tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64443383887965978482024-03-13T19:17:59.974-05:00Driven RestorationsBEHIND THE SCENES, BUILDING DREAMS, AT DRIVEN RESTORATIONS LLCDriven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-57039246605933675252023-02-21T06:09:00.000-06:002023-02-21T06:09:51.051-06:00A Car So Nice We'll Build It TWICE! 1980 Turbo Trans AM<p></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1980 Trans Am Turbo 301</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This one owner 1980 Pontaic came to us several years ago in need of a mechanical diagnosis of a severe engine knock and a complete repaint. The body was fairly aged with a few areas that had some rust holes, but it looked like it was just sheet metal rust and the majority of the structure was intact. It still had it's factory color, Ontario Gray, but at some point it had been repaired and repainted with the wrong Phoenix put on the hood. The graphic was turned the wrong way and the all of the decals were the wrong color. Although some parts would need replacement, it was mostly complete other than missing the air cleaner which turned out to be very challenging to find!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBtIKE531KGnkqMFwneKeKNAQSnqo1djo4HDS9HB1L3QpWiGiIknOHEoNFRathYa8qXm7ns2y-8D31iOhlPMFNoKYhEzYZaIhpCR4TR8LeGrb4_R_WJIZESAyskRIyrQJqAFpcoh8PYi5nYolc1L1oMspLa7pHJhDmcr6jwsdWVhNjNDWbJVI3AzZ/s2880/20180515_132616.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1980TransAM" border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2880" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBtIKE531KGnkqMFwneKeKNAQSnqo1djo4HDS9HB1L3QpWiGiIknOHEoNFRathYa8qXm7ns2y-8D31iOhlPMFNoKYhEzYZaIhpCR4TR8LeGrb4_R_WJIZESAyskRIyrQJqAFpcoh8PYi5nYolc1L1oMspLa7pHJhDmcr6jwsdWVhNjNDWbJVI3AzZ/w640-h480/20180515_132616.jpg" title="1980TransAM" width="640" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Owned locally in Wisconsin, the car has been with the same owner for decades, but it had been several years since it was driven at all and the interior was in pretty rough shape with no headliner to speak of and some mouse houses throughout. There was no shine left to the paint and the decals were barely visible and sun faded. The good news? No bright work! Chrome work can be very expensive, and on this car, even the window trim is painted flat black.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtx8hlJWUStIRcj3mIeIdIutMkyqbZ8BEojLy52zNFS1JLag6Hc0YQVBAbK87t2fWH2RM0XpT_Pf2KiAI-WhN2pa0tKRwjWUMNt8BpT-yQCrovdAOm5rTImwVuENAzzjl9IYcMrQWzfJnqEaXE9f0ah7UVEdsmtF97lGV4g_SwwxdS21IY9NVIV_T/s2880/20190601_113754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="80TransAM" border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2880" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtx8hlJWUStIRcj3mIeIdIutMkyqbZ8BEojLy52zNFS1JLag6Hc0YQVBAbK87t2fWH2RM0XpT_Pf2KiAI-WhN2pa0tKRwjWUMNt8BpT-yQCrovdAOm5rTImwVuENAzzjl9IYcMrQWzfJnqEaXE9f0ah7UVEdsmtF97lGV4g_SwwxdS21IY9NVIV_T/w640-h480/20190601_113754.jpg" title="80TransAm" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABX6OnNvPS6rDIFsExp29jWk_BiMb7hTdCdO6QTXL6G4a5VRifadCDC13h4hf2x2sEY9Pt1eoljsBHlI--S65vza_a3cyOt8f8lxo8SLBHjLw77RRL23LjakxqNAjCTLSQC9wHNZacO90meeU1zF_CCwtUlvBjnMPskJRhz15PmPBUDFQouRY7lV-/s4032/20190601_121051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TransAmQuarterPanel" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABX6OnNvPS6rDIFsExp29jWk_BiMb7hTdCdO6QTXL6G4a5VRifadCDC13h4hf2x2sEY9Pt1eoljsBHlI--S65vza_a3cyOt8f8lxo8SLBHjLw77RRL23LjakxqNAjCTLSQC9wHNZacO90meeU1zF_CCwtUlvBjnMPskJRhz15PmPBUDFQouRY7lV-/w640-h360/20190601_121051.jpg" title="TransAmQuarterPanel" width="640" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The overall goal for this project was to restore it to original style and finishes...only better. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Better paint, upgraded suspension parts and new interior finishes, and a reliable engine with little more "snort".</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA7ntxAlTQSfFVwl3psw9DwkEg_GRBtPlH9-tztlVWqBhwnTLn7sqVY4JndYnsH9mYwC5QvMszmYQzLBreYBU979gOHmJUHauaN1Lm35SKcak1HE97wOwnCa13B6UiZ88XVED03UYLGDWpVCKAR8sLyjr_haLYtWSe6YW9_WdM2a8UTylJzjkwhGa/s4032/20190603_081420.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="TransAmTurbo" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA7ntxAlTQSfFVwl3psw9DwkEg_GRBtPlH9-tztlVWqBhwnTLn7sqVY4JndYnsH9mYwC5QvMszmYQzLBreYBU979gOHmJUHauaN1Lm35SKcak1HE97wOwnCa13B6UiZ88XVED03UYLGDWpVCKAR8sLyjr_haLYtWSe6YW9_WdM2a8UTylJzjkwhGa/w640-h360/20190603_081420.jpg" title="TransAmTurbo" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Something here just doesn't belong...The air cleaner! Turbo Trans Am's had a special design with air intake duct work. Regrettably, at some point it was removed and never located again.<br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKi7zf63c38Otrj7tPgzpnPnrvk2rGW-Ir176Nt-UWKs5NiBdWNIRs7Cx-TedZV7uyWO-yD6_Tu8N5dzLrK4NpYrKmLlOk4moEZKR_RvNTNsTcAOHDu6fa778ERIPF_v1xnCGuvIgxmcq_KdnfkThRXQiY9YWgplpj6PeEzPLn7jlcaFKturU1YEfm/s4032/20190605_084902.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="80TransAmInterior" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKi7zf63c38Otrj7tPgzpnPnrvk2rGW-Ir176Nt-UWKs5NiBdWNIRs7Cx-TedZV7uyWO-yD6_Tu8N5dzLrK4NpYrKmLlOk4moEZKR_RvNTNsTcAOHDu6fa778ERIPF_v1xnCGuvIgxmcq_KdnfkThRXQiY9YWgplpj6PeEzPLn7jlcaFKturU1YEfm/w640-h360/20190605_084902.jpg" title="80_trans_am_interior" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Cant really blame them for not wanting to ride around in this interior. Mold and mice made it less than pleasant to spend much time inside the car although the dash pad had only 1 crack.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="301_Pontiac" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaDW24VhYGiLyBQizfFbZOnxw2OXNc-tD-8uI09GZQqL_-rEkMoGhBJibaD6fy83pKuwMbyKdDYckxG57A8va4fvGW5VkJit02Aqta5IIL6KVY7k5pYz3VbLPM-RtBJNc2EK_fEhFwcae8THQcHmRmlSppP-09hWKg_KcC0t0r9e5hc5Wi-Ngc6OM/w640-h360/20190605_155442.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="301_Pontiac" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Freshly removed 301, headed to tear down</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaDW24VhYGiLyBQizfFbZOnxw2OXNc-tD-8uI09GZQqL_-rEkMoGhBJibaD6fy83pKuwMbyKdDYckxG57A8va4fvGW5VkJit02Aqta5IIL6KVY7k5pYz3VbLPM-RtBJNc2EK_fEhFwcae8THQcHmRmlSppP-09hWKg_KcC0t0r9e5hc5Wi-Ngc6OM/s4032/20190605_155442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That engine knock was very pronounced, and after testing and inspection it was decided to fully rebuild the engine and the turbo and replace several components related to it. The engine was fully disassembled and sent out for machining at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063466126687" target="_blank">Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake WI</a>. It was bored .030 over and got an upgraded cam shaft along with some modest head work for better flow. The Turbo required a few new parts we were able to locate in Kenosha WI from <a href="https://ttaperformance.com/" target="_blank">TTA Performance</a>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pontiac_engine" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5nL7WiYAgiHUBmpYhK0_UShqeboX_LtwVc9cjQtdrQee13E88-ufCUWAVyMIow_7WGZA9Yu8Qguk7sTKfBVicXuCCP46MLATJqsz2gO8B7u-_ZHkcO37DlQnqVf-l0_sK0K_L8GOz3v1DThkEekGZ65nQtJZ4dM23IR91KABtYLpoYINynvSwbc5/w640-h480/20200401_153910.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Pontiac_engine" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Fully rebuilt and refinished engine and transmission</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After a complete engine and engine bay paint job, the under hood</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> looked almost too nice to drive.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pontiac_engine_bay" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwtHyr4ReKQW3yIWsJ-9gV3rMZMILsgh23hXLLNfEPS9HhKfmRIJKYS1CxgCcwxYOrlykKQLzNDxTr01lQPcYJDxmyYX872qRz8Z4ykhtHbwaTnRF8xwEVnXIjJy93lGqV0qL6rGGalGl_iJtiH76UKUCFpMIBtAwi4G6XINMMat5qGnZK_uctNKE/w640-h360/20190617_084623.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Pontiac_engine_bay" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Just a little work to do here! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwtHyr4ReKQW3yIWsJ-9gV3rMZMILsgh23hXLLNfEPS9HhKfmRIJKYS1CxgCcwxYOrlykKQLzNDxTr01lQPcYJDxmyYX872qRz8Z4ykhtHbwaTnRF8xwEVnXIjJy93lGqV0qL6rGGalGl_iJtiH76UKUCFpMIBtAwi4G6XINMMat5qGnZK_uctNKE/s4032/20190617_084623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5nL7WiYAgiHUBmpYhK0_UShqeboX_LtwVc9cjQtdrQee13E88-ufCUWAVyMIow_7WGZA9Yu8Qguk7sTKfBVicXuCCP46MLATJqsz2gO8B7u-_ZHkcO37DlQnqVf-l0_sK0K_L8GOz3v1DThkEekGZ65nQtJZ4dM23IR91KABtYLpoYINynvSwbc5/s4032/20200401_153910.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFQD22bU-_Fc12dN0GD5VsbxPVUqFdTZ7_V1gjVpDH3OvaPjCtBNNIE9_pOR4w3rvejTsLYcnvmnJBZ7XHaL55Wj0txsfFftvBDGcbw_cUnab62iCBQJMEOFpqD0ZsBIU08J6j_hAUyfoRaQEyKO6YNLqhu_9KQZh0y2lG-_gJFMwmHcERPlWIgQd/s4032/20210514_154601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TransAm_Engine_bay" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFQD22bU-_Fc12dN0GD5VsbxPVUqFdTZ7_V1gjVpDH3OvaPjCtBNNIE9_pOR4w3rvejTsLYcnvmnJBZ7XHaL55Wj0txsfFftvBDGcbw_cUnab62iCBQJMEOFpqD0ZsBIU08J6j_hAUyfoRaQEyKO6YNLqhu_9KQZh0y2lG-_gJFMwmHcERPlWIgQd/w640-h480/20210514_154601.jpg" title="TransAm_engine_bay" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, back to what we did to the body to get to this point.</span></span></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let the rust repair begin! What's getting fixed? Here's the rundown:</span></span><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Trunk floor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Full tail panel</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Gas tank straps/trunk supports</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Lower left and right quarters</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Lower fenders and left inner fender structure</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Lower front quarters at sill plate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Complete left outer sill plate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Driver side rear floor pan</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Passenge side front and rear floor pans</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Frame rail at right spring pocket</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Floor to rocker at driver side wheel housing</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Inner wheel housings at frame rail in wheel wells</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We also removed the lead from the roof to quarter seams to finish with a metal strip welded in place and body worked smooth. There is always rust under the lead at that area and this is standard practice in our shop.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1-_JqC3pQ3HVpRTjTkqqI27Pkzn_kjZSn5ckcEf7Q_fTvoLkJHezyQNZ34IOSTZL-EXTAWkzaA_ucPo1otH8OzvckUEH1HCixzJm7PK9yRjsP1GRfI8eridO9J1q5708UfyeQRLI-czS02aoCFP6vfZimUiDDWuF1c8o39ikr0ElmX3Yzftr0SPd/s4032/20190619_151214.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Floor_pan" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1-_JqC3pQ3HVpRTjTkqqI27Pkzn_kjZSn5ckcEf7Q_fTvoLkJHezyQNZ34IOSTZL-EXTAWkzaA_ucPo1otH8OzvckUEH1HCixzJm7PK9yRjsP1GRfI8eridO9J1q5708UfyeQRLI-czS02aoCFP6vfZimUiDDWuF1c8o39ikr0ElmX3Yzftr0SPd/w640-h360/20190619_151214.jpg" title="Floor_pan" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZHADCILjd9tYpgK6y5iUDBygTuesJLjXIcbDhnMB26Zj_3_LPDWqW77mfUovrL89dosryfaOUmJ9Rs9guarhsD58nK3ckKbQvrIEPltaON7t-CfoqHcsP56pdLSSrvz2-NjReMZq1rRTFNDspHzli7VtCG6HFSXUvZWltYCwvF4WBQ2StFHTXp7j/s4032/20200121_173958.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Metal_repair" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZHADCILjd9tYpgK6y5iUDBygTuesJLjXIcbDhnMB26Zj_3_LPDWqW77mfUovrL89dosryfaOUmJ9Rs9guarhsD58nK3ckKbQvrIEPltaON7t-CfoqHcsP56pdLSSrvz2-NjReMZq1rRTFNDspHzli7VtCG6HFSXUvZWltYCwvF4WBQ2StFHTXp7j/w640-h480/20200121_173958.jpg" title="Metal_repair" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This repair is not just for the floor. It's a major structural area incorporating the rail and interior floor, to the rocker and rear wheel housing. Bracing and correct execution of this repair are critical.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD2BU5Cab_DjG_G0YnbGWJv6phGUPjpirLimwwpi3louEy3or4CxW7vwWpXROCzlHh2_BvTu1MVUMkfo7-tYqoWTMwvRTn2I5B2sVS6XFTVvIsU7ijhwNhx3mrY9a5UbnYkZZ8Eoce_UWoUL1QMWCW8LKpHxZIEwVDT-vJxRpPjLn0jLcpvSpCtvV/s4032/20200128_152749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TransAm_Rear_floorpan" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD2BU5Cab_DjG_G0YnbGWJv6phGUPjpirLimwwpi3louEy3or4CxW7vwWpXROCzlHh2_BvTu1MVUMkfo7-tYqoWTMwvRTn2I5B2sVS6XFTVvIsU7ijhwNhx3mrY9a5UbnYkZZ8Eoce_UWoUL1QMWCW8LKpHxZIEwVDT-vJxRpPjLn0jLcpvSpCtvV/w640-h480/20200128_152749.jpg" title="TransAm_Rear_floorpan" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WWJyTh24kaneXt9j6GMr65aAgn3BtZpUk2Foau0YsGln1UlyjECH37oLaBSITGJbcortq2aWYmZXlEVV2yWeSDuFodWoo27j3CE5-xltdFQmfOp7KsrmNxEM2m5zbKg6_Sydp8ZUmK9shK5ld3yE-C1DjYuETaz6C1tpui-C1i2CYfKZ4DhjiOnn/s4032/20190619_151313.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TransAmTail" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WWJyTh24kaneXt9j6GMr65aAgn3BtZpUk2Foau0YsGln1UlyjECH37oLaBSITGJbcortq2aWYmZXlEVV2yWeSDuFodWoo27j3CE5-xltdFQmfOp7KsrmNxEM2m5zbKg6_Sydp8ZUmK9shK5ld3yE-C1DjYuETaz6C1tpui-C1i2CYfKZ4DhjiOnn/w640-h360/20190619_151313.jpg" title="TransAmTail" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFllfAjJZOJf-AGk4HuAueZrSrflNb5Tqaxsj2UGfBLITSU-3oqL6V9YPdYmnmpxY0B1nReNycpfCCPRebXZlUpZZNaOa_F1DVnVdjXtQfN6Ldk5QHgEVwTwL_JFrSQ6UzWj4MCSyeGPe1Wye7rvqhghCPO6s8iZHdpoe2FMl3W7uGJ9kBilABHO7R/s4032/20190605_085004.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="80_trans_am_trunk_panel" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFllfAjJZOJf-AGk4HuAueZrSrflNb5Tqaxsj2UGfBLITSU-3oqL6V9YPdYmnmpxY0B1nReNycpfCCPRebXZlUpZZNaOa_F1DVnVdjXtQfN6Ldk5QHgEVwTwL_JFrSQ6UzWj4MCSyeGPe1Wye7rvqhghCPO6s8iZHdpoe2FMl3W7uGJ9kBilABHO7R/w640-h360/20190605_085004.jpg" title="80_trans_am_trunk_panel" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">There was nothing solid about that trunk floor. The entire left half was squishy flakey rust. Once disassemble the rust continued to the back panel, requiring a replacement trunk floor and tail panel as well as lower quarter repairs</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTLscmhMCcL3Fkav6PzbB9KtP4Eg0m7nQnHwd9wmSXhz7Kfo-31dDkDOrHEGTXlimJx6GRAZp899RxUb_1XcKJF1eeqbfT0mi3Re5CMJqfkKezcAZKsHY5etI8rSi5mqsremhF88VmDcyv9oHMyyDOf_LkNg1vUV8nJH1kcmgZmF8P1vV9qrfxtnS/s4032/20191203_161547.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1980_Trans_am_trunk" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTLscmhMCcL3Fkav6PzbB9KtP4Eg0m7nQnHwd9wmSXhz7Kfo-31dDkDOrHEGTXlimJx6GRAZp899RxUb_1XcKJF1eeqbfT0mi3Re5CMJqfkKezcAZKsHY5etI8rSi5mqsremhF88VmDcyv9oHMyyDOf_LkNg1vUV8nJH1kcmgZmF8P1vV9qrfxtnS/w640-h480/20191203_161547.jpg" title="1980_Trans_am_trunk" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">After replacing the panels the spot welds were ground smooth and the whole panel prepped for primer to get rid of the bare metal areas after the repairs.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">With the metal work at the trunk and quarters complete, we prepare to tackle the underbody issues. The rear spring pocket and the surrounding floor, one full rocker, and 3 floor pans needed replacement. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">To do this right (and save ourselves extra body aches) we had to completely remove the front clip and rear axle and fabricate mounts for the rotisserie. Once mounted it's much easier to work on and we can fully prep the underbody with sandblasting and cleaning. Finally we seal it up with seam sealer and fresh black epoxy for corrosion protection and then paint, so it looks great and it will last a lifetime on the road.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKrW9kjsrwnxTQ0qcvn5uBGE3mqQESJ5WzaDxDporDhYr9mvq1t8ZDahPivaJuMTFt4Y2dGWE57K0GbqlVpkbMSHylM1dUTAmEvpSCTOKwk-5kog8HflVWLsmc5ufcfgnObJAfovJ9V-PMZLOYWziCZftIQFOnSI7bweltmQAahkxlMNefMMC6QFk/s4032/20191204_131648.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1980_trans_am_Restoration" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKrW9kjsrwnxTQ0qcvn5uBGE3mqQESJ5WzaDxDporDhYr9mvq1t8ZDahPivaJuMTFt4Y2dGWE57K0GbqlVpkbMSHylM1dUTAmEvpSCTOKwk-5kog8HflVWLsmc5ufcfgnObJAfovJ9V-PMZLOYWziCZftIQFOnSI7bweltmQAahkxlMNefMMC6QFk/w640-h480/20191204_131648.jpg" title="1980_trans_am_Restoration" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYt3_XcfWuvI5pkY-OjdvEDs-hEkElMUIrMNBINSmpBzTwm_H0guBRIMiWqoqErssfo-jwns9ITN5cEvIVJjkNz2huvlM54VgGQ8thQn9KkPtTzyZoC96uynXB8uMSZvafemtRF-uVZZp_Qz01dG9pn1TFpY4NBj8u4IZp9LjYJmJ1mgAi2xjQywi/s4032/20191204_150646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RZJAVVhPMayoW0_sqMRaOXUobjqhILI8-1wXYB8pgAPLGqmmmHW3S8kT3AZJFpdrHWuxVJpgpebfOA9EbRmSHWZ2VnQFLMVdrpw1ddQVoN2u7ywdfigu1cpwlsuteYl13OGrnpTJnJdRT66pwQ6zboYePGOG4az5HhQigjPGo4U5hYzLCsSKKWUi/s4032/20191219_142230.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="80_Trans_am_Floor" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RZJAVVhPMayoW0_sqMRaOXUobjqhILI8-1wXYB8pgAPLGqmmmHW3S8kT3AZJFpdrHWuxVJpgpebfOA9EbRmSHWZ2VnQFLMVdrpw1ddQVoN2u7ywdfigu1cpwlsuteYl13OGrnpTJnJdRT66pwQ6zboYePGOG4az5HhQigjPGo4U5hYzLCsSKKWUi/w640-h480/20191219_142230.jpg" title="80_Trans_am_Floor" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Underbody structure and floors were scraped clean of undercoating and seam sealer, then sandblasted and cleaned. Final metal repair work was done, then the whole underside was seam sealed and prepped for epoxy sealer and black paint</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLaAPIm9vEtj_WsuHjFzdmkhVomb7n18_WiOjCjtv7fTjc7arN2KQpcWqNqy44V3R18sKsJaTlPf1At-DG_nOs1GPhVs-0WyQXl73dptokupUu69snfsdvFkd1cVyWei6pWswaUCWklYHTW3Izkw_T8QjIcpwl4FHyUkv8vPHl2uqrYVXm9Eddqh-/s4032/20200316_081534.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="TransAm_rotisserie" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLaAPIm9vEtj_WsuHjFzdmkhVomb7n18_WiOjCjtv7fTjc7arN2KQpcWqNqy44V3R18sKsJaTlPf1At-DG_nOs1GPhVs-0WyQXl73dptokupUu69snfsdvFkd1cVyWei6pWswaUCWklYHTW3Izkw_T8QjIcpwl4FHyUkv8vPHl2uqrYVXm9Eddqh-/w640-h480/20200316_081534.jpg" title="Transam_rotisserie" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Wheel housings, tail panel and firewall were painted black after the repairs and the rest of the body was coated in 2 coats of epoxy primer before beginning body work and initial straightening.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8pzS2QPUWRx0DLOWGTAqQk7Rx7JcVM-wcUC3w2V6pdxoQUajue7kZw2WOaNR4NoN4XcYWQX6ITD-0ScKpuwtx93QnhIs3iTiGcbvsLoe9zQhT9ifCRx8Xk8pZIGNuDd5WOGGv56HHbtptALb3Xt91I_B_Ew779Q-vj7Kwp0l59KyIeg44zjcGczA/s4032/20200402_145626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trans_am_floor" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8pzS2QPUWRx0DLOWGTAqQk7Rx7JcVM-wcUC3w2V6pdxoQUajue7kZw2WOaNR4NoN4XcYWQX6ITD-0ScKpuwtx93QnhIs3iTiGcbvsLoe9zQhT9ifCRx8Xk8pZIGNuDd5WOGGv56HHbtptALb3Xt91I_B_Ew779Q-vj7Kwp0l59KyIeg44zjcGczA/w480-h640/20200402_145626.jpg" title="Trans_am_floor" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6M2nXzmCfWanNv-C9Tv9F2HMHkOP2nrzVDCKtbTMo_2D_f3PC5lKmlLB_D1QdwJ3FezETuAhcU2Q0poSUqG7-78LQ15vFJQbYyJHoZSf7QzqLI9wsaLPIFG5RkrqD4sameOuklY-yjvx0seTsKyYLhbkIWz786tynrNzPOwU-GIOng2Zvshjjql2J/s4032/20200623_092520.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="TransAm_bodywork" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6M2nXzmCfWanNv-C9Tv9F2HMHkOP2nrzVDCKtbTMo_2D_f3PC5lKmlLB_D1QdwJ3FezETuAhcU2Q0poSUqG7-78LQ15vFJQbYyJHoZSf7QzqLI9wsaLPIFG5RkrqD4sameOuklY-yjvx0seTsKyYLhbkIWz786tynrNzPOwU-GIOng2Zvshjjql2J/w640-h480/20200623_092520.jpg" title="Transam_bodywork" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The engine work was complete, so we re-installed it and put the car back on it's suspension. This is critical for panel fit and gap correction to be done properly.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvBFGBSQuwbE05FNctsvkYvIKW3kuqqbuuhQbCvxTIu9A7AelUJXTGEhUsDAD_BLEtW0Hhvtl1UnI1lUGafPdesjPRHV41uGFAiip5Th2NeWKjMMBJ9QlmBwVP6Xr2rmnuKKQg0HfZfQ34PGJrv1VI7lay3AJkoocONVPqgXSe9DPQ0fI3PfrFT6U/s4032/20200805_080600.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Trans_am_repaint" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvBFGBSQuwbE05FNctsvkYvIKW3kuqqbuuhQbCvxTIu9A7AelUJXTGEhUsDAD_BLEtW0Hhvtl1UnI1lUGafPdesjPRHV41uGFAiip5Th2NeWKjMMBJ9QlmBwVP6Xr2rmnuKKQg0HfZfQ34PGJrv1VI7lay3AJkoocONVPqgXSe9DPQ0fI3PfrFT6U/w640-h480/20200805_080600.jpg" title="Trans_am_repaint" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">After initial straightening and final patch repairs it went back in the booth for primer surfacer, also called fill prime. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkEJw77C7_sGS11svZgu4TcunAaEpOgvPqRI87IWOEU1M_NQKoo9agIN2Nqi2Sv9lSH4R-j54iDDCSSeHDBlt_NNWE5gz73XEzW_oX9PC6z_XxN4o3nlJR3K3QdxfzZohN_ndHQE3a6odUqhXio7E9Owp4VVFRDKAET31ij1V022748oumLbdlvas/s4032/20200820_154340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Trans_am_fender" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkEJw77C7_sGS11svZgu4TcunAaEpOgvPqRI87IWOEU1M_NQKoo9agIN2Nqi2Sv9lSH4R-j54iDDCSSeHDBlt_NNWE5gz73XEzW_oX9PC6z_XxN4o3nlJR3K3QdxfzZohN_ndHQE3a6odUqhXio7E9Owp4VVFRDKAET31ij1V022748oumLbdlvas/w640-h480/20200820_154340.jpg" title="Trans_am_fender" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2VoV_BXfDvQ5vT4ba8-3B1YrlvywAFfEv5vQGagjgnIb6qqAiHVP-pEmMmOJdcPO1JGiif0W8aWL9ZYyprm9u-igEWo2IoO8xwbDoWFWSp-iTQvZ4VP1Sf_GHBK01urRuaUpALFDy0tcQvyRgO_1nNQKY58PreIteN_tUZFYWIH0hfiUodF8sqrf/s4032/20201105_154756.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Ontario_gray" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2VoV_BXfDvQ5vT4ba8-3B1YrlvywAFfEv5vQGagjgnIb6qqAiHVP-pEmMmOJdcPO1JGiif0W8aWL9ZYyprm9u-igEWo2IoO8xwbDoWFWSp-iTQvZ4VP1Sf_GHBK01urRuaUpALFDy0tcQvyRgO_1nNQKY58PreIteN_tUZFYWIH0hfiUodF8sqrf/w640-h480/20201105_154756.jpg" title="Ontario_gray" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">After a LOT of sanding at every stage of the restoration, the body was finally masked for paint! The original Ontario Gray looks really nice when it's fresh and has a nice layer of clear coat bringing out the metallic.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> Remember, there's almost no chrome on this car, so almost everything is painted. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">It took three batches in the booth! </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">First the full body tub, then the fenders, doors, hood, rear filler panel and trunk lid, and finally the mirrors, bumpers, fender vents, hood scoop, flares and spoiler. We let the paint fully cure and began wet sanding and buffing every last piece. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Numerous brackets, backers and structural pieces needed sandblasting to remove rust and were then painted black or gray before reassembly. The window trim was stripped and re-painted, windows re-installed, and the entire body and front bumper reassembled with new <a href="https://www.steelerubber.com/" target="_blank">Steele Rubber</a> weather-strip and seals and numerous specialty fittings from <a href="https://www.firebirdcentral.com/" target="_blank">Firebird Central</a>. The correct graphics set from <a href="https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/" target="_blank">Phoenix Graphix</a> topped off the original look. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdPh6fUy3lXGuDX3SF5AxqWdHpeVsw-fn7JgLdaKy7l-LHZphXEFNCCbKcKEjd_k9StX2E7Mw-8MYVpZoc5QsrXpfvF44uvdElZOIbUpuDFqAu5c0NMiAz_2hd63-nQP94q3vHn7CBsMEPWdBJf0pZy5lPZeBX43g-El1bK892y1EwCCmMYWHL5rz/s4032/20210602_093402.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Restored_trans_am" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdPh6fUy3lXGuDX3SF5AxqWdHpeVsw-fn7JgLdaKy7l-LHZphXEFNCCbKcKEjd_k9StX2E7Mw-8MYVpZoc5QsrXpfvF44uvdElZOIbUpuDFqAu5c0NMiAz_2hd63-nQP94q3vHn7CBsMEPWdBJf0pZy5lPZeBX43g-El1bK892y1EwCCmMYWHL5rz/w640-h480/20210602_093402.jpg" title="Restored_trans_am" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Graphics kit and final assembly completed. Time for the photo shoot. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYoeS4trKvIqYDs2_N4s9GBae65sgQyks3Rs9yZLJbmosVjgYxp4dK2-rQuqo1sBAy4-pXflX6sLc-qZyReW-5tOibZcGuPr3wdt6QCXr8e8TtaN2OrHjM2eP31JPACAqCk3ID_RaxuuhmGyH-WbCiOkhSRLsOPEdGZd4PiRSKc0A1OkJPSIfQKH-i/s4032/20210602_093416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Trans_am_restoration" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYoeS4trKvIqYDs2_N4s9GBae65sgQyks3Rs9yZLJbmosVjgYxp4dK2-rQuqo1sBAy4-pXflX6sLc-qZyReW-5tOibZcGuPr3wdt6QCXr8e8TtaN2OrHjM2eP31JPACAqCk3ID_RaxuuhmGyH-WbCiOkhSRLsOPEdGZd4PiRSKc0A1OkJPSIfQKH-i/w640-h480/20210602_093416.jpg" title="Trans_am_restoration" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoNvc8bq6RxRXwor-EMADO0szX6yQWoaLbV0W4jLqC9wO0_lKO2aokRQ6lA7IQden6PsIndBI-TAM8XGUU3XxJsE1DotoOfEUu4YtaCEyNO35allDMTGYC9Oon5KH-k8F4AfnxQnZDjpSgnbfbykjirNYXtlv1tB6ZbDFq5lzX5hdAeqKgwiwE3c6/s4032/20210602_093119.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Pontiac_trans_am" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoNvc8bq6RxRXwor-EMADO0szX6yQWoaLbV0W4jLqC9wO0_lKO2aokRQ6lA7IQden6PsIndBI-TAM8XGUU3XxJsE1DotoOfEUu4YtaCEyNO35allDMTGYC9Oon5KH-k8F4AfnxQnZDjpSgnbfbykjirNYXtlv1tB6ZbDFq5lzX5hdAeqKgwiwE3c6/w640-h480/20210602_093119.jpg" title="Pontiac_trans_am" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZbcE7_Jf1wOqCSI6Fcdln3l47SQiha-YzQrTFzbz7VY9dTEN9mnx3As14eDUzaLQU-6kcNpMy4qJ_0S8jwI9P3AdXT4uAQZ64bptZp5Ee8ylSga2NbxGytBgt9wCYX1qQJ1QYnTuQEnQ9HTBvtw23gkf-8fbXQZAjfub393w5sHvv9Qu1pcd0w5N/s4032/20210602_092951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="80Transam" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZbcE7_Jf1wOqCSI6Fcdln3l47SQiha-YzQrTFzbz7VY9dTEN9mnx3As14eDUzaLQU-6kcNpMy4qJ_0S8jwI9P3AdXT4uAQZ64bptZp5Ee8ylSga2NbxGytBgt9wCYX1qQJ1QYnTuQEnQ9HTBvtw23gkf-8fbXQZAjfub393w5sHvv9Qu1pcd0w5N/w640-h480/20210602_092951.jpg" title="80Transam" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWoNkkNr1KmYpjJUe3NUPIaGyYxK8Gf9f411eEWNj2FHVPhoV5fx_ly7nJZH_TxUdHrZpUd9j0JcGGZ7__-b5jrgz481oggpBDvq6M6ftzeCjFJIiXojQtkP9kA5aKw1j5yAEx6WFQrlHJ6MGfklTSIvxkVVyAGKwsL5UBa-b1CNGhZMfcuVwI_aC/s4032/20210514_154606.