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#81
07-01-2015, 01:46 PM
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I guess what I was trying to figure out was if price breaks were given (maybe so other cars could be completed earlier) or did you plan on having it out of sight for so long.
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#82
07-01-2015, 03:36 PM
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H for R,
Ok, I Understand. My original plan was to get it in a 1 to 1 1/2 year time frame. Unfortunately there were just too many things that took longer than we had anticipated. Saving the original motor took a considerable amount of time and expense. Steve has had some issues with quality on the parts. He has had to returned several and had to wait for replacements that he is happy with. We have had a long wait for the AC evaporator box to be restored. Plus others. that it has stretched out a little has not been a shock to me. We are not too far off the plan. Because I wanted the restoration to move along given what had to be done, we did not discuss a different cost structure. Thanks, James |
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#83
11-20-2015, 12:14 PM
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It has been a while since an update. At this point the engine compartment is finished and we have been able to bring the patient back to life. This is the first time this car has run in 15+ years. Attached is a Video of it running and the exhaust note.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KTx...ature=youtu.be Also here are some pictures showing current progress. We are still waiting for a couple of parts, but I am hopeful that we will be finished by the end of the year. I need to start a thread on the new project, the 73 SD 455 formula. Steve and Crew are already working on it. Enjoy, James |
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#84
11-20-2015, 01:01 PM
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wow, it's looking incredible! Love that color!
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'72 Formula 455HO TH400, Revere Silver, black deluxe '74 Trans Am SD 4 speed, Admiralty Blue, blue deluxe |
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#85
04-06-2016, 09:19 PM
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UPDATE
I finally made my way up to see Steve and to check on all my projects. The main purpose of this trip was to drive the formula and to develop my punch list. The car looks fantastic and I really want to thank Steve and his crew for an outstanding job! *Shameless Plug Alert* Also notice the Trim Rings...They are the first production delivery of my trim ring project. I think they look great as well. Also Wheels by Harold here in KC. Please enjoy the photos. |
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#86
04-06-2016, 09:21 PM
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Some more photos
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#87
04-06-2016, 09:23 PM
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Some Close-ups of the Wheels and Trim Rings.
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#88
04-06-2016, 09:33 PM
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Very nice.
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#89
04-06-2016, 10:03 PM
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Looks really good.
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#90
04-07-2016, 08:09 AM
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WOW!
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#91
04-07-2016, 10:32 AM
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Thanks everybody. It really turned out nice!
James |
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#92
04-07-2016, 11:13 AM
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Car looks fantastic. Great job by you and Steve's crew. Can't imagine how excited you must be.
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#93
04-07-2016, 11:32 AM
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Wow. That's bad ass lookin! Congrats!
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#94
04-07-2016, 12:16 PM
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I saw that Regatta paint in person and that color, along with the quality is amazing.
It has a different hue that what the pics show - even prettier shade. I didn't even think it was the same car. |
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#95
04-07-2016, 12:44 PM
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That car turned out very nice. Congrats!
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#96
04-07-2016, 10:01 PM
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Beautiful car!
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keith k 70 Trans Am RA III / T400 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue 70 Trans Am RA III / M20 / Lucerne Blue / Sandalwood 70 Formula RA III / M21 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue |
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#97
04-07-2016, 10:35 PM
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Looks great...fun thread to look at. That project looks like 1,000 hours X 60.00 per hour ,plus parts, machine work ,paint and materials ,interior...etc.. My wife's cousin just won best in class at the Boston World of Wheels last week with a 70 GTO conv. Said he just finished a 172,000.00 restoration... 5 years . Have a ton of fun with your sweet ride !!
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#98
04-09-2016, 07:40 PM
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Congratulations on seeing this project thru completion. Well worth the time it took and great job by Steve and his crew! They are top notch craftsmen.
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#99
04-09-2016, 10:04 PM
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Glad to see it's completed and to have had a small part in it. Looking forward to the S.D. now.
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