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Another 70 t/a resto underway
Well I finally got started on my Lucy blue t/a. Going to have lots of questions as I go! First question I have is on the column it has the linkage for an automatic on the column. I have never seen that before is that normal being its a 4 speed car. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...02b282fa2e.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7d7b2ff5fe.jpg
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It is used for the same thing as the automatic.
It turns the collar on the column to lock the steering in Park and for the reverse lights. :) |
Oh sure that makes sense! Part that threw me is that it wasn't hooked up and just seemed odd that it was there.
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"Back drive Linkage" , Lucky to have it present. If this car had headers , it would be missing
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Another question I have.. The car is all numbers matching and I want to be able to drive the car and not have to worry about it for a lack of a better term. Would it make sense to put the original engine on a shelf and put in a 72 ho that I have?
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have you considered finding a 400 4-bolt block, stroke it with a 428 crank, and run Ram IV top end on it. I've run a Ram IV top end on a 428 many years ago, and it was awesome.
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I have considered running a 428. My old man has a ra4 that's a blast, so it's certainly crossed my mind. I'll have to check my 400 blocks too see if any are 4 bolts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Put Orig engine back in just build it right
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My 73 4-speed had the same linkage hanging in the same position. Someone unhooked it and just left it there. Weird thing was, it didn't have headers yet. Running Tri-Ys now.
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Well I've really gotten into the car. Little discouraged at what I've found.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...60de6d6568.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...514dd1a207.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...6e0c85bcd7.jpg
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the 70 I have been helping with was like this, just pick an area as a project and get it done, area by area. a rotary could help. The lower 'air horn" area is available repop.
Good luck, and thanks for the pics! PS, you are NOT alone! |
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Like a friend keeps telling me it's only metal! You are right! There is probably worse ones out there too. Going to need LOTS of advice and knowledge on this project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
I am working on my '70 as well. Mine will need a lot of outer sheet metal but structure is solid and rust free. I will subscribe as I will probably have alot of the same questions as you do.
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Looks like a lot of work but the good thing is its a blue car with the original drivetrain.
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Reading your thread has given me hope! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
pretty common areas to have to deal with. might as well figure on 2 quarters, the tail panel, wheelhouses, trunk extensions, trunk n floors. had to patch my lower cowl in the same area, but wasn't quite as bad. I have an NOS door support for pass side, pic n post down in the classifieds.
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