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="301_Turbo" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWoNkkNr1KmYpjJUe3NUPIaGyYxK8Gf9f411eEWNj2FHVPhoV5fx_ly7nJZH_TxUdHrZpUd9j0JcGGZ7__-b5jrgz481oggpBDvq6M6ftzeCjFJIiXojQtkP9kA5aKw1j5yAEx6WFQrlHJ6MGfklTSIvxkVVyAGKwsL5UBa-b1CNGhZMfcuVwI_aC/w640-h480/20210514_154606.jpg" title="301_turbo" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">301 Turbo</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Here's a little look inside the completed restoration. The interior work included sound deadening and new finishes including carpet, headliner and seat covers, but using mostly original gauges and "hard parts" like steering wheel, window surrounds/plastic trim, window cranks and shift components. Some of those old plastic and vinyl pieces shined right up!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlwPefhH4iTRWCNIWaqoMjAzLNtlYk4JuyOT_6i5sm6Hl7obI0H4eFQbECbw7TijMFkkv9SeVcj0rVtY3XfDtGnwCpO2QPlZZcV7_LFVYe_aXjN4_E2Gcs3MsGCGvEK_q5eecrjWaRxW68SSLDYB0xZ93uFnjY5jM8HPcRavF-Oj9-SLOKvm3Z-GW/s4032/20210525_160400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="80 Trans am seats" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlwPefhH4iTRWCNIWaqoMjAzLNtlYk4JuyOT_6i5sm6Hl7obI0H4eFQbECbw7TijMFkkv9SeVcj0rVtY3XfDtGnwCpO2QPlZZcV7_LFVYe_aXjN4_E2Gcs3MsGCGvEK_q5eecrjWaRxW68SSLDYB0xZ93uFnjY5jM8HPcRavF-Oj9-SLOKvm3Z-GW/w640-h480/20210525_160400.jpg" title="80_trans_am_seats" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop7P-Iin_QCSQgRQoQOPs9PqgoDdLA_je8jK9Fc7v7cYlZ032HUVwiwnrevywDM_tZ6lhBHDr32laH0Cr2nXxx37MqmiWobTF9Cs26JXv-Uy9RAOIgp4a9OMcs2bZsm3_hg-8Q3cklxuO_ZqNt6dD7C3gLeIHb_oYTn077YMMAmmVV4hlJilbMhOG/s4032/20210525_160347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="80_transam_interior" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop7P-Iin_QCSQgRQoQOPs9PqgoDdLA_je8jK9Fc7v7cYlZ032HUVwiwnrevywDM_tZ6lhBHDr32laH0Cr2nXxx37MqmiWobTF9Cs26JXv-Uy9RAOIgp4a9OMcs2bZsm3_hg-8Q3cklxuO_ZqNt6dD7C3gLeIHb_oYTn077YMMAmmVV4hlJilbMhOG/w640-h480/20210525_160347.jpg" title="80_Transam_interior" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">This is the part where we send the this Trans Am home</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">After completing the restoration we did the final photo shoot and test drives followed by a complete final detail.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">At the beginning of June, 2021, the 1 and only owner of the 1980 Turbo Trans Am picked up his car along with some of his family. The car got the seal of approval from his grandson before it was driven back to Southern WI and tucked in at home in a garage with a few other items...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Some of those items require battery chargers...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><h3 style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Sometimes those battery chargers go a little haywire, causing...</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxLmVcof5M0q8jhD_UDfNsgSkXPem4F0g6vI_A-Cm6Xb3IUSw0dPPa6fOko6rQ98ceuiMwt8GrhIlKV6cVbea_1cPpA8MZqFzI2hO3egcNaUPsIXX7Z15TxOaZhs0at58jW7MrYFObGb8lggBj3QyvaadM43W35Eq-M5pOKEvAC-ahYrm5XC0plcC/s4032/20221010_141839.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="TransAm_Fire" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxLmVcof5M0q8jhD_UDfNsgSkXPem4F0g6vI_A-Cm6Xb3IUSw0dPPa6fOko6rQ98ceuiMwt8GrhIlKV6cVbea_1cPpA8MZqFzI2hO3egcNaUPsIXX7Z15TxOaZhs0at58jW7MrYFObGb8lggBj3QyvaadM43W35Eq-M5pOKEvAC-ahYrm5XC0plcC/w640-h480/20221010_141839.jpg" title="TransAm_Fire" width="640" /></span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">You guessed it... A GARAGE FIRE! </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">One of many nightmares we all hope never to experience. Fortunately damage was kept to a minimum and the fire crew was quick to arrive. Nobody was in the garage at the time.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Any vehicle will suffer damage from the heat of a nearby fire, but the Trans Am and Firebirds of this era had a lot of urethane parts that will readily melt and deform.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOh82A-LoNw7LxIWsarOCjW6FP8qnVRe4FyM42dUWLelGYcMchLVAHLSceyPcKPlNdYTvmp0eLMzG7otNi86IP6S264AWRfPwOFXxK-Eq2gcR0zj9_mLUjjl6bEbm6RJ5EGJIxwYeO8moET-09sPDfMClZwJW4MPls2bLZU2LLDKMvBldbYDEzlNz/s4032/20221010_142707.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="TransAm_melted" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOh82A-LoNw7LxIWsarOCjW6FP8qnVRe4FyM42dUWLelGYcMchLVAHLSceyPcKPlNdYTvmp0eLMzG7otNi86IP6S264AWRfPwOFXxK-Eq2gcR0zj9_mLUjjl6bEbm6RJ5EGJIxwYeO8moET-09sPDfMClZwJW4MPls2bLZU2LLDKMvBldbYDEzlNz/w640-h480/20221010_142707.jpg" title="TransAm_melted" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The rear tail light assembly and rear bumper deformed and melted</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Upon initial inspection we noted a lot of heat damage. </span></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The windshield was broken with bubbles appearing in the glass</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Both side mirror glass was melted</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Door weather-strip and exterior window felts are deformed or shrunk</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Taillight assembly and gas door melted and misshapen</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Front bumper was mostly free of paint and melted significantly on the left. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The rear bumper is deformed mostly at the left quarter </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Left side flares deformed</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Paint peeling off the body mostly on the left side but extending up over the roof area</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Front and rear window trim is deformed</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Beyond the sort of expected heat damage above, the drastic temperatures can cause less obvious damage such as panel warping. The sheet metal on this Trans Am is warped and deformed mostly at the hood, left fender and roof after being under very high heat then being sprayed with well water to put the fire out. There are several areas under hood and under the body that we will need to closely evaluate for heat and water damage</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcIzDtUXaNTUDu5H4izuh6w18qk9eJhDbv0uRewZzv1TY57CdeUWeckL9DG58Q9I0FO9pzJtQGxg_Ma63WCBXJO9BKQisX-Cu0DF6EUzvlo8ctXFY3jHkwczvr98XmAr-HuNbB7lqxMtffsBmeltnNAt0NfO1kRJcvqCBQujFtK3U8s7ZHGN5Wj4I/s4032/20221010_142601.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Peeling_paint" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcIzDtUXaNTUDu5H4izuh6w18qk9eJhDbv0uRewZzv1TY57CdeUWeckL9DG58Q9I0FO9pzJtQGxg_Ma63WCBXJO9BKQisX-Cu0DF6EUzvlo8ctXFY3jHkwczvr98XmAr-HuNbB7lqxMtffsBmeltnNAt0NfO1kRJcvqCBQujFtK3U8s7ZHGN5Wj4I/w640-h480/20221010_142601.jpg" title="Peeling_paint" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The heat from the fire caused the paint to peel off in several areas</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Needless to say we will be evaluating the car much more closely when tear down begins. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Inspection of all under hood mechanical and electrical components</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">, and insides of the left door, left fender and roof will tell us just how far we have to go with this re-restoration. If the paint and primer on the insides of the body panels shows heat damage and peeling we will be starting from square one with refinishing. At least we know there won't be rust or other surprises underneath the paint this time!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdpWlvxPz0mH0tx9PyHQdjsWW4IhVTWwsBpvLuueKPV4WKq8r2WSCD7W9-BG5nSzLtLAx-pIttuztEUOasE5CGVfDHr__9QDHn0PWfyVL58JcLX8Pzbmc4fVOfPBSMAi-UR8IrNvW6ARTvG2We9QxuT8n8bRaMOWWseOF23ddAsoixj58l8xhMbR0/s4032/20221010_141939.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Trans_am_front_bumper" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdpWlvxPz0mH0tx9PyHQdjsWW4IhVTWwsBpvLuueKPV4WKq8r2WSCD7W9-BG5nSzLtLAx-pIttuztEUOasE5CGVfDHr__9QDHn0PWfyVL58JcLX8Pzbmc4fVOfPBSMAi-UR8IrNvW6ARTvG2We9QxuT8n8bRaMOWWseOF23ddAsoixj58l8xhMbR0/w640-h480/20221010_141939.jpg" title="Trans_am_front_bumper" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Despite not actually catching on fire itself the paint is peeling</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We are preparing for Restoration 2.0 for this Turbo</span></h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Now it's a matter of working with the insurance company to prove the value of this classic vehicle and the costs to restore it. This is made a bit easier because we JUST did it a few years ago and we can provide all of the invoices proving the amount invested in this Trans Am. The detailed documentation on monthly invoices and over 1200 photos of the process will prove it's worth!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Later in 2023 we plan to get the car here so we can finalize what parts we need to replace and begin sourcing OEM parts wherever possible. In this industry it is very rare to restore your own finished restoration. It will be a unique opportunity to see the way our finishes hold up and to compare tear down on our own work versus the nightmares we usually uncover when beginning a complete overhaul. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUBKNmYU7QUmS56q3S4ax8BBjS3I2c5YHVBrUqNMNo-CPtb6d4bevHmFJaduSQ7FWJh1JmJxwXxJ3NSbqY_VkgMK3PqttcVv9OUktl2ZyzM0rdzDOk9cRkfJ7l6KbrvcYeoajkmransoKi0iJOGi_MdPHPpdzFKRhsfQSvIYvvypvBxR83a6AAlVR/s4032/20210602_092807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1980_turbo" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUBKNmYU7QUmS56q3S4ax8BBjS3I2c5YHVBrUqNMNo-CPtb6d4bevHmFJaduSQ7FWJh1JmJxwXxJ3NSbqY_VkgMK3PqttcVv9OUktl2ZyzM0rdzDOk9cRkfJ7l6KbrvcYeoajkmransoKi0iJOGi_MdPHPpdzFKRhsfQSvIYvvypvBxR83a6AAlVR/w640-h480/20210602_092807.jpg" title="1980_turbo" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Although we wish we didn't have to re-do the car, especially under these circumstances, we must have done something right the first time for the owner to bring the car straight back to us for this round of repairs. </span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdFCuzcqkK-ME_M4GzRyEmea_2ODmmMCstccOD67CsyFFE6trOeUmK1CR-K7aHxSM6KOD4_kNhow3EpxD4dePddvjcdCWYvUwIuHihsbpDFZ5iBwTnTfM1Hc-CMWyBZjP2at9f3KfRiCNdgBKUJ8Fo8qNw3DSD90qlKSNaYtYePcIQZN3V2kaSWO_/s4032/20210602_094420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdFCuzcqkK-ME_M4GzRyEmea_2ODmmMCstccOD67CsyFFE6trOeUmK1CR-K7aHxSM6KOD4_kNhow3EpxD4dePddvjcdCWYvUwIuHihsbpDFZ5iBwTnTfM1Hc-CMWyBZjP2at9f3KfRiCNdgBKUJ8Fo8qNw3DSD90qlKSNaYtYePcIQZN3V2kaSWO_/w640-h480/20210602_094420.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></h3></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow our blog for future updates!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Comments and questions can be posted below or sent to drivenrestorations@gmail.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">More photos can be seen in our <a href="http://drivenrestorations.com/index.php?p=3&al=35" target="_blank">build album</a> or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drivenrestorations" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-41958569095523628322023-01-12T14:25:00.008-06:002023-02-22T05:42:09.822-06:001940/41 Willys Gasser: Project Spotlight<p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1940/41 Willys Gasser</span></h1><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0yh0-QqlEnUvBgA-ExuHN3SgId-uwHPhZ5Ve1nkD6_LYEp8tLgdjjNQEvaFQjp7swqn-ACPo5L7tn8bbad0lk3HLyfzfduJSMZSYyFZK17aeRyAo56CboAxg7Kza4OCRfOpoXHUJcNVdbtI0cDS3SfpV45vH9KPuYAsqpkWZzjLaNriwUZ6in-6qE/s4608/20210923_161123.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys_gasser" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0yh0-QqlEnUvBgA-ExuHN3SgId-uwHPhZ5Ve1nkD6_LYEp8tLgdjjNQEvaFQjp7swqn-ACPo5L7tn8bbad0lk3HLyfzfduJSMZSYyFZK17aeRyAo56CboAxg7Kza4OCRfOpoXHUJcNVdbtI0cDS3SfpV45vH9KPuYAsqpkWZzjLaNriwUZ6in-6qE/w640-h480/20210923_161123.jpg" title="Willys_gasser" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1940/41 Willys gasser arrival ALL STEEL body<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Willys have been an staple of gasser builds for decades. Their weight distribution and ease of customization makes them a popular choice. However, since drag racing is the primary use of a gasser style build fiberglass front clips became popular. It's rare to find an all steel body, but we are lucky enough to be restoring one at Driven! The main body is a 1940, and the front clip and doors are from a 1941. </span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />When the car arrived it was in various stages of restoration. The chassis had been modified, partially boxed and had suspension modifications. The x-frame had been cut out and re-welded and the rear suspension was completely non-functional with the leaf spring shackles installed incorrectly. The ladder bar system was actually posing a safety risk in the configuration it was in, cutting out part of the x frame to fit them. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Click "READ MORE" to continue reading<br /></span><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfL955rULuF_FWhcr9_vk-QMmoo7TH-Ul-LASDgNr5amEQ1pvGnxiWKpX5clOpjrdoxGoXT3t6FboPtMWJQAcVtrDNr3sjRk2nozi7jVwNokEYATr9lzEdeZNjLH85pfY2K7d3KaWfiDztQq6MGdg9XisqMkzdX3_Xxry2XSvJJcAdMGOhq5Parte/s4608/20210923_161107.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1940willys" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfL955rULuF_FWhcr9_vk-QMmoo7TH-Ul-LASDgNr5amEQ1pvGnxiWKpX5clOpjrdoxGoXT3t6FboPtMWJQAcVtrDNr3sjRk2nozi7jVwNokEYATr9lzEdeZNjLH85pfY2K7d3KaWfiDztQq6MGdg9XisqMkzdX3_Xxry2XSvJJcAdMGOhq5Parte/w640-h480/20210923_161107.jpg" title="1940_willys" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Willys gasser on arrival in etch primer (green) and primer surfacer over body filler(gray)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The firewall had a wheelbarrow used as the bump out for the engine to fit. Only one problem...it didn't actually fit the engine and the valve covers were hitting the off center wheelbarrow. The engine mounts were in the wrong position and nowhere near bolting to the engine. And that custom trans tunnel? It didn't actually fit the transmission. This is one prime example of why test fitting before during and after fabrication is essential.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ZoCrc4qpHVEnLuY9BLM76RG1aw2AUKySXEuurFy4taHqxqznEv8P6Ys6puKiNKtJn_1AXW82hxgR19IxyVwqKt02Z5Sdo-Di-ZmKJ9Tr1STqWeCUGBQvakPlteLqpyE6CC-VTYm4bJBPJ5w9VR-5bsl2M4AE7cqayWP5EuIJ_INlHr7Dcdr24-ye/s4032/20211018_152433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chevy_smallblock" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ZoCrc4qpHVEnLuY9BLM76RG1aw2AUKySXEuurFy4taHqxqznEv8P6Ys6puKiNKtJn_1AXW82hxgR19IxyVwqKt02Z5Sdo-Di-ZmKJ9Tr1STqWeCUGBQvakPlteLqpyE6CC-VTYm4bJBPJ5w9VR-5bsl2M4AE7cqayWP5EuIJ_INlHr7Dcdr24-ye/w640-h480/20211018_152433.jpg" title="Chevy_smallblock" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Test fitting the engine inside the wheelbarrow set up confirmed the firewall design was off center and not big enough to clear the valve covers or distributor</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Inside the body, a significant amount of structure was removed behind the seats and at the sides behind the doors. If we left it that way there would be nowhere to secure interior finishes and the body flex would be significant. The trunk floor and front splash shield were made out of a 55 gallon drum which left a whole lot to be desired when it comes to appearance and ease of installing surrounding parts. The grill opening didn't fit the grill at all and was rusted out underneath fresh "patches" welded in place. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Because this Willys combined 1940 and 1941 body styles there were some modifications to make to match the 1940's style. The hood had extra trim holes to weld shut and the door shape is different. The door hinges were welded to the body with the doors fitting relatively well. The edges were shaved to fit and never re-welded, so the sheet metal was separating. However, the doors were already modified with a decent lower inner and outer patch panel to correct the height to fit the 1940 body. At least one thing was done right!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapaTUc7omw0V4T_zVbfTFWNXjXFpjY0dyXP5I2snAhlauE3aUeXQwLnFAmtZy_g-XpoIbxIrlizlkGE-V7HA611VRce_FbmntavQcZsZ1IQFzJUrNe-XfVyxv1_oq_2KaCFnzlVHIanKicaGxhZK3uXlSLCI9VMF6ckjX9kiyDZegYSrXFcFAl28z/s4032/20210924_094205.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willysgasser" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapaTUc7omw0V4T_zVbfTFWNXjXFpjY0dyXP5I2snAhlauE3aUeXQwLnFAmtZy_g-XpoIbxIrlizlkGE-V7HA611VRce_FbmntavQcZsZ1IQFzJUrNe-XfVyxv1_oq_2KaCFnzlVHIanKicaGxhZK3uXlSLCI9VMF6ckjX9kiyDZegYSrXFcFAl28z/w640-h480/20210924_094205.jpg" title="willysgasser" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Trunk floor made from a 55 gallon drum. You can also see the trim on the upper left of the photo nowhere near fitting and the entire gutter around the trunk is roughed out body filler.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The exterior body shape was suspiciously non-uniform. The trim holes were braised closed so we drilled them out for the body trim we will be installing but when test fitting the quarter trim it was nowhere close to matching the body line. Now we knew there were bigger issues with the body work. Once we started digging it became obvious why fit was an issue! <br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Jqo5MN7VFxk3QLkma_LHLpgdCKuf7iD7uDQW_IyVVquiW6BJFxNNV1wyk67Uwg160BNW2JIScRASCxA0A7TP5HnkN8cDSOlSpC3bqIz3prbukLMz-c5KBM9ZIoMTaNQ7IPcz8qpRvxmBM-EbJfxlKw3lWOpquaZz5a2EWyAEqqmuTqn9L-rVD5kQ/s4032/20210924_094651.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys_trim_holes" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Jqo5MN7VFxk3QLkma_LHLpgdCKuf7iD7uDQW_IyVVquiW6BJFxNNV1wyk67Uwg160BNW2JIScRASCxA0A7TP5HnkN8cDSOlSpC3bqIz3prbukLMz-c5KBM9ZIoMTaNQ7IPcz8qpRvxmBM-EbJfxlKw3lWOpquaZz5a2EWyAEqqmuTqn9L-rVD5kQ/w640-h480/20210924_094651.jpg" title="Willys_trim_holes" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Locating the trim mount holes required excavation. This explained the trim not fitting</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBZIJhBNqQeR4ZBK3chbC1NTu0ZNN078_RyVNvWKbxlSiiTmLb-dLgNWFAVBOfbd0fVqC96znstAWbn5uigw1XMeySpRah1V-k0dpg8pYaMZVU98-P0ZJcHvD_HSr-z1mryop_PYfwemawlvptc4Cbd4-1SOth-pHcCSOWDc_NskIvJ1GmqFvrLrz/s4032/20210924_101852.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="willys_body_filler" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBZIJhBNqQeR4ZBK3chbC1NTu0ZNN078_RyVNvWKbxlSiiTmLb-dLgNWFAVBOfbd0fVqC96znstAWbn5uigw1XMeySpRah1V-k0dpg8pYaMZVU98-P0ZJcHvD_HSr-z1mryop_PYfwemawlvptc4Cbd4-1SOth-pHcCSOWDc_NskIvJ1GmqFvrLrz/w640-h480/20210924_101852.jpg" title="willys_body_filler" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Body filler was used to sculpt the whole body tub into something resembling the shape of a 40 Willys. This much body filler on a high horsepower gasser would crack almost immediately</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Now that we know what we're working with, what's next?</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">With body test fitting complete we move on to complete disassembly and evaluation of the chassis, which revealed a rail misalignment and non-functional rear axle and suspension set up. These are MAJOR problems requiring complete re-design. So now we know... We will design this build from the foundation up. Frame work started with reinforcing the rails and correcting the x-frame, adding cross rails, correcting the leaf spring mounts and engine mounts and modifying the transmission cross member area so the trans will actually fit. A new third member and re-configured ladder bars will finish out the work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0So1QD1C5lsOacTeHh0V1NZy5y6vL_ZBQiCs1Dgve2DhwrKu-W8AGVyKQxyjU6M9poCYNpp0BkA6jxzrTWE4H-Ps1xD_4rPGzY8OjNVWsdIRh5H6Sev-NNOAn2VAgwYsaEe022oxU4u4zE2PuJMFSVnrrWHAKwKi2JCgKA-nYd2SsXjW75N4E4JeL/s4032/20211101_144943.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys gasser" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0So1QD1C5lsOacTeHh0V1NZy5y6vL_ZBQiCs1Dgve2DhwrKu-W8AGVyKQxyjU6M9poCYNpp0BkA6jxzrTWE4H-Ps1xD_4rPGzY8OjNVWsdIRh5H6Sev-NNOAn2VAgwYsaEe022oxU4u4zE2PuJMFSVnrrWHAKwKi2JCgKA-nYd2SsXjW75N4E4JeL/w640-h480/20211101_144943.jpg" title="willys_gasser" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Disassembly begins</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogsK45Qr5ETmJURYadojkISaZvy20tw32AlmNKvpgpA0rVC7O9EKSyUZCZkXp09ipue3hLEHUrgvxwEKVV373bx0TPrz5_HpPg-8hwU8irdjmZ8HFk_e9T4i5g8wU6TNXDDA2cLh4Mn2_03Q3xjVci-iDXgtRCQNU-6ZvaIZPJ0jHbvu7-dXbjAFD/s4032/20220317_174108.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1940_willys_chassis" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogsK45Qr5ETmJURYadojkISaZvy20tw32AlmNKvpgpA0rVC7O9EKSyUZCZkXp09ipue3hLEHUrgvxwEKVV373bx0TPrz5_HpPg-8hwU8irdjmZ8HFk_e9T4i5g8wU6TNXDDA2cLh4Mn2_03Q3xjVci-iDXgtRCQNU-6ZvaIZPJ0jHbvu7-dXbjAFD/w640-h480/20220317_174108.jpg" title="Willys_chassis" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Steve is evaluating the mess that was made of a perfectly good frame. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBM0rZW9L0Te0BKqH-sRhuQI1P0XS-g1u0Jb0VZQSeL1OpKqPPbnZ3wFGPa7Z9xeVQ03ziWcvB9hbfXJVzA1a-u50J4PpaBI5zoDjlA19K8TC7EBiJNu2IuPyplbPHtJQavr_6F_FCoaYza2XSrJCJ43QyWDAjOihXtdl4oBb77g_AOYa4JpB9k14m/s4032/20220509_082402.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Chassis" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBM0rZW9L0Te0BKqH-sRhuQI1P0XS-g1u0Jb0VZQSeL1OpKqPPbnZ3wFGPa7Z9xeVQ03ziWcvB9hbfXJVzA1a-u50J4PpaBI5zoDjlA19K8TC7EBiJNu2IuPyplbPHtJQavr_6F_FCoaYza2XSrJCJ43QyWDAjOihXtdl4oBb77g_AOYa4JpB9k14m/w640-h480/20220509_082402.jpg" title="chassis" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Frame work is underway. It was flipped upside down to allow better access to lower rail welding. Adding more cross bracing and correcting the x-frame has the rails straight, square and level. They were sprung and twisted from the previous work</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">After a whole lot of fabrication and reinforcement, the frame design is complete and it's then mounted on a rotisserie to complete paint prep. All the metal was stripped clean of manufacturing markings and defects and the whole frame was sanded and cleaned for sealer and chassis black paint.<br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikz_KFFd3wi2Rr6f6LB3J0SvmqLEw0dJ9fojvcRbbCKyUwWGWwFYvhiBc_WPz4-LKs9SIqCdVqe1UJvv8Emr5Eu3tKkZgCczy1R8a4Eop4N26iy1SWuC8j20FU_DC1wvyuujA_F96TIucsZ8243dMRk1QNjSD_MMyJZgarkxy-4M4Ym3Zgo4HZKrxW/s4032/20220713_153822.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="chassis_black" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikz_KFFd3wi2Rr6f6LB3J0SvmqLEw0dJ9fojvcRbbCKyUwWGWwFYvhiBc_WPz4-LKs9SIqCdVqe1UJvv8Emr5Eu3tKkZgCczy1R8a4Eop4N26iy1SWuC8j20FU_DC1wvyuujA_F96TIucsZ8243dMRk1QNjSD_MMyJZgarkxy-4M4Ym3Zgo4HZKrxW/w640-h480/20220713_153822.jpg" title="chassis_black" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Chassis completed, in the booth for sealer and paint</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Now it's back to the body!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Starting with the firewall, Steve began fabricating and replacing the "customized" areas. The trans tunnel and firewall were redesigned for a much more functional set up. A gas pedal will even fit where it should be! We will also be test fitting the roll bar and designing new interior structural reinforcements that will accommodate a functional interior</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KoPufvA9c33y2csz_VZ4BdnwmiLWu7ZcgYZ-ovFlggpinlBYlb12bx0GT_I9ZVgxTmTKg1Qk07EW8_UzFSEBL3JOoSqd1JvAxbGWUa-KMKeeVHsbIs9khrrtyF7e82bqAYul7i4eLMjCw66CtI-f-fd6o8Qu0IoFzl1zzBVGFNQNC3lbdyyCD-iv/s4032/20220720_153400.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Firewall_design" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KoPufvA9c33y2csz_VZ4BdnwmiLWu7ZcgYZ-ovFlggpinlBYlb12bx0GT_I9ZVgxTmTKg1Qk07EW8_UzFSEBL3JOoSqd1JvAxbGWUa-KMKeeVHsbIs9khrrtyF7e82bqAYul7i4eLMjCw66CtI-f-fd6o8Qu0IoFzl1zzBVGFNQNC3lbdyyCD-iv/w640-h480/20220720_153400.jpg" title="Firewall_design" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Steve has put in a LOT of hours re-making the firewall to fit the engine. Might be time for a nap</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvT6bRjr3csNNVdyoRGpZW4Odb_BT7e7R6fwnzUMGTl_lObM2wdMPAzshWo-d8Ge6c2aHKoXf7bQ6PZGlPc34PSsrGIElpY5bG0MEdFR7RuqTeZYdQwaaW2B8lCIJCNOa_45v_MKiU2XI_SFAUa1wqxVIhz7ndtgHGaX70qK3-VtD6n_V8oQRA74A3/s4032/20220808_145003.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys floor" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvT6bRjr3csNNVdyoRGpZW4Odb_BT7e7R6fwnzUMGTl_lObM2wdMPAzshWo-d8Ge6c2aHKoXf7bQ6PZGlPc34PSsrGIElpY5bG0MEdFR7RuqTeZYdQwaaW2B8lCIJCNOa_45v_MKiU2XI_SFAUa1wqxVIhz7ndtgHGaX70qK3-VtD6n_V8oQRA74A3/w640-h480/20220808_145003.jpg" title="Willys_floor" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The new firewall was sanded, cleaned and seam sealed, then got 2 coats of epoxy primer for rust protection</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZw3KWNZe_stcK0f6NIiu8T9yBkzwq2g9r6fVWAgSc81uI-20UBsKi0_6ArNslqb___OjjieU0ZjrJVFZzu2tJW3G1ojQM79PVReCBtMNuutZsublFIqiNgxftSiVEtDjit0tfa1L9t2czMHMHG2O_i67sXuNfFXHQ-NmgAI0dk9-_d8SnSqbfdID3/s4032/20220808_145037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="willys_firewall" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZw3KWNZe_stcK0f6NIiu8T9yBkzwq2g9r6fVWAgSc81uI-20UBsKi0_6ArNslqb___OjjieU0ZjrJVFZzu2tJW3G1ojQM79PVReCBtMNuutZsublFIqiNgxftSiVEtDjit0tfa1L9t2czMHMHG2O_i67sXuNfFXHQ-NmgAI0dk9-_d8SnSqbfdID3/w640-h480/20220808_145037.jpg" title="willys_firewall" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnIZK6eyoC8PAfXvm_chnU_zBbz29w0wZ7QOxOtlLcZFrmBtO9XWCViTgw1rGOx8c2aKvdA07hLvo9KaIa50h9ZTeMlJFZEKqdjecymr7_7XckSvl8RFMZSVldOlnabg-S7MjSu-RxE65z-Upi_MJBR7_6dtlX3Bv4G5enMzPeiCimmY9hvIOC2ur7/s4032/20220815_090741.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="body_filler" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnIZK6eyoC8PAfXvm_chnU_zBbz29w0wZ7QOxOtlLcZFrmBtO9XWCViTgw1rGOx8c2aKvdA07hLvo9KaIa50h9ZTeMlJFZEKqdjecymr7_7XckSvl8RFMZSVldOlnabg-S7MjSu-RxE65z-Upi_MJBR7_6dtlX3Bv4G5enMzPeiCimmY9hvIOC2ur7/w640-h480/20220815_090741.jpg" title="Body_filler" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The trunk handle NEVER would have fit with that much build all the way around the opening. Yikes!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_YHwfoNjI96KSGpUfxdfhfqoA3OrS-RqLyOYDzrK15bJtnrDTxqH94gD8Jqw5QxK8ehKG62c4F5RQ-S162ZD9hjgIYR4rJgaDvTe-XyTET3wEDd0PSh9yjkzwtQmB1Ms1aw3onx7h6uVcn2u-K5vpq8h7ciqZtszVfsQ3nocipyPF16ETLMsbwMe/s4032/20220811_105444.