69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project

[Cudaragtop]

Thanks Mike.
I thought about taking it to Totally Auto to see what they would charge to restore it but decided to see how it would look if I just gave it a try first.
I figured if I didn't like how it turned out it would still cost the same to have it restored.
All it cost me was some left over rattle can paint and primer and a little time. Wish everything was that easy!  Here's to small victories. 

Can't call it restored but cleaned up and painted works for me.

[EB3-GranCoupe]

WOW, yes the pics came in this time! and WOW  They look great!!  Very nice!!

[Cudaragtop]

Ask them if they still sell those custom Emission Control decals that have custom engine sizes and funny sayings...

Like these Alan? 

[Topcat]

Like these Alan? 

Everytime you post pictures like this, all I see is a grey spot with a minus line inside of it.

Your image links are freakin huge. Longer than a paragraph.

Try a different way. Cuz that's not working.

[Cudaragtop]

Everytime you post pictures like this, all I see is a grey spot with a minus line inside of it.

Your image links are freakin huge. Longer than a paragraph.

Try a different way. Cuz that's not working.

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[70chall440]

I am going to need some of those, especially that second one.

[anlauto]

Yup....Are they on their web site ? I couldn't find them...

[HP_Cuda]

I want those!!!

Friggin hilarious, couple that with the custom data tag will really get folks hackles up.

 

[Cudaragtop]

Yup....Are they on their web site ? I couldn't find them...

I spoke to Charlie there, he said he needed to put them on the web site.

[Cudaragtop]

I am having a brand new 3rd member built for the G3 Hemi 69 by Randy's Ring & Pinion.
Plan is for 380-460 HP depending on which crate we decide on.

All New 8-3/4
489 case
large yoke
Dana Power-Lok

They offer "Smooth" or "Aggressive" setup.

Their description:
"The aggressive one might chatter around turns but would lay down bigger power better."

Would like to hear other thoughts. I don't mind the little eek eek eek I get sometimes turning a tight corner.
I could be convinced that smoother is better for non competition driving. 

The other question I have is which gear ratio?

Going to be a cruiser/show and go car, never driven in the rain.

At first I was thinking 3.55 with the 727 + Gearvendors OD .78 so 3.55x.78=2.7 in OD
2.7:1 with 25.7" tall tire = 2354 RPM at 65 MPH Nice!
3.55:1 with 25.7" tall tire = 3017 RPM at 65 MPH This what I have in the ragtop. It needs a GV too.

But with the GV I'm thinking I could go a little lower for good stop light to stop light city driving and in OD still have a decent RPM at cruise.

3.73 with the 727 + Gearvendors OD .78 so 3.73x.78=2.9 in OD
2.9:1 with 25.7" tall tire = 2464 RPM at 65 MPH Still pretty darn good! Could hit the Power Tour and still cruise pretty comfortable.

Please chime in with your thoughts.

The Calculator I used:
http://www.advanced-ev.com/Calculators/TireSize/?ratio=3.2

Thanks in advance!

[Cudaragtop]

Lower control arms cleaned up. Stiffening plates added. Sway bar tabs supplied by Hotchkis with the sway Bar kit added. 

[70chall440]

Nice work!

[Cudaragtop]

I just cleaned them up. Cost me $40 to have them welded.
Got to try welding something one of these days but not something you can see...   

[Cudaragtop]

Grill Restoration Progress Pictures from Dave Ferro at Totally Auto.
Wow, they look really good.
This is them before...




In progress:









Full resolution pictures here:   https://goo.gl/photos/VQbB7v1kaBCXVFQJA
Chrome trim is out to the Chrome shop. $$$$ Ouch!
Ordered New Parking Light Set - Lens and Chrome - from Josh's Muscle Car Parts using  Cuda16 code for 10% off.

[anlauto]

I'm guessing you wanted them black ?