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abiddle

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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #45 on: April 28, 2017, 02:45:36 PM »
What kind of spoiler did you use for the front?

The dog dish hubcaps/red wheels/ red lines really make that car pop!
 With the black hockey stripes and SS hood/ endure bumper, you have a really nice car that will stand out in a crowd of 69's
WTG. From the pics, the way the grill and the way the car came together looks like a very well put together car. Everything looks like it fits together well.
Looks so much more refined than your Avatar, of how the car looked prior to restoration.

Can we re-name this thread to "Mission accomplished!" ?..... 8)

I don't remember where I got the spoiler, it was in my barn storage - I've had it for years. I don't think its an original, but frankly I'm not sure how to tell. When the rear spoiler comes off, so will the front.
There are some fit issues. I'm trying not to focus on them. The rear window was put in way too deep, package tray corners won't fit correctly and the chrome is way off the glass. I have some things to work on, but it went from a 20footer to a 5footer. :) I'm just really happy to have it back in my garage.

I guess I should change my avatar...

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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #46 on: April 28, 2017, 03:26:33 PM »
Car turned out great..  What cruise in is that?  TN?

Thanks Darrell. Smokey Valley Riders Loudon TN. Cruise-ins are every few weeks, but we just had two in a row and I think another next week. Thursdays at 6pm. I found another camaro at this cruise in dated 11C but 4000 cars apart. There were 5 camaros at this event, I should have taken pics of more than just my car.  :-\

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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #47 on: April 28, 2017, 05:22:20 PM »
Beautiful looking ride Andy!
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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #48 on: April 28, 2017, 05:29:31 PM »
Thanks Bentley.  ;D I did find someone with a correct horn to replace the one lost during restoration.

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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #49 on: April 28, 2017, 06:32:59 PM »
Bentley I am waiting for a update on your build,  buddy. :)
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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #50 on: April 28, 2017, 06:50:46 PM »
Looking good Andy and just love the exterior/interior color combination so enjoy. Hopefully everything is fine but what paint and process was applied to the car as the softness you describe raises a flag.
But she does look all dressed up and pretty!
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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #51 on: April 28, 2017, 11:52:01 PM »
Very sharp Andy, well done! Now enjoy the car and pick off the small stuff over the winters.
Tim in Australia.
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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #52 on: April 29, 2017, 12:15:40 AM »
Looks good. Not quite sure what to think about the paint being soft, but that's not good.

What date of intake are you looking for? Send me a PM and I can look.
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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #53 on: April 29, 2017, 01:42:44 AM »
Looks great Andy!!  I think 18 months is a pretty quick turn around for all that you did. Thanks for carrying the torch for us SS350 guys!
Enjoy it.
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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #54 on: April 29, 2017, 03:58:03 AM »
You SS-350 guys are the bread and butter of the hobby.

I think the SS-350 was/is the most popular options on these cars
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Restoration blues
« Reply #55 on: April 29, 2017, 01:29:38 PM »
make sure you put your car in the feature section ,   we all want to see and hear your story,  Nice job  Enjoy