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Old 09-27-2010, 02:11 AM
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Old 09-27-2010, 06:43 AM
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Nice.

Keep us updated on your progress.

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Old 09-27-2010, 07:30 AM
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Ray - looking good! Please keep on updating the pics!

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Looks great...more please.
Old 09-27-2010, 09:25 AM
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Looking real good, keep it up, and keep us posted.
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Very nice! I like the headers and the wheels. Any other upgrades? what about the engine internals?
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Originally Posted by Corbrastang
Very nice! I like the headers and the wheels. Any other upgrades? what about the engine internals?
competition cam and a 780cfm Holley
This was already on the car when I bought it 5 years ago.
Except the wheels I replaced them, the old ones where aftermarket knock-offs.
I had the header ceramic coated on the outside only.
Dropped the ratio from the rearend from 3.55 to 3.36.
Old 09-27-2010, 11:35 AM
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thx all for the compliments.

Getting the body to this stage was the hardest part of the restoration, took me 18 months.

Before she goes to the paintshop I still need to shim the body, hang and adjust the doors and hood
Old 09-27-2010, 05:44 PM
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Nice work. I am close to having my 65's rolling frame done, will be glad when I am as far along as you.

Old 09-27-2010, 06:05 PM
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Nice.

You'll be out criusin' for waffles in no time.

Are you painting it Nassau Blue?
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Looking , keep the pic's coming.
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Man I can't wait for that day. Looking good. Shemp
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I love the angled shot of the big block ,tranny, wheels, and all the frame exposed.

Keep pics coming
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I envy you being able to do such work.....must be very satisfying.
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Originally Posted by nassau66427
Nice.

You'll be out criusin' for waffles in no time.

Are you painting it Nassau Blue?
Yep, Nassau Blue she will be again.
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Originally Posted by shemp
Man I can't wait for that day. Looking good. Shemp

Yes it is a very nice feeling to see it as one again eventhough it is not painted and driving.

I am walking over to the garage a few times a day/night just to look at her.

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