Thank You Gordonm
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Racer
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From: Marlboro New Jersey
Thank You Gordonm
Many thanks to Gordonm for the incredible job he did on my car, new engine (383), new tranny (BTO 700R4), new radiator DeWitts with 17" Spal brushless fan), and numerous other parts. I don't think anyone else would have taken the time and effort or done the job as meticulously as he did. I'm hesitant to put this on the Forum because he will have so much work he won't have time for me, but he deserves the kudos and I believe everyone here already knows the quality of his work. 
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I will comment later some more but I do have a couple of short videos and a few "before" pictures. I'll try and load them up. I was going to get some more video but Alvin wanted his car back. 
probably a good thing, there would not have been much tread left on the tires. 
probably a good thing, there would not have been much tread left on the tires.
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Here is a few photos. Day 1 as I rolled it into the garage
Day 2 out with the old
Day 4 the new motor back in. No transmission. This is the easy part. Getting all the new stuff to fit is the difficult part.
Day 2 out with the old
Day 4 the new motor back in. No transmission. This is the easy part. Getting all the new stuff to fit is the difficult part.
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And that ugly master cylinder in the last picture? Gone. Alvin brought the car back to me for a brake upgrade. Wilwood MC and Wilwood calipers and rotors and Dakota gauges.
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Racer
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I agree completely with Gordon about the radiator, well worth the money and the wait. Each time I called I received a friendly and responsive answer. Service and performance were beyond my expectations. I highly recommend the DeWitt's radiator.
Also, as most on the Forum already know, Gordon's skills are unbeatable. He is up to every challenge I throw at him and never gives up. Many thanks for the excellent work you have done on my '79. More challenges to come.
Also, as most on the Forum already know, Gordon's skills are unbeatable. He is up to every challenge I throw at him and never gives up. Many thanks for the excellent work you have done on my '79. More challenges to come.
