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Old 07-27-2008, 11:53 PM
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If you need some inspiration check out the following link.

http://www.impalas.net/forums/showthread.php?t=686

That guy must have an insane amount of hours into that car. Truly amazing transformation through hard work, perseverance and patience mixed with more than a little madness and masochism. Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done - even though I would prefer to see it restored to original condition he's more than earned the right to customize it any way he chooses. Worth the time to read every page. See ya.

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Old 07-28-2008, 12:19 AM
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Awesome story...glad to see its being saved.
It looks like it will be one helluva "before n after" photo album!

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Old 07-28-2008, 12:30 AM
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Scott - That's my favorite year of Impala too...61..My parents had a 61 Bel Air.

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I first thought she was DOA but after the blasting pictures, I am impressed and excited that this GTO will survive. Appears to be in really good shape. Please keep us posted. Good luck .
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Paul,

When I first saw it, I was certain it was lost - and don't be fooled, the pictures still look better than it really is. I was convinced that when I pulled out the doors and seats that were sitting in there that I would have a Fred Flintstone mobile! When I got it home and pulled everything out of it - it still took 2 hours to power wash everything out and off of it!

The passenger compartment will need multiple 3x3 & 6x6 sections patched in, or holes welded up - even then, there will be some filler to smooth things out a bit. Both sides of the cowl will need patches at the bottom & both quarters need a substantial amount of work to remedy hits on both sides, but luckily I've got clean quarters I can put on it (I think I'll only need the driver's side, the other can be messaged out.)

It is far better than a 67 Camaro convertible he has in the shop however - that guy will have twice as much work needed in his car - even the rockers are rotted out!

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Old 07-28-2008, 08:28 AM
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Wow!!!! That looks like it will be well worth restoring. I'm glad you are going to keep it on the original shell too. Those two Pontiac motors sitting side by side in the bed of a Ford pickup look kinda cool too!! The one with the chrome valve covers looks like a 1968 motor. Is that right? My eyes are getting worse as my age gets older but it sure looks like one to me!
They look good together don't they?

The 68 is the RA II motor I just sold - leaves here tomorrow. The 71 HO is not the original motor to my convertible but came out of a hard top car which was built within days of mine that I parted years ago. The motor has no vin stamped on it and the M-22 that came out of that car has no stampings whatsoever on it - just the casting numbers.

Funny driving around with a load in the back that's worth more than the truck.

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So what's a RA II engine selling for these days? Were all the components correct?

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Old 07-29-2008, 08:03 AM
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So what's a RA II engine selling for these days? Were all the components correct?
10K, complete stock rebuild. No carb, distributor, exhaust manifolds, or accessories.

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Old 07-29-2008, 08:31 AM
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awsome BOSS, i think i tinkled in the bushes once or twice & never noticed the cars.....
im attracted to 69s you know.......
was that american dry stripping for the blasting????? NOW WILL YOU FINISH THIS CAR???? 1 day i hope to see you drive a pontiac...

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Old 07-29-2008, 05:09 PM
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Oh this one's getting finished! At this pace I might have her done for spring time!

I'll be sure to bring her down and take you for a ride, you'll **** your pants - I'll make sure of it!

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Old 07-29-2008, 07:05 PM
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Just make sure that when you take SWEETJUDGE for a ride in your convertible, he is wearing Depends. it would be a shame for him to soil such a nice car!!!!! He's just jealous that your car will be done before his and it will be nicer(faster too!!). Some gaffers tape might come in handy too, so you can tape his arms to his side so he doesn't touch anything in your car during the drive!!!

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i have a 10.00 second car....... i will scare him with my 462 HO

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Boss - awesome - another 71 convertible saved. Connecticut 71 owners stand united!

http://www.pontiac-gto.net/members/1...nardWelch.html

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Damn Leonard!

Beautiful car! We'll have to get together some time.

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What kind of guy calls someone while taking a dump?

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What kind of guy calls someone while taking a dump?

You do - and you've got to stop!

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Old 08-06-2008, 03:32 PM
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Observation: I own that same air floor hoist seen in the blasting booth on the first page(# 16 reply), what a wonderful little hoist.

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Old 08-12-2008, 10:25 PM
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Two hours later...
THAT'S a project!!!lol Good luck. Ron

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Old 08-12-2008, 10:29 PM
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This is how I discovered it in early May - first time I had actually laid eyes on it in about 8 years!
you mow your yard and find a car...YOU just MIGHT be a redneck!!! Couldn't resist, dude! Ron

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