[Diego]

Let's be honest: Dan's Canyon Copper HO is the inspiration for both cars. :-)

[Judge273]

That's true for sure. I remember seeing that car at Pontiac, Mich Nats awhile back. Didn't know any of those legends back then. That car did have inspiration written all over it!

[SD455DJ]

The next job is to strip out the interior, pull the gas tank & lines, then remove the bare block and trans. I'll probably remove the dash and formula wheel while I'm at it. Not sure how to attack the underside of the floor which has just light surface rust. I would like to media blast and paint it semi-gloss black...but not sure of the easiest/best way yet. I also want to patch the only bad spot on the body which includes a corresponding little patch on the outer wheel house.

I'm assuming Fremont A-bodies have black painted undersides with body paint overspray like many of the other assembly plants.

Dennis

[carguy66cars]

Dennis if you need any picture's of another original Fremont car let me know I have three of them and would be happy to take picture's for you!

Lyn.

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by carguy66cars

Dennis if you need any picture's of another original Fremont car let me know I have three of them and would be happy to take picture's for you!

Lyn.

Lyn,

That would be great! Thanks! Dennis

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by Diego

Let's be honest: Dan's Canyon Copper HO is the inspiration for both cars. :-)

Diego, Dan's T-37 made more history later in life than originally, that is for sure! It is a one of a kind car, no doubt. Pic is from the early 90's down in Memphis. These are the events that kicked off our facination in what these cars could do stock on the track.

Dennis

[SD455DJ]

...BTW, Dan kicked my butt in this race. My car was uber stock and a pig with 75k miles on the motor. The T-37 had its original motor back in the engine bay and with 3.55's it ran 12.80's @ 105 mph...mine 13.60's @ 104 mph. Very humbling. I remember people coming up to me a asking why my car didn't bet a lowly T-37, until I told them what it had under the hood and the 350 lb. weight difference.

Dennis

[Judge273]

What's the plan for stripes? Those look like they are painted on?

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by Judge273

What's the plan for stripes? Those look like they are painted on?

Mike, They are homemade vinyl stripes that Mike Robbins (455HOGT37) hand applied many moons ago when NOS ones were long gone and repops were not available (until now). What I tried to say below in response #60 was to apply new repops (not 'troops' - damn smart(ass)phone) and patina them somehow. I could try to do what Mike R. did, but I'm not that patient when it comes to recreating something like these. I would have four distinct versions of wiggly ugliness.

Dennis

[Judge273]

I see now....I'm just catching up.

I have to share this, as someone made this from my feeble ad attempt.

[SD455DJ]

SWEET!!!

[tripower]

That's pretty cool Mike! I always thought the car in the original ad was yours anyways.

[gloryrestoparts]

Originally Posted by SD455DJ

I'm assuming Fremont A-bodies have black painted undersides with body paint overspray like many of the other assembly plants.

Dennis

it should. mine is undercoated (although it did save the floors from being swiss cheese), so it's no help.

If Lyn wouldn't mind posting pics here, that would be great.

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by gloryrestoparts

it should. mine is undercoated (although it did save the floors from being swiss cheese), so it's no help.

If Lyn wouldn't mind posting pics here, that would be great.

Chris, your GT-37 is Fremont built? I didn't know that. I looks like I can see some hints of black paint (flatter than normal semi-gloss), so I was hoping that was original.

Dennis

['ol Pinion head]

Method of underbody finish was the same between Fremont and Pontiac builds of my '71 233's. Same deal on similar dated parts cars I've owned. Have examined much more color coverage on the underbody on a few Lakewood plant builds, not sure if that was a trend all year long, or just an outlier.

detail differences I've been able to note in assembly are limited to style of bolt head markings, existence or non existance of a date code on the pass side flange of the hood (adjacent to the hood hinge), and the different plating on the small bolt noticeable on top of core support. dennis, were you ble to ck the AC box finish, existence of divet?

[SD455DJ]

Roger, Thanks for the clarifications! I will check today regarding the A/C box dimples for the hood tach defogger connections and color and report back.

Dennis

[carguy66cars]

Dennis, Chris I will try and get some picture's this afternoon of the underside of my Fremont '72.

Lyn.

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by carguy66cars

Dennis, Chris I will try and get some picture's this afternoon of the underside of my Fremont '72.

Lyn.

Thanks Lyn! I (& Chris) look forward to seeing them. Dennis

[gloryrestoparts]

yes, Fremont built, sold new in Pontiac, IL.

and yes Thanks Lyn

[SD455DJ]

Well, it's almost disassembled to the point of clean-up and reassembly with existing and some replacement (I didn't say new) parts. Took most of the interior out, save for the dash area and steering column....that's next along with the engine block, trans and driveshaft.

Here are some pics of the fun....Dennis