[gahotrods]

Originally Posted by Brewster

Great pictures of both cars. Good luck with the restorations and keep the pictures coming.
Your both at the best part and seeing all the parts coming together for the conclusion. Wow, doesn't get any better!
Ahhh, now for the do I drive or dont I drive it ???????
Hard call,
Brew

i guess i'm going nuts - around too much lacquer thinner i guess - the blue formula is a 73 (one of the 10 made) not a 74 - the red car on the rack is a 74 sd trans am - i'm about half way thru the restorations on both cars - i'll get a few more pictures posted soon - yes i will drive them
jerry

[UK SD455 MUSCLE CARS]

Are many of you guys going to the Trans Am Nationals at Dayton?

I'm flying over with a few buddies and it would be great to meet some of you face to face and take a look at your cars, there arent to many SD's this side of the pond that I can compare mine to and take notes! Hoping to take away a lot of tips and info from you all.

I've been to a few other shows and events but this is the first T/A nats I will have attended, so i'm buzzing already.....can't wait!! Just wish I was able to drive into the event in one of my cars!

By the way, those restorations look awesome....

[takid455]

Originally Posted by UK SD455 MUSCLE CARS

Are many of you guys going to the Trans Am Nationals at Dayton?

I'm flying over with a few buddies and it would be great to meet some of you face to face and take a look at your cars, there arent to many SD's this side of the pond that I can compare mine to and take notes! Hoping to take away a lot of tips and info from you all.

I've been to a few other shows and events but this is the first T/A nats I will have attended, so i'm buzzing already.....can't wait!! Just wish I was able to drive into the event in one of my cars!

By the way, those restorations look awesome....

welcome
I'll be at the nats with my AB 74. its a work in progress. finished the mechanicals and plan on doing some minor interior touches before the show. in a sea of restored cars, it shouldn't be too hard to spot.

[spb350]

What does a set of NOS SD rods go for these days? Are these as good as the aftermarkets that are available. I'm just about to start rebuilding my original 455(250HP) and I'm looking to buy parts. I am going to have SD heads on my motor and expect the HP to be 450+, it is also going to have a roller cam. Thanks

[superdutybob]

They are expensive depending on what batch they came from. Not worth the money when there are Eagles, PPR, etc. available much cheaper. They are just as strong, less expensive, and readily available. If you were restoring an SD engine that would be one thing. Plus, you are not making dangerous HP that requires a killer rod.