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys metal" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_YHwfoNjI96KSGpUfxdfhfqoA3OrS-RqLyOYDzrK15bJtnrDTxqH94gD8Jqw5QxK8ehKG62c4F5RQ-S162ZD9hjgIYR4rJgaDvTe-XyTET3wEDd0PSh9yjkzwtQmB1Ms1aw3onx7h6uVcn2u-K5vpq8h7ciqZtszVfsQ3nocipyPF16ETLMsbwMe/w640-h480/20220811_105444.jpg" title="Willys_Metal" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stripping all the body filler off the body was a total mess. When we cleaned it up we filled a 5 gallon bucket! The odd thing is that there wasn't really any reason for that amount of body filler. It could have been done the right way much faster </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg832-qHD4f7rLtyy8uJ6jt-TZlASRJGPrlsrkNnzMQ1PtPmdFbidyCku28cpMtUYTQJoVD2NlWAiu_mcWq-KXi5neaFJpp3E88ze3xVzhLpdGFfQwilxWURTh8ni6nlBu5pgjvbFy8p7dA6dWkuCsFGlCzJg_cWB1a8PRu4e5-eWkA3frZ2H8FuFMc/s4032/20220914_155614.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="40_willys_door" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg832-qHD4f7rLtyy8uJ6jt-TZlASRJGPrlsrkNnzMQ1PtPmdFbidyCku28cpMtUYTQJoVD2NlWAiu_mcWq-KXi5neaFJpp3E88ze3xVzhLpdGFfQwilxWURTh8ni6nlBu5pgjvbFy8p7dA6dWkuCsFGlCzJg_cWB1a8PRu4e5-eWkA3frZ2H8FuFMc/w640-h480/20220914_155614.jpg" title="40_willys_door" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The doors were in remarkable shape with a great fit on the lower door patch made to fit the 40 body tub. It was a pleasant surprise considering the condition of the rest of the body</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJMzMq9FX_NE2Z2k8fEivDGXWPsVNqG5H8-z1cUfywd2xMDokbdlIjcPnnZ8JXDfA4Y47XcVIRWuBfCa5z0doN-ip3GbLIVJBzy5Bs-iCBNb9vc2jeTn6qgwpYHT12ErJDfBZrdDV4FeoBb_sbc_E3k8ilHfK77CP-OIrtgO3TZscbNq_flEztJLu/s4032/20220919_142345.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1940_willys_fender" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJMzMq9FX_NE2Z2k8fEivDGXWPsVNqG5H8-z1cUfywd2xMDokbdlIjcPnnZ8JXDfA4Y47XcVIRWuBfCa5z0doN-ip3GbLIVJBzy5Bs-iCBNb9vc2jeTn6qgwpYHT12ErJDfBZrdDV4FeoBb_sbc_E3k8ilHfK77CP-OIrtgO3TZscbNq_flEztJLu/w640-h480/20220919_142345.jpg" title="1940_willys_fender" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">All 4 of the fenders needed similar repairs. The lower portion was rotted out and covered up with body filler. We shaped each patch and welded it in place as shown here. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK--_ecvizZwQOWqnM_0EXHM15sLt2YwuZN278wFYgcnE9sZvCnjF5wD629NEwGwB4Z_epgizsuBmS4u26Kxb8uKYdtCAq6TFgLRKXHdmz6QvM1nkYtQ9xfO5Kjbwr3qlD4_DQAtdSELLkmp0zabD4Hi0KvBqN28OoHTjEz7VSTpGJmAUr56k84qyG/s4032/20220921_112204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys_grill" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK--_ecvizZwQOWqnM_0EXHM15sLt2YwuZN278wFYgcnE9sZvCnjF5wD629NEwGwB4Z_epgizsuBmS4u26Kxb8uKYdtCAq6TFgLRKXHdmz6QvM1nkYtQ9xfO5Kjbwr3qlD4_DQAtdSELLkmp0zabD4Hi0KvBqN28OoHTjEz7VSTpGJmAUr56k84qyG/w640-h480/20220921_112204.jpg" title="Willys_grill" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zkKWQ7hY_IKEPYvfJReuC7Z026uF9SGTXG18NmDOYPbOnPMkQr2hAqwL7fXEdU6zU5c7piSg9uZwzkXxrSAiQq9YZz4JVJR6UdnaV1ki_m69dyI19Hvx9dEUUrv3GSim1Os4ip4sayYg1sZdP-PCB1_N7AA3I-6onqU_1DwpM13ZM5k38A5sicmT/s4032/20220923_085504.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys grill" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zkKWQ7hY_IKEPYvfJReuC7Z026uF9SGTXG18NmDOYPbOnPMkQr2hAqwL7fXEdU6zU5c7piSg9uZwzkXxrSAiQq9YZz4JVJR6UdnaV1ki_m69dyI19Hvx9dEUUrv3GSim1Os4ip4sayYg1sZdP-PCB1_N7AA3I-6onqU_1DwpM13ZM5k38A5sicmT/w640-h480/20220923_085504.jpg" title="Willys_grill_opening" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The inner portion of the metal below the grill was in rough shape with old patches crudely welded in place on each side and </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It's baffling to us that a build could get so far without fitting any of the major components or testing mechanical function of suspension and steering. Design is not just important, it is ESSENTIAL to the form and function of each build. It's one thing to know what your building but executing the build is where <br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5m_iIZ3dGQy-w_gPS5KdBqz4yJw7yzmLFqchgrYdXTfNujS-xJswR1Kf12qb8UFA9eMNS0-DoFori3zg58kSwpde-810YtyyrlA9p26neQkJtgw9BTbFftlhih4uyjnYN8QjqgWn7ccXEBW3kijqafepmhfhBd4EA4iY4xz5XWoECoFONLX_bHPP/s4032/20221026_164116.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Willys_grill_opening" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5m_iIZ3dGQy-w_gPS5KdBqz4yJw7yzmLFqchgrYdXTfNujS-xJswR1Kf12qb8UFA9eMNS0-DoFori3zg58kSwpde-810YtyyrlA9p26neQkJtgw9BTbFftlhih4uyjnYN8QjqgWn7ccXEBW3kijqafepmhfhBd4EA4iY4xz5XWoECoFONLX_bHPP/w640-h480/20221026_164116.jpg" title="willys_grill_opening" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The metal repair around the grill is complete and the grill is test fitted to ensure it sits in the opening and lines up with the mounts</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Work continues on the Willy's as we finish up some body tub metal repairs, modify the trunk lid for a recessed license plate and the trunk floor to fit the fuel cell underneath. Inside the car, a roll bar and harness set up will have this street machine track ready for a little weekend fun</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For more information leave a comment below, we love hearing feedback as well</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span><span><br /></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-77851968567825836802023-01-12T08:00:00.003-06:002024-02-05T14:25:17.694-06:00Wisconsin Car Shows and Events Calendar<div style="text-align: center;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>View our Google calendar showing a current list of Wisconsin Classic Car and Truck Shows as well as a few other major automotive events. More events will be added as dates are finalized.</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b>Collect some trophies for your classic by attending<br />concourse style judged shows<br />Shown here: Customer owned 1949 Chevrolet 3100</b></span></td></tr>
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<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJFABc-KTAy2aT2zO0mQIX2PcER2GjdmissCKeSwqwX73RaEVVQ2Zm2Ox7p82HhIweILsXJ9CO8GOo8V5g4fhbBP1ull1NqXcmxlBOSOJm3Q2S6S20jqiqZ1J4YHmBnMjgVnMBgXnoKgnBsCCCzZ4flsWVufiPxDRUcmEhubsSJy55XnL1lTVlXjw/s2048/20191108_163901.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="59_Thunderbird_show" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJFABc-KTAy2aT2zO0mQIX2PcER2GjdmissCKeSwqwX73RaEVVQ2Zm2Ox7p82HhIweILsXJ9CO8GOo8V5g4fhbBP1ull1NqXcmxlBOSOJm3Q2S6S20jqiqZ1J4YHmBnMjgVnMBgXnoKgnBsCCCzZ4flsWVufiPxDRUcmEhubsSJy55XnL1lTVlXjw/w400-h300/20191108_163901.jpg" title="59_Thunderbird_show" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>SEMA is the worlds largest car show! Every car enthusiast should attend this show in Las Vegas at least once. It is now open to non-industry attendees.</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6m4T9M6ff-fjgwX4i0GVStAzmb7Me8MncYukRKNBv9T2cihQbGUoxandSgKBCd3vlGbiIo9jQYkfaycqrwukXNsgm3iP0s8g0dlpnPmLz0Arwhq-oS6tj2zl_N_UXq65rMVnd_ki-4tfa0-wtZI1yf-e8nHqAILpUMITZ5zEfQKHCQTFmsikGgQ7/s5312/20160903_164959.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="5312" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6m4T9M6ff-fjgwX4i0GVStAzmb7Me8MncYukRKNBv9T2cihQbGUoxandSgKBCd3vlGbiIo9jQYkfaycqrwukXNsgm3iP0s8g0dlpnPmLz0Arwhq-oS6tj2zl_N_UXq65rMVnd_ki-4tfa0-wtZI1yf-e8nHqAILpUMITZ5zEfQKHCQTFmsikGgQ7/w640-h360/20160903_164959.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Add some hardware to your garage display! Our builds went 3/3 at Pardeeville Car Show this year</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-88116691864977626182023-01-10T14:44:00.005-06:002023-01-11T12:39:17.999-06:001969 Nova SS Project Spotlight<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><h2><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">1969 Nova SS 396: Project Spotlight</span></u></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This 1969 Nova was purchased locally by it's owners and had a few details that needed improvement right away. It was updated and upgraded in a few different stages at our shop, Driven Restorations in Randolph WI.<br /><br />We first went through the mechanical inspection. While there were glaring concerns about the longevity of the engine we did some basic maintenance and got it in safe working order for it's first cruise season. Later that year, the car returned for it's necessary engine overhaul. The 396 was using about a quart of oil between every gas tank fill up. We rebuilt the engine over winter and did an overall facelift of the engine bay to get the car owners back on the road for the summer season once again! That season was far more enjoyable for them, but there was still something missing.</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Third time is the charm for this muscle car as it came back to the shop for a full facelift. The transformation was really incredible as the Nova went from dull and boring baby blue to the brilliant Hugger Orange the car owners were looking for.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span> </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFlamQ3rret0Fe12W-mrgSuHLmr4ePDPpe9_IXRcB4kSQ-BS-KS7_ml1jS4DFXYBYU8m6BvdaaX80AYY7xx0Cc1bH5epqDMPw3QwwTDX3JnCTRI6n2EMAgLkc-RfgP5wum77olm_EfXi74ztrDkXBpdXJVIEJsEBVmMhZA-rGQGYfetBoulqaSYkA/s4128/20150504_164319.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="69 Nova SS" border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4128" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFlamQ3rret0Fe12W-mrgSuHLmr4ePDPpe9_IXRcB4kSQ-BS-KS7_ml1jS4DFXYBYU8m6BvdaaX80AYY7xx0Cc1bH5epqDMPw3QwwTDX3JnCTRI6n2EMAgLkc-RfgP5wum77olm_EfXi74ztrDkXBpdXJVIEJsEBVmMhZA-rGQGYfetBoulqaSYkA/w640-h360/20150504_164319.jpg" title="69_Nova_SS" width="640" /></span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1969 Nova SS arrival shortly after being purchased. Complete inspection and mechanical repairs were first on the list for that summer's cruise season.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQwza-NbapZLbiIRU2fd6YlBfs9F1ddWudPIKnNLBOtqWtQSMEGhqRWRFUXCf0T7A1MRvOzt9Pmd1ubBwJuXjITtiM0Jt4lXbsU_tiQHaVYrKTedcwA7NWY5irHzMtQ6AIL3lLVJ6ajkm4KXydvIrqb-opvOmTn8sKy4M5XbtmF_pE7QYOyVPe3_B/s4128/20150520_112753.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1969 Nova SS" border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4128" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQwza-NbapZLbiIRU2fd6YlBfs9F1ddWudPIKnNLBOtqWtQSMEGhqRWRFUXCf0T7A1MRvOzt9Pmd1ubBwJuXjITtiM0Jt4lXbsU_tiQHaVYrKTedcwA7NWY5irHzMtQ6AIL3lLVJ6ajkm4KXydvIrqb-opvOmTn8sKy4M5XbtmF_pE7QYOyVPe3_B/w640-h360/20150520_112753.jpg" title="1969_Nova_SS" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Bigger rear tires and gave this Nova some attitude and stance </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IBHMGuxfB2z2MeaFPkD4F5vE_Tn5ks121H0EjeCVxXy9dvj82mbQiMyXTNpj3chi9mgT5vx4bV40KPfWVJ8xsBiqqvm8DrMdQLZijZTA01biryX8_u_gNo6JIEhJehw9OVy7LWLQeOMb3ZkM9j3XiiSv2Ue57Ss0sUzeYVEYPV_wDTLKTrbKGsHg/s4128/20151219_154902.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="69 Nova engine removal" border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4128" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IBHMGuxfB2z2MeaFPkD4F5vE_Tn5ks121H0EjeCVxXy9dvj82mbQiMyXTNpj3chi9mgT5vx4bV40KPfWVJ8xsBiqqvm8DrMdQLZijZTA01biryX8_u_gNo6JIEhJehw9OVy7LWLQeOMb3ZkM9j3XiiSv2Ue57Ss0sUzeYVEYPV_wDTLKTrbKGsHg/w640-h360/20151219_154902.jpg" title="1969_nova_engine_removal" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Engine removal to remedy the oil consumption problem this engine had: 1 quart per tank of gas fill up!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOk66B69SZeiRUmclc3A-vGFXeT346hPz7aXV0kktYfH7QNJ-EAlhNOCanGMJgUOlab0lhEuOGFJRy1MEWDYpr0zAjyUjabcPdOeFl69jw9lVDiOyjbjAsg8CG58FL8JTJ-sDLXxQYom6WZlP0D20P6Z2nisuzRUVtYQ5_iJ56qNn2IWpgvR5UPhp_/s4128/20151219_154927.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Chevy Big Block" border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4128" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOk66B69SZeiRUmclc3A-vGFXeT346hPz7aXV0kktYfH7QNJ-EAlhNOCanGMJgUOlab0lhEuOGFJRy1MEWDYpr0zAjyUjabcPdOeFl69jw9lVDiOyjbjAsg8CG58FL8JTJ-sDLXxQYom6WZlP0D20P6Z2nisuzRUVtYQ5_iJ56qNn2IWpgvR5UPhp_/w640-h360/20151219_154927.jpg" title="Chevy_big_block" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The original Chevrolet 396 was removed and fully rebuilt during the Nova's first visit to the shop.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="69 Nova Big Block" border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="5312" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHahOL8MYs60hQ0h6Dvc83IzkTbL7731UDXcmSoXzrrAPlxHGrw5oSsK4VawfuFmSYuLnnwN4aCtJLoEb5P3QL1zrDpWhrMnEtps2cnjLssjvWG0FHPJhr0rX2QpB8lktJJJP8bRLffhIPpGymci03N0wR0PfY4cofsDkCfQYK_HIuuqdIFPjeHh2/w640-h360/20160506_081854.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="69_nova_big_Block" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Engine overhaul and engine bay facelift completed</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHahOL8MYs60hQ0h6Dvc83IzkTbL7731UDXcmSoXzrrAPlxHGrw5oSsK4VawfuFmSYuLnnwN4aCtJLoEb5P3QL1zrDpWhrMnEtps2cnjLssjvWG0FHPJhr0rX2QpB8lktJJJP8bRLffhIPpGymci03N0wR0PfY4cofsDkCfQYK_HIuuqdIFPjeHh2/s5312/20160506_081854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHahOL8MYs60hQ0h6Dvc83IzkTbL7731UDXcmSoXzrrAPlxHGrw5oSsK4VawfuFmSYuLnnwN4aCtJLoEb5P3QL1zrDpWhrMnEtps2cnjLssjvWG0FHPJhr0rX2QpB8lktJJJP8bRLffhIPpGymci03N0wR0PfY4cofsDkCfQYK_HIuuqdIFPjeHh2/s5312/20160506_081854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Nova_muscle_car" border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="5312" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTt7HXEvyVsOURIF7lOd4WvgvzwCwP_n4LxtcHghVR9YVi-COy_ERCLgIEMFJg1mIGU27gNXRLx8UvhyFdiwMFXrTbesEN04NfnSxPTXyoDTqhHqobCToCyresn0rLKRVoaRvJQWSFJDwtX9uT7rDsZkf1Hd5ei66CssFyx27ZEzEjvtncK3qOEiT/w640-h360/20160506_081825.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Nova_muscle_car" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Mechanical updates and full engine rebuild completed, the Nova owners enjoyed the cruising season to the fullest. But there was still something that needed attention...the paint!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTt7HXEvyVsOURIF7lOd4WvgvzwCwP_n4LxtcHghVR9YVi-COy_ERCLgIEMFJg1mIGU27gNXRLx8UvhyFdiwMFXrTbesEN04NfnSxPTXyoDTqhHqobCToCyresn0rLKRVoaRvJQWSFJDwtX9uT7rDsZkf1Hd5ei66CssFyx27ZEzEjvtncK3qOEiT/s5312/20160506_081825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt035ElvXP6uOpSu1Gx3PpD4a47E0IIZkdVKoPWuczt73UD7D8Ons1FmxotU-I20O-sW86v6FN-bSuXnnn9y0EjbDyTRiq4ktKgUJmitgI6Nr0GY9IUUOsCkG0h5JeG9VjhYm52ZLrUt_9LveHzagbWW_dMmV_hucPn4KoQj5RsUGfxUEjhyinosjC/s4032/20201013_104144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u>The Nova returns to Driven Restorations for a facelift </u></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Although the cruise season was more enjoyable with the updated mechanicals, the blue paint left a whole lot to be desired. It had numerous defects up close and almost no shine. Overall the body was in good condition with minimal rust showing. We uncovered a few secrets under the blue paint including a deformed passenger door opening and significant mouse damage in the rockers. Overall it needed straightening and panel fit correction to truly live up to it's full potential. An updated color was the icing on the cake. </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Hugger Orange coming right up!</span></h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hugger Orange Car" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcHKRc833ILU6AZz-Ymx34IUc1Y14QxdqTkze77AgFOvPo7TlcOhJFC2UKPS60apLCW9FupI5GRKL9hXYoijvIKSISFrQqYiMTdnIjteK7tEXiGnQ0RTEW4n4EKQO4wmitWi_jtre3PWHO5_SCSeqRe8fpWn2Yu4noGWSfO_pbxM4yMnkwIBCtXxG/w640-h480/20201013_175306.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hugger_orange_car" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Hugger Orange with black racing stripes do this Big Block SS Nova justice.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hugger Orange Nova" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt035ElvXP6uOpSu1Gx3PpD4a47E0IIZkdVKoPWuczt73UD7D8Ons1FmxotU-I20O-sW86v6FN-bSuXnnn9y0EjbDyTRiq4ktKgUJmitgI6Nr0GY9IUUOsCkG0h5JeG9VjhYm52ZLrUt_9LveHzagbWW_dMmV_hucPn4KoQj5RsUGfxUEjhyinosjC/w640-h480/20201013_104144.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hugger_orange_nova" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The fresh paint really highlights the view under the hood</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBqh_Yo4Rs3iZsZLO9nAR0ZLcrd6oj6FcehPW6doVfbhZ8hU51WbvvNl-sZkfPbYlHdmjvmyUcYoMGEAcWylPj9X-TN8Sy0XvBzgqz9qhi8gA-JwLoGmRPKEDasMAajpWi1jjBNkiVPPZDvmfFnWTff3yepJ3tx_QmDx3QbYV_ioQA8ak5iyPsi31/s4032/20201013_175117.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3DwWfBUSQpFaBGojTdHargGtWayHtKBOOYeowxK56BPHThjX6DgvqgBJvU_ZW9tNJl5PtaxSFF6VH3HpnNwrNGRPG0qm3Nz-SJld4R8EFPLy9sMpeZT1pL03zmECENyiI4HrG51TiOF7nu4fSk9pBsozcCnVM4lOq7ihNqUFNk-ozFkF6ug_4pT3/s4032/20201013_175201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Nova SS 396" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmOwQF9hnicOz-8qxSzx8_Crf-5Mgp8GOevVwPpefJJmntln2Jg90Iu2XqZzqqMTjrlcHBmzvVjxUsK6ybgCmnbSY0ewiEtJj2bBP6sx26IEfyUq1-VtCFf8l83zg_naGg0CiqGg5hGhqAdfoNCTomAp0zgM2EWXDDpYfbVImodKcTJW2DNySMU5/w640-h480/20201013_175238.jpg" title="Nova_SS_396" width="640" /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_jvuxJPPSY2r3eh8GTUAXou6ERmt4kF9hqDo19AZs8KEkRPPv19kmZaGPtZekwAsNa6ruS0wqMuWGTvYziGzc7Ly8ZFI2Ci3xql-kuT3fMcrnCwQXkP4g4wvCgMiC2R8CZdnxIsdrzHDQRUWMLSxTe8hdp_uLMxLy_TGqW5k1qaLCWiKS3hxGSj0/s4032/20201013_175211.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Nova Interior" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBqh_Yo4Rs3iZsZLO9nAR0ZLcrd6oj6FcehPW6doVfbhZ8hU51WbvvNl-sZkfPbYlHdmjvmyUcYoMGEAcWylPj9X-TN8Sy0XvBzgqz9qhi8gA-JwLoGmRPKEDasMAajpWi1jjBNkiVPPZDvmfFnWTff3yepJ3tx_QmDx3QbYV_ioQA8ak5iyPsi31/w640-h480/20201013_175117.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Nova_interior" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Interior updates were minor and kept in line with a stock 1969 Nova</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1969 Nova SS" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_jvuxJPPSY2r3eh8GTUAXou6ERmt4kF9hqDo19AZs8KEkRPPv19kmZaGPtZekwAsNa6ruS0wqMuWGTvYziGzc7Ly8ZFI2Ci3xql-kuT3fMcrnCwQXkP4g4wvCgMiC2R8CZdnxIsdrzHDQRUWMLSxTe8hdp_uLMxLy_TGqW5k1qaLCWiKS3hxGSj0/w640-h480/20201013_175211.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1969_Nova_SS" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Now completed, this Nova was ready for the show circuit. We love getting trophy photos from the owners!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmOwQF9hnicOz-8qxSzx8_Crf-5Mgp8GOevVwPpefJJmntln2Jg90Iu2XqZzqqMTjrlcHBmzvVjxUsK6ybgCmnbSY0ewiEtJj2bBP6sx26IEfyUq1-VtCFf8l83zg_naGg0CiqGg5hGhqAdfoNCTomAp0zgM2EWXDDpYfbVImodKcTJW2DNySMU5/s4032/20201013_175238.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0mSfF3u6_bUmO75z732KfKEXcXO2uoTcA_xtHHEhnYSjFskt-J26aB8QCXXP74B54rAZExcGICEQGPKtRUG230X4RVuuFMVQQSS94GWKAWJRYndeuFsYrY4ep4DyrGYSRBMQf4_c5zPRMxDod5WbUcwiR9Pj9vWmmQQMrbDV7w_f79byWjDw2L74/s4032/20201013_103916.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="69 Nova stripes" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0mSfF3u6_bUmO75z732KfKEXcXO2uoTcA_xtHHEhnYSjFskt-J26aB8QCXXP74B54rAZExcGICEQGPKtRUG230X4RVuuFMVQQSS94GWKAWJRYndeuFsYrY4ep4DyrGYSRBMQf4_c5zPRMxDod5WbUcwiR9Pj9vWmmQQMrbDV7w_f79byWjDw2L74/w640-h480/20201013_103916.jpg" title="69_nova_stripes" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAb5OXKzZvPXXXb-AoQ8X6uLMlvT5HPGMjcHLHqFoMhCTsh6LnKKY9ifuqksY6S7MtFnLMIb6LME1jVNhx8dFdg9xHFgIy9t6mme9SfinkyKnJVa0jl_QOiCjzK2_EC3UJIXWZsDB7qLwMIKrN4SGpvcrkYCD8OlZXO9ey-NaHnBVSCJjrc96ms7q/s4032/20201013_103810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Nova" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAb5OXKzZvPXXXb-AoQ8X6uLMlvT5HPGMjcHLHqFoMhCTsh6LnKKY9ifuqksY6S7MtFnLMIb6LME1jVNhx8dFdg9xHFgIy9t6mme9SfinkyKnJVa0jl_QOiCjzK2_EC3UJIXWZsDB7qLwMIKrN4SGpvcrkYCD8OlZXO9ey-NaHnBVSCJjrc96ms7q/w640-h480/20201013_103810.jpg" title="Nova" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAb5OXKzZvPXXXb-AoQ8X6uLMlvT5HPGMjcHLHqFoMhCTsh6LnKKY9ifuqksY6S7MtFnLMIb6LME1jVNhx8dFdg9xHFgIy9t6mme9SfinkyKnJVa0jl_QOiCjzK2_EC3UJIXWZsDB7qLwMIKrN4SGpvcrkYCD8OlZXO9ey-NaHnBVSCJjrc96ms7q/s4032/20201013_103810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Zl8vmEwxRcTeKvZ_3QyHITbYUu-oQOvKrZfUu0fKIXhizDIZ2gHFSh4v7cAfN775vdztVVmqu0F8G09nIPrspZ6vGBe9dZcKKQSWCJg9FPD8YUFeQPEDcXzUyRTTlLecyJZVKiq9mhstePtF9UmbsA9mWjWhpoeHrz8GK3taQ4Yd43OYS4OG-_al/s4032/20201013_175323.jpg"><img alt="1969 Nova" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Zl8vmEwxRcTeKvZ_3QyHITbYUu-oQOvKrZfUu0fKIXhizDIZ2gHFSh4v7cAfN775vdztVVmqu0F8G09nIPrspZ6vGBe9dZcKKQSWCJg9FPD8YUFeQPEDcXzUyRTTlLecyJZVKiq9mhstePtF9UmbsA9mWjWhpoeHrz8GK3taQ4Yd43OYS4OG-_al/w640-h480/20201013_175323.jpg" title="1969 Nova" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Contact us with any questions or for more information to book your muscle car makeover </span><a href="mailto:drivenrestorations@gmail.com" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">drivenrestorations@gmail.com</a></div><p></p><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-34748297277823629802022-11-09T20:08:00.001-06:002022-11-09T20:47:08.343-06:001924 Ford Model T Maintenance and Repairs<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><h1><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">1924 Ford Model T</span></u></h1><h3><span style="font-size: large;">Updating the "wedding car"</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> This 1924 Model T has a lot of sentimental value for the owner and his family. It was restored a few decades ago in a home garage completing paint and mechanical work to get it ready for the owners wedding. The body was re-painted and interior updated around 1990 and for a 30 year old paint job on an almost 100 year old car it's still in good shape. The only major defect is on the cowl, which needs some TLC after years of the hood scratching it to shut the fuel off for storage.</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><h1><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboG6n1ZEOAM_XsiO2ysGrPtq5GCn_7-GzyeIA8hLIVycLsMO7RxEon1J7eLVhHcYkrO7VE3OJor6Xf5UJbQpvAT76fqvj08Ghm0GFEFK5vvOeQQeKKNXCDLi7ZxVdmbZZukbpM3p9Sfp23pQEEWZkR7RFhansBHpySTJ7VCVirYKwX3fjbpimsXo2/s4608/20220908_165506.jpg" style="font-size: large; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1924ModelT" border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboG6n1ZEOAM_XsiO2ysGrPtq5GCn_7-GzyeIA8hLIVycLsMO7RxEon1J7eLVhHcYkrO7VE3OJor6Xf5UJbQpvAT76fqvj08Ghm0GFEFK5vvOeQQeKKNXCDLi7ZxVdmbZZukbpM3p9Sfp23pQEEWZkR7RFhansBHpySTJ7VCVirYKwX3fjbpimsXo2/w480-h640/20220908_165506.jpg" title="1924ModelT" width="480" /></a></h1></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1931 Ford Model T on arrival to Driven Restorations LLC for a variety of mechanical and body work</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">There was a long list of things to take care of mechanically. A full tune up with plugs and wires and a carburetor rebuild was first on the list. Oil change, coolant flush and fuel system clean out were also high on the list of priorities. The fan bearing was very wobbly, steering was loose and had a shimmy when turning, brakes were in good shape but wheel bearings needed replacement and rear axle needed new seals as it was a leaky mess everywhere it went. If you're ever in South Central Wisconsin you just might see it in a parade.</span><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVidglkxWSJc3z0zIx6RMXdJblctVYhZGCtI8TgWxXoHmY8o9dlbH6yJHr_ys5C1Pdh7VlyKLdiMunC8zdP-Ai36rJx5XkXDBmLPe94mHbcGP8C8TjgUL1DCgPBxuypWcsJzoA4CcE228ARHpwSPX6_K8SPIUwvEwEpmvtjqhRoU9Bktkf0KwoaSZH/s4032/20220908_163500.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="1924ModelTCowl" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVidglkxWSJc3z0zIx6RMXdJblctVYhZGCtI8TgWxXoHmY8o9dlbH6yJHr_ys5C1Pdh7VlyKLdiMunC8zdP-Ai36rJx5XkXDBmLPe94mHbcGP8C8TjgUL1DCgPBxuypWcsJzoA4CcE228ARHpwSPX6_K8SPIUwvEwEpmvtjqhRoU9Bktkf0KwoaSZH/w640-h480/20220908_163500.jpg" title="1924ModelTcowl" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fresh from a storage shed, the Ford has a significant amount of dirt built up. Underneath it all is an older lacquer paint job completed 15-20 years ago. The cowl and mirrors will be repainted and the rest of the body will be touched up </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Continue reading for more details and completion photos...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUp177g0iHlm6a_QPyzIc0Fg0tk7gTbdQHoqMLt-8pHSdktuFzapDAr9-hR8k39077yZwfQrMUgY_oZxUA0oGFdgs6DZiC9VmGArqWe-i-Wmzgy1cyyrTV24tL2xn9t6vyRw-btMz3htL7696ahMUCYvNpYmkkuKyBnDNUgWvvPEofVFzYcccDhfq/s4032/20220908_165515.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="Flathead4" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUp177g0iHlm6a_QPyzIc0Fg0tk7gTbdQHoqMLt-8pHSdktuFzapDAr9-hR8k39077yZwfQrMUgY_oZxUA0oGFdgs6DZiC9VmGArqWe-i-Wmzgy1cyyrTV24tL2xn9t6vyRw-btMz3htL7696ahMUCYvNpYmkkuKyBnDNUgWvvPEofVFzYcccDhfq/w640-h480/20220908_165515.jpg" title="Flathead4Ford" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Some aspects of mechanical work were re-done about 15 years ago keeping the original appearance and parts. We have routine maintenance to complete before we can test drive this Model T</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NerSisdoMf8cgBTnLYy_0vc-QaQhLScTJkUGQRqhSbB4r4ZaEYdCtYvt0BPkRw8rUK086A9O6Dk1MsDmpWzPisksemGG-gVOEBHzI_R5di7uLzzfmfOI5YWrDG4ykd6Tz0N3ZEglg_4aOVqmFQdMmLJ1MzYIa_hld7RC8fWQFB8SUcyAPSMOMxcO/s4032/20220908_163310.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="24ModelTInterior" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NerSisdoMf8cgBTnLYy_0vc-QaQhLScTJkUGQRqhSbB4r4ZaEYdCtYvt0BPkRw8rUK086A9O6Dk1MsDmpWzPisksemGG-gVOEBHzI_R5di7uLzzfmfOI5YWrDG4ykd6Tz0N3ZEglg_4aOVqmFQdMmLJ1MzYIa_hld7RC8fWQFB8SUcyAPSMOMxcO/w480-h640/20220908_163310.jpg" title="24 Model T Interior" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The interior needs a lot of cleaning, but the upholstery and finishes are in great shape overall. Drivers door glass was cracked and required replacement</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YYSD6IKuRV61DSmYjeRGZTePZF3ud7PH-cvKADFij9gBLDwtxTG0qnh7y9oD7H6icbfAyftlN2fSH9bZS9TOzimT2irxu5vI1tdkZfvBEvxxDKAjMjSRyoC7HEc918FZKZZPZtu9wCgHnq0rMLkai64Ro2bw--cJNdSha60eYCjZ7CMQZkt4lZc1/s4032/20220908_163357.