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Offline Racer57

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Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« on: May 26, 2017 - 05:20:02 PM »
Bought the car May of 2013. Advertised as "rotisserie restored". When I looked it over before buying I saw lots of little things that told me that the guy was stretching the truth, but overall I felt it was worth the asking price. After a couple of months, I realized that I had bought the car from a flipper that loved to exaggerate and unfortunately I didn't know enough about these cars to know any different at the time. But now (as far as I know) I'm DONE ! I actually feel confident enough that I could drive the car as far as I would ever want without any issues. Its starts right away, looks and runs great. One thing that I can not forget is to thank everyone of you that have responded to my posts when I needed help. There is a couple that I would love to mention, but I know I would forget someone. Now I just hope to hell I haven't jinxed it !  :D    Here's what my primary focus has been on for the past 4 years...............

Right hand thread studs on all wheels
New Cragar Wheels and Tires
Tremec 5 Speed
Fix passenger side mirror so stays in place
4 Core 26" Radiator
Powder coated Edelbrock Valve Covers
Red Grill Accent
Carpet
Replaced both wiper arms and polished
Silicone front window valance so it lays down in place
Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauges
Replace clutch
Replace pressure plate
Resurface flywheel
Powder coat seat bottoms
New front seat covers and foam.
New rear shocks
New Edelbrock intake
New Edelbrock carb. Change from 600cfm to 650 CFM.
Replace 650 carb with new Holley 750 double pump mech secondaries
Lay Dynamat sound/heat barrier on floor board
Re align drivers door window regulator
Replace driver side rear window regulator
Replace shaker to hood seal
Repair shaker inlet screws
Replace steering box
Repair rear brake caliper
Replace rear axle vent
Replace exhaust manifold bolts/gaskets
Replace exhaust mufflers
Replace rear differential bearings
Replace rear differential gears from 3:91 to 3:55
Headlight relays
New Radio
New Speakers
New Antenna
New Voltage Regulator
New Carb to Fuel Filter Stainless Steel Line
New Gauge Panel
New Speedometer
New Clock
New Tach
New lower radiator hose
New water pump
4 degree spacers for rear axle to correct vibration.
Replace engine rear main seal
Insulate shaker base
Fix shaker mechanism bind.
Replace emergency brake cable
New Driveshaft
New rear brake drums
New Hurst 5speed Pistol Grip
Front support for Shaker





Offline dakota

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Re: Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2017 - 07:56:17 PM »
Congrats on crossing the "I'm done until I think of something else to do to it" finish line!   That has to feel great.

Offline jimynick

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Re: Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2017 - 07:57:15 PM »
Wow, that's a list! Congrats on getting through all that and hopefully, you get to put your a$$ in the drivers seat and drive it!  :thumbsup:

Offline dodj

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Re: Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2017 - 08:05:36 PM »
Congrats on getting the car where you want it!  :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs:

Saying you're done is a little over optimistic though in my opinion.....lol  :smilielol:
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Offline Racer57

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Re: Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2017 - 11:07:54 PM »
Congrats on getting the car where you want it!  :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs:

Saying you're done is a little over optimistic though in my opinion.....lol  :smilielol:
I would love to put a nice sounding cam in it, but I keep telling myself, "Self.... the engine is in perfect condition, Leave it the f+++ alone ! "  :D

Offline Cudakiller70

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Re: Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2017 - 12:15:35 AM »
Your done as of today! Good to see your happy with it, better drive it before that cam comes  :stirpot:

What a minute if your done with this car you need another different car! :smilielol: maybe a roadrunner in orange!
« Last Edit: May 27, 2017 - 12:17:58 AM by Cudakiller70 »
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Offline xtopfuel

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Re: Finally DONE !! Thank you everyone.
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2017 - 05:58:58 AM »
congrats, I say if your happy leave it alone