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    Author Topic: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & resto build  (Read 16877 times)

    Offline ShelbyDogg

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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #15 on: July 12, 2009 - 03:41:58 PM »
    Quote from: ChallengerGary on July 12, 2009 - 10:52:13 AM
      Also, we decided that the gas cap looked out of place and I had the idea to modify a Challenger cap to fit the filler neck - it'll keep the side smooth when I am done.

    A challenger cap on the driver's side will be upside down. Look into a Charger or Barracuda flip-top for the driver's side and the "fuel" will be right side up. 
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    Offline ChallengerGary

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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #16 on: July 12, 2009 - 05:06:05 PM »
    Not a flip top - a regular flush cap.  In that last picture, I've already modified it to fit.
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #17 on: July 15, 2009 - 12:39:20 PM »
    Gary,

    Making great progress!  Only thing I would have let the side trim on.  I like that year because of it, breaks up the looooong side of the car.  Sweet ride for sure.  What kind of rims and tires are you going with?

    Don
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    Offline ChallengerGary

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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #18 on: July 15, 2009 - 02:12:51 PM »
    Thanks.  I agree about the trim but he did not want to leave it on and, afterall, the customer is always right.  Not sure what rims he is going with.  Pretty sure he's looking at 17's or possibly 18's though. 
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #19 on: July 15, 2009 - 02:15:39 PM »
    Boy, I just noticed how much my camera's color sux.  I guess I'll have to buy a better one sometime soon...
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #20 on: August 11, 2009 - 04:02:57 PM »
    okay, I'll have to post some pics tonight.  I've got the body work done on the car and shot the dash, door jambs, interior pieces and trunk (all body color) this weekend.  It looks f'n SWEEEETTTT!!! :bigsmile:
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #21 on: August 21, 2009 - 12:40:05 PM »
    I've been pretty busy with the car.  My customer is pushing to have it done by Labor Day Weekend.  I've already just about finished the interior and painted the car last night.  :bigsmile: 

     Got to start buffing it soon if I want to meet his deadline... :crying:
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #22 on: August 21, 2009 - 12:44:12 PM »
    Man -- my camera sux!  It never takes consistant pics - the color is all over the place.
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #23 on: August 21, 2009 - 12:45:23 PM »
    I'll take some pics out in the sun tomorrow and post hem as well as the interior pics.  This thing is looking REALLY sharp
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #24 on: August 26, 2009 - 11:11:30 AM »
    Some add'l pics   :bigsmile:
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #25 on: August 26, 2009 - 11:13:34 AM »
    More pics for your viewing pleasure   :cheers:
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    Offline 70shaker6pk

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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #26 on: August 26, 2009 - 12:12:07 PM »
    Looking real nice!     Can't wait to see it with the new wheels!
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #27 on: August 26, 2009 - 05:19:49 PM »
    great work Gary   :drool:
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & semi-resto
    « Reply #28 on: August 26, 2009 - 05:57:33 PM »
    Quote from: 70shaker6pk on August 26, 2009 - 12:12:07 PM
    Looking real nice!     Can't wait to see it with the new wheels!
    I agree - it needs wheels BAD!  The color is actually almost blinding in the sun - my camera does not do it justice   :bigshades:
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    Re: 1966 Belvedere - 440 swap & resto build
    « Reply #29 on: August 26, 2009 - 10:23:46 PM »
    You do such good work :2thumbs:
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