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Old 12-24-2018, 06:21 PM
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I been out of the restoration scene since selling my '67 hard top a few years back.
I picked this up last week and excited to jump back in.
The car is original Tyrol Blue/ Parchment, YS 400, factory A/C, Auto.
needs a ton of new sheet metal, full floor, full trunk, full quarters, tail lamp panel and outer wheel wells.
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Old 12-24-2018, 06:23 PM
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Nice looking project, especially with the blue/white.

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Old 12-24-2018, 06:23 PM
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couple more pics
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I see a/c, p/b, p/s, parchment interior with head rests. All of those are a plus for most.

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Old 12-25-2018, 07:41 AM
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I been out of the restoration scene since selling my '67 hard top a few years back.
I picked this up last week and excited to jump back in.
The car is original Tyrol Blue/ Parchment, YS 400, factory A/C, Auto.
needs a ton of new sheet metal, full floor, full trunk, full quarters, tail lamp panel and outer wheel wells.
Please keep the pictures / commentary coming. If you don't mind me asking, who did the motor on your last oroject ?

Thanks

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Old 12-25-2018, 08:35 AM
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My motor in my last project was professionally rebuilt by one of the in the business locally here in South Jersey. His name was Tiny Figga.
He passed away inexpectantly a few years back.
I was told from the previous owner that only owned the car for a month that this current engine was rebuilt. I don't know at what extent so I may have it broken down and inspected by a machine shop before final assm.
As for all the detail work on my previous project, that was all me. I love handling al the final assm and detail work
I will be happy to post progress pics too
Thanks for your interest

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Old 12-25-2018, 09:26 AM
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My motor in my last project was professionally rebuilt by one of the in the business locally here in South Jersey. His name was Tiny Figga.
He passed away inexpectantly a few years back.
I was told from the previous owner that only owned the car for a month that this current engine was rebuilt. I don't know at what extent so I may have it broken down and inspected by a machine shop before final assm.
As for all the detail work on my previous project, that was all me. I love handling al the final assm and detail work
I will be happy to post progress pics too
Thanks for your interest
I liked the RA pan and exhaust etc on your previous project, very nice touches

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Old 12-25-2018, 10:49 AM
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Thanks
I plan on doing the same with this car too
Going with a steel ram air pan and ram air exhaust manifolds

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Old 12-25-2018, 01:13 PM
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Thanks
I plan on doing the same with this car too
Going with a steel ram air pan and ram air exhaust manifolds
As you're going to tear down the motor anyway, thought you might be interested in this

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...53#post2484853

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Old 02-07-2019, 04:10 PM
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Its been about a month since I got the car home and stripped down.
Removed the engine and trans, front sheet metal and doors
Dashboard, wiring and all factory AC components
Pretty basic stuff, took a few hours
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Old 02-07-2019, 04:23 PM
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Disassembled and removed all the engine accessories.
Removed the intake manifold, water pump, timing chain cover.
I wire brushed the entire engine by hand and removed the old flaking paint
Repainted engine, intake manifold, bought new timing cover.
Installed new gasket set on valley cover, intake, exhaust, timing cover, valve covers, water pump. Spent over $1500 on odds and ends parts
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Old 02-07-2019, 04:31 PM
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Using Ram Air exhaust manifolds again
Date coded Alternator with resistors and capacitors
Date coded belts
Vintage NOS spark plugs
Upper pulley zinc plated like original
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Old 02-07-2019, 04:42 PM
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After 1 long month the engine is 99% complete
Trans has been rebuilt and just waiting on a new torque converter
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Old 02-21-2019, 07:27 PM
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Worked on my pedal assemblies. All ready but the rubber pedals and stainless dress up is on back order
Just killing time and doing small parts till my metal man can start on the body
I think I will be moving on the the gauges and dash next
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I will be following this thread and if there is anything I can do just let me know.

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Old 02-22-2019, 10:19 AM
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Thanks Phil
I always enjoyed your Sunday night posts on your restoration thread when you were doing your 67 convertible

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Old 02-23-2019, 03:41 AM
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.... if there is anything I can do just let me know.
I'd get him to paint my house if he said that to me..

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Old 05-14-2019, 06:51 PM
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I been working on my GTO and doing what I can till my sheet metal arrives and I can begin the body work

I have the complete A/C and heating system all ready
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Old 05-14-2019, 06:56 PM
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It's a dirty knuckle breaking job.
All my front control arms have been sandblasted and refinished
New Moog components too. Just need to press in the bushings with an arbor press
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