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="FordWheel" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YYSD6IKuRV61DSmYjeRGZTePZF3ud7PH-cvKADFij9gBLDwtxTG0qnh7y9oD7H6icbfAyftlN2fSH9bZS9TOzimT2irxu5vI1tdkZfvBEvxxDKAjMjSRyoC7HEc918FZKZZPZtu9wCgHnq0rMLkai64Ro2bw--cJNdSha60eYCjZ7CMQZkt4lZc1/w640-h480/20220908_163357.jpg" title="24 Ford Wheel" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">New tires and wheel refinishing on the list of updates for this car</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjug2mfY7ZIhiUlxYua9e5MPxbSwfQ-16PBaFyO16cutICoEHSnfWoJpLIArpxHOF9z7GDHoQNAuZ9vWBwZ2ujwJHzFVIMsKZF8mbUc-WqYXAV7EIns42RhiIiw4zBJx9Q4Ld58xyw2ZIxxiTu4-yQllBQlWh0EJllI86lGK3sXOiLmhMWZBPynR7ot/s4032/20220908_163206.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="FordModelTDash" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjug2mfY7ZIhiUlxYua9e5MPxbSwfQ-16PBaFyO16cutICoEHSnfWoJpLIArpxHOF9z7GDHoQNAuZ9vWBwZ2ujwJHzFVIMsKZF8mbUc-WqYXAV7EIns42RhiIiw4zBJx9Q4Ld58xyw2ZIxxiTu4-yQllBQlWh0EJllI86lGK3sXOiLmhMWZBPynR7ot/w640-h480/20220908_163206.jpg" title="Ford Model T Dash" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A closer look at the dash gauge and ignition</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nNlP6lSVfYDdcYqeHrDoTVPpFwrXZtLJNGRAJsOJE7lEU00le1OGJHY05pQQDpsVXeDUtBpllHEwRHEHpH9kLqPHs3jTzqRszjaovLiqfmCb9JClZeLHt1QfxuCSeEdf5koeQbGdsUkxaO3_r31oH2NPxwbDNIoXLK8pPj6m7ZkV5HlxyFvCnyF_/s4032/20220908_163145.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="24ModelT" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nNlP6lSVfYDdcYqeHrDoTVPpFwrXZtLJNGRAJsOJE7lEU00le1OGJHY05pQQDpsVXeDUtBpllHEwRHEHpH9kLqPHs3jTzqRszjaovLiqfmCb9JClZeLHt1QfxuCSeEdf5koeQbGdsUkxaO3_r31oH2NPxwbDNIoXLK8pPj6m7ZkV5HlxyFvCnyF_/w640-h480/20220908_163145.jpg" title="24ModelT" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This Ford has the spare tire mounted at the rear and also had a homemade bracket for tail lights to be mounted. The taillights will be moved and updated to operate as both brake and turn signals with the license plate light remaining in the original location.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyzPU-xcoGb-Gt0rE0h_SXuLOergKGJvKRrURGtAdXmS2zT8N110e-S3sS_s0-tgPXN0QAOevklWl5Cg3zhIxObgQsUi51M0OqUC4gWhl6J70O58Mj9_3LREhm_Ma9qcPND2hpxGVr9oxJVvRihnZFGDA4k6i0R13gTye3rV0KgWXkd8wd4VJAR_h/s4032/20220908_163054.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyzPU-xcoGb-Gt0rE0h_SXuLOergKGJvKRrURGtAdXmS2zT8N110e-S3sS_s0-tgPXN0QAOevklWl5Cg3zhIxObgQsUi51M0OqUC4gWhl6J70O58Mj9_3LREhm_Ma9qcPND2hpxGVr9oxJVvRihnZFGDA4k6i0R13gTye3rV0KgWXkd8wd4VJAR_h/w640-h480/20220908_163054.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The original style interior had a significant amount of mouse droppings and was acting as storage for extra parts. A thorough cleaning and new drivers window glass is all that's really needed as even the seals and window channel felts were in excellent shape.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYzUjTa_hN7_mfPmApU9uCW7n7O5t75tJp93jkvEgx2zK12MCaY52GLIiGFoL2sOHM9htAxBzbdSHmuEHbz_O-rRO8_jv5IaLbjZ7VSZAZ68vJNkQXjfJZb-toOV9imbzfkMMbdSGgWzOjjnNy97emygidHq4-56anxHeg6cS-ikGvFlS_eobwat5/s4032/20220908_163222.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="Model_T_Dash" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYzUjTa_hN7_mfPmApU9uCW7n7O5t75tJp93jkvEgx2zK12MCaY52GLIiGFoL2sOHM9htAxBzbdSHmuEHbz_O-rRO8_jv5IaLbjZ7VSZAZ68vJNkQXjfJZb-toOV9imbzfkMMbdSGgWzOjjnNy97emygidHq4-56anxHeg6cS-ikGvFlS_eobwat5/w480-h640/20220908_163222.jpg" title="Model_T_Dash" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The original steering wheel still in place and a better look at the dirty carpet. Significant stain removal was required to get the it looking(and smelling) like new again</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd--GbE_lUSHdQgrwv38I1GB0IGoR4YOw2zfGB8AT0Y-vMGq3ylcvylEhpbJ0P2OWLDbdzGCOqxGPh9wnfusaWIDnXydHtA61xImLnD1Un-41FljWOT7MN3-PH_GSd3SDHXy3BCgm_JF9CiK-0F7-XU38PpAW56PJpLWUciUyL6-dwc3CJPf0QQo1Y/s4032/20220909_090950.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="24ModelTfloor" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd--GbE_lUSHdQgrwv38I1GB0IGoR4YOw2zfGB8AT0Y-vMGq3ylcvylEhpbJ0P2OWLDbdzGCOqxGPh9wnfusaWIDnXydHtA61xImLnD1Un-41FljWOT7MN3-PH_GSd3SDHXy3BCgm_JF9CiK-0F7-XU38PpAW56PJpLWUciUyL6-dwc3CJPf0QQo1Y/w480-h640/20220909_090950.jpg" title="24 Model T Floor" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Driving the '24 is a bit different than the muscle cars we typically test out! The biggest challenge was operating the foot pedals without stepping on more than 1. Work boots were not meant for driving this vehicle</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KsjHn2AolKUp1AHxiS62_FjkNYSmANitPCHFOcRq6Yht3mAHMw0EksVolDxBpanGL-G06sLiccdcy71O3Ta4T2oevFCAADMwwfbrFkhN1mFti51rgSeFcY8vsoQdeKhtPNHJYkMYdqL9vVO_wr6lWMcfgWd4AlnGtqUzHS8dMVo4afADWsdl-jYT/s4032/20220909_145719.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="1924model t" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KsjHn2AolKUp1AHxiS62_FjkNYSmANitPCHFOcRq6Yht3mAHMw0EksVolDxBpanGL-G06sLiccdcy71O3Ta4T2oevFCAADMwwfbrFkhN1mFti51rgSeFcY8vsoQdeKhtPNHJYkMYdqL9vVO_wr6lWMcfgWd4AlnGtqUzHS8dMVo4afADWsdl-jYT/w640-h480/20220909_145719.jpg" title="1924model T" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The '24 is cleaned up and ready for repairs to begin </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya2Y2I87jpsVDbYhZz_BcKk906wl53sc1X84IRMC2vAccKOy_4EIoLgD5uuRAMoEYCXvF5DGclDNnNSTZd0x4ke-B0Sl8l-oOjkdmjRtWIlsFMkKFLaNbfL4IC6R5ZUXcY9DnMZz-86I6ZVnQgDNIJzyKC2XpRcEF5pNpdTJdR-u3RqUZhDL7UQQ0/s4032/20220914_155346.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya2Y2I87jpsVDbYhZz_BcKk906wl53sc1X84IRMC2vAccKOy_4EIoLgD5uuRAMoEYCXvF5DGclDNnNSTZd0x4ke-B0Sl8l-oOjkdmjRtWIlsFMkKFLaNbfL4IC6R5ZUXcY9DnMZz-86I6ZVnQgDNIJzyKC2XpRcEF5pNpdTJdR-u3RqUZhDL7UQQ0/w400-h300/20220914_155346.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After draining the fuel system we rebuilt the carburetor and relocated the fuel line shut off valve to under the passenger seat. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUcWPu471wVfK6x9kjL_4qvYit0Wsk8ileDkid8dLPICN24JaoKEZFSfSiFxvHkC5S9ki5VCw21jBhfSQDfxhIqd5Aq8ZcVY71pQlUbIL4vWXA7C3NqRv2-y8NBq3ItUpv20coLVlisuOtd5Re2Bo7gJEUNxf4pRuZK4oR5EsUl_8MNBtGwBtKiFb/s4032/20220914_155933.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="1924FordHeadlight" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUcWPu471wVfK6x9kjL_4qvYit0Wsk8ileDkid8dLPICN24JaoKEZFSfSiFxvHkC5S9ki5VCw21jBhfSQDfxhIqd5Aq8ZcVY71pQlUbIL4vWXA7C3NqRv2-y8NBq3ItUpv20coLVlisuOtd5Re2Bo7gJEUNxf4pRuZK4oR5EsUl_8MNBtGwBtKiFb/w640-h480/20220914_155933.jpg" title="1924_Ford_headlight" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The 6 volt electrical system is in working order </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6OTZFDez6MqkTirxmLYjw_Lv_UjmW4IFduVQFwRHWWujn1SPPr4-MsvbQBBixFxdJuWcg1kUATy4gEGH9IMK4YuDp7Eo2TzR3iGQH9tYOlmp6AgKaSfBvkppMBzYPn4RK7jvuzKUtLyGwZuFORMFBXc5wER43KdJCmFRyBl3zgs3vKBAbDuKlKcX/s4032/20220914_155301.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="24ModelTheadlight" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6OTZFDez6MqkTirxmLYjw_Lv_UjmW4IFduVQFwRHWWujn1SPPr4-MsvbQBBixFxdJuWcg1kUATy4gEGH9IMK4YuDp7Eo2TzR3iGQH9tYOlmp6AgKaSfBvkppMBzYPn4RK7jvuzKUtLyGwZuFORMFBXc5wER43KdJCmFRyBl3zgs3vKBAbDuKlKcX/w300-h400/20220914_155301.jpg" title="24ModelTheadlight" width="300" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Original lenses are in great shape. They just needed some cleaning and new bulbs</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3kWZYA_jv3Y57zg50IOtTmK_GdGiJjvum5GAlkJt2J56ScrQmSB2VaI6c_Bh6NsLPbhPRgtMxaaKateXMWpevso_1Oora4IzJDfMLMFrqZZqGF6q5QW_38nn_pb6LIPIedgPwE1FvNatz2jp1e-bc2L08FUQf9ZL2dxjDYfzVJEK91FA-AsjVfXb/s4032/20220919_130043.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="1924modelTrepair" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3kWZYA_jv3Y57zg50IOtTmK_GdGiJjvum5GAlkJt2J56ScrQmSB2VaI6c_Bh6NsLPbhPRgtMxaaKateXMWpevso_1Oora4IzJDfMLMFrqZZqGF6q5QW_38nn_pb6LIPIedgPwE1FvNatz2jp1e-bc2L08FUQf9ZL2dxjDYfzVJEK91FA-AsjVfXb/w640-h480/20220919_130043.jpg" title="1924modelTrepair" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Steering and suspension repairs underway as well as new tires and wheel refinishing</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />We had a very difficult time getting the right rear wheel off and all the wheel pullers were backordered! Luckily we were able to call in a favor from another customer of ours and we borrowed the tool. We highly recommend having one on hand if you own or work these model cars.</span> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgC9swjelD7amqGcWFZqHF9NaAe9AnZuAmQtAwuMDtzhBQ85VMTZARa9yCvhIl5sFBfyi4PIIhpzv50sjs6o_poJD5L5GfGBVKfjr6ZPZphXdR1ohi0MlDOAbDO7LVqVY-0QSxIC2inaKcvBezzka_uEBLElF81751KJols6vYbVYQapNHjg-emcZ/s4032/20220919_142554.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="24ModelTwheels" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgC9swjelD7amqGcWFZqHF9NaAe9AnZuAmQtAwuMDtzhBQ85VMTZARa9yCvhIl5sFBfyi4PIIhpzv50sjs6o_poJD5L5GfGBVKfjr6ZPZphXdR1ohi0MlDOAbDO7LVqVY-0QSxIC2inaKcvBezzka_uEBLElF81751KJols6vYbVYQapNHjg-emcZ/w480-h640/20220919_142554.jpg" title="24ModelTWheel" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Preparing to refinish the original wheels</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjroGyakFPwV_hk42d8PcThiEdInyqmC_kkOv1yAZs9LvJrSdJcgPOgwMV1tbyrfB0AquVHonycrXn5mKuoTAqnZ1ppDIY5JJ-Ipikuxw47zWerx7Xx2efcReiXcp-v0Sjon3hUWcNfTI5L4xOiC9qoGOEjlgO2Uc2GT7zvtfSGsowpbtIoTHKDQQtj/s4032/20220919_142618.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="1924ModelTparts" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjroGyakFPwV_hk42d8PcThiEdInyqmC_kkOv1yAZs9LvJrSdJcgPOgwMV1tbyrfB0AquVHonycrXn5mKuoTAqnZ1ppDIY5JJ-Ipikuxw47zWerx7Xx2efcReiXcp-v0Sjon3hUWcNfTI5L4xOiC9qoGOEjlgO2Uc2GT7zvtfSGsowpbtIoTHKDQQtj/w400-h300/20220919_142618.jpg" title="1924Modeltparts" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Numerous parts were sourced to update electrical, steering, rear axle, fuel system and cooling. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBFXrEZY33gkpyLLjX5CetSeyPjAGxe45Qzeie1li0vKiDKJScpVqkuDLUkUU7uD04DQLQ-lwZb4GVlDWbbgSNGaq5fXO9VMBTp-4UY_J-eKLXoBExxIGo4Ts0m_fl9c-ZzdaJ5_ai-hTB2Mvj7mtl_u7jSJK9d60OaaNvcDZ7sb-xDIBC3fsDP7-/s4032/20220920_114050.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1924RearAxlegear" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBFXrEZY33gkpyLLjX5CetSeyPjAGxe45Qzeie1li0vKiDKJScpVqkuDLUkUU7uD04DQLQ-lwZb4GVlDWbbgSNGaq5fXO9VMBTp-4UY_J-eKLXoBExxIGo4Ts0m_fl9c-ZzdaJ5_ai-hTB2Mvj7mtl_u7jSJK9d60OaaNvcDZ7sb-xDIBC3fsDP7-/w640-h480/20220920_114050.jpg" title="1924Rearaxlegear" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A look inside the center section as it was being cleaned and rebuilt. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="24ModelTFrontseat" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6Fm1RDhxWHgVuYpXHGxtUwbYBFbt9VrefW1NaoX-_It6T1ioSzHoVvPRX5o2O3jOWm-Guu1d9eIdUEP8LM_r53RGyo8K68N1eGTzT36QfOxe-ABbMlCWUJPc_XVUUIXKgcHQGTOYY0NM5RtnluTe28MM21BRc6Xtl63C6Fu-2K8SKCOVWfULB7IX/w640-h480/20221013_082957.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="24ModelTfrontseat" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Interior fully detailed with turn signal lever operational and ready for test drives</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR26aGVZrDhGAsIbZA75jz2QGJxVHhOsqs_iTsRxjeXMmYSY1neB5hvsDxIFhyugiZEdVQDWkWF6ChiqEE1xYvlMQPvPz21IbXON0dwphVbxZWwgxJsx_qyb52cNr7q7D7wfBrJqjpC-73FP_wB1GUJRQZySFtIoyq1YxGclSReGbBNEV7T8iVsEp2/s4032/20221005_134111.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="24ModelTwoodwheel" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR26aGVZrDhGAsIbZA75jz2QGJxVHhOsqs_iTsRxjeXMmYSY1neB5hvsDxIFhyugiZEdVQDWkWF6ChiqEE1xYvlMQPvPz21IbXON0dwphVbxZWwgxJsx_qyb52cNr7q7D7wfBrJqjpC-73FP_wB1GUJRQZySFtIoyq1YxGclSReGbBNEV7T8iVsEp2/w480-h640/20221005_134111.jpg" title="24modeltwoodwheel" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">New tires are mounted on the refinished original wood spoke wheels</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">With all the mechanical work completed, we moved on to paint touch up and detailing. The cowl was completely repainted in black to match the existing paint. To prevent recurring issues of scratching the paint with the hood we moved the gas line shut off to inside the car below the passenger seat and we added hood corner protectors. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The 6 volt system was still operational but had some glitches. Every time we pressed the horn the dome light turned on, and we had to wire the car for turn signals. The new location for the tail lights and new light assemblies themselves make them better integrated to the overall design and still very visible to other drivers.</span></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gZbCDlrY-HjdG9YYCVKJfY32h45ZfvxyZw0SRjPvtYxL-6JCa7uQRAzn8o0AGL7cTmmCc1FlUZXlb8S_6WKWMMJ-2hkzQHu9ZPWhpRXSXPjGA14Emf8AGQiBMpxqrWR4zzpFkIuLARQTPSfA6Ny4DNxFFsLOeot1EQIz83bBUvX3VY_hoNdANY-j/s4032/20221003_150324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gZbCDlrY-HjdG9YYCVKJfY32h45ZfvxyZw0SRjPvtYxL-6JCa7uQRAzn8o0AGL7cTmmCc1FlUZXlb8S_6WKWMMJ-2hkzQHu9ZPWhpRXSXPjGA14Emf8AGQiBMpxqrWR4zzpFkIuLARQTPSfA6Ny4DNxFFsLOeot1EQIz83bBUvX3VY_hoNdANY-j/w640-h480/20221003_150324.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArzxIAALxD7kFMio-ABaM63pM34lxAp_gyMjCa7yrznosRhPc3GjTMmy5pONaVuAvir5D4hT4ImpS9y72PRjvR2ngh9RMR29CEl31N1gEQxEVOWzMc27_xMk6ueIaUE2ub4pI3DXUyMVieJzD483CAZHa7YSv1uIm7n9l2zE8SfgSh8bTpi7pvOAd/s4032/20221013_091424.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="ModelT" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArzxIAALxD7kFMio-ABaM63pM34lxAp_gyMjCa7yrznosRhPc3GjTMmy5pONaVuAvir5D4hT4ImpS9y72PRjvR2ngh9RMR29CEl31N1gEQxEVOWzMc27_xMk6ueIaUE2ub4pI3DXUyMVieJzD483CAZHa7YSv1uIm7n9l2zE8SfgSh8bTpi7pvOAd/w640-h480/20221013_091424.jpg" title="ModelT" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ready for a test drive!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_opxpVORPMk1JbJhV4vnPjwDvq49GDDHWXLb5EeVXu6-qtYnhltWpRyG9fd6-iHEzZPGzU-EK8aW_EkUmxNHRgIm_81YXZUuQdz-f8Wbj5lkNCGZbRj3V-zaPsxkf3QNsiJaf1U5y8EtWTblwgPiKP0nM-X3CwuWYJ8exx_xyJ-rhXTgOOHr7VvK/s4032/20221013_091645.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="Restored Model T" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_opxpVORPMk1JbJhV4vnPjwDvq49GDDHWXLb5EeVXu6-qtYnhltWpRyG9fd6-iHEzZPGzU-EK8aW_EkUmxNHRgIm_81YXZUuQdz-f8Wbj5lkNCGZbRj3V-zaPsxkf3QNsiJaf1U5y8EtWTblwgPiKP0nM-X3CwuWYJ8exx_xyJ-rhXTgOOHr7VvK/w640-h480/20221013_091645.jpg" title="RestoredModelT" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ready for a test drive! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6xdkeIQnwMizZMj3H_cqZ4E9VWut58X3pBlYVZzerEiE-zQj14TRNz_HDkn46bQB9tbWBc3HvEqUtTPBjpESysbIKQQLlIWBxDdYKAtlUkZ4ENt7v_D2e3Unt6tncTLbhtXFdx79MnXKIcuxJrD_sVdbcddeyE0jdJfraXUALAuZMdk6DVwctpoK/s4032/20221013_100014.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="24ModelTFord" border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6xdkeIQnwMizZMj3H_cqZ4E9VWut58X3pBlYVZzerEiE-zQj14TRNz_HDkn46bQB9tbWBc3HvEqUtTPBjpESysbIKQQLlIWBxDdYKAtlUkZ4ENt7v_D2e3Unt6tncTLbhtXFdx79MnXKIcuxJrD_sVdbcddeyE0jdJfraXUALAuZMdk6DVwctpoK/w640-h360/20221013_100014.jpg" title="24ModelTFord" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Work is complete. This antique car is ready to head home.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We hope a closer look at the Model T provides some value to others interested in preserving the original characteristics of these antique cars. Automotive technology has come miraculously far in the last century, yet there is something refreshing about the simplicity of design and operation of the early Ford cars.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Comment below with any questions or feedback! Thank you for looking</span></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-20850402422825431662022-10-07T21:56:00.001-05:002023-08-25T10:12:18.024-05:00SOLD!1949 Chevrolet 3100 Classic Pickup Truck<h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Truck was sold on Bring A Trailer 2023: 1949 Chevy 3100</span></h1><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1949 Chevy truck for sale" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy9xPmJod-6InK9eduJNcBk-ReacU_W6ggpA4dLjgRL_r7kmiIfV5gWdV-G7LYYLOWAlE7VgKRHpQ39VrQrl_iUIrVQSiJ0vtHJ-VsqE2chqd-aP5GyGg-zeQljlfLoLrBM6HE-SvZ2gci4m1LyZzHMPLWd5Op7ZRjGLpCBg5O4aaxp9mye0uE4Mfj/w640-h480/1949_Chevy_truck_for_sale.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1949_Chevy_truck_for_sale" width="640" /><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Photo taken summer 2021, this classic Chevy is in immaculate condition!<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>This is your opportunity to purchase a rare beauty</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Offered for sale is this 1949 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton pickup truck. It was fully restored in 2012 by us at Driven Restorations LLC. Work included complete frame off body and paint, restored original bed wood, new original style interior and complete mechanical overhaul. The original 216 c.i. in-line 6 engine was fully re-built. This truck has the 3 speed on the column manual transmission. </span></span></div><p><span style="clear: both;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="clear: both; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upgrades include conversion to 12 volt electrical, front disc brakes, 3:55 rear end, LED rear brake lights, relocated gas tank to under the bed.</span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Restored_1949_chevy_3100_Truck" border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH39vxqxphQIweu_Fyc0j6Jbbf8ipWXRo6t8q9QKzVZiNUldTzBxvKkfXA1r6Io-2wNmrsXNcJc2x5pvF4i5wK_3JySj3X__9l2ljlaIB7DW42d9vV5wyw2u4Xysazhi9YV0vJgsq5qHKaOu_ZLI5aWvJ8-xCnlB4LqH26v8Scao0cYz0T-mC-z29K/w640-h480/P1080904.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Restored_1949_chevy_3100_Truck" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Restoration completed 2012</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><div><span style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">Only driven to shows and for pleasure and always stored indoors the truck only has 4500 miles on it since restoration. Heater and wipers work great. Interior has sound deadening and fabric headliner. This truck has won many awards at local Wisconsin shows and it runs and drives great as long as you’re not in a hurry! With the re-built 216 it tops out at 55-60mph.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #050505; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEaLczZ9gowc2RIN5ibVJYu8b_xAaq7XZsINVSsJCxCnKt5YCR3MalGT4Zk2WZOj6bU0PEKJxo0Nt0urLNThjUn3MJK4-PpFwn6qC4PfbIKNBwlcGnAJ-h9LgBbAKN_0lJGfLPU5DyFnL8vrV63JpMaa78LBy5_415RyCw8KncRFRuXxQGsW-X4Plg/s1024/insidetruckdone.jpg"><img alt="1949_chevy_truck_cab" border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEaLczZ9gowc2RIN5ibVJYu8b_xAaq7XZsINVSsJCxCnKt5YCR3MalGT4Zk2WZOj6bU0PEKJxo0Nt0urLNThjUn3MJK4-PpFwn6qC4PfbIKNBwlcGnAJ-h9LgBbAKN_0lJGfLPU5DyFnL8vrV63JpMaa78LBy5_415RyCw8KncRFRuXxQGsW-X4Plg/w640-h480/insidetruckdone.jpg" title="1949_chevy_truck_cab" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyPwXLmy0YpADUncG2m69-Ok5oG2X9xSSGx_RB_JHVMrUChynQ5uvq3IFXa83pxTK-WJFmnekJFmGD_SIkjlA_M-NZGlmYPogbylBpcFn7JucLHd_pKQM5bfHxRPYslJwRxQky0rAhG43qxi4b2u4jJzTUnuTz4lWn76OkFH5uplGaAaEaWBtsnWM/s4032/49_chevy_interior.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1949_Chevy_interior" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyPwXLmy0YpADUncG2m69-Ok5oG2X9xSSGx_RB_JHVMrUChynQ5uvq3IFXa83pxTK-WJFmnekJFmGD_SIkjlA_M-NZGlmYPogbylBpcFn7JucLHd_pKQM5bfHxRPYslJwRxQky0rAhG43qxi4b2u4jJzTUnuTz4lWn76OkFH5uplGaAaEaWBtsnWM/w480-h640/49_chevy_interior.JPG" title="1949_chevy_interior" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Truck interior features sound deadener under the carpet and headliner, refurbished original gauges, original steering wheel, original glass, working heater box, wiper controls, turn signal lever, radio and parking brake assembly. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1949 Chevy steering wheel" border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1022" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1A4qhQxo-gnhU6Idk5NK5I_g15y-yhliArarAktdA23IYn2DNl4h55EJ5CgoHAGMFD_JIC2tYEqpliwiaTK79NxYU1HaY9WBYxnUJt-7c4oaMeThopHRlUHl5sYpWZF86VA2YMS0YZ4_oMcrRPZgvn0z0-5G9bzx06gwUSgNU61nP_2JPCISXHWd/w640-h428/49dash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1949_chevy_steering_wheel" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Original steering wheel and refurbished gauges</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1A4qhQxo-gnhU6Idk5NK5I_g15y-yhliArarAktdA23IYn2DNl4h55EJ5CgoHAGMFD_JIC2tYEqpliwiaTK79NxYU1HaY9WBYxnUJt-7c4oaMeThopHRlUHl5sYpWZF86VA2YMS0YZ4_oMcrRPZgvn0z0-5G9bzx06gwUSgNU61nP_2JPCISXHWd/s1022/49dash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuncmkmz3kS4qPzoXlGWnVjcafo9Q9ngVAsUZahu4EDGKbBw3V1C-lDKAqyJOFr8zATl64mh9xAufUwzxgvyf-LiNWJK9JEJP9Vtnu7XKPw-YPwo5leT8qwicdRSBhUyjn4mszCnFT5rjwa5ilrQtMkJ1VAZ4TPvojsZH4k6OvmG_2GYS11und9ZbA/s4032/49_chevy_truck.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="49 Chevy for sale" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuncmkmz3kS4qPzoXlGWnVjcafo9Q9ngVAsUZahu4EDGKbBw3V1C-lDKAqyJOFr8zATl64mh9xAufUwzxgvyf-LiNWJK9JEJP9Vtnu7XKPw-YPwo5leT8qwicdRSBhUyjn4mszCnFT5rjwa5ilrQtMkJ1VAZ4TPvojsZH4k6OvmG_2GYS11und9ZbA/w640-h480/49_chevy_truck.JPG" title="49_chevy_for_sale" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Cowl and side vents in working condition</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrsLrC5czWCSw8a3e5IIwBYKUowksZqAUD8pudDtDjASEp_Xnc6r9OEXMU5hA4QAY4fxMg1cWw6daXSeDOFiMdTrKvQ0XWnu7-AxJupAhclT34uXm2Cqvheiy3i2wctRgF8JEawq5llsUEjPfgAFklq3_XEn0GAFVecphqVntNSR-d9Yg4NxumFJK/s4032/49_chevy_grill.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="49_chevy_truck_grill" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrsLrC5czWCSw8a3e5IIwBYKUowksZqAUD8pudDtDjASEp_Xnc6r9OEXMU5hA4QAY4fxMg1cWw6daXSeDOFiMdTrKvQ0XWnu7-AxJupAhclT34uXm2Cqvheiy3i2wctRgF8JEawq5llsUEjPfgAFklq3_XEn0GAFVecphqVntNSR-d9Yg4NxumFJK/w480-h640/49_chevy_grill.JPG" title="1949_chevy_truck_grill" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">2-tone painted grill</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ28P5bRZ1WPRaE_E-VY97vxqDt55Os-kGecK8wk7lOlDS538BxmwleIeJyB6QIbOng0g6b7j2Em8GG7_Yk0dxVjr-qyx3eykyjTmTtzL0cqPFMl2O_neQfIUZrOYiPPRu2YFsO3nl0Dpw55iql9jOffBl_yFlM5qRRc_G_tDS0_zpOcLMqgygC_Z_/s4032/49_chevy_engine.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ28P5bRZ1WPRaE_E-VY97vxqDt55Os-kGecK8wk7lOlDS538BxmwleIeJyB6QIbOng0g6b7j2Em8GG7_Yk0dxVjr-qyx3eykyjTmTtzL0cqPFMl2O_neQfIUZrOYiPPRu2YFsO3nl0Dpw55iql9jOffBl_yFlM5qRRc_G_tDS0_zpOcLMqgygC_Z_/w480-h640/49_chevy_engine.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">216 C.I engine, photo taken summer 2021</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6EMipdVQyk46lroNhwZsq84VX5gpGIpsIxs21ddPW3W8opR6MGcD4emGnzBBWIzGA6_p2gaemoVip04ic3ME7LX-UwtGyV9YYCvX8GB1DmZl791RjeUn98Yk46dhsQDI8Xq7YMeJv6cxshLf3tY73q-JNypMTDhUCzYdUSYZ6IkIS7nRWmTxmf-z/s4032/49_chevy_Bed.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6EMipdVQyk46lroNhwZsq84VX5gpGIpsIxs21ddPW3W8opR6MGcD4emGnzBBWIzGA6_p2gaemoVip04ic3ME7LX-UwtGyV9YYCvX8GB1DmZl791RjeUn98Yk46dhsQDI8Xq7YMeJv6cxshLf3tY73q-JNypMTDhUCzYdUSYZ6IkIS7nRWmTxmf-z/w480-h640/49_chevy_Bed.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Original bed wood was restored and sealed before installation and remains in excellent condition. Photo taken summer 2021</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="49 Chevy Truck" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-w3kr0NZwjKUZNHmID_oA67uk0lKslmknmHRwZ6ljGLqiLWXPRpdhO1mn-oFbIAvBmtR3DyYqApA9i_18Gd03fJVUJ_jZs7ptpkeJESGGudK7OJSCOXXLWHFP51u0DVhBkj8BpeNeL7_DjLynGjU_d9C2DabMUp8lLKkvRnhZ2guEsJhSN2IywJc/w640-h480/DSC00703.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="49_chevy_truck" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Numerous awards won at local shows in WI</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-w3kr0NZwjKUZNHmID_oA67uk0lKslmknmHRwZ6ljGLqiLWXPRpdhO1mn-oFbIAvBmtR3DyYqApA9i_18Gd03fJVUJ_jZs7ptpkeJESGGudK7OJSCOXXLWHFP51u0DVhBkj8BpeNeL7_DjLynGjU_d9C2DabMUp8lLKkvRnhZ2guEsJhSN2IywJc/s2048/DSC00703.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">See more photos in the <a href="http://www.drivenrestorations.com/index.php?p=3&al=8" target="_blank">frame off restoration album</a>. Work was completed by Driven Restorations LLC in Randolph WI in 2012 and maintenance has been performed regularly by the same shop. </span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Asking price is </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">$36,000</span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">More current photos available on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1954777898014050/" target="_blank">Facebook Marketplace </a></span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Truck is located in Madison WI. Serious inquiries should be directed to Molly at Driven Restorations LLC 920-326-9314 </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">or email <a href="mailto:drivenrestorations@gmail.com">drivenrestorations@gmail.com</a></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-82335150832599675722022-04-05T18:51:00.003-05:002022-04-05T19:04:12.935-05:001936 Buick Special 41 Series: A Closer look<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>1936 Buick Special 41</u></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">What arrived at our shop in pieces is whole once again! When we took on this project for our customer the car was disassembled and none of the parts had any labels on them. There were buckets of bolts, most of which were broken off, and random parts from other cars to add to the puzzle. Adding to the challenge was poor print quality of original handbooks and complete lack of photos or comparable vehicles as this is a one year only, exceedingly rare model and year. The entire vehicle was restored to original with a couple minor modifications including a rumble seat and custom color burl wood on the dash and interior window surrounds. </span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFDrJ_W9tse0mx4ejxEOUFYAAeqWnm0FF06sD7r7ar0M6OJwePlyNHfNcMGF1gm0YyAVr48y6U2PejUxL8BJGxIoErGtSWj3M7Uy-cGVvoYTZGg9ddyrHWQ0scfhXROcnELbpINdKjYeZrtSa9Ijo-uYhLOOfQJPvQJyeCMeZ1Vvi_RwegVBcKDbe/s4032/20201123_124748.