[formula400]

This is a Van Nuys built T/A, as we know norwood used different hardware and this has the california emissions. From what i can see this car has had only one re-paint. It appears they even taped off the decals and painted around them. This is gonna be kinda a long process as i'm documenting all the hardware. I will post as many pics as i have time to do, but the car is also on my web site where more pics could be viewed. If you guys see somethin out of the ordinary please discuss !! Hoping this thread will help every one through thier resto's

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notice the weather stripping...

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[70RAlll]

Originally Posted by formula400

Your TCS valve looks newer..I have originals.. Plus I have a couple NOS 1970/71 Fan Shrouds. Noticed yours is broken.. The originals are hard to find, there were2-3 different parts numbers for 1970/71...

[FunctionalShaker]

There's Mister Bill. We were wondering why you hadn't chimed in yet.

Like F400 I have also found that the gusset bracket nuts were of the round type in 70 -- assembly part #...253 ( shorter version of the '258 used on the inner fender)

[165th]

This is great documentation on a great car. Would you mind posting a few more pictures of the stripe details?

It's interesting that they may be the original stripes even though a re-paint. I can tell by the 'line' at the radius of the roof stripe that they are original stripes. Repro's like the one's I've recently developed do not have that 'overlay' of the gradient.

[roundportponchos]

here is the 70 nos GM emission decal

[FunctionalShaker]

Nice pics. In the close up of the EEC decal you can see the hose clamps. Originals have square ends, repros I've seen have round ends. I've noticed the use of the two different washer sized bolts on hood hinges, even though the assembly manual calls for only one number -- never seeen flat ended ones like that used. Based on paint color the engine has been rebuilt, which means related bolts could have been mixed up or replaced -- shops don't worry too much about putting bolts back where they belong. Could also be someone touched it up with the wrong color -- lots of overspray.

Anyone ever find washers behind the heater box, at the attachment points? Assembly manual calls for them, but I've yet to find any.

[Pepi]

Good thing for digital cameras Can you imagine developing all these pictures and making an album :0

[RamAirPwr]

Crazy level of detail on your website...very nice

[formula400]

Originally Posted by RamAirPwr

Crazy level of detail on your website...very nice

Thanks !!!

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this project with the way i'm taking pics is gonna take awhile but done right ! I'm doin this for a couple of reasons, one is too just document the hardware and two is because when ya send this stuff out for plating it comes back on a big string of wire, sucks trying to remember where things go. I know some things i have noticed are not correct from years of someone messing around but, the majority of this car has been untouched. I hope this thread answers questions or gives assistance to someone wondering what they need for thier car

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Originally Posted by Pepi

Good thing for digital cameras Can you imagine developing all these pictures and making an album :0

Agree !!

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[70RAlll]

Originally Posted by formula400

None of the "zinc" looking parts were zinc.they were white cadmium..or basic cadmium(cad is silver )..anyway, there are very few shops that plate in real cadmium. To do so, you need a special EPA license, subject yourself to intrusive inspections etc.. If not mandated for aeronautical use, would most likely be banned. ANyway, contact Chris at:
Aero Propellar
Broomfield Colorado..

They are quite fair, something like $75 for 12 lbs cleaned.. or for a little more will clean your parts..

If you need any 1970 only parts PM me..I have a ton of NOS and original parts that you will need to do this car correct.. Plus you are welcome to ask any questions..I was the guy who provided all the correct finish,part etc info on the 70 RAIV that won 1st at the Nat's a few years back..