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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 02:35 PM
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With my son’s help, I finally 98% finished on the 2nd phase of restoring my 74. Phase 1 was new radiator core support, new aluminum 4 core radiator, electric fans, replaced standard ignition with HEI, replaced vacuum operated headlights with electric ones.

Phase 2 was interior strip and replace of all broken pieces. New tach, new radio and speakers, some switches for fan, added usb 3 and usb c ports, new dash. Replaced all lights with LED bulbs. Not to mention all the wires that needed to be fixed/replaced.

next will be undercarriage work. Bushings, shocks and brakes.



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always nice to have a partner/helper. good job
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That is so cool having your son assisting you. My sons couldn't care less about the 3 Vettes I had let alone helping me in any way. You are one lucky man!!!!!
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That is so cool having your son assisting you. My sons couldn't care less about the 3 Vettes I had let alone helping me in any way. You are one lucky man!!!!!
I am a lucky woman. I am somewhat mechanical, but my son is way better with cars than I am.
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Originally Posted by MirandaJ1223
I am a lucky woman. I am somewhat mechanical, but my son is way better with cars than I am.
YIKES!! Sorry about that!!! Just replied to your post and didn't pick up on the gender. YOU ARE ONE LUCKY WOMAN!!!!

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