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="36 Buick Special" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFDrJ_W9tse0mx4ejxEOUFYAAeqWnm0FF06sD7r7ar0M6OJwePlyNHfNcMGF1gm0YyAVr48y6U2PejUxL8BJGxIoErGtSWj3M7Uy-cGVvoYTZGg9ddyrHWQ0scfhXROcnELbpINdKjYeZrtSa9Ijo-uYhLOOfQJPvQJyeCMeZ1Vvi_RwegVBcKDbe/w640-h480/20201123_124748.jpg" title="36_Buick_special" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Completed restoration of 1936 Buick Special 40</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Buick_restoration" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8r43DRbieu6qd_gK7xh3ZbJieTQSUfjj6VGUhiPkSf_tDNY1xHn6oyFm8uhivEELg-RDIPWSWa5ULGPOeTIDo48GzeCVyy-aARaAD_z0LVwN0VDXFTllsegcuVxh_pHKCEquJiqQiim618UNs0TJIFMl65UG6kojRfiHtGNcObr0A8s23vL0kAMe/w640-h480/20201123_125615.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Buick_restoration" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Completed restoration photo shoot underway in fall of 2020</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8r43DRbieu6qd_gK7xh3ZbJieTQSUfjj6VGUhiPkSf_tDNY1xHn6oyFm8uhivEELg-RDIPWSWa5ULGPOeTIDo48GzeCVyy-aARaAD_z0LVwN0VDXFTllsegcuVxh_pHKCEquJiqQiim618UNs0TJIFMl65UG6kojRfiHtGNcObr0A8s23vL0kAMe/s4032/20201123_125615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqdjBs6Y7aEgfhm1g-tPbZ8qpDUQhdRcd9Wke-2OoNIGxn-7aAzGT0kl9721NCDWxZefNiVGB8Jlert6HE0VZG4FEPtJ0FjQLT9nDiVRIti46AbXby0g0CQNX62chcSLy0VDq8YkDJpmP2Ozlmzkbod6eF6pd0KZctJyD7VrVab0SEuDI3a1NL3wR/w640-h480/20201123_125351.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">With the interior fully wrapped in upholstery, you can hardly tell that the frame of the body and doors are wood</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqdjBs6Y7aEgfhm1g-tPbZ8qpDUQhdRcd9Wke-2OoNIGxn-7aAzGT0kl9721NCDWxZefNiVGB8Jlert6HE0VZG4FEPtJ0FjQLT9nDiVRIti46AbXby0g0CQNX62chcSLy0VDq8YkDJpmP2Ozlmzkbod6eF6pd0KZctJyD7VrVab0SEuDI3a1NL3wR/s4032/20201123_125351.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFDrJ_W9tse0mx4ejxEOUFYAAeqWnm0FF06sD7r7ar0M6OJwePlyNHfNcMGF1gm0YyAVr48y6U2PejUxL8BJGxIoErGtSWj3M7Uy-cGVvoYTZGg9ddyrHWQ0scfhXROcnELbpINdKjYeZrtSa9Ijo-uYhLOOfQJPvQJyeCMeZ1Vvi_RwegVBcKDbe/s4032/20201123_124748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The interior trim parts, cables for throttle and choke, as well as the gauge cluster and clock were all restored to original condition...<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="36_buick_dash" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisc9XRAD0uGlO7HCCUOZY2oVjS6iXaA4bbL-kiZkyYNVE2cWN4NMWp20IX8Bj6Kd6m5Z8zhhWJRIVT9F4o6r88Lzae7MfdsF2MVNw7pxxEwmJIhBP4TTnqK4MS84BQ2jaVNCBUQb7Qt2s1yVRA7rNN7ezz27O_q2llD4PbEzFoCuBUwDi-Bf4RU8sc/w300-h400/20201123_125456.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="36_buick_dash" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">36 Buick Dash</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPgRGcjS2L7gQiC2nSSS9Sm4WRngFXbgvN4m2VKVfOLxLN2xAjAU81JPeLzcYHaqQ3PTBJUnUlT0auDoI-0dB6xYWqt3hu6Vq-aLBnaYcI5Q8BhoitIYUvd1RqNwcMSYiryZajyA2fpxH9Cfp70puFtIEVX1ClMhyFjaX5rp3ro-Rz_3k-x1Hmags/s4032/20201123_125514.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1936 Buick 41" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPgRGcjS2L7gQiC2nSSS9Sm4WRngFXbgvN4m2VKVfOLxLN2xAjAU81JPeLzcYHaqQ3PTBJUnUlT0auDoI-0dB6xYWqt3hu6Vq-aLBnaYcI5Q8BhoitIYUvd1RqNwcMSYiryZajyA2fpxH9Cfp70puFtIEVX1ClMhyFjaX5rp3ro-Rz_3k-x1Hmags/w640-h480/20201123_125514.jpg" title="1936_Buick_41" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">New running board covers and sill plates are 2 examples of rare parts we were able to source</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />A full interior was supplied by LeBarron Bonney, and unfortunately is no longer available to purchase in the event that anyone finds another one of these beauties. It's outfitted with original material, correct style and design for this model and has rubber mat in the front with carpet in the rear area. The window surrounds gauge face housing and glove box are replica burl wood pattern.<br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IKLZhK5v6JP5uKdASDfSzZM5ztBXxzwXzzZ98aG6Uzbbo0rYljQlQg3eFt2cx4zPhjLOsETRQKRgkO6ikoWsuiqedFz8-yCjy-iBDknXY4UfOXYk-YYOxHkbuQ1g6LGOp0ZxxrNwNKKhzgQLlWMa0dZ0sCw6KueZuBXGmRfW6VVqV8owFRfnlJ8O/s4032/20201123_125345.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="36 Buick headliner" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IKLZhK5v6JP5uKdASDfSzZM5ztBXxzwXzzZ98aG6Uzbbo0rYljQlQg3eFt2cx4zPhjLOsETRQKRgkO6ikoWsuiqedFz8-yCjy-iBDknXY4UfOXYk-YYOxHkbuQ1g6LGOp0ZxxrNwNKKhzgQLlWMa0dZ0sCw6KueZuBXGmRfW6VVqV8owFRfnlJ8O/w640-h480/20201123_125345.jpg" title="36_Buick_headliner" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Headliner installation complete with 2 sunvisors</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCylytBb1lhBgUieoEcJwub64zBzjaagPAvCXowcGbbM3hocFrSnk0_J5AqiwqUO6tpa9ESTIhIZTf_1E8WkdWoYh6QXLxdmHlP3Na8GBO5yTu4TgSiD23RHGMZdTjW6dt2YWOBxrPtA-7UbnoAv8kr_rks6fjyyrg9_KUM8YgFQyIQ0oiqGh-iS3f/s4032/20201123_125406.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Buick heater" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCylytBb1lhBgUieoEcJwub64zBzjaagPAvCXowcGbbM3hocFrSnk0_J5AqiwqUO6tpa9ESTIhIZTf_1E8WkdWoYh6QXLxdmHlP3Na8GBO5yTu4TgSiD23RHGMZdTjW6dt2YWOBxrPtA-7UbnoAv8kr_rks6fjyyrg9_KUM8YgFQyIQ0oiqGh-iS3f/w640-h480/20201123_125406.jpg" title="Buick_heater" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Original heater fan and interior finishes top off the classic feel of the car</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9aC-9Hu3ieOOoLrZfFzAWHbreobk-fUYKRPBlz7alteYIPe34P1RzuTo4SGn3FnVuDEoF3VAZYPzIUD17P1OKlzWi9IA1yT-LLpZJ-OfsVb5_GhznHA-Fy8t7WclOrPQW0jnbHH4-KsWzpVbr6GsiGJE86-RYBf4Wl9rrr-DpU-KOq-laSsMfvgt/s4032/20201123_125231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="36_buick_dash" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9aC-9Hu3ieOOoLrZfFzAWHbreobk-fUYKRPBlz7alteYIPe34P1RzuTo4SGn3FnVuDEoF3VAZYPzIUD17P1OKlzWi9IA1yT-LLpZJ-OfsVb5_GhznHA-Fy8t7WclOrPQW0jnbHH4-KsWzpVbr6GsiGJE86-RYBf4Wl9rrr-DpU-KOq-laSsMfvgt/w640-h480/20201123_125231.jpg" title="36_buick_dash" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOItXoaiTWVwbwACpFSBpZ9lvovOgo_QZUkXTiU8iWvWt_uhjeZsKREn9zLHy_aMpyJt7o1_VA7xlz_o3Ad8_CVIxTsnAoNjHmLd6xEnOMO6zWJ_aLhRH7u9nb0v2i-Msoo-E2JDNT8J452_JRuTzXAtF6L0oWAkQy4itojjyIkQwIRTHv62XXjERK/s4032/20201123_125212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Classic_car_interior" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOItXoaiTWVwbwACpFSBpZ9lvovOgo_QZUkXTiU8iWvWt_uhjeZsKREn9zLHy_aMpyJt7o1_VA7xlz_o3Ad8_CVIxTsnAoNjHmLd6xEnOMO6zWJ_aLhRH7u9nb0v2i-Msoo-E2JDNT8J452_JRuTzXAtF6L0oWAkQy4itojjyIkQwIRTHv62XXjERK/w480-h640/20201123_125212.jpg" title="Classic_car_interior" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The entire vehicle was restored to original with a couple minor modifications including adding a rumble seat. This required modifying the package tray and creating a space for passengers feet to go when in the rumble seat. The hinges and latch assembly were fitted and modified, with reinforcements at the floor for the bottom seat mounts.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgrE0Ih8JFWohbXbqL3_UUrVYqGBDhyIpKji5_rWgfrHlfOUiJe0bknpSKrBY7pEUFBfxHgsHoD3xunTHNU1MO2mp1MIdQ0j_AgaEJxEPy4JDdoexHFkYZRXZeOqMS8xjUK1WCCYeurwSAgPGo5I-tth5GnNo2SjgSdBIo3Ur2x4tM3wAW_HdsBGt/s4032/20201123_125140.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="36 Buick Rumble seat" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgrE0Ih8JFWohbXbqL3_UUrVYqGBDhyIpKji5_rWgfrHlfOUiJe0bknpSKrBY7pEUFBfxHgsHoD3xunTHNU1MO2mp1MIdQ0j_AgaEJxEPy4JDdoexHFkYZRXZeOqMS8xjUK1WCCYeurwSAgPGo5I-tth5GnNo2SjgSdBIo3Ur2x4tM3wAW_HdsBGt/w640-h480/20201123_125140.jpg" title="36_buick_rumble_seat" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Rumble seat, custom made to fit the specifications of what used to be the trunk</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tCfWYf0Ud1PM6MgDpEAA_cVSCP6aABRYk1TdBAPspAr64YlKWd0RYi2n1R6A8oMBSsf2YTSZp6-PsuTGA8DBhA7DOf988a2UISzZ0qweFRg85Ilb-rvOy3GUIcq80MqRrlFzL57n6zRD6T6nNXXK_DnAurtOVEP-jqkqGjXcO9jBqIV1UfIV2JbR/s4032/20201123_125121.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Rumble seat" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tCfWYf0Ud1PM6MgDpEAA_cVSCP6aABRYk1TdBAPspAr64YlKWd0RYi2n1R6A8oMBSsf2YTSZp6-PsuTGA8DBhA7DOf988a2UISzZ0qweFRg85Ilb-rvOy3GUIcq80MqRrlFzL57n6zRD6T6nNXXK_DnAurtOVEP-jqkqGjXcO9jBqIV1UfIV2JbR/w640-h480/20201123_125121.jpg" title="rumble_seat" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Rumble seat added where the car used to have a trunk</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPVvCQneBWaI7q-1X2pxIf92yyHzJV95_eFtau7QvLrsLWHMl9SsDGFiNqihd8YPO6o2mAzg2wNDvXwvZ0iPaKiQRr6LkamiLTZYBOhsJzHyv3Rt9EoG2UUnNb5MPC0nmj4FMzEiZVQ8rtktL6LWdSNCOFg9tub3LJMiDIbHpPsitjdcemzBCRMKH/s4032/20201123_125027.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="36 Buick fender" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPVvCQneBWaI7q-1X2pxIf92yyHzJV95_eFtau7QvLrsLWHMl9SsDGFiNqihd8YPO6o2mAzg2wNDvXwvZ0iPaKiQRr6LkamiLTZYBOhsJzHyv3Rt9EoG2UUnNb5MPC0nmj4FMzEiZVQ8rtktL6LWdSNCOFg9tub3LJMiDIbHpPsitjdcemzBCRMKH/w640-h480/20201123_125027.jpg" title="36_Buick_front_fender" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Spare tire well and covers hold bias ply spare tires within them, It was a tight fit and quite challenging to assemble without damaging the paint.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-GyMqIHf2ymwYmV18mSBXraMvKQ5UbN_TFIis68lK0IjwgR1pN7fwClQsbvC-crlj8TYgB7qRP3aU4ECaMJxciDumkoE4ojZvskMkDPTQMat8sjNvgRzv7qeh4Qa5zpEkNorEpUPhYKzVUv7TrN9ejwYtgHnwMDayzCBiVz7VP4hZGFQIQyTznOF/s4032/20201123_124939.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="1936 Buick Special" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-GyMqIHf2ymwYmV18mSBXraMvKQ5UbN_TFIis68lK0IjwgR1pN7fwClQsbvC-crlj8TYgB7qRP3aU4ECaMJxciDumkoE4ojZvskMkDPTQMat8sjNvgRzv7qeh4Qa5zpEkNorEpUPhYKzVUv7TrN9ejwYtgHnwMDayzCBiVz7VP4hZGFQIQyTznOF/w640-h480/20201123_124939.jpg" title="1936_Buick_Special" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">All chrome and trim was re-done which makes it difficult to fit them due to the build up of chrome during the process. A lot of test fitting during body work helped ensure we didn't run into last minute fit issues with door handles, emblems and hood side vents.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijdPgC0Xi-PkchuQPD1KIbteCKPUmlYK1YSYC3O6cfxiTm76ou4FzLP0MDPqZ56R3k5IzugudgWCKKgL3tPuLJcNjmIDn62uDFPlNYDQlwza9QEDxV49tHeauhMZZwsInE3UCODS7j6FFXotQamVPLKsee84WIYOjz0HBVa1wV8OOIb5Rucf5PacFw/s4032/20201117_115917.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Buick_straight_8" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijdPgC0Xi-PkchuQPD1KIbteCKPUmlYK1YSYC3O6cfxiTm76ou4FzLP0MDPqZ56R3k5IzugudgWCKKgL3tPuLJcNjmIDn62uDFPlNYDQlwza9QEDxV49tHeauhMZZwsInE3UCODS7j6FFXotQamVPLKsee84WIYOjz0HBVa1wV8OOIb5Rucf5PacFw/w640-h480/20201117_115917.jpg" title="Buick_straight_8" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Original straight 8, rebuilt and running smooth. Dual carburetor set up, though not original to the car, was added requiring a custom made linkage system. The electrical system was left as 6 volt with cloth wrapped wiring and replica battery.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvmQMnkBM1GCDk7U1ObeeUdJ8PXEwTVdSKRqJ-adNdIxS2h3opR3j0dN9iJWAnzCnBJjDIbK-sYqIN8KFhqyJUOdohve_ObyKOW02UHBvU-ojgQyadXZXtNhbbmI-5tUjTc8OXCPLie7qHAcc6JjHaUyv2OVdqR-CHFOUkKm82Qlw9vibQ9ogsF3n/s4032/20201123_125710.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Buick Special 40" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvmQMnkBM1GCDk7U1ObeeUdJ8PXEwTVdSKRqJ-adNdIxS2h3opR3j0dN9iJWAnzCnBJjDIbK-sYqIN8KFhqyJUOdohve_ObyKOW02UHBvU-ojgQyadXZXtNhbbmI-5tUjTc8OXCPLie7qHAcc6JjHaUyv2OVdqR-CHFOUkKm82Qlw9vibQ9ogsF3n/w640-h480/20201123_125710.jpg" title="Buick_special_40" width="640" /></span></a></div><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Additional photos can be seen in the build album on our <a href="http://www.drivenrestorations.com/index.php?p=3&al=9" target="_blank">Driven Restorations website</a></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-90540313056885929192022-04-04T21:20:00.004-05:002022-04-25T13:42:34.795-05:001970 Monte Carlo SS Chassis: A closer look<p></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1970 Monte Carlo SS</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The details matter. Every last detail will be judged on the AACA circuit when this build is complete so we take every nut and bolt to a level rarely seen in automotive restoration. Perfection. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Extensive research and hours upon hours of rebuilding and refinishing have gone into the parts on this chassis, from the frame clip colors, bolt head markings, and date codes to the color finishes and exhaust bends. Here's a closer look at the rolling chassis with up close photos featuring detail most people rarely notice. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc_H_C--WDjJfJe0n9DJJF67qHO6ESG5KpQWRW-IGgIUoZH9RwLDTFIJ7AovDo12HQzXOfZAGt-5nQ1VZXSQCZeInwED__XJcE5FFogBm7E_vcEFs-fQYH6IwUTQDVFvBGWqUX-aXjpzBzKQQCgfajLbnZEOrbgR5CS4cWI-uFs9s_Qi4FPcA2ZSm/s4032/20220131_144848.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1970 Monte Carlo Chassis" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc_H_C--WDjJfJe0n9DJJF67qHO6ESG5KpQWRW-IGgIUoZH9RwLDTFIJ7AovDo12HQzXOfZAGt-5nQ1VZXSQCZeInwED__XJcE5FFogBm7E_vcEFs-fQYH6IwUTQDVFvBGWqUX-aXjpzBzKQQCgfajLbnZEOrbgR5CS4cWI-uFs9s_Qi4FPcA2ZSm/w640-h480/20220131_144848.jpg" title="1970_Monte_Carlo_Chassis" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 fully restored rolling chassis</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyG0c8Ut7L-qpfB7CNqigimekUww43Pg1B329FazM1N7WMYAA9BUG8yaBcefUldHFud2NxDxwuSRQIrjurnM_FRsg_fQpvNK2ZRRSGkrOj8tCXWoMrgzLgYlrRNT5NBxqguAWOGp5PZ7_5Fi3Z1BKCxSGkivhrXUDgsPCn8cDzS3EOohnHMKqBVPML/s4608/20220131_153852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyG0c8Ut7L-qpfB7CNqigimekUww43Pg1B329FazM1N7WMYAA9BUG8yaBcefUldHFud2NxDxwuSRQIrjurnM_FRsg_fQpvNK2ZRRSGkrOj8tCXWoMrgzLgYlrRNT5NBxqguAWOGp5PZ7_5Fi3Z1BKCxSGkivhrXUDgsPCn8cDzS3EOohnHMKqBVPML/w480-h640/20220131_153852.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-9Xq_pWcR4L8kBzSLePR_unTHWQqDZMxD2VjWLuGLN2UJFenI5Jw4uKZReU21f-sUwP4oYCzDMHwxdC2vqUoVB44D8KncBLrw5FihB5ebzwpC6aimcFdQ1t-_Ds6IjzB0rStXYBJ1UJ7EN4ex1TIgA0NDaPtvBqERGEYrmAC8ZVFXUqIBX6ecJt-/s4032/20220131_154032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-9Xq_pWcR4L8kBzSLePR_unTHWQqDZMxD2VjWLuGLN2UJFenI5Jw4uKZReU21f-sUwP4oYCzDMHwxdC2vqUoVB44D8KncBLrw5FihB5ebzwpC6aimcFdQ1t-_Ds6IjzB0rStXYBJ1UJ7EN4ex1TIgA0NDaPtvBqERGEYrmAC8ZVFXUqIBX6ecJt-/w640-h480/20220131_154032.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In many cases, the original parts needed to re-used due to rarity of replacements. The automatic leveling system is all original with a few replacement NOS fittings which we were lucky to find. The brake lines and fuel lines were purchased from <a href="https://www.inlinetube.com/" target="_blank">Inline Tube</a> along with assorted other parts. They provide factory correct parts for many Chevy frame applications.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM0H_uF2eCctk2Bc1dR3VFj61ai-ntvXdHEpGRmuD8Jl5OdVlZaEjIP2h7yTbUJ3Ekk0INaktc89ENMNjCFXRr13DgUKLD4ZZTq8P_14dy_5B8oHRf8fPRCUvIza6TpspMPsWD-_SlexpVBfKLjYLpJtDK7984jjVnRJb4QPWjYSRplDWZfNgfmnbK/s4032/20220131_154014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img alt="1970 Monte Carlo Rear axle" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM0H_uF2eCctk2Bc1dR3VFj61ai-ntvXdHEpGRmuD8Jl5OdVlZaEjIP2h7yTbUJ3Ekk0INaktc89ENMNjCFXRr13DgUKLD4ZZTq8P_14dy_5B8oHRf8fPRCUvIza6TpspMPsWD-_SlexpVBfKLjYLpJtDK7984jjVnRJb4QPWjYSRplDWZfNgfmnbK/w640-h480/20220131_154014.jpg" title="70_Monte_Carlo_rear_axle" width="640" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">As is expected in restorations, finishes on parts being re-used or sourced as original replacements had defects like scratches or discoloration. These were addressed by meticulous prep of each part (including all the hardware) and paint to match the original finish from "bright zinc" to "bare steel". This also prevents issues in the future with surface rust on parts that would have originally been bare metal and exposed to the elements.</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Monte Carlo mufflers" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ3mwGgsGMs1qp1yFii6uSLoDk6gDroLfnqQgwRzrDY1LSg7XLAa2lfAl7CkDzmAtRxgG7ptkognBYOvxVF2VkgfJoGGUR48QpS1spIsjxNV5oOhBKbSeXZa7Kke-XDI7cB1uu4bd4QVnrpvEn8ktnHogpJmXlc-Gq4AbGHUM26MWDX4sMv5h2PDK/w640-h480/20220131_154040.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Monte_carlo_mufflers" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Complete exhaust system was bent and stamped per factory specs by <a href="https://www.gardnerexhaust.com/" target="_blank">Gardner Exhaust</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ3mwGgsGMs1qp1yFii6uSLoDk6gDroLfnqQgwRzrDY1LSg7XLAa2lfAl7CkDzmAtRxgG7ptkognBYOvxVF2VkgfJoGGUR48QpS1spIsjxNV5oOhBKbSeXZa7Kke-XDI7cB1uu4bd4QVnrpvEn8ktnHogpJmXlc-Gq4AbGHUM26MWDX4sMv5h2PDK/s4032/20220131_154040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGWxdKVKMCsh1wXshvbl2GZZNFq9TIcrGKzv1j8SiJomapHTvimPy8NB5uhZjiuAQXPg5D4h-juBiJsPX2lSF6ew1Oa2yZsYwuzBDVBDpi3sdr4cmK3S_0q1T9ces5FnW2phucrdWOF6911EMUFsUX-vQDY5hXiKopGMkwuu9eU-7UIf-Xmi4DGUx/s4032/20220131_154047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img alt="70 Monte Carlo Rear Suspension" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGWxdKVKMCsh1wXshvbl2GZZNFq9TIcrGKzv1j8SiJomapHTvimPy8NB5uhZjiuAQXPg5D4h-juBiJsPX2lSF6ew1Oa2yZsYwuzBDVBDpi3sdr4cmK3S_0q1T9ces5FnW2phucrdWOF6911EMUFsUX-vQDY5hXiKopGMkwuu9eU-7UIf-Xmi4DGUx/w640-h480/20220131_154047.jpg" title="70_Monte_Carlo_rear_suspension" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrY-R-q5vuwvkmoKdWBsOtjMWJILEjRuY9LNQ084KPux8MeCQERXii1hnMgGXIO7BikiSTSVVpcOFOItIpTXXus05zECAvhxdTJhZtm_HotEfrHq18tyzAlFjqkP1OxabL08DlglwMSlvmaooiFqtHx0fnC8kl9DADQrPk-7F8OJoClk5_Lix4ylQc/s4032/20220131_154103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrY-R-q5vuwvkmoKdWBsOtjMWJILEjRuY9LNQ084KPux8MeCQERXii1hnMgGXIO7BikiSTSVVpcOFOItIpTXXus05zECAvhxdTJhZtm_HotEfrHq18tyzAlFjqkP1OxabL08DlglwMSlvmaooiFqtHx0fnC8kl9DADQrPk-7F8OJoClk5_Lix4ylQc/w480-h640/20220131_154103.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="70 Monte Carlo Steering box" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQb4nKL1AsB0BqjgSJvrw-SYpqlzPsLtzPQyOFgOFxbYQaecAVb0KL8Z1XpVMS2P-kDnBPAHBF2AIPIB-l8onm_888ZjXmrazROlLBKsnlm6GikRia4YurbaH4309K6tlfBF7cvcqyqFjlrNZiRE3J07Ky4EG1bykvcZINZrskgNYj_6pY6Kzr11R/w640-h480/20220104_100033.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="70_Monte_carlo_steering_box" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Monte Carlo SS steering box has correctly stamped hoses and finishes on each component</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQb4nKL1AsB0BqjgSJvrw-SYpqlzPsLtzPQyOFgOFxbYQaecAVb0KL8Z1XpVMS2P-kDnBPAHBF2AIPIB-l8onm_888ZjXmrazROlLBKsnlm6GikRia4YurbaH4309K6tlfBF7cvcqyqFjlrNZiRE3J07Ky4EG1bykvcZINZrskgNYj_6pY6Kzr11R/s4032/20220104_100033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2VuqHXJ2uP807zr2LuQyXYcDK74lR5W2D7WJl7IRl5FgqD7n3oxZLqYIsvK_yo2stHAOSvPKAUqiVobYw2m9nIlzxhfKShYm0mjuuHvYkdAeTv19aloirAF9am5eKh7smzwE7t0amQ9tBJ8aeH96DC7GcMLwwsFmgiYgjZG6iHtmte8rtLwdX91H/s4032/20220104_100029.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img alt="Monte Carlo 454" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2VuqHXJ2uP807zr2LuQyXYcDK74lR5W2D7WJl7IRl5FgqD7n3oxZLqYIsvK_yo2stHAOSvPKAUqiVobYw2m9nIlzxhfKShYm0mjuuHvYkdAeTv19aloirAF9am5eKh7smzwE7t0amQ9tBJ8aeH96DC7GcMLwwsFmgiYgjZG6iHtmte8rtLwdX91H/w640-h480/20220104_100029.jpg" title="Monte_Carlo_454" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Not only is the configuration factory correct, but the stamping on the hoses and the finish on the fittings is matched to what the car would have been originally assembled with. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qt-MD6QOqfEQoPRo5EfPWhhjfjZr7Lw3FuVk6w89EmfIi517Ig_MwAJdDKsA0417QZ63VcQ4V1kqXCtcVdmoiF3SUwpvrILg959lEpmdu9orPX1VlrKcZkxHwLOaO6pPt3WgkZg_I0ZUorZbQzSIj9a3P8yUG-TecCtc0auLo5Qc9h7L_iYYM70J/s4032/20211220_115301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img alt="Monte Carlo Rear Brake line" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qt-MD6QOqfEQoPRo5EfPWhhjfjZr7Lw3FuVk6w89EmfIi517Ig_MwAJdDKsA0417QZ63VcQ4V1kqXCtcVdmoiF3SUwpvrILg959lEpmdu9orPX1VlrKcZkxHwLOaO6pPt3WgkZg_I0ZUorZbQzSIj9a3P8yUG-TecCtc0auLo5Qc9h7L_iYYM70J/w640-h480/20211220_115301.jpg" title="Monte_Carlo_rear_brake_line" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpgk2bU_DaarqU43EuP7IiDyD-2r_pjhUmbKfLq4veJ0QF-lHen9pS6b1WQ95xMMUhsEf3MjEK37LIvJ36atWjosYRvSYexlpq6xFLE2R2O4H-rK8AAg-f2Q8NUts0TTMFxW7PdbZgqG5ibJLjGyr8FU5loopsW3UTN62_ylgyOWbcPb42ZTyZtIk/s4032/20211220_114622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img alt="Monte Carlo Front Suspension" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpgk2bU_DaarqU43EuP7IiDyD-2r_pjhUmbKfLq4veJ0QF-lHen9pS6b1WQ95xMMUhsEf3MjEK37LIvJ36atWjosYRvSYexlpq6xFLE2R2O4H-rK8AAg-f2Q8NUts0TTMFxW7PdbZgqG5ibJLjGyr8FU5loopsW3UTN62_ylgyOWbcPb42ZTyZtIk/w640-h480/20211220_114622.jpg" title="Monte_Carlo_front_Suspension" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1970 Chevy Front suspension" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiFyTowRXb05jiqnmKq1tA8rOwZ2OdfUzUFt4v_rmE4DHz7UT_v_oSg2qm2VdAHAEZaI3A9j_n0ZJm6zgOC4w37Wbp7t6TFF6tw1phUn-gt_qLoP0yH2Z5TTbjK-eEWQihCUI1dabH3KatKlb0LEq-ptFRlFm97am-MMxbMBNVOVZUIRtCzaR23yb/w640-h480/20211220_114553.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1970_Chevy_Front_Suspension" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">All Steering and suspension components were rebuilt and refinished before installation</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiFyTowRXb05jiqnmKq1tA8rOwZ2OdfUzUFt4v_rmE4DHz7UT_v_oSg2qm2VdAHAEZaI3A9j_n0ZJm6zgOC4w37Wbp7t6TFF6tw1phUn-gt_qLoP0yH2Z5TTbjK-eEWQihCUI1dabH3KatKlb0LEq-ptFRlFm97am-MMxbMBNVOVZUIRtCzaR23yb/s4032/20211220_114553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0h6-SCZ-hVplZOENSc4OFI5AR429XtA00u67EsgMSuSSJoTeLS7Qgpy_iD4ZUGOX7WoqZJAmu756C_T2fdlmhpyzCiOkGRu6By89bkA3_8FAC0J7yVpvNAuQp4mjhsHQbs10r3x3IcXT3cVe8xTnVIKl3-joECFRzNIFQbmu_LzZArcWRMdB4xJHd/s4032/20211215_175009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><img alt="1970_Chevy_Spindle" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0h6-SCZ-hVplZOENSc4OFI5AR429XtA00u67EsgMSuSSJoTeLS7Qgpy_iD4ZUGOX7WoqZJAmu756C_T2fdlmhpyzCiOkGRu6By89bkA3_8FAC0J7yVpvNAuQp4mjhsHQbs10r3x3IcXT3cVe8xTnVIKl3-joECFRzNIFQbmu_LzZArcWRMdB4xJHd/w300-h400/20211215_175009.jpg" title="1970_Chevy_Spindle" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1970 Monte Carlo SS frame" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDkZY1AtoIG3gcW0pvm3W6w2ZT8wHYajPZTpxTshsESPoPMb8cymcRocu8Dl2SatLN_302eVfpYqskEcG5rGjegBoSCdDpA118OFIUE4G8wfPP4Edi-r-jVJRZDPE17rVZafdVRcK5Q9fRyCCEn8QtoZMGFB8JCyBPa2_uW7c-E6Cqjeqmn083ehq/w640-h480/20220106_125811.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1970_monte_Carlo_ss_frame" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Passenger side view of the 454 with correct fuel pump and line set up as well as date code correct spark plug wires and factory spec springs</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDkZY1AtoIG3gcW0pvm3W6w2ZT8wHYajPZTpxTshsESPoPMb8cymcRocu8Dl2SatLN_302eVfpYqskEcG5rGjegBoSCdDpA118OFIUE4G8wfPP4Edi-r-jVJRZDPE17rVZafdVRcK5Q9fRyCCEn8QtoZMGFB8JCyBPa2_uW7c-E6Cqjeqmn083ehq/s4032/20220106_125811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1970 Chevy Brake Caliper rebuild" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHJkM2hbfeAgurF4GSV3KtFDUO7JqOKMPpvoJXaovfrYS0RJ3ZNeez1zMMcWjS_CoFbASyt9j41EBEG7eWlvxZRHLUOVVZhcKT4R91BXlg0yDxmmi4rq8wTIQFtPFycVbk6brWdzk4ZKZnqCMA_YQlYUor9JM18F5ALwmbpHDVzGRkVvnGqvfvZnl/w400-h300/20211227_135549.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1970_Chevy_Brake_Caliper_Rebuild" width="400" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Correct rear calipers were rebuilt with new seals</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHJkM2hbfeAgurF4GSV3KtFDUO7JqOKMPpvoJXaovfrYS0RJ3ZNeez1zMMcWjS_CoFbASyt9j41EBEG7eWlvxZRHLUOVVZhcKT4R91BXlg0yDxmmi4rq8wTIQFtPFycVbk6brWdzk4ZKZnqCMA_YQlYUor9JM18F5ALwmbpHDVzGRkVvnGqvfvZnl/s4032/20211227_135549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Monte_Carlo_automatic_leveling" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvv54pZ2aF5dg82_LnTd4dCK8ZmYZyojXDMKz7yPVMBmmeq2BZf3t8Z2aXuxqEzyUZNNyqNGYGsprGnD62qDo3kPjBi-kLPWQ4Zk8HxusD4Y7lfBS0DpSw1-DKV4lzYzwUcjue-VxrnP3hez5-L_Bbs6UMoXVSBbIzmZtppqx9HH2S90zVU71VgJP/w640-h480/20211221_082546.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Monte_Carlo_auto_leveling_air_Shocks" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1970 Monte Carlo's came with an automatic level control system. All components were tested, refurbished and installed per assembly manual instructions. Some of these fittings were very difficult to locate!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvv54pZ2aF5dg82_LnTd4dCK8ZmYZyojXDMKz7yPVMBmmeq2BZf3t8Z2aXuxqEzyUZNNyqNGYGsprGnD62qDo3kPjBi-kLPWQ4Zk8HxusD4Y7lfBS0DpSw1-DKV4lzYzwUcjue-VxrnP3hez5-L_Bbs6UMoXVSBbIzmZtppqx9HH2S90zVU71VgJP/s4608/20211221_082546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1970 Chevy restored Frame" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HmXAoVr4YMKXqIR0Ph1jxOjBXh420Dz4JhmTOZrOr82UIUasjku0pvGLgTxJvsUDi0D9a8RLyvpA7AEp8D513KeACxmZXNW4w800vI3AudtL1XoCOCrT7zHGkQAkA7Ckd2MjMegJbmwKtSOni0Ww90khiKGko2pI4tqa9iGp9gwApTEAbJNI5fEF/w640-h480/20211221_082622.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1970 Chevy restored Frame" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1970 Rear axle and chassis components with new air lines and correct finishes. Factory correct air line clips were installed after this photo was taken.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HmXAoVr4YMKXqIR0Ph1jxOjBXh420Dz4JhmTOZrOr82UIUasjku0pvGLgTxJvsUDi0D9a8RLyvpA7AEp8D513KeACxmZXNW4w800vI3AudtL1XoCOCrT7zHGkQAkA7Ckd2MjMegJbmwKtSOni0Ww90khiKGko2pI4tqa9iGp9gwApTEAbJNI5fEF/s4608/20211221_082622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1970 Monte Carlo Shocks" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkoTPHFLnhwU1niVGoMHZuNwwj6fOKpa6uluI8B8dPyB-4Xn57M_j47Z9rCuDYJAo3Kh6E9j8AbDomXYYfVPkjs-ju5CI8kjLwQ0cCpMD6xTLsXlD7T5UEO__zEUxd0e3pLtpNZ2TiLY3HG_x9sgq4opn5tc1FwIuaulKXE-21cYpxN_r2TLSqx-v/w300-h400/20211216_115354.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1970_monte_carlo_air_shocks" width="300" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Color correct shocks for the 1970 Monte Carlo</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkoTPHFLnhwU1niVGoMHZuNwwj6fOKpa6uluI8B8dPyB-4Xn57M_j47Z9rCuDYJAo3Kh6E9j8AbDomXYYfVPkjs-ju5CI8kjLwQ0cCpMD6xTLsXlD7T5UEO__zEUxd0e3pLtpNZ2TiLY3HG_x9sgq4opn5tc1FwIuaulKXE-21cYpxN_r2TLSqx-v/s4032/20211216_115354.