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Old 12-27-2005, 07:48 AM
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Thanks for all the positive response, it has been a long year collecting, painting, and fitting parts. Notice in the old pic the car is without spoilers. The third owner added them sometime after he bought the car. I like the look but would prefer to bring the car back to the original look. As far as the engine paint, I mixed it up custom using PPG Omni Urethane with Hardner from some original Chevy Engine parts I had. I can get the number later if you like. Here are some additional pics of the car today, less bumper, grille, and trim. Also, I started the engine today and broke the new L-78 cam in, boy those solid lifters sound good. Enjoy!









For some reason, the camera picked up some weird reflections on the side of the car. It should be finished tomorrow and the weather will be in the 80's. I will take some shots outside with better lighting.

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Old 12-27-2005, 08:05 AM
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Here is another of the car on the trailer:



Oh yea, the second owner, after talking to him, bought the car, less engine in 1976, for $800.

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Old 12-27-2005, 08:34 AM
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Original interior pics:





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Old 12-27-2005, 04:53 PM
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Wow!!!!!!!!!!......Nice Job....Great Story....Great car

Ken

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Old 12-28-2005, 04:39 AM
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She's almost there. Just lacking the rocker moldings. The car looks better outside and drives great with the exhaust being very quiet. All you hear is squealing rubber, solid lifters and the sound of that Holley 4-Barrel sucking air...









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Old 12-28-2005, 05:37 AM
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Bad, Bad, Bad 2 da Bone. One sweet L-78. As I said earlier those Dog Dishes are da shiznit. Thanks again Paul for all the killer pics of your bad ass ride!!!

I love the vintage ones.


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Old 12-28-2005, 06:25 AM
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Paul, the car really turned out nice! I lost your email in a recent computer meltdown. Can't wait to see it in person.

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