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Old Sep 23, 2022 | 10:29 PM
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Been a few years since my last C3, (I have a '57 and a '63) and fell into this unfinished frame-off project. A '73 convertible with the original 454. 4-speed as well. Low option car- no power steering or brakes, but has tilt/tele wheel, and deluxe interior.Chassis has been all reconditioned, everything rebuilt, including the engine, which has a beefier cam, roller rockers, and headers. It ran a 13.16 at the strip after he got it on the road a few years ago, but has mostly sat since then. He put a new top on it a couple of years ago and has that about 80% done. The dash is currently out of it because the dash lights went out, and the interior is out of it now as well. Has leather seat covers, door panels, and carpet all new in the boxes included, and tons of misc. other new parts. I already have it scheduled to go in for new Silver paint in November. Pretty pumped about it, other than having to put the dash and console back together, lol.
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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 03:22 AM
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Pretty nice! Should be a real nice toy when completed.
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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 03:32 AM
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1973, one of my favorites!
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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 11:32 AM
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Nice, but you should get it off those concrete blocks. They are not intended to support a load that way, and they can break.
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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 12:02 PM
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Great find with the frame being done! 454 convertible is going to be sweet! Check my thread for easy LED conversion and harness while you're changing your dash bulbs. It's the way to go!
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Nice, but you should get it off those concrete blocks. They are not intended to support a load that way, and they can break.
I agree, this is a pic at his garage. I hope it ends well when I go to pick it up, lol.

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That looks great. Not much to do really. Enjoy the re-assembly. 73 is a favorite of mine.
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