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Monte Carlo Motor Mounts" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQMv8xAdjaXQLEsPPzpkg7q3D_mEo_SQRah9zk-7eKhwmdIrZJQwV2J6X60cpQSl2nIEL6OiWYGHD2S8IACo8pfME2VrSfExnBZqZaq9q91CZ3oZ7NCKoFt-RMk534NOQr2Mf-ddPA9zLv4I-iCIN0wxWzeRafAd_UrDvHCMPsBdSf22r6hspCDNew/w640-h480/20211203_132621.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Monte_carlo_Motor_Mounts" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">454 motor mounts ready to install</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQMv8xAdjaXQLEsPPzpkg7q3D_mEo_SQRah9zk-7eKhwmdIrZJQwV2J6X60cpQSl2nIEL6OiWYGHD2S8IACo8pfME2VrSfExnBZqZaq9q91CZ3oZ7NCKoFt-RMk534NOQr2Mf-ddPA9zLv4I-iCIN0wxWzeRafAd_UrDvHCMPsBdSf22r6hspCDNew/s4032/20211203_132621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Chevy Drum Brakes" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSBaKkB2eXxrg0F77IxFMZn9pCyxXRJCqbc_zMSByK0_mER47byF3rPqXPcEFwl9PoWVSmc-aq_BVfcJ07kewenzFYNgl3_pnBajSOQt4fNVEJ-ULO7FuMoKPuK9W8OsJTFVX8fAbMnJlmWiBw7IyiUBex5EtvmqHwMb8V82MF2NCcWuJ0n2ZpBu_/w640-h480/20211202_132850.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Chevy_drum_brakes" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Rear drum brakes were fully refurbished with color correct internal components</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSBaKkB2eXxrg0F77IxFMZn9pCyxXRJCqbc_zMSByK0_mER47byF3rPqXPcEFwl9PoWVSmc-aq_BVfcJ07kewenzFYNgl3_pnBajSOQt4fNVEJ-ULO7FuMoKPuK9W8OsJTFVX8fAbMnJlmWiBw7IyiUBex5EtvmqHwMb8V82MF2NCcWuJ0n2ZpBu_/s4032/20211202_132850.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Monte Carlo backing plate" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSRZ-NgmICQKu4tHA7f3EPqvU0fUrQTXZB47eQ8B-iAkrx7LJg51v_E8i11MZuIXmkc2xPofW1bnZWEBiC4JXbQOJ3UMFUIEkgToSpytJ3RASzs8XhHC9ZqtDMiVkOnVbbZIJcTlpANBC7fz5UahLJ0C-6yY-LLQB0QfTV-86KzjPweR77ZjQZPe7/w480-h640/20211202_132900.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Monte_carlo_backing_plate" width="480" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Backing plates and new brake lines finish off the details on the rear axle</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSRZ-NgmICQKu4tHA7f3EPqvU0fUrQTXZB47eQ8B-iAkrx7LJg51v_E8i11MZuIXmkc2xPofW1bnZWEBiC4JXbQOJ3UMFUIEkgToSpytJ3RASzs8XhHC9ZqtDMiVkOnVbbZIJcTlpANBC7fz5UahLJ0C-6yY-LLQB0QfTV-86KzjPweR77ZjQZPe7/s4032/20211202_132900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">With the chassis complete, we are moving on to finish the body and paint work and then this car will receive a new factory correct interior. It's going to be quite the show piece when completed!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-14376662968688971252022-03-25T15:52:00.003-05:002022-04-05T19:20:59.624-05:001969 International Scout 800A: Restoration In progress!<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">1969 Scout 800 Aristocrat</span></u></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We recently began work on a vehicle rarely seen in "running & driving" condition before restoration work begins. Let us introduce you to the 1969 International Scout 800 Aristocrat, the classier package of a classic utility vehicle. </span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Most of the Scouts from this era have been parked behind a barn or in a ditch never to be rescued or driven again, and that's partially because they were designed to be used and abused from interior finishes being weatherproof, to have no body seals or splash shields to prevent road grime from getting into every seam in the body panels. Once no longer reliable for daily driving Scouts were frequently fitted with a plow and used to clear snow until the body rusted off it's chassis. This particular Scout was spared that fate. There are signs that it had a plow on it at one time and there is a significant amount of rust and structure that needs repair, but overall, it's an impressive example of a 90% complete original 4x4 model 800A. </span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5U8T3Wd2nHRcGzSP6NJrjhM4eUNZXZdcC2GvhZlCLZCqnflE_RrCUxDB9ILv5UY3_6EJSlkYZXnPFt6TyrC1Z5S8CA6JeTEd-3hcG7yOoHu_IGoCC2SkH5VhiIRb3shnReRYSuGbYp1JDi-bsM_cUdGWltc2ROWGkMAqrQs9PR4fFz_iQ8b8kSYkQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969_Scout" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5U8T3Wd2nHRcGzSP6NJrjhM4eUNZXZdcC2GvhZlCLZCqnflE_RrCUxDB9ILv5UY3_6EJSlkYZXnPFt6TyrC1Z5S8CA6JeTEd-3hcG7yOoHu_IGoCC2SkH5VhiIRb3shnReRYSuGbYp1JDi-bsM_cUdGWltc2ROWGkMAqrQs9PR4fFz_iQ8b8kSYkQ=w640-h480" title="1969 Scout" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The 1969 Scout 800A in the shop and ready for a frame off restoration</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUMYZ9gMJbG21R7sQTlGyXzXxLHtvkmdJbhjzdxKxIbhTtxS0j6LR5GPQMzFtDwe5wUtw3-kIKyThV0rLB5Teox4LKzeYfFJ_zskjA96SddiyKe4Ya7UdRJxj7bJRz0VJrDKiG57WtkmfFLCwrmh7UIbnjLvWPbx6HIfzxo7mjqtC-9Pvfd19HOaMS=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_window" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUMYZ9gMJbG21R7sQTlGyXzXxLHtvkmdJbhjzdxKxIbhTtxS0j6LR5GPQMzFtDwe5wUtw3-kIKyThV0rLB5Teox4LKzeYfFJ_zskjA96SddiyKe4Ya7UdRJxj7bJRz0VJrDKiG57WtkmfFLCwrmh7UIbnjLvWPbx6HIfzxo7mjqtC-9Pvfd19HOaMS=w320-h240" title="Scout Window" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Might be missing a few parts for the window...</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWzaOnVGuqYxg9hNVgrmlYabDzJy1eHvdc4BoGD5f7tSnB13sFaq2DCW3sSM6t-_6SKAAyG-C4-CX_YuMkAktkjWqz4tOXjHDNHn8Pq629W2bCQXbmOd5XWQAlAiq_D6TK1VIrupplubGuAEor7W6AoXRRATFGVcjKKhlaGAg_fdoq0ImoU-JhgU5U=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWzaOnVGuqYxg9hNVgrmlYabDzJy1eHvdc4BoGD5f7tSnB13sFaq2DCW3sSM6t-_6SKAAyG-C4-CX_YuMkAktkjWqz4tOXjHDNHn8Pq629W2bCQXbmOd5XWQAlAiq_D6TK1VIrupplubGuAEor7W6AoXRRATFGVcjKKhlaGAg_fdoq0ImoU-JhgU5U=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fuel cell location not recommended, but it worked well for test drives to be sure it ran and drove before the owner purchased this project out on the East coast and hauled it home to WI</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzQAGMFKLfyy8hgiRAZkPm5Du_MG76UgyLEm84eqiZTCDVNfZ3P8L2V7BIa_4UVJlF5S6txacI5vcu20Z6f6kjZM5exDaGeukoEibMOpqe5Q2TL4bruxDZbpowr6t4okV169fgMfukirqEHAl4KvqQ6ipCHZDAJJriBtOGQHE49C896ACklGnK9Kwg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="International_Scout" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzQAGMFKLfyy8hgiRAZkPm5Du_MG76UgyLEm84eqiZTCDVNfZ3P8L2V7BIa_4UVJlF5S6txacI5vcu20Z6f6kjZM5exDaGeukoEibMOpqe5Q2TL4bruxDZbpowr6t4okV169fgMfukirqEHAl4KvqQ6ipCHZDAJJriBtOGQHE49C896ACklGnK9Kwg=w640-h480" title="International Scout 800A" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scout 800A</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYIV5S1UveOycsvU6aVCTSCLfMyJ6XNswzyA3hEOoZVFOBR9LAdRFcNNPswdK9tSnkk4DCfqkhJ546LrgyXVvSNMrSak8y81pPq_oN-mWDhxoPYfn_bYOVwn4HYUy7kAZHqLJio0irheDLmFssVB15IrSgVUXpYt7On1r93-qoi2t3GIeO9YOrgjIO=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_800_Front" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYIV5S1UveOycsvU6aVCTSCLfMyJ6XNswzyA3hEOoZVFOBR9LAdRFcNNPswdK9tSnkk4DCfqkhJ546LrgyXVvSNMrSak8y81pPq_oN-mWDhxoPYfn_bYOVwn4HYUy7kAZHqLJio0irheDLmFssVB15IrSgVUXpYt7On1r93-qoi2t3GIeO9YOrgjIO=w640-h480" title="Scout 800 Front" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scout 800A: As expected, there is a large amount of rust and damage on this Scout. The Aristrocrat package does feature chrome bumpers and a few other unique "classier" aspects that are uncommon for a utilitarian designed vehicle</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO4L0JxRY6EuBHFwF6T_IrGeOmIPPcvvatt-BG34-xeBjzcrgMOFGQDH-l9HXTs8L8SZAeUlInHb86VHZ4XIg3m3iJp8lXUpRviDavQ408UotvIZBmHeUkFVXYp3W-8from42kNcXo5xCttpCquO2ZLTt-Jt-6eD4vTu19qVjRRniM2UJfOfj0wzcD=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO4L0JxRY6EuBHFwF6T_IrGeOmIPPcvvatt-BG34-xeBjzcrgMOFGQDH-l9HXTs8L8SZAeUlInHb86VHZ4XIg3m3iJp8lXUpRviDavQ408UotvIZBmHeUkFVXYp3W-8from42kNcXo5xCttpCquO2ZLTt-Jt-6eD4vTu19qVjRRniM2UJfOfj0wzcD=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">233 AMC Inline 6 was running when it arrived to the shop, although it definitely showed signs of a lifter issue </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigVmUsAriPBedd5gjOKVDP89nSoNI1JbON2JpKcxYEWVcxMOYQyqwbzLaxKv_E3HFWxW47TobNEckWj0EPi7oxRJfDYSCfGn5RZ7UHAV1OrNXIoqdIlyZ3wV2qDD3EgzX5Ao9tFkJzScqLi4GXqCbmvAtUu9KNlt8HM8om_Na0fR8IA1lVAGKV2LPM=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_engine_bay" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigVmUsAriPBedd5gjOKVDP89nSoNI1JbON2JpKcxYEWVcxMOYQyqwbzLaxKv_E3HFWxW47TobNEckWj0EPi7oxRJfDYSCfGn5RZ7UHAV1OrNXIoqdIlyZ3wV2qDD3EgzX5Ao9tFkJzScqLi4GXqCbmvAtUu9KNlt8HM8om_Na0fR8IA1lVAGKV2LPM=w640-h480" title="Scout engine bay" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1969 Scout 800A engine bay with 233AMC</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJnfTXumONseGJus7qF3ps-DnUkPxl6Ar1N1DHc22spmCWaG9t1ybIHxgrz0N6bn2Fw6Vc_pRBGK86wiVb06bH8lKSS_APto2O-K-LCUdzuC1gT0NSg-LU_UdkDgRt3BU-dOSh0U_6Z6jwISdEuUonpqpX0rU1tCUdgdSzV-2T-zyOn3LetVd-ZNgX=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_Headliner" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJnfTXumONseGJus7qF3ps-DnUkPxl6Ar1N1DHc22spmCWaG9t1ybIHxgrz0N6bn2Fw6Vc_pRBGK86wiVb06bH8lKSS_APto2O-K-LCUdzuC1gT0NSg-LU_UdkDgRt3BU-dOSh0U_6Z6jwISdEuUonpqpX0rU1tCUdgdSzV-2T-zyOn3LetVd-ZNgX=w640-h480" title="Scout Headliner" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Headliner material</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmAcGLc5K-rwKdCPs0enz7B78cP9uJ5_rFjl8Zof1DjOiQKLX43u-KYUgl3Rl0UU6yKNaDpkzo57AiS2haDk1cB13k0l5DAvf3e_AZM-aVL1Npva0Yorrv-OUUQFCRxR8GO36njH-6lcPFXmc95Id69OKR2osrHFBUIVi5ZvZKDW88qmXWP1Yv8xGM=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="69Scout_Floor" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmAcGLc5K-rwKdCPs0enz7B78cP9uJ5_rFjl8Zof1DjOiQKLX43u-KYUgl3Rl0UU6yKNaDpkzo57AiS2haDk1cB13k0l5DAvf3e_AZM-aVL1Npva0Yorrv-OUUQFCRxR8GO36njH-6lcPFXmc95Id69OKR2osrHFBUIVi5ZvZKDW88qmXWP1Yv8xGM=w640-h480" title="69 Scout Floor" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1969 Scout "weatherproof" interior has seen better days. </span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTOaSLqHxwoHZILc2AmdQKieeRo4g_Tyt4A4Lm3k1RtQYdUJT69tW-xPswJmepHu5wMpp8ZDOLQX7COj9eYn6oSEAgWjAcVKr5msBn5brplT-pu6Hagv8W-7Rq35q40lKSZi5GHmnN9wdKGsVMGDuYkIXvGg3MFpPFjqGDl8drRDPiRDWt6FLr5VYO=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTOaSLqHxwoHZILc2AmdQKieeRo4g_Tyt4A4Lm3k1RtQYdUJT69tW-xPswJmepHu5wMpp8ZDOLQX7COj9eYn6oSEAgWjAcVKr5msBn5brplT-pu6Hagv8W-7Rq35q40lKSZi5GHmnN9wdKGsVMGDuYkIXvGg3MFpPFjqGDl8drRDPiRDWt6FLr5VYO=w281-h211" width="281" /></span></a></div></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Originally a Maine vehicle and daily driven by the previous owner until the mid 70's there were a few items in the headliner helping us located the original owner of this Scout </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a name='more'></a></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once initial inspection is complete, full tear down begins with removal, bag&tag and storage of all parts from the Scout. The list of parts to replace continues to grow as we find broken or poorly repaired parts as we work including door latches, window regulators, front driveshaft etc</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlOm9WZfLggHTCZjghGbTgheOzqFKhr033DmO-FZ1uDeSkjD9Wt-AuZViCnQ34oClXF2sSjEBetjdX_vFbZqPz8zm9pFdL-Ls-Cm-A874wnOgKaskxp_0b58Tj0IPOv3nh-8dbsaXLF-LL82iAetdH9_kC3xQR8aW3bL7nberkItSwGILj_fENm-6x=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="69_Scout_tailgate" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlOm9WZfLggHTCZjghGbTgheOzqFKhr033DmO-FZ1uDeSkjD9Wt-AuZViCnQ34oClXF2sSjEBetjdX_vFbZqPz8zm9pFdL-Ls-Cm-A874wnOgKaskxp_0b58Tj0IPOv3nh-8dbsaXLF-LL82iAetdH9_kC3xQR8aW3bL7nberkItSwGILj_fENm-6x=w640-h480" title="69 Scout Tailgate" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The rear body of the Scout has sunk about 1" below where it should be as the rear support brace separated completely from the floor. We left the tailgate in place to keep the body as close to aligned as we can, although it's definitely not "in spec" it needs all the help it can get to keep it's original shape</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmgkcQe6WIA_yYADG_XTMLqjqZB2BCarAGpzK30gtC8qIheRkEZ2CXP42ONfV6X6kRff8qyGOv4BicyxAb1MaudGFNxtljDXkOQR2AR8oFUH4Ji50yv4mQSQ89K19ywksBHod2Vr8aXPG2dXeP5kdEkBbbTjgaANrnXC-E9UiJzvENI28W7UD8mYMI=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_transmission" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmgkcQe6WIA_yYADG_XTMLqjqZB2BCarAGpzK30gtC8qIheRkEZ2CXP42ONfV6X6kRff8qyGOv4BicyxAb1MaudGFNxtljDXkOQR2AR8oFUH4Ji50yv4mQSQ89K19ywksBHod2Vr8aXPG2dXeP5kdEkBbbTjgaANrnXC-E9UiJzvENI28W7UD8mYMI=w480-h640" title="Scout_transmission" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This Scout is a 4x4, however the front drive shaft will need replacement and it's splines were nearly stripped from poor alignment and failed previous repairs</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMDwEU3AS6lL4Tvtasf4o0mZ_BkcmsX1z57wh-WXHr3Guz9Tt0BuE89Du18jKtyP4DJtjsszJ8A26Awqmy4raAcrwzR0QYjCJDLJge1ExrN7b2CUvNqdTuwCykV6PfQzvNWRUrkl4GRs3p4ZLpfqzCigVvf2o1Db55A0NPbWHKqhL0z05JzL_9_bN_=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969 Scout Engine Bay" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMDwEU3AS6lL4Tvtasf4o0mZ_BkcmsX1z57wh-WXHr3Guz9Tt0BuE89Du18jKtyP4DJtjsszJ8A26Awqmy4raAcrwzR0QYjCJDLJge1ExrN7b2CUvNqdTuwCykV6PfQzvNWRUrkl4GRs3p4ZLpfqzCigVvf2o1Db55A0NPbWHKqhL0z05JzL_9_bN_=w640-h480" title="1969_Scout_engine_bay" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Engine is out</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIQ3ffQ5lcB5pmDO1ik56INxgGwnd9JChxNRMxu1ZxJjyu_-B7LvGbJfoW0Zno82PPPcWb18IhBxD5rrdK-Uc8QdEjR8SAwhdKZypMrDCe9fytBNnqYwnS1NCsKa22qwQCbA7XvRy73j9G2C2OTMFctHqZhLaIH84b9yljX42pUVp13h_HXv6cAHMX=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969 Scout Aristocrat Engine Bay" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIQ3ffQ5lcB5pmDO1ik56INxgGwnd9JChxNRMxu1ZxJjyu_-B7LvGbJfoW0Zno82PPPcWb18IhBxD5rrdK-Uc8QdEjR8SAwhdKZypMrDCe9fytBNnqYwnS1NCsKa22qwQCbA7XvRy73j9G2C2OTMFctHqZhLaIH84b9yljX42pUVp13h_HXv6cAHMX=w640-h480" title="1969_Scout_Aristorcrat_engine_bay" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scout Air box located at right inner fender well</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIlYX_Mmnhc-aw1zc8-DGPtsmyok7aCscaTuKEBbFcMtOkxZxFa7nxYXuTWsRFbC1OpS6CUUuu7NKagPZFGht2esnsNqHBiLUOBc-ijEMydiK2h0pvSSbXouuVPLx_Un8OTqf5oJBbYc_OG2wYGUSb0qpGAZ-N-EgwNt4KMgI0MvLLcMbvFtA5QPjF=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969 Scout Driver Floor" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIlYX_Mmnhc-aw1zc8-DGPtsmyok7aCscaTuKEBbFcMtOkxZxFa7nxYXuTWsRFbC1OpS6CUUuu7NKagPZFGht2esnsNqHBiLUOBc-ijEMydiK2h0pvSSbXouuVPLx_Un8OTqf5oJBbYc_OG2wYGUSb0qpGAZ-N-EgwNt4KMgI0MvLLcMbvFtA5QPjF=w640-h480" title="Scout_Driverside_floor" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Seat removed and some floor rust on full display. Lots of rust holes were uncovered during disassembly</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiQDS9tx5lwC64DIAgjOHZpWHgR3lP6fOnoRbqpz8gw4H4x6LnliJdzMp7q53KT0R5y-24cEryojHEquCodQqgjeS3V80QQ0OtRv8K-VexmmgtPMuljgkDlUAjW1B1YrqWTicx4IudPDZiQOKhPAe5p9bsr3BAH3AtaNM40QVdEac5pYVF4SBTmKs8=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiQDS9tx5lwC64DIAgjOHZpWHgR3lP6fOnoRbqpz8gw4H4x6LnliJdzMp7q53KT0R5y-24cEryojHEquCodQqgjeS3V80QQ0OtRv8K-VexmmgtPMuljgkDlUAjW1B1YrqWTicx4IudPDZiQOKhPAe5p9bsr3BAH3AtaNM40QVdEac5pYVF4SBTmKs8=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cyress inspects our work as we go...Front clip tear down will happen shortly</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwj0XZ_YSNCggiUsY__WstfWidYMLYbVgISxw7jQy2xjvx1ld_mfn5H6h_JvA15XC0oiC0fRCgxPHj5niNtGvR9gl6gduqIKMDa3lCexLQ0g8JomKyeTSrMyWWDAu8fgYXM7hC5L6vij6oYZkeTv2YcZqZQPyjIcKldClFC8MV9ERd_Gvsq4aEAg2t=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="233_AMC_Engine" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwj0XZ_YSNCggiUsY__WstfWidYMLYbVgISxw7jQy2xjvx1ld_mfn5H6h_JvA15XC0oiC0fRCgxPHj5niNtGvR9gl6gduqIKMDa3lCexLQ0g8JomKyeTSrMyWWDAu8fgYXM7hC5L6vij6oYZkeTv2YcZqZQPyjIcKldClFC8MV9ERd_Gvsq4aEAg2t=w640-h480" title="233 AMC Engine" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">233 AMC removed and ready for inspection and further planning</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0iovdAqphRkx6ZGSv2v4Ei-AWS1nXcW46r1YGM0TkV2Mte0Uvera_Iigq_JWVXwW5xuSCigBSwxYhs7XowQXn8XpAB3iAW5fWF-OCCm5A6iT2TFuzdZrGmFNED8CndG6CUjxoSEughW8ppVyjy5hkQAaEx1dDrpWmvwSgc9VbQ128G1s2SpcLBr6U=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969_Scout_Engine" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0iovdAqphRkx6ZGSv2v4Ei-AWS1nXcW46r1YGM0TkV2Mte0Uvera_Iigq_JWVXwW5xuSCigBSwxYhs7XowQXn8XpAB3iAW5fWF-OCCm5A6iT2TFuzdZrGmFNED8CndG6CUjxoSEughW8ppVyjy5hkQAaEx1dDrpWmvwSgc9VbQ128G1s2SpcLBr6U=w640-h480" title="1969 Scout Engine" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Engine Tear down begins</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtsJgkCr_RcZlahxndFxN4E2MLd9hCtQJzQccAD7wRPXqYBDqgEHlCFdfVLRbnu1AzaxdKRyrad6YAGYUX6Xu_Jz5GbFgN7oDr0ZNfvHNOdJfl8QS1CzmV_UuGeufLtpAd2PN8skLe5NZOorAfPi3AlOW2BAkaoXUVu5wW40s-iklF8_Jq1V6ksn72=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_lifter_issue" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtsJgkCr_RcZlahxndFxN4E2MLd9hCtQJzQccAD7wRPXqYBDqgEHlCFdfVLRbnu1AzaxdKRyrad6YAGYUX6Xu_Jz5GbFgN7oDr0ZNfvHNOdJfl8QS1CzmV_UuGeufLtpAd2PN8skLe5NZOorAfPi3AlOW2BAkaoXUVu5wW40s-iklF8_Jq1V6ksn72=w640-h480" title="Scout Lifter issue" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Collapsed lifter suspected and confirmed. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7GAo5wqOd6tuurC0Ygs18Ku23O3jCoEs_Degv00CDYttxOM4aGu4ia0Wk4CB59xyhVxjdDttfw4rf5zofol9ZmjX_yP7LLL_fchAv5vuwSS37R9U2oQu2ilSiDsz_kagS9bYfECNiSfI3fuq-zF3M7gkkVVjiYFUuA0cY-skHyesYEucHG5wVqI6f=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_Engine_teardown" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7GAo5wqOd6tuurC0Ygs18Ku23O3jCoEs_Degv00CDYttxOM4aGu4ia0Wk4CB59xyhVxjdDttfw4rf5zofol9ZmjX_yP7LLL_fchAv5vuwSS37R9U2oQu2ilSiDsz_kagS9bYfECNiSfI3fuq-zF3M7gkkVVjiYFUuA0cY-skHyesYEucHG5wVqI6f=w640-h480" title="Scout engine teardown" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Engine tear down and inspection is kept organized for a simpler rebuild process</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimVQh7nbuk9u2yImOJAK0SrMVxrfEbTnmhVsdteGgityHArVB5bP_wHr5IOIzpYlcMDv_fUfTAm5NiXBBT-QxYZDTH8owGVLwc_mc19M-rqxKwW94MYM8Xa03B4rGXRRFa96kizdMt7jL30lrpAI1EFdM0Mrm1r1HhTHnilHhKek1S-I0UtUuBBBO6=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout Inner Fender" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimVQh7nbuk9u2yImOJAK0SrMVxrfEbTnmhVsdteGgityHArVB5bP_wHr5IOIzpYlcMDv_fUfTAm5NiXBBT-QxYZDTH8owGVLwc_mc19M-rqxKwW94MYM8Xa03B4rGXRRFa96kizdMt7jL30lrpAI1EFdM0Mrm1r1HhTHnilHhKek1S-I0UtUuBBBO6=w640-h480" title="Scout_Inner_fender" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fenders are off and the driver side inner fender will need a lot more work than anticipated</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYmVf_h4aHAnEe9NrbTqnRlREsUQLqxd8uqFo48V1erbeGg4ef5YmbKRTHYT4n7iyOM1L-dvEMobyEJpZv9oS4rPgs4Lc7uRG3Fo-ElJOMCXFZwR9sHkIWmDGkIbbzAVGfCc6fYDX-9Cd3P9nv9xfqx_iHL3flPuyjyWRH9OG2KtPclRlADM2gowc3=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_door_pillar" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYmVf_h4aHAnEe9NrbTqnRlREsUQLqxd8uqFo48V1erbeGg4ef5YmbKRTHYT4n7iyOM1L-dvEMobyEJpZv9oS4rPgs4Lc7uRG3Fo-ElJOMCXFZwR9sHkIWmDGkIbbzAVGfCc6fYDX-9Cd3P9nv9xfqx_iHL3flPuyjyWRH9OG2KtPclRlADM2gowc3=w480-h640" title="Scout Door pillar" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This might explain the sagging driver side door</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3dzcUNgUl1f9HHk-4X2dOfy0mp03xh3dRiGIkzPJE0a24rVcIYrZLoMM3vYSIxRSp78NWFs3-pU1Zcx9sow30zXa8wj04hzg5MmGXBOxafVT9e3nyQ4J9yqEgCQkwWltcVLjSxCMafR12xtO0y5YYtFNWwqoFo-5RdvaIQCh5ozi3fZoBRiv90fw8=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout Inner cowl rust" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3dzcUNgUl1f9HHk-4X2dOfy0mp03xh3dRiGIkzPJE0a24rVcIYrZLoMM3vYSIxRSp78NWFs3-pU1Zcx9sow30zXa8wj04hzg5MmGXBOxafVT9e3nyQ4J9yqEgCQkwWltcVLjSxCMafR12xtO0y5YYtFNWwqoFo-5RdvaIQCh5ozi3fZoBRiv90fw8=w640-h480" title="Scout_inner_Cowl_rust" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Right inner fender and kick panel is in slightly better shape, but will also need metal repair</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj48yId3MStgzKbFG-8-VLU6PgKwcJqeW8f3bczfKQHn4v6r_LL4U06CnKIbk1q-V-sQpnBJPBbEFroKv60QCkFKS5gOg-FS-fhBnD8Ph3sLodpijp2iqLWWCIWKGuA3elePqcmbaJJ3O1WYZXomqlCVyKYfvcVPDFjtJp0-QQUd_p0m22nPWboO53r=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="69_Scout_rust_damage" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj48yId3MStgzKbFG-8-VLU6PgKwcJqeW8f3bczfKQHn4v6r_LL4U06CnKIbk1q-V-sQpnBJPBbEFroKv60QCkFKS5gOg-FS-fhBnD8Ph3sLodpijp2iqLWWCIWKGuA3elePqcmbaJJ3O1WYZXomqlCVyKYfvcVPDFjtJp0-QQUd_p0m22nPWboO53r=w640-h480" title="69 Scout Rust damage" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is a significant amount of rust at the floors and fender areas</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_TGR1zqXM2d5G9C3CMpiU6wQCPTcIZR60IXN7Fqr0EBMOwWMeiJUJLpvNDV4uQr8A3fDJOpe8zox2BfuSocIIklrW0zLjiK6gQ9WMWmmMAo8VdcHX4owvYGFshPFsNBpM8bO4ikDcrqXchfT7yjd6Y3p1n1PqjqYWVgGKjQfcy9-kPzk3UIFdYsNV=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="69_Scout_Fender" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_TGR1zqXM2d5G9C3CMpiU6wQCPTcIZR60IXN7Fqr0EBMOwWMeiJUJLpvNDV4uQr8A3fDJOpe8zox2BfuSocIIklrW0zLjiK6gQ9WMWmmMAo8VdcHX4owvYGFshPFsNBpM8bO4ikDcrqXchfT7yjd6Y3p1n1PqjqYWVgGKjQfcy9-kPzk3UIFdYsNV=w480-h640" title="69 Scout fender" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Inner fender area has significant rust damage. The list of metal to replace is growing!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the majority of the Scout is now disassembled, we brace the body and cut the rusted body mounts to remove it from the chassis. The chassis was then further torn down and mounted on a rotisserie for restoration and refinishing and axles and other components were removed to be rebuilt/replaced as required.</span></h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeUMeLrVlL9bQrlOHQ-YzMHrZ5wvs1-w-4JmcRyCncscTJL3A4BujN6Y7Rc7hUpRgjwlBRqtS1_BKNFOFTUNBWvcuc5FbvAciU92gsmQvv4ft7BoIf2iDlSnce8-J9AvZzh7StijRU1Hnx6etwahVV0D0hhsnnbZosExOQuuxMiLY3IClWkqBM-Tql=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout_800_frame" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeUMeLrVlL9bQrlOHQ-YzMHrZ5wvs1-w-4JmcRyCncscTJL3A4BujN6Y7Rc7hUpRgjwlBRqtS1_BKNFOFTUNBWvcuc5FbvAciU92gsmQvv4ft7BoIf2iDlSnce8-J9AvZzh7StijRU1Hnx6etwahVV0D0hhsnnbZosExOQuuxMiLY3IClWkqBM-Tql=w640-h480" title="Scout 800 Frame" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The rear cross rail was so rusted it stayed on the frame instead of with the body below the tailgate</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhNhYW5ARhoQKQ8xUQZZ-rjX6yhkS6UElDwovy9murnjRmyLbojWoqjCavpHB9d2OQE3v6QkkTohnGFW3MFI0ZQSLp6gyGbYOYgvcl_inoGUaXAMzVxOGMK5hXET-HdcrdFZr9b8xmXjWbsTsN69teK6WzSkdJpANgq5IiFCyzITJ3f0sBaoQHPacF=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhNhYW5ARhoQKQ8xUQZZ-rjX6yhkS6UElDwovy9murnjRmyLbojWoqjCavpHB9d2OQE3v6QkkTohnGFW3MFI0ZQSLp6gyGbYOYgvcl_inoGUaXAMzVxOGMK5hXET-HdcrdFZr9b8xmXjWbsTsN69teK6WzSkdJpANgq5IiFCyzITJ3f0sBaoQHPacF=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scout Frame is ready for degreasing and restoration</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCx0gwtNpjAG3OEOsBjFbohklVb5mPvaqoxGhmZiTzb5flwbALLLe542AKkATOJB0vMcgElmXWl_3M5MdZ8nw5cGiMnjXNbdFFLPKWIGPhmW223ALRdNXqlpKk81MdYyfU4wYPsZCTzBQbpMeDDOLmY3ChNWIRXbcV2xaXFHcsyvaN2bB4NZOl5yz_=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="69_Scout_800_Frame" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCx0gwtNpjAG3OEOsBjFbohklVb5mPvaqoxGhmZiTzb5flwbALLLe542AKkATOJB0vMcgElmXWl_3M5MdZ8nw5cGiMnjXNbdFFLPKWIGPhmW223ALRdNXqlpKk81MdYyfU4wYPsZCTzBQbpMeDDOLmY3ChNWIRXbcV2xaXFHcsyvaN2bB4NZOl5yz_=w640-h480" title="69 Scout 800 Frame" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scout steering, suspension and brakes will all be replace and restored for better than new performance and appearance once complete</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrfmnz6izCyYTv8frsIwKa9w2xfekbXA_AFDnxOLBDq8pVFLw6in8J-zxnoIQkkSch_vrLbvadkjKQsqYn72OEB-u3MCl2FOSC7DXtscSooqeBMDN-kVvuijCNoncgvofuQMuL7ikThups99J_GXNwiu9PsSkZ9XOdqsuwYFMVz_z9NOQrn-fqvGKZ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrfmnz6izCyYTv8frsIwKa9w2xfekbXA_AFDnxOLBDq8pVFLw6in8J-zxnoIQkkSch_vrLbvadkjKQsqYn72OEB-u3MCl2FOSC7DXtscSooqeBMDN-kVvuijCNoncgvofuQMuL7ikThups99J_GXNwiu9PsSkZ9XOdqsuwYFMVz_z9NOQrn-fqvGKZ=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Axles are removed and frame is on the rotisserie for easy access to top and bottom</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgp_TvMN4dIdn2hQqTfjgAKXHLKMNN2qfYrDgPtmV0-Qss2Xxfsvk8vFPXWRPxUkyKnPMCbL9LBnolmM_iy5GZSyVA4dcCyY0_5ZV4wTrx7S1PqIGPAQot62l5Qc-a5PrKnGq1hGbzaWrzdoJKraox5rSpQDdyZxXFoztxMLHePejRCEeUUsMq96Wl1=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969_Scout_Frame" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgp_TvMN4dIdn2hQqTfjgAKXHLKMNN2qfYrDgPtmV0-Qss2Xxfsvk8vFPXWRPxUkyKnPMCbL9LBnolmM_iy5GZSyVA4dcCyY0_5ZV4wTrx7S1PqIGPAQot62l5Qc-a5PrKnGq1hGbzaWrzdoJKraox5rSpQDdyZxXFoztxMLHePejRCEeUUsMq96Wl1=w640-h480" title="1969 Scout Frame" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sneak peak at refinished frame. The steering box is original!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiesceUUqX3rf3YzM4vPOcWzqhiuv6wabvgMZBD1NRl0xAqjHU847VFJisuGq7_Wn6cpgOSPJkWxfparS_2ikBqN3kx48k1bBaFfitYTn2ep2OAzOipBY_pEWrgj2A8lXPef6eJpW-DKrGVuZvcuvYMeYk5cpryH-SUxVcAlZ2mmlwxXTsPSddJ6r10=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout Body" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiesceUUqX3rf3YzM4vPOcWzqhiuv6wabvgMZBD1NRl0xAqjHU847VFJisuGq7_Wn6cpgOSPJkWxfparS_2ikBqN3kx48k1bBaFfitYTn2ep2OAzOipBY_pEWrgj2A8lXPef6eJpW-DKrGVuZvcuvYMeYk5cpryH-SUxVcAlZ2mmlwxXTsPSddJ6r10=w640-h480" title="Scout Body" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Body is braced and mounted on a customizable body cart to be moved to the body shop for metal fabrication and refinishing</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-S_LvCKit07LW0rnelFMDmFpDueXjIo6wL97-FYjHtus3gpjvZtfF9euyTzr2ja8WceAks-e4uewpWzyQD0rdbckSd4ve9WCOZTfXL8slQlDMMfVAEK5y8ITA-j68ZnG1z9oGeBihvQHqUG-wzbJ6k_4M1A75UWZyjgytLZiLdSDCNvRlRgvzAWbV=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969_International_Scout_Metal" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-S_LvCKit07LW0rnelFMDmFpDueXjIo6wL97-FYjHtus3gpjvZtfF9euyTzr2ja8WceAks-e4uewpWzyQD0rdbckSd4ve9WCOZTfXL8slQlDMMfVAEK5y8ITA-j68ZnG1z9oGeBihvQHqUG-wzbJ6k_4M1A75UWZyjgytLZiLdSDCNvRlRgvzAWbV=w480-h640" title="1969 International Scout Metal" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Metal work begins with removing major dents to get some of the "stress" out of the metal we will be keeping for this project</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSsq0jiy6v2jBeHNqjRZB-uEOJn1C9-VkxkeUC2Ac8OrpwF703tYd2-LbS_iWAdQep34nzED205fI0Gx64HKrvexA0Oa7e8Jl93DiIKUmbc19ynTQcjconteaB6rOTT_TZb0eZMHQ9wQWP-_VkDct9TMdU_7SakU8u71mpkBqWj29Oh9k5tXDMpEhV=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout800A_Body_repair" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSsq0jiy6v2jBeHNqjRZB-uEOJn1C9-VkxkeUC2Ac8OrpwF703tYd2-LbS_iWAdQep34nzED205fI0Gx64HKrvexA0Oa7e8Jl93DiIKUmbc19ynTQcjconteaB6rOTT_TZb0eZMHQ9wQWP-_VkDct9TMdU_7SakU8u71mpkBqWj29Oh9k5tXDMpEhV=w640-h480" title="Scout Body repair" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Body and metal repair begin!