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Dec 22, 2002 | 03:03 PM

Corey_68

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*UPDATE* My Big Block project continues

So far, the motor is finished along with the Hooker Sidepipes. I'm cleaning and painting the 4spd, bellhousing, and hurst shifter. Since the carpet needs to be changed and running Automete gauges, I thought why not re-wire the car via Painless Wiring.

This is the original hardtop, NEVER been bolted on the car in the 23yrs we have owned the car. As you can see it needs to be painted. I'll do that along with the hood, and rear exhaust panel.

Pics of new L88 hood from Vanacor. It would look too bad painted flat black like the '60's MOPARS. :D

Here's one of the rat nest!! :eek:

Dec 22, 2002 | 03:05 PM

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Re: *UPDATE* My Big Block project continues (Corey 68)

Thanks for the update!!! When do you think that you'll have her back on the road??

:cheers:

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Dec 22, 2002 | 03:39 PM

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Re: *UPDATE* My Big Block project continues (Corey 68)

Looks like you're doing some good progress man! I love C3 verts with hardtop on. Keep us posted! :cheers:

Dec 22, 2002 | 04:46 PM

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Thanks for the update!!! When do you think that you'll have her back on the road??

Well, my dad did the frame off about 15 years ago. The undercarrige is imacculate but the engine bay shows a little wear which will REALLY be apparent with the new engine. So I'll be sanding and painting before the engine goes in. While I'm doing that my dad will be re-wiring the car along with the gauges. Then we need to paint the hood, rear exhaust panel, and touch up a spot or too. The paint doesn't look bad for 15 years old! :lol: Then again it lives in a covered garage. :D

I hope to have her completed by spring.

:cheers:

Dec 22, 2002 | 07:06 PM

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Re: *UPDATE* My Big Block project continues (Corey 68)

Corey 68,

That is very nice. Looks like its coming along well. The Painless Wiring was a good investment, IMHO. When the time comes to re-do mine, I will not bat an eye at plunking down the $$ for that.

What kind of gauges have you decided on?

What color red is your car? Looks very sweet! :D

Dec 22, 2002 | 07:13 PM

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Re: *UPDATE* My Big Block project continues (Corey 68)

Wow! Great going. I'm looking forward to your updates and tips. Thanks :cheers:

Dec 22, 2002 | 07:19 PM

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What kind of gauges have you decided on?

I'm going with the Autometer Pro-Comp Silver series.

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What color red is your car? Looks very sweet! :D

I'm not sure of the EXACT color, but it's very close to your Monza red. The pics above is covered in 4 months of dust so it's hard to tell. :D

When I do repaint I'm going with the true monza red. :cheers:

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Dec 22, 2002 | 07:24 PM

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Re: *UPDATE* My Big Block project continues (Corey 68)

:cool: look how high that front end is with no engine! :eek: I love that hood! but then im a bit biased. very, very cool. thats about how my interior looks right now, so dont feel bad. :D

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