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Old May 11, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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Since I understand you guys like lots of pictures, I think I have finally figured out how to post them. Keep in mind these are all before pictures, hopefully the after will be much better.
I've had the car for about a month now and so far I've put on a starter and new front brakes with the rear soon to follow. My plans are to buy a crate motor or rebuild this one, new paint and interior. The car was originally blue on blue but someone has painted it black so I'm trying to decide between black with red interior or go back to blue on blue. We have a 2012 Tahoe and a 2014 Silverado that are both Blue Topaz Metallic and we love it. Thought it might be cool to have all three the same color. Any thoughts ?
Some of my to do list consist of, drivers window is off track, probably need to rebuild steering column, radio antennae is missing, speedometer doesn't work, headlight doors won't open, etc. etc.
I have already gained much knowledge from this site and would like to thank you in advance for your help yet to come !
















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Old May 11, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Looks great! Have fun!
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Old May 11, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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If you decide on a red interior maybe we can trade. My 78 has a red interior.
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