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My Chevelle has 3 staples across the firewall. Was this done to attach a build sheet or some other document? I've always wondered why those staples were there. Does anyone know the answer?
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Robert _______________ 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 M21 4.10 2023 Stingray Coupe Z51 |
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When the Winter weather gets me a little blue , You post these awesome photos. This is one lucky car !! Beautiful..
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1971 Boss 351 , 17,000 miles .. 1971 Buick GS455 .. 2003 SVT Cobra .. 1971 GTO .. 1969 Camaro Fathom Green .. 1969 Camaro Hugger Orange .. 1970 Buick GS455 .. 1970 BUICK GS350 .. 1998 SVT Cobra 1900 miles;. 1973 STAGE 1 GS . 1971 Mach 1 351C 4 speed , first car. 1970 Mach 1 428 SCJ . 1970 SS 350 Camaro . 1971 442 ... 1968 Buick GS400 . 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport 2021 Badlands Bronco Sport |
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I've mostly seen 2 staples on the firewall on a few SS '69s including my current project, my vert, and my brother's recent project, also a '69 vert. Never pinned down what they once held. All were KC cars.
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That's what I was afraid of. What really sucks is I had a complete set of original survivor YH wheels, rings and caps (though slightly used) and had no idea of their value or that I would ever need them so I sold them a few years ago. Live and learn as they say.
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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Last night and tonight's progress, I restored the red oxide harness clips that hold the intermediate harness to the quarter panel lip as well as installed the harness code tape on the rear light harness.
The entire date coded and original GM smog system was fully restored and installed back on the engine today. NO reproduction parts here! Installed the fuel tank gas line and admittedly not sure if they used "SWAN GAS" in 1969 like they did in 1970 as the old fuel lines were so weathered I could not make out any markings on them. The speedo clip is slightly different than what I am used to seeing on early 70 cars. No one makes this clip so I made it per a photo I received from someone who had this on a similar dated 69 Chevelle. That's it for now as Annie and I are going to tackle the exhaust system tonight and put her welding skills to test. It has been over 10 years since she last welded but when I told her I wanted her to take an active role in the restoration I was not joking. Just like riding a bike.....I hope......
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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Looks awesome!
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Bruce Choose Life-Donate! |
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Man, Rick. My finders can’t type what my brain thinks about what my eyes see......IM-FREAKIN-PRESSIVE!!!! And that’s an understatement!! Fuel to the fire and motivation on my next restoration.
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Ha! I am just learning and trying to keep up with you pal!
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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As the owner of two 69 Chevelles, I am just....speechless. Phenomenal work
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Bill Pritchard 73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60 |
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Whut Dav sed!
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