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August 13, 2013: Work Continues

Starting to disassemble to continue the work.  Also got the chromed grill back as well as the new valve covers.  

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August 3, 2013: Pick Up Day

Today we brought the car home.  Still plenty of work to be done but it is great that she can move under her own power.  You can get a real sense for what she will look like when done.  

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July 7, 2013: Fan, Drive Shaft, Gauges, Wiring

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The new powder coated drive shaft is in place.  A welded U bracket completes the saftey and the sure up the frame. Seats are mounted, gauges in, steering wheel is in place all working. The best part???  Started it up … Continue reading

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April 24, 2013: Battery, Shocks, and Radiator

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Custom Battery Box under the right front fender Fits Like a Glove Look at all the progress.  Battery box built, rear shocks are in, and the fenders/nose are back on with the radiator fitted.  It will be a fun coupe … Continue reading

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March 15, 2013: New Top

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What have we been working on lately??? Perfect fit! The donor car is a 55Chevy roof. Little work on the wheel and it looks like it has always been there! Check the gallery for close ups!        

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February 23, 2013: Exhaust

  Finally have something attached to the custom block hugger headers!           View from under the engine.             Back through the cross member and around the tank to the fender.   … Continue reading

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December 22, 2012 – Gas Tank

New Gas Tank             The original tank was rusted through in spots and corroded through the inside.  We decided a replacement was the best option.  Best yet, we found that the ’77 charger has a … Continue reading

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December 22, 2012 – Wheels

The wheels are in!!! Aren’t they awesome?  American Racing 16×7.  With Goodyear Eagle LS 265 60 16.           Here is how they look in the fender.  We will be adjusting the leaf springs once we have … Continue reading

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November 18, 2012 – Steering Column and Shifter

Column is installed.  We used the column from the Nova including the mounting bracket.  Custom hangers constructed to hold the column in place.  We used a Lokar shifter for the 700R4.  Needed to do very little adjustments to the original position in … Continue reading

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November 18, 2012 – Engine Back In

The engine is back in.  Will be looking around for some new valve covers to dress it up!  

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