it a 69. Peace
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nice steering wheel, where is it from ?
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nice steering wheel, where is it from ?
Forgot the vendors name but I picked it up at the Carlisle Pa show which is coming up soon 8/23
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Originally Posted by rvzio
http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/ta...inc/slideshow/ Car has a 385 fast burner crate motor with performance package Booked at 425hp. Interior done by myself, Al Knoch was the vendor, all new drive train, new brakes, no Vega steering wheel, 336 rear gears, sold for $25k. Took 5 yrs to complete. I am 65 and do all of my own work except for paint. Some people wanted to know. Thanks
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Nice color combination. Good looking car.
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How did you change your steering wheel? I saw a kit listed through Ecklers but it wasn't cheap.
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