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67CruiseMaster

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New project, I finally got her home.
« on: May 27, 2018, 09:47:36 PM »
After a lengthy period of looking and weeks of negotiating. I have finally bought my project. As some of you might know, I have been looking at a 67 vert for a while. This car is an original Tuxedo Black with red interior and white top. I do want a deluxe interior and will replace the white top with a black one. Here is what I settled on. Pictures are of the trek to bring her home from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City. I have inventoried the parts and cleaned up what I could. Seems pretty complete except for motor and trans. I am planning a L30/M20 build. Looks like that was in the car at the born date. I have many questions about convertibles for those who are up to speed on them. I know plenty about the coupes. Not convertibles. Enjoy my attached pictures.
Vin 124677N169308


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67 SS/RS with original Cruise Control
67 Tuxedo Black Convertible.

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2018, 09:48:48 PM »
more pictures
67 SS/RS with original Cruise Control
67 Tuxedo Black Convertible.

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2018, 09:51:07 PM »
more pictures.


Last picture is the tag glued to the gages that the car has. Nice to see some date coded correct things on the car. I would assume the gages are original to the car.
67 SS/RS with original Cruise Control
67 Tuxedo Black Convertible.

dalekerr

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2018, 10:03:41 PM »
Well congratulations. That will one fine car when restored. Looks like the body is solid!
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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2018, 10:05:35 PM »
Body is pretty rust free. There are some issues with the quarter drop downs. But wont be that hard to fix. I am missing the fender cocktail shakers though. Anyone want to part with a pair for me?
67 SS/RS with original Cruise Control
67 Tuxedo Black Convertible.

z28z11

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2018, 10:06:11 PM »
Looks like a great basis for a pretty car - great and classic combination of trim, paint and interior.

I'll defer further comments to the '67 guys - I'm not near as familiar with the 7's as 8's and 9's.

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Steve
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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2018, 12:37:05 AM »
A guy drove by my house and saw my Z in the garage and asked if it was for sale.  Everything's for sale, but he was looking for a project for his son.  I said head on down to NV or AZ.  Not much left like that here in the rain forest.
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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2018, 01:11:48 AM »
Black 67 convertible!! My all time favorite car....nice find, please keep posting pictures of your progress.

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2018, 01:12:30 AM »
Give some thought to keeping the white top, especially if that's how it originally was built.  I had a 66 Fairlane GT convertible in that same color combo, black exterior, red interior, white top - I still think that was one of the most stunning color combos made.
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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2018, 01:17:25 AM »
I agree, a new white top would really set off the black. And love the red interior.
Doug  '67 RS/SS 396 auto I know the car since new

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2018, 02:45:20 AM »
Sorry, my post didn't put my comments on the car for some reason.  I originally said, "Very nice find and excellent project car from the drier regions".
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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2018, 02:59:04 AM »
Thank you guys
67 SS/RS with original Cruise Control
67 Tuxedo Black Convertible.

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2018, 03:15:38 AM »
Nice!

Looks like a base 327 4 speed car.  But if the original engine is gone, build what you want.

Definitely try to keep the original colors. That’s a great combo.

What is the axle code? 
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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2018, 03:35:28 AM »
Pics of some 67 Tuxedo black cars at this link. One convertible with black top and one with white.
http://www.69pace.com/paint1967tuxedoblack.htm

Pics of 67 red standard interiors here.
http://www.69pace.com/interior67_741.htm

Actually since you need to redo the seats, going with red deluxe might look REALLY good. Especially if you go with a black top.  Pics of 67 red deluxe interior at this link.
http://www.69pace.com/interior67_742.htm
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: New project, I finally got her home.
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2018, 03:47:04 AM »
Haven't  had time to get the axle code. I might have time tomorrow.  Thanks Bryon
67 SS/RS with original Cruise Control
67 Tuxedo Black Convertible.