[Andre]

Let me start off by saying that you did well on this car. I am a sucker for the original color combinations that don't seem to be very popular choices now. I might be biased since I own a car with a gold interior. I don't see anything on that car that makes my stomach hurt at that price point. I'll chime in with my opinions.
I think the rally 1 wheels look great on there. Maybe a bit too much tire dressing for my liking but no big deal
I don't like the dash insert either, but that is easy to fix. I can't really tell about the dash wood because of the lighting, as to whether it is saveable or not.
Thats typical sun fading of the carpet that we all suffer.
I would send the original wheel to Platinum Al and have him restore it. That one is limited in damage and should be an easy resto.

I would replace the console with a nicer one. I would not try to replate that one.

I was working on the original boot cover of my '64 Old Blue, and had a couple broken clips. They did not look like that, but in my stash, I found I had 4 of those clips. Not sure what they come from, but they won't attach to my original boot. I had some reproduction clips that I also had, and they were made like the originals except the metal was too soft. I didn't have any sun that day, so I could'nt get my boot cover to stretch enough to snap down everywhere. I never use the cover on my other '64. I just don't like the way those clips want to scratch trim/paint. They probably changed the clip design from 64 to 66

Regarding the dirty engine, that just looks like dirt and grime that is collected from driving without constantly cleaning the engine. I think some degreaser, and a bristle brush would have you cleaned up in no time. I'd swap out the VC to chrome stockers. Agree that is a '64 top end. No surprise there. In regards to the engine running poorly, I'm going to bet you 10 hot wings that a simple tune up and fresh gas will solve your problems. Referrig back to my other comments, it looks like this car was driven, and enjoyed, but not necessarily tinkered with.

I hate red hoses with a passion!! You are missing the second reinforcing bracket for the alternator. Also possibly missing the bracket for the pcv hose. Not sure if they used the other bracket in conjunction with that short one that is bolted to the intake.

Its too bad you guys have to put cars away for the winter...

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by Andre

Let me start off by saying that you did well on this car. I am a sucker for the original color combinations that don't seem to be very popular choices now. I might be biased since I own a car with a gold interior. I don't see anything on that car that makes my stomach hurt at that price point. I'll chime in with my opinions.
I think the rally 1 wheels look great on there. Maybe a bit too much tire dressing for my liking but no big deal
I don't like the dash insert either, but that is easy to fix. I can't really tell about the dash wood because of the lighting, as to whether it is saveable or not.
Thats typical sun fading of the carpet that we all suffer.
I would send the original wheel to Platinum Al and have him restore it. That one is limited in damage and should be an easy resto.

I would replace the console with a nicer one. I would not try to replate that one.

I was working on the original boot cover of my '64 Old Blue, and had a couple broken clips. They did not look like that, but in my stash, I found I had 4 of those clips. Not sure what they come from, but they won't attach to my original boot. I had some reproduction clips that I also had, and they were made like the originals except the metal was too soft. I didn't have any sun that day, so I could'nt get my boot cover to stretch enough to snap down everywhere. I never use the cover on my other '64. I just don't like the way those clips want to scratch trim/paint. They probably changed the clip design from 64 to 66

Regarding the dirty engine, that just looks like dirt and grime that is collected from driving without constantly cleaning the engine. I think some degreaser, and a bristle brush would have you cleaned up in no time. I'd swap out the VC to chrome stockers. Agree that is a '64 top end. No surprise there. In regards to the engine running poorly, I'm going to bet you 10 hot wings that a simple tune up and fresh gas will solve your problems. Referrig back to my other comments, it looks like this car was driven, and enjoyed, but not necessarily tinkered with.

I hate red hoses with a passion!! You are missing the second reinforcing bracket for the alternator. Also possibly missing the bracket for the pcv hose. Not sure if they used the other bracket in conjunction with that short one that is bolted to the intake.

Its too bad you guys have to put cars away for the winter...

Thanks Andre. Agreed on all accounts. Hoses, console and everything. Ill look into the brackets. I dont know what the other ones would look like though.

Referrig back to my other comments, it looks like this car was driven, and enjoyed, but not necessarily tinkered with.

Very true and I could even go on to say a bit neglected. Platinum Al - contact information? I sent you an email yesterday by the way