Monthly Archives: October 2012

October 20, 2012 – Painted and Starting Final Assembly

The frame is all cleaned up and sprayed with Por15.  Looking absolutely great!                 Close up view of the brakes and the new brake lines.           The new power steering box.  … Continue reading

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October 6, 2012: New Radiator

Radiator The new radiator came in today.  We ordered the unit from Brice Thomas (http://www.bricethomasradiator.com/) an almost perfect replica of the original.  All aluminum and includes the correct hose sizes for our Chevy 350.  Cannot wait to get it installed! … Continue reading

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October 6, 2012: Ready for Painting – Frame

Frame Ready for Paint Removed all the temporary fitted components and cleaned the car getting ready for the frame paint.  We are using Por 15 (http://www.por15.com/POR-15-Rust-Preventive-Paint/products/1/) to seal everything and ensure no future rust. You can also see the custom … Continue reading

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September 24, 2012: Disks, Transmission and Headers

Front Discs n Brakes Front Disks.  11 inch disks and GM brakes.  Staying consistant with all 68Nova  replacement parts as best we can.         Rear Discs and Brakes           The new transmission is … Continue reading

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September 24, 2012: Bumper Attached

  Bumper Fitted With the fenders and nose attached we fitted the bumper.  Also managed to take a first cut at the dent in the right fender.          A look at the mount up close.  The bolts … Continue reading

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August 28, 2012: Engine Fitting

First Fitting of the New Engine First fitting of the new engine.  Plenty of room for other components.  We are setting it low in the frame in order to lower the weight center.  This will allow us to keep the … Continue reading

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August 4, 2012: Front Clip and 3rd Member

  Progress is always nice.  The front clip is on and looks great.  The alignment is impressive!                Clip joint weld up close.           A view from below.  Pictured here the front clip … Continue reading

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July 20, 2012: Decisions Decisions

We have an opportiunity to put a SBC 350 into the Packard for a really smoking deal.  We have a donor car as well.  It is a 1968 Nova.  We are going to use the front clip and the 3rd … Continue reading

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