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /> <br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJSKLi-2EPTVZz2c-eVZ51JcZmLqqG4rZm1cD3YOx-ZJJgHMneAGzLAhz56mGYNepFl8Z-z9ZTJkTe8WWwMMfL_pM8fRqWROb3cCLL40NRWkwlXBm9uaC1qkDpg-Rbhy7SME4nWW44HOPhD1Fn8Gal-BkxfquIB5vy89XHhnXCK-HfORaeOUN79MZ/s4032/20220324_105826.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout Measurements" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJSKLi-2EPTVZz2c-eVZ51JcZmLqqG4rZm1cD3YOx-ZJJgHMneAGzLAhz56mGYNepFl8Z-z9ZTJkTe8WWwMMfL_pM8fRqWROb3cCLL40NRWkwlXBm9uaC1qkDpg-Rbhy7SME4nWW44HOPhD1Fn8Gal-BkxfquIB5vy89XHhnXCK-HfORaeOUN79MZ/w640-h480/20220324_105826.jpg" title="Scout_Measurements" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The body measurements showed about 1/2" difference from top of the windshield pillar to the rear quarter seam left vs right side. There was definitely some flex that had occurred with all the rusted areas</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YKXR8n6IY1cucXh36asSe2iMTJkYzxHxgk4mDpfT8Y_C88Kaxcj6NFzyI7m-a_QepuCvdSmnQpC6D_kS2QWbTEWd7078ysxYG6CI6cPD3Oojn-FsiMki6lowXGpnqAH6UZjiP7ZSKegUBOWDJo_724mWS12s3z9vhNz6WyRCBKYFjbnQi0OhBcBK/s2944/20220324_163408.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Scout Rust Repair" border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2944" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YKXR8n6IY1cucXh36asSe2iMTJkYzxHxgk4mDpfT8Y_C88Kaxcj6NFzyI7m-a_QepuCvdSmnQpC6D_kS2QWbTEWd7078ysxYG6CI6cPD3Oojn-FsiMki6lowXGpnqAH6UZjiP7ZSKegUBOWDJo_724mWS12s3z9vhNz6WyRCBKYFjbnQi0OhBcBK/w640-h480/20220324_163408.jpg" title="Scout_rust_repair" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With all the measurements taken and recorded, Molly can begin removing panels, starting with the driver seat frame which in this case we can re-use!<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhseteJ-jcYM0TAtysmkkOBSLKWDLROHMBqlUjD04DM2kVuxDK__RzNraKpVcnNdclCoWLQamnSSJTvz7wmT-GD8N_ReP5vz1q5_8Xc3sPZpoZxgW8PQyz_2P8N39HTe_jQ1NUVfgsJyY7qfqaRxhKbvZTYzl9rDYDx44S5whxUHlOKdixUBWv-H47A/s4608/20220325_113007.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="1969 Scout Floor pan" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhseteJ-jcYM0TAtysmkkOBSLKWDLROHMBqlUjD04DM2kVuxDK__RzNraKpVcnNdclCoWLQamnSSJTvz7wmT-GD8N_ReP5vz1q5_8Xc3sPZpoZxgW8PQyz_2P8N39HTe_jQ1NUVfgsJyY7qfqaRxhKbvZTYzl9rDYDx44S5whxUHlOKdixUBWv-H47A/w640-h480/20220325_113007.jpg" title="1969_Scout_floor_repair" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Passenger side floor pan is removed! Lots of small areas to fix before the new panel can be fitted though.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDi92lGZQMqikorKjllRofe-XiA6JoNMPyEOASCWU0EJZXxe1eJQ-r1NpOgmO4PVwDuxLgbf8xfJ6unQYXXg6pXGcjNjbx2BmPs_4QXXCu0kp5bWhP0LnQaqAO8zdRQ439Ty9cVvBGeOUakZmo7tuQxS_V5BrKEkSGLuoAcMzWeOGQfb7YZ2fINdQf/s4032/20220325_120002.jpg"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDi92lGZQMqikorKjllRofe-XiA6JoNMPyEOASCWU0EJZXxe1eJQ-r1NpOgmO4PVwDuxLgbf8xfJ6unQYXXg6pXGcjNjbx2BmPs_4QXXCu0kp5bWhP0LnQaqAO8zdRQ439Ty9cVvBGeOUakZmo7tuQxS_V5BrKEkSGLuoAcMzWeOGQfb7YZ2fINdQf/w640-h480/20220325_120002.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2iusFp9ZSU_wKY8og0mcMyFAEe7FlSY5B7KFaEkGS0xCoRVqhM5gbX2ICW3vNKJmae55lAXsX_5336mtK56y0eK22lNc5ddhyI9WBIuuXc8IDrjhgwj6ezV0BNUZk5e8xn2s8a1u_rScPf51Bmfhr11f0fFvJJ6ENJDws62ybzlLr2p8P0wPMc4d/s4032/20220325_111124.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="69 Scout Rust Repair" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2iusFp9ZSU_wKY8og0mcMyFAEe7FlSY5B7KFaEkGS0xCoRVqhM5gbX2ICW3vNKJmae55lAXsX_5336mtK56y0eK22lNc5ddhyI9WBIuuXc8IDrjhgwj6ezV0BNUZk5e8xn2s8a1u_rScPf51Bmfhr11f0fFvJJ6ENJDws62ybzlLr2p8P0wPMc4d/w480-h640/20220325_111124.jpg" title="69_Scout_Rust_Repair" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Passenger kick panel and inner rocker will need repairs before the new floor will have enough good metal to be fitted to.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQXUKZ8RJZ3D7tL11ZLXXKcDrYanI-ujarlF4d0aAnRmzFKHj-pTgRizlFuhZXGIOD2PE4Yy_OPTYA6nthnaxaSfQIEywsOZ5ZpFzPzIcAJxIC2XfzKrBY9jMNyn7D9QJ8ysoOXqKzSUYUJbWHao30AR_UopBrYnPue2YZUVX-Exy3b9TP_8n-N4o/s4032/20220404_111352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="69 Scout rust repair" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQXUKZ8RJZ3D7tL11ZLXXKcDrYanI-ujarlF4d0aAnRmzFKHj-pTgRizlFuhZXGIOD2PE4Yy_OPTYA6nthnaxaSfQIEywsOZ5ZpFzPzIcAJxIC2XfzKrBY9jMNyn7D9QJ8ysoOXqKzSUYUJbWHao30AR_UopBrYnPue2YZUVX-Exy3b9TP_8n-N4o/w300-h400/20220404_111352.jpg" title="69_scout_rust" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kick panel removed</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLvo_hHgjGYntC1_O_fwaBjEBiZ_8ggI9XJzhUgUAQqBj_p0IMq_1zyV0lk53q1fRONKAjSdYDSlA7187nBqRN0szd4RyNTQOVP9whifQR7SOKBcNy6CmTotXqEwBCN53jmyAlHkj9zxeAFXxL7rCXxM5HJu7iBs8mBUmHaqiEsxD6w-Xci1D_ftS/s4032/20220404_130226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Scout_kick_panel" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLvo_hHgjGYntC1_O_fwaBjEBiZ_8ggI9XJzhUgUAQqBj_p0IMq_1zyV0lk53q1fRONKAjSdYDSlA7187nBqRN0szd4RyNTQOVP9whifQR7SOKBcNy6CmTotXqEwBCN53jmyAlHkj9zxeAFXxL7rCXxM5HJu7iBs8mBUmHaqiEsxD6w-Xci1D_ftS/w400-h300/20220404_130226.jpg" title="Scout kick panel" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Old kick panel being used to draw a template for a new piece to be made</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-lTe3g2uFCQZ29RCF8HuTxulOmFkGFKGpXr2aw23e_Eud39O9lWihMRK1uv_ZabkonbqQiyd5beRZPNpyqPTRV_dV-4dR31W9Jf45dUi0Ixg_gTWAshyJilyCyLgqReSBukw7ciZHrRk_qKotO3yS9wVluS88ds48z5E_R8JkRlyI-bm9kR370gf/s4032/20220404_135953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="fabrication" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-lTe3g2uFCQZ29RCF8HuTxulOmFkGFKGpXr2aw23e_Eud39O9lWihMRK1uv_ZabkonbqQiyd5beRZPNpyqPTRV_dV-4dR31W9Jf45dUi0Ixg_gTWAshyJilyCyLgqReSBukw7ciZHrRk_qKotO3yS9wVluS88ds48z5E_R8JkRlyI-bm9kR370gf/w400-h300/20220404_135953.jpg" title="fabrication" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fabrication of a new kick panel underway</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYg8nY0bGNpor6NqEi13ITRfEpClMzJnqB3Rtqck1wB7NlUaOnlAt51u5GyG0w9gvE5bAqZgCTs8Cr_iTZfkYDnes2-sSjyi8UU13lVQAuMJ94NFNgMRHdk_PZDVv5Z0DCPOdfOugNQOErx-o6vupzWqj6-8Od5nRsvW2WFBlLZEVPcSqNQ5kyXHyY/s4032/20220404_084008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYg8nY0bGNpor6NqEi13ITRfEpClMzJnqB3Rtqck1wB7NlUaOnlAt51u5GyG0w9gvE5bAqZgCTs8Cr_iTZfkYDnes2-sSjyi8UU13lVQAuMJ94NFNgMRHdk_PZDVv5Z0DCPOdfOugNQOErx-o6vupzWqj6-8Od5nRsvW2WFBlLZEVPcSqNQ5kyXHyY/w400-h300/20220404_084008.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Inner Rocker patch ready to weld</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnjv2PVzRKZMMyCcEbp6_dSbZSpf_84WDX-0LpbdbPdSk4Wo9y9ZrLUEnmNiOEDMWiq3XeJO6qE8O18j8cTHokY12TdyM0eHFo9_i-NBoXGWc14MGdhFdeoPRX3BU0w5cTvcqFKTRduoRQ827Qa0LX4yy13wS6NcyBzfykKhunwGH2AgBat8LT2mY/s4032/20220331_150620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Scout_toe_board" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnjv2PVzRKZMMyCcEbp6_dSbZSpf_84WDX-0LpbdbPdSk4Wo9y9ZrLUEnmNiOEDMWiq3XeJO6qE8O18j8cTHokY12TdyM0eHFo9_i-NBoXGWc14MGdhFdeoPRX3BU0w5cTvcqFKTRduoRQ827Qa0LX4yy13wS6NcyBzfykKhunwGH2AgBat8LT2mY/w400-h300/20220331_150620.jpg" title="Scout_toe_board" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lower toe board patch panel made and welded in place</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></h3><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is much more work to come including a full mechanical overhaul and frame restoration, metal work, body straightening, paint and interior! Check back soon for more posts on this Scout!</span></h3><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0W1514 Cemetery Rd, Randolph, WI 53956, USA43.5306297 -89.077562899999991.6940395515622413 -159.39006289999998 85.367219848437756 -18.76506289999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-3046012929328087972021-12-07T12:35:00.003-06:002022-04-11T11:30:47.844-05:001940 Ford Sedan Running Boards: Replace and Recover<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Missing or Rotted Out Running Boards? </u></span></h2><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">No Problem!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some jobs are more about function than appearance. This was a case of bringing a well used and much loved family car back to life. Our customer wanted their dad's 1940 Ford Tudor Standard Sedan back on the road for the family to enjoy together. When it arrived in multiple pieces, we knew there was a lot of ground to cover before the car would be road worthy, including replacing the original running boards and covers.</span></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V88TjG3vqNI/YaZK9PJsDLI/AAAAAAABtMM/jjwJUZsbfBkd90eq5eUwgRBhrWXvifRuACPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_0977.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1940 Ford Tudor Sedan" border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V88TjG3vqNI/YaZK9PJsDLI/AAAAAAABtMM/jjwJUZsbfBkd90eq5eUwgRBhrWXvifRuACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_0977.jpg" title="1940_Ford_Tudor_Sedan" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1940 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LI-SMNcpQo4/YaZKH3nVG4I/AAAAAAABtL8/lkAJPAAN9ys-dSQdTG3wfxOeVpt6uCZUQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210712_082230.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1940 Ford Running Board" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LI-SMNcpQo4/YaZKH3nVG4I/AAAAAAABtL8/lkAJPAAN9ys-dSQdTG3wfxOeVpt6uCZUQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210712_082230.jpg" title="1940_Ford_running_board" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">New metal running boards and covers received and test fitted. ALWAYS Test fit covers to the boards and boards to the car to verify fit.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">With the new boards and covers both received we can go ahead with verifying correct fit before we get to much further. ALWAYS test fit!!!! ALWAYS! </span><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">These boards were a good fit and within tolerance for adjustments at final fit up with fenders to the body of the car. When test fitting be sure to use and allow space for any welting or weatherstrip to be used. The metal boards were purchased as shown from <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/142725564669" target="_blank">Ebay</a> (follow the link for the actual listing).</span><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g8f0MkucjcI/YaZKH-HuDlI/AAAAAAABtL8/UmtEIjkJ9wAyRWmxdo_tDlv3PyveH5qYACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210715_092201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1940 Ford Car Running Board" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g8f0MkucjcI/YaZKH-HuDlI/AAAAAAABtL8/UmtEIjkJ9wAyRWmxdo_tDlv3PyveH5qYACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210715_092201.jpg" title="1940_Ford_Car_Running_board" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">New replacement running boards </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">The new metal boards are made very similarly to the old ones, with one small area at the the <b>outer lip that will need a small slice made in it to allow the cover to seat properly.</b> These boards could be run "smooth" (without the cover) or covered with the original style cover as we are doing. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">First, we degreased the surface of the metal with wax & grease remover. Once clean, we used a DA and sanded as much of the surface as we could with 80 grit, then hand sanded the crevices to make sure the primer will have a good surface to adhere to.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMWuQxUhUlc/YaZKH3PyI_I/AAAAAAABtL8/nFsJqCbE84wLS4LwUbv4qLrajTm1Skd3gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210715_101626.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Running Board Prep" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMWuQxUhUlc/YaZKH3PyI_I/AAAAAAABtL8/nFsJqCbE84wLS4LwUbv4qLrajTm1Skd3gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210715_101626.jpg" title="Running_board_prep" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Prepping raw metal for primer and/or paint</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHoUibGXRIs/YaZKH1pQVBI/AAAAAAABtL8/8T0H86MPmM8Iy2K1mZF4d7SRcTkTW9hBACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210719_153301.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Painted Running Board 1940 Ford" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHoUibGXRIs/YaZKH1pQVBI/AAAAAAABtL8/8T0H86MPmM8Iy2K1mZF4d7SRcTkTW9hBACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210719_153301.jpg" title="Painted_running_board_1940_Ford" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">New running boards with 1 coat of epoxy primer used as a sealer and 2 coats of "Hot Rod Black" paint</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">With primer/sealer and paint on the top and bottom of the boards we can prepare the covers. Keep in mind that you will need to use contact cement to glue the covers on. We used a "hardened" primer and paint and know that it can be scuffed and will work well with the adhesive. ALWAYS test a small spot to be sure your paint will hold up to contact cement to avoid a big mess and major headache if the paint decides to lift because it reacts to the glue. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bGXiK8QKM/YaZKH13rgAI/AAAAAAABtL8/Ocky_QjMj4YzHhH-n80AJc5xES37EZuCwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_102257.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bGXiK8QKM/YaZKH13rgAI/AAAAAAABtL8/Ocky_QjMj4YzHhH-n80AJc5xES37EZuCwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_102257.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Bottom side of covers ready to clean and scuff</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-jkI_Uqh_s/YaZKH8IxOGI/AAAAAAABtL8/Ko4P6BRQ99Aq7faJ6tqmBqGSpQxd_rCCwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_102904.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-jkI_Uqh_s/YaZKH8IxOGI/AAAAAAABtL8/Ko4P6BRQ99Aq7faJ6tqmBqGSpQxd_rCCwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_102904.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Bottom side of 1 cover scuffed to allow proper adhesion with contact cement glue to running board body</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AqVDRveQuko/YaZKH8H_a2I/AAAAAAABtL8/908LPOoST48qHLVu064zdT6yvL_TmHInQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_110119.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Contact Cement" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AqVDRveQuko/YaZKH8H_a2I/AAAAAAABtL8/908LPOoST48qHLVu064zdT6yvL_TmHInQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/20210723_110119.jpg" title="Contact_cement" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Contact Cement</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ve_db-YqdPI/YaZKH97HIZI/AAAAAAABtL8/cn5g4E9ZYBg7-mS_P-VVyl9tLBORcGQvQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_104334.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="running board prep" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ve_db-YqdPI/YaZKH97HIZI/AAAAAAABtL8/cn5g4E9ZYBg7-mS_P-VVyl9tLBORcGQvQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_104334.jpg" title="Running_board_prep" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scuff the top side of the running boards to allow the glue to properly adhere to the surface of the board</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once the rubber and primer is scuffed, clean it thoroughly with wax & grease remover. Once clean and free of dust set the outer lip over the metal, then apply glue to the rubber cover as well as the metal board covering ONLY the lip up to the curve. We set a clamp at each ends corner as well as a couple across the bottom edge to ensure proper fit (see photos below)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fT6Kuz-uaiY/YaZKHzWtWyI/AAAAAAABtL8/NQACfjpyfTQfQEW50hhIbuIgBWKtvcKsQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_111424.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Running Board Glue" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fT6Kuz-uaiY/YaZKHzWtWyI/AAAAAAABtL8/NQACfjpyfTQfQEW50hhIbuIgBWKtvcKsQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_111424.jpg" title="Running_board_Glue" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cleaned surface with glue applied to the front edge fist, being sure to seat the lip on the bottom of the outer edge of the running board</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3sQ9uhxIKA/YaZKH6_xSJI/AAAAAAABtL8/Nx3gnFZgDawUMPDJvc83d6aLkmsrCA5ogCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_111427.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Running Board Glue Process" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="642" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3sQ9uhxIKA/YaZKH6_xSJI/AAAAAAABtL8/Nx3gnFZgDawUMPDJvc83d6aLkmsrCA5ogCPcBGAsYHg/w482-h642/20210723_111427.jpg" title="Running_Board_glue_process" width="482" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Clips help keep the running board cover in place </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WY8ev6dJNTs/YaZKHylixrI/AAAAAAABtL8/pH3GmCWS7xYHQsTYk8sR4vNrm2P3e5srQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_111730.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WY8ev6dJNTs/YaZKHylixrI/AAAAAAABtL8/pH3GmCWS7xYHQsTYk8sR4vNrm2P3e5srQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_111730.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next section of glue applied to running board metal and rubber cover</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74_1NnWDmHU/YaZKHwOn2FI/AAAAAAABtL8/mB71uGgYCew-9aslJvTiz7wTpIdJNGXyQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_112028.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Glue Tack off" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74_1NnWDmHU/YaZKHwOn2FI/AAAAAAABtL8/mB71uGgYCew-9aslJvTiz7wTpIdJNGXyQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_112028.jpg" title="Glue_tack-Off" width="640" /></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let the glue tack off before covering to avoid bubbles and poor adhesion. The vapors need to be released into the air, not under the cover itself.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once the cover cover glue is tacked off roll the cover over and secure at ends with clips as needed. Then apply the final 6-8" of glue to cover and metal board and tack off, then roll over cover to set in place. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hSM1zqZZqSo/YaZKH9l86EI/AAAAAAABtL8/ok2ZeDbvCn46ubpZOWR1OkjKBRm1mIa0wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_113750.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Running Board Cover Installation" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hSM1zqZZqSo/YaZKH9l86EI/AAAAAAABtL8/ok2ZeDbvCn46ubpZOWR1OkjKBRm1mIa0wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_113750.jpg" title="Running_board_cover_installation" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Note the outer edge(left side of this photo) is hooked over the edge to keep it in place and allow proper fit alignment</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mSOPsdb6Y4Y/YaZKHwIK01I/AAAAAAABtL8/TyWdOTTqqVIuHU2PLmW7-f4wwavyhoT0wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_113755.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mSOPsdb6Y4Y/YaZKHwIK01I/AAAAAAABtL8/TyWdOTTqqVIuHU2PLmW7-f4wwavyhoT0wCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210723_113755.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cover glued in place</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2lNYFVRpPlk/YaZKH_mH5GI/AAAAAAABtL8/g9znb4HyyMEKk6eYnnNzSfScm6Ovg67NACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210723_145023.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2lNYFVRpPlk/YaZKH_mH5GI/AAAAAAABtL8/g9znb4HyyMEKk6eYnnNzSfScm6Ovg67NACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210723_145023.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cover glued in place with clamps to cure edges</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The clamps on the edges just help keep it in place for final curing on sharper curves. Allow the glue to cure overnight for best results, then install on the car with appropriate weatherstrip and frame cushion as needed. </span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TxDdIiWN0C4/YaZKH5PDYpI/AAAAAAABtL8/p1_O4TVwMbAwD0UYjszznKco7ViOO3DqACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210812_125033.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TxDdIiWN0C4/YaZKH5PDYpI/AAAAAAABtL8/p1_O4TVwMbAwD0UYjszznKco7ViOO3DqACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210812_125033.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1940 Ford Tudor Standard Sedan with running boards installed</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_zFl0P0SbX4/YaZKH6hTadI/AAAAAAABtL8/NB59X0UgpE8MaJd0ZtQsZO1CaVmZ3BT8gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210903_101750.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1940 Ford Tudor Standard Sedan" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_zFl0P0SbX4/YaZKH6hTadI/AAAAAAABtL8/NB59X0UgpE8MaJd0ZtQsZO1CaVmZ3BT8gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210903_101750.jpg" title="Ford_tudor_standard_sedan_runningboard" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Running board with cover installed</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYMd4PrmXNg/YaZKH9IgtfI/AAAAAAABtL8/NnU-vDooht46-uOQgwy5Wlu5lK1pAlaKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210816_080053.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYMd4PrmXNg/YaZKH9IgtfI/AAAAAAABtL8/NnU-vDooht46-uOQgwy5Wlu5lK1pAlaKgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210816_080053.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1940 Ford Tudor Standard Sedan</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><br /><br /> <p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-61660328236130849712021-11-15T09:05:00.011-06:002024-01-29T06:28:18.387-06:00Rallye Gauge Replacement 1970 B-Body Mopar<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><u>1970 Rallye Gauge Rebuild with Tic Toc Tach</u></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">While we typically try to restore and re-use original parts, replacing the gauges and gauge face parts on this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T was a necessary upgrade. None of the gauges were operating or in restorable condition, including the tick toc tachometer. The dimmer switch was non-functional and there was an assortment of "custom" additions to the dash area (random toggle switch and button anyone?) and critical deletions...like no heater box, radio, light switch, faceplate, glove box etc. Needless to say it was a mess. </span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n1xLsRDAG28/WaIbCCNAd7I/AAAAAAAAT3E/2H3aHkYUYC0xnZ32Uca5pK3aEzFcej7igCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC04256.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1970_Charger_Center_Dash" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n1xLsRDAG28/WaIbCCNAd7I/AAAAAAAAT3E/2H3aHkYUYC0xnZ32Uca5pK3aEzFcej7igCLcBGAs/w640-h480/DSC04256.JPG" title="1970 Charger Center Dash" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In this case we removed the entire dash, steering column wiring and everything associated with the firewall as the car was undergoing a complete restoration. This makes it much easier to get the gauge cluster out. You can remove the whole cluster from the front of the dash if you need, to but we'd recommend masking off the painted areas and dropping the steering column. Small hands help reach all the connections too!</span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We made sure to order all the parts in advance so that removal, test fitting and re-assembly could happen in the span of a day or so, limiting the chance for any parts, and memories of how they are put together, to wander away. </span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bench testing new gauges out of the box is definitely recommended (thank you OER for random faulty new gauges). Even if you do everything right, be prepared for some electrical troubleshooting if you decide to take on this task with aftermarket gauges and switches.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span>
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-31236311280269802982021-02-04T18:45:00.007-06:002021-02-05T16:53:31.999-06:00Vinyl Top Installation Guide<p></p>
<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Vinyl Top Installation on a 1970 Nova SS</u></h2><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u> Step by Step Photos and Descriptions</u></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Vinyl top installation doesn't have to be intimidating. Following a few basic
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<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span> </span>Depending on your situation you may be replacing a top or installing a new one after fresh paint(we should all be so lucky!). In this example, all the glass was already out of the car because we just finished metal, body and paint work on this restorations. To properly install a vinyl top, all top trim, drip rail moldings as well as front and rear glass and related trim clips should be removed.</span></div><div>
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<br /><div>Notice the extra material at all edges? Be sure you have a quality set of shears to cut the vinyl when it's time to trim, but before you start cutting proper test fitting and alignment is ESSENTIAL! Nothing worse than a vinyl top cut too short!</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u>SURFACE PREPARATION FOR TOP INSTALLATION</u></h3>
