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73formulaorange · 03-02-2009, 07:13 PM

AND SO IT BEGINS !!!!!!!!

The engine and Trany are out and tommorrow they we will on their way for restoration, stay tuned for more pics

Lloyd-TX · 03-02-2009, 07:13 PM

Well guys, I finally got al the carburetion and ignition bugs worked out on my SD, and IT RIPS!

I love the car, and I'm taking it to it's first cruise-in / show next Saturday morning.

Need advice on repairing the inner buckles on my front safety belts though. Any parts out there? The buttons, etc. are gone! I feel NAKED (not a pretty picture, BTW) driving without a safety belt around me. Never mind the fact that I'll be asking to get a ticket!

Lloyd-TX · 03-02-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wick

I went to Lloyds shop about 12 today to see the car. It looked as if someone spun the rear tires a little after only 300 ft.

Chris - it doesn't just spin the tires now - it obliterates them!

Father&Son73T/A · 03-02-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Well guys, I finally got al the carburetion and ignition bugs worked out on my SD, and IT RIPS!

I love the car, and I'm taking it to it's first cruise-in / show next Saturday morning.

Need advice on repairing the inner buckles on my front safety belts though. Any parts out there? The buttons, etc. are gone! I feel NAKED (not a pretty picture, BTW) driving without a safety belt around me. Never mind the fact that I'll be asking to get a ticket!

Try http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

They didn't have the correct plastic female recepticles but have the GM metal ones,I kept the busted ones with the springs in case someone wants to repro them for a 73,but the 74 are the metal ones right?

Lloyd-TX · 03-02-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Father&Son73T/A

Try http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

They didn't have the correct plastic female recepticles but have the GM metal ones,I kept the busted ones with the springs in case someone wants to repro them for a 73,but the 74 are the metal ones right?

You know - I didn't even consider them because I thought they had to have "cores". But - if you were able to purchase the receptacles from them, maybe they'll have something that will fit and function OK for my SD. Mine has plastic buckles, BTW.

I didn't see any buckels listed for sale on theire website, but I'll give them a call anyway.

Thanks!

Father&Son73T/A · 03-02-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

You know - I didn't even consider them because I thought they had to have "cores". But - if you were able to purchase the receptacles from them, maybe they'll have something that will fit and function OK for my SD. Mine has plastic buckles, BTW.

I didn't see any buckels listed for sale on theire website, but I'll give them a call anyway.

Thanks!

I went with the metal ones,since the didn't make the plastic,but I thought the plastic were a 73 only design,can you post pics of yours?
Just curious...

The Boss · 03-02-2009, 08:37 PM

BVZ, I think I shed a tear with your story, sad to see it go, but glad it's gone to a good home.

Lloyd-TX · 03-02-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Father&Son73T/A

I went with the metal ones,since the didn't make the plastic,but I thought the plastic were a 73 only design,can you post pics of yours?
Just curious...

I'll shoot some pics tomorrow AM.

So - you're saying that you were able to purchase metal buckles that fit your existing outer harness from the Snake Oyl guys?

RicksGTO · 03-02-2009, 09:45 PM

Lloyd, good to hear the car is running so well! Are the plastic buckles in your car like this one?

Brewster · 03-02-2009, 10:04 PM

Thats a 1973 buckle, the 1974 has a taller top (female end)but similar sides, gm logo, sheath..

takid455 · 03-02-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Navarro

Excellent Lloyd!!!
Now we need a blue SD for a red-white-blue, patriotic look at the shows.

Come to think of it.... red/white, white/white,........gotta find that blue/white.

(raised hand) O O O O O O .....I know the answer to this one

Larry Navarro · 03-03-2009, 09:46 AM

There you have it!!!

Lloyd-TX · 03-03-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by takid455

(raised hand) O O O O O O .....I know the answer to this one

There is a slight distance issue, though!

Lloyd-TX · 03-03-2009, 10:20 AM

My good friend gto4door came by at lunch yesterday to see my new toy and shot a couple of pics.

Here's one with my f-ugly mug. Sh!t eating grin due to just coming back from a tire spinning, fishtailing test drive, LOL!

takid455 · 03-03-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

There is a slight distance issue, though!

It would be a nice road trip.

The whole patriotic idea of SD's w/ same interior color is neat though.

Here are pictures of the 74 buckles for the rear. Normal and exploded views

I have a pair of black none exploded ones I'm willing trade for the one I need.

Brewster · 03-03-2009, 10:38 AM

So the 74's are the same as the 73's ??????????? always thought there was a change between the two years??????
Anyone else with input on that ?

Lloyd-TX · 03-03-2009, 11:02 AM

Just got off of the phone with Snake Oyl - they don't have anything. I'll keep searching e-bay.

Checked my existing exploded buckles - manufactured by Robbins.

Brewster · 03-03-2009, 11:23 AM

How many do you need ?

Lloyd-TX · 03-03-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewster

How many do you need ?

Well - if I'm gonna carry anybody with me in the front seat, I need both front inner buckles Brew.

As I posted earlier, mine were manufactured by Robbins Co. Can you help me, PLEASE?

Father&Son73T/A · 03-03-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewster

So the 74's are the same as the 73's ??????????? always thought there was a change between the two years??????
Anyone else with input on that ?

Brian I was as shocked as you,yes those are the same rear seat belt recepticles as mine but in red/maroon/oxblood whatever.
Guess 73/74 used the same rear recepticles but different front..........

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