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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 01:23 PM
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Default 15 month frame off almost completed.

Before

Before

Went from this to this.

Hers a pic of the turd I’m doing. LOL
In Thank guys,
i’ve been a lurker for little over a year now.
Learned a lot of valuable information here thanks again. Thought I’d share my project with you guys it’s been coming along nicely, close to being completed but always tweaks here and there. Thanks Ray

1968 427 435hp L89.
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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You'll enjoy your labor soon. Nice lookin. My first was '68 427-400-tri-power, low option 4spd roadster.
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Nice paint.
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Nice paint.
thanks, lots of work for that!! I knew I was going black.
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 03:29 PM
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I was going to add a video but it doesn’t seem to load. Ether I’m doing something wrong or it’s too long.
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Looks great!
Nice work.
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 03:48 PM
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Unloading out of trailer after I just painted it. That’s my son.


Frame ready for body.

Another.

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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 03:53 PM
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Sand and buff
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Black ,vert , L89 4 speed . It doesn't get much better than that .

Great looking car
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Wow. Nice work.
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Black ,vert , L89 4 speed . It doesn't get much better than that .

Great looking car
Maybe w/5spd,,, still awesome 👌
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I love it and would love to see more pics.
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nice ride.....Old School all the way....
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Yup, wanted to keep it stock except wheels and no vacuum system.
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Here a few more, you asked.

She be shiny.








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Electric wiper door.
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That's Beautiful!
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