<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><b>Freshly painted: </b>If you're as lucky as we were with this Nova, you may have a freshly painted surface to start with. To prep the roof, sail panels and A-pillars for gluing the top any grit from 220-320 should work well. When done sanding, blow off the residue with an air hose and clean well with wax & grease remover or glass cleaner.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"> We know, it's not always this easy to prep for a new top!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><b>Removing and replacing an old top: </b></span><span style="text-align: center;">If you removed an old top you'll be left with a lot of old adhesive and possibly some rust damage. ALL old adhesive should be removed and any repairs need to be completed before the new top, otherwise you may end up with a very leaky top with a lot of bubbles that will release the first time you try to drive the car. The good news is that the old glue will likely be hardened so, if you're lucky, you can sand it off with a DA, being careful not to go to far into the paint. There are cases where the previous installer used the wrong glue (Super 77 or similar non-heat stable aerosol). In these situation you will be stuck with spending a lot of time using adhesive remover to clean it all off. </span></div>
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Using chalk, mark the center line of your vinyl top based on
measurements of YOUR car. Do not trust the fold! Some brands will
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your roof line using Truler's or a flexible measuring tape.
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Begin trimming, leaving a generous edge. Pie cuts at the corners
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<li>3M Contact Cement (product number 1357)</li>
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Rubber rollers, 2-3" wide (wider rollers won't give enough pressure on
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This is what the 3M Contact cement looks like after mixing with a stir
stick. It is advised NOT to shake the can. Open the lid and scrape the
bottom of the can with a stir stick and using a "egg whisking" motion
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hBIK01IBLb0/X56gV29r0rI/AAAAAAABUMg/GeHfvc7ciAA7mF3DT-Oa3e_r-9uaWB4aACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_090725.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hBIK01IBLb0/X56gV29r0rI/AAAAAAABUMg/GeHfvc7ciAA7mF3DT-Oa3e_r-9uaWB4aACPcBGAsYHg/w240-h320/20191213_090725.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabric shears and razor blades are the best option for cutting the top material</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BY-knyN8hhI/X56gV9LGRFI/AAAAAAABUMg/XbbF1OGAlB09ahSrghnayIHJm0JBpIpkQCPcBGAYYCw/s4032/20191205_124035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BY-knyN8hhI/X56gV9LGRFI/AAAAAAABUMg/XbbF1OGAlB09ahSrghnayIHJm0JBpIpkQCPcBGAYYCw/w400-h300/20191205_124035.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="text-align: center;">The icing on the cake needs to be ready to install so plan in advance! Drip rail moldings have a tendency to get very mangled when removed and will not hold to the drip rail properly if not shaped right. Be sure to repair or re-chrome/polish pitted or damaged pieces as needed. As another note, BEWARE of aftermarket drip rail moldings!!!!!! The fit is often so far off that it may not even hold and can really ruin the look of the car and in some cases ruin the top!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><h3><u>STEPS TO INSTALL YOUR VINYL TOP</u></h3>Once the top is laid out and marked, tape 1/2 of it to prevent shifting when gluing the first half of the top. An extra set of hands is very helpful at this stage.</span><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-GiDhiO7U0/X56gV0mHtmI/AAAAAAABUMg/gdDGoXyiFDUDeDcGm6j7xlllTUGkykXxACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_084945.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-GiDhiO7U0/X56gV0mHtmI/AAAAAAABUMg/gdDGoXyiFDUDeDcGm6j7xlllTUGkykXxACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_084945.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marked out, centered and taped to prevent movement during glue application the top is ready to glue.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~Fold the vinyl to the 1/2 way point, being sure to lay it flat over itself with the felt on the bottom clean. Stir the contact cement and place it in the cup for spray on application.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*BEFORE SPRAYING: Check the spray pattern and test spray in a trash can or on a piece of masking paper. Apply the adhesive to the top of the car AND the bottom of the vinyl top from center to about 6" above the drip rail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*It is highly recommended to work in a well ventilated area when working with glue</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4m8k-3hYeco/X56gV8Cqr9I/AAAAAAABUMg/3rWGWkMr5zQA1whwtMq368ZL_iEmoctngCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_085044.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="VinylTopGlue" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4m8k-3hYeco/X56gV8Cqr9I/AAAAAAABUMg/3rWGWkMr5zQA1whwtMq368ZL_iEmoctngCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_085044.jpg" title="Vinyl Top Glue" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apply glue from center up to 6-8" from the drip rail on the roof only. Wait until the top of the roof is secured and rolled before you glue the sail panels or A-Pillars.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>~ Once the glue is applied to the top and roof, you have about 10-15 minutes(varies with temp and humidity) to wait for it to "tack off". The glue should NOT be wet to the touch when you fold the vinyl over to adhere it to the roof of the car</div><div><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UB-CktbUavs/X56gV9W26iI/AAAAAAABUMg/vrmtq9ccuFoMRzdaJLWgZt-DjZzvuGxwACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_085238.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UB-CktbUavs/X56gV9W26iI/AAAAAAABUMg/vrmtq9ccuFoMRzdaJLWgZt-DjZzvuGxwACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_085238.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The glue is tacking off and is still slightly stringy so we waited another couple minutes. If you try to glue it while wet vapors will become trapped under the vinyl and will result in bubbling and failed adhesion.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />~Working from center to edges lay the vinyl top on the roof of the car. Be sure no slack is left allowing air to be trapped but also do not pull or you may stretch the material too far and cause puckering. Using the rollers with firm pressure (not angry crazy pushing like Steve appears to be doing LOL) roll the vinyl from center to edges to remove any trapped air and promote adhesion.<br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~Once both halves of the top of the roof are glued and rolled, mask off the vinyl top to prevent excessive cleaning from overspray and unfold the last portion of the top material as shown below. Apply glue, tack off, lay top and roll </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F21guR7FICo/X56gV-OhJsI/AAAAAAABUMg/aaLn4Cz2stcrMgWdGis3vIavNsFXZ0mogCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_090732.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="VinylTopInstallation" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F21guR7FICo/X56gV-OhJsI/AAAAAAABUMg/aaLn4Cz2stcrMgWdGis3vIavNsFXZ0mogCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_090732.jpg" title="Vinyl Top Installation" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outer edges of the top ready for glue application</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ameOH-FAh5Y/X56gV6GCFOI/AAAAAAABUMg/OOOd_d52yvUANcIkXUC0Z4eYWWKa635jgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_090958.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ameOH-FAh5Y/X56gV6GCFOI/AAAAAAABUMg/OOOd_d52yvUANcIkXUC0Z4eYWWKa635jgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_090958.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glue applied to the Nova sail panel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c9VrQ3t2jBo/X56gV8GAT_I/AAAAAAABUMg/nGtCA1adxZwj5xFcxmcTB0M_sDF2ycA1gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_092011.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c9VrQ3t2jBo/X56gV8GAT_I/AAAAAAABUMg/nGtCA1adxZwj5xFcxmcTB0M_sDF2ycA1gCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20191213_092011.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pie cuts around corners and trim areas are essential for proper top fit and allowing for trim installation</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjVJcIKIrZc/X56gV-nvWlI/AAAAAAABUMg/mwNlDsNfFI4ESjaPyfPVZ4wf51BhpUdWACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_093333.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="a-pillarVinylTOP" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjVJcIKIrZc/X56gV-nvWlI/AAAAAAABUMg/mwNlDsNfFI4ESjaPyfPVZ4wf51BhpUdWACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20191213_093333.jpg" title="Vinyl Top A Pillar" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A-Pillar should fit tight and tuck under body line at bottom of the pillar to be secured by the windshield trim on this particular application</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fxqPZ8o-skY/X56gVwMq1pI/AAAAAAABUMg/qmyLwmq08VETSWgI1mIgTEQVZTXJwyI6QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_093337.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fxqPZ8o-skY/X56gVwMq1pI/AAAAAAABUMg/qmyLwmq08VETSWgI1mIgTEQVZTXJwyI6QCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20191213_093337.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trim the vinyl around the clip studs to ensure the clips will fit properly allowing the trim to align around the windshield</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />~Now that the top is installed and trimmed around the trim clip studs, the clips can be installed and front and back glass can be set in place. <br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1RmDJeZvoo/X56gVzsAwSI/AAAAAAABUMg/NXZwZA5pD8gC94k2YTraz-ihQAqLi1d_ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_103208.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="vinyltopdriprail" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1RmDJeZvoo/X56gVzsAwSI/AAAAAAABUMg/NXZwZA5pD8gC94k2YTraz-ihQAqLi1d_ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_103208.jpg" title="Vinyl top at drip rail" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The vinyl at the drip rail needs to be trimmed exact enough to allow the drip rail trim to fit snug and seal the top from the elements.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2a7PtdmRJw/X56gV2YP1EI/AAAAAAABUMg/M-31hRoz7BQcagoT6ZPLeRj6dOzuFPuUwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_135449.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2a7PtdmRJw/X56gV2YP1EI/AAAAAAABUMg/M-31hRoz7BQcagoT6ZPLeRj6dOzuFPuUwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_135449.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top is glued and ready to trim for quarter trim which will be done after numerous test fits after glass is installed</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KB7CDrT41HE/X56gV1ck38I/AAAAAAABUMg/27_qLcU0YXk5qi0Hm4XTZx78NTOOBnySQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20191213_135436.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KB7CDrT41HE/X56gV1ck38I/AAAAAAABUMg/27_qLcU0YXk5qi0Hm4XTZx78NTOOBnySQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20191213_135436.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final trimming around clip studs at windows and drip rails can easily be done with a razor blade or exacto knife</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emM6Fl67uvM/X56gV58smYI/AAAAAAABUMg/Wtb5sqCEdFc5nE2aBljEfdC_OigQC0BnQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20200114_131456.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emM6Fl67uvM/X56gV58smYI/AAAAAAABUMg/Wtb5sqCEdFc5nE2aBljEfdC_OigQC0BnQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20200114_131456.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original trim clips and stainless steel window and drip rail trim installed to secure the edges of the top.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Flash back to 1961: "Pop's" is nervously deciding whether to purchase the highest priced car he's ever looked at, a 1959 Thunderbird, for his wife. It's not a new car, with a list price of about $3600 that is out of the question! But a 3 year old car is still a big investment.</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It had low miles, was in good running condition and would be reliable for her and the kids to get around town, but still! That sticker price! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It never would have occurred to him that some day the car will be worth MORE than what he paid. And why would he think that? After all, it's just a car! It get's you from point A to point B and the more you use them the more they cost you until they are worth less than the parts to fix them! Right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Luckily, Pop's found the gumption to make the purchase in 1961 becoming the 2nd owner of the Colonial White Ford powered by a 352 FE engine and C-6 transmission. He drove it home to give to his wife and thus, the '59 Thunderbird became "mom's car.</span><br />
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Last tagged in Missouri in 1992, the car has been mostly summer driven and stored for the majority of it's life, which has saved most of the body of the car and made it into something of a time capsule. When removing the seats and carpet, some treasures from the past were found like Battleship board game pieces in the back seat, a bouncy ball and a wrapper from M&M Lime Chewies (Curious? <a href="http://www.inthe70s.com/food/mmfruitchewies0.shtml" target="_blank">Here's more info at "in the 70's"</a> ...fyi these later became Starburst!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About 6 months ago, in June 2018, we were contacted to do an estimate. The family asked us what it would take to bring this beauty back to her former glory AND add a little more "oomph" under the hood. The best part? Pop's will get to see the Rogue Thunderbird when it's revealed next fall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Naturally, when the family got in touch we were THRILLED to hear the story behind this car. The request was to make it safe, and comfortable for cross country travel while also not having to stop every 50 miles for fuel. This is our solution!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Excited about the prospect of a "sleeper" look with a modern drive line we put together the proposal for the owners and set the start date for October 2018, with SEMA, November 2019 as our target for the big reveal. That is a whole lot of change to get done in 12 months but we are up for the challenge! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> With any build of this scope an artist rendering is a must, so we commissioned "Pinstripe Chris" Dunlop put together the following image: </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It doesn't happen often, but this car came to the shop COMPLETE. It has all of it's original trim and interior parts either in working order, or in good enough condition to refinish and restore and in some cases, adapt to the modern drive line. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">58,554 original miles. The dash pad has seen better days, but the gauges and interior trim are in great condition</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At some point in the past, the seats were re-covered with the inserts changed from white to black. The next interior will be leather and the design will go back to original style of white inserts with black bolsters Keeping the black carpet and dash pad, we will tie in the the charcoal gray exterior paint color to be used on the roof into some accents and embroidery on the interior.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">1959 Thunderbird Interior is all black with gold piping. Originally it came with white inserts in the seats.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Within 4 hours, Steve had the original 352 and transmission removed from the car and ready to put up for sale. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The first time the engine bay has been empty for this family T-bird! Even though the biggest part is removed, the rest of the parts will take several hours and LOTS of PB blaster to get the engine bay and under body fully stripped down</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">With the car on the lift, we removed the wheels and began removing brakes, brake lines, gas tank, fuel lines and electrical running to the rear of the body</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the best parts of starting tear down is finding and preserving data plates, build sheets, service tags etc. We decode the VIN tag and build sheet for all the cars that arrive in our shop. <a href="http://www.tbird.org/DataPlate/vdata.htm" target="_blank">Here is a decoding guide for the '59 Thunderbird vin and build sheet.</a></span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This car was built June 23rd for delivery to Richmond and it has the Cruise-O-Matic transmission paired with the 352ci engine and a rear axle with 3.1 gears. The trim and paint colors also match the coding. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whether restoring a recent purchase or </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">preserving a "survivor" car, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">documentation is a MUST HAVE !!!!</u> If you need </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">proof of value for insurance, for an estate or if you're planning</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to sell, an appraiser will ask for any and all documents v</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">erifying the car's history. If you have historical documents like window stickers, bill of sale or build sheet, it also makes excellent conversation and display pieces at shows and with other classic car lovers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the case of this Thunderbird build, because we will be changing the cars engine and drive line, the photos, parts receipts and detailed invoices are crucial for determining build value and proving the quality of work put into the restoration. Especially when doing a custom job, it becomes very complicated to find "comparable sales" and you will have to rely on actual receipts and finish quality more heavily. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Within 8 hours our team was able to remove the exterior trim, bumpers, door glass and begin removal of seam sealer and roof insulation . </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Wow! That pearl shines in the sun! Mom's T-bird went to Manda Marie Upholstery in Appleton for fit and install of custom square weave wool carpet, leather seats and numerous other interior panels.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Even the headliner got the royal treatment. New Material, matched to the leather for the seats and installed by Amanda of Manda Marie Upholstery</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">"Pop's" enjoying the new version of the car he purchased for his wife, Joy in 1961. Such an honor to reveal this amazing car to him at The SEMA show in Las Vegas NV in November 2019 at 91 years young!</span></td></tr>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0W1514 Cemetery Rd, Randolph, WI 53956, USA43.530629 -89.0783518.008594499999997 -130.386944 69.0526635 -47.769756tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-13375884180410884952018-11-07T20:36:00.000-06:002018-11-09T14:25:08.332-06:00From Modest Driver to Mopar Dream Car: Building the 1970 Charger R/T 440<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This project started as a harmless conversation after we met the owner at an unrelated networking event. We said "classic cars", they said "Plum Crazy 70 Charger" and before you could say "R/T" the wheels were spinning and a build plan was in the works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It took months to locate a '70 Charger within a day's drive of WI, needless to say there weren't very many Plum Crazy 440-6 Mopar's on the market. So when the owner's found a Charger in Arkansas, they moved quickly to get their shot at starting a <b>MAJOR</b> Mopar transformation.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>How major?</b> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The highlights include 318c.i. to 440 6-pack. Column shift to floor shift. Bare interior (with a van cargo seat) to an original interior with Leather bucket seats, console, A/C, and tic tock tach. Flat black 500 SE to Plum Crazy R/T package complete with a Dana 60 rear axle and black vinyl top</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In anticipation of the car's future form and a</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nxious to get behind the wheel, the owner got the brakes working enough to trust them (most of the time). After</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> a new battery, airing up the leaky tire and r</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">eplacing a few parts under the hood the 318's carb was tuned to get it running. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With almost no interior to speak of, this Charger required a little ingenuity before being driven. T</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">he owner installed a "double"seat, r</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">emoved from a conversion van. The seat provided just enough room for 2 people to enjoy</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> short drives before the start date for the classic Mopar's major overhaul. And it has since been tranformed into a shop seat...as a memento of the car's former life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The 440 Mopar arrived along side the car. Purchased from an engine builder by the owner, the freshly re-built 440 will be quite a change from the tired 318. Add the Six Pack, Hooker headers, Quick Time Performance electronic exhaust cut outs plus the Dana 60 to the mix...This Mopar will never be the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We often find interesting things when stripping cars. This time around was no exception. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There were trinkets hidden in the depths of the cowl (assorted pocket change, hardware and a toy car). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The paint colors varied from orange to dark blue, a few areas of red, and of course the flat black that covered most of the car. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The good news: </b>the structure was mostly solid </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The bad news:</b> there were far more missing parts than we had hoped. Somebody knew what was worth selling off this car and took full advantage of doing so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While mildly annoying, we wouldn't call the rusted sheet metal and missing parts "ugly" per se...but wait. There's more...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Ugly:</b> Somebody fancied themselves a sculptor in a past life, and took the liberty to repair(or would it be sculpt?) the </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">one year only, not available aftermarket, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">NOTORIOUS for rusting out and </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">extremely expensive to replace </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1970 Charger fenders. The hack job on these fenders was enough to make us </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">cringe in disgust and would likely bring any Mopar lover to tears. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A combination of fiberglass, layers of body filler as well as a generous amount of household screen was hiding in the fenders and a couple locations in the quarter panels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To add to the fun, a few key structural parts were removed to allow room for the assorted patch materials.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With the car on the rotisserie, it was sent out to our blasting shed and the paint was removed from the majority of the sheet metal. Knowing we would be replacing both quarters and the roof with fresh metal, we didn't waste our time (and the customer's budget) on removing paint or rust where it didn't need to be removed. Overall the body looks about as we anticipated with only one or two areas with hidden surprises in need of repair.</span> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Major surgery is in order for the Charger, and there are no short cuts if you're going to do it right. The new sheet metal will be fitted, trimmed, prepped, fitted again, aligned with surrounding panels, trimmed, fitted (again) and then finally welded in place. Some parts are not available in aftermarket stamped metal(especially stamped metal that will fit correctly), so we will be making our own patches where needed. OEM used panels will replace the missing or too badly damaged parts like the front valance and fender light openings as well.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>New, full floor pan, rear cross rail and rear valance are "mocked" into place. They are held secure via screws and clamps to ensure proper fit, spacing, and alignment before being welded.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Outer wheel housings and trunk extensions were also replaced. Shown here is the right side, ready for the new wheel house, then the quarter panel.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Some of the most <b>critical</b> steps to this build are pictured above. If you've heard the saying "measure twice, cut once" you can appreciate the meticulous process of panel replacement, which would more accurately be described as "measure 3,4 or 5 times and trim 1, 2 or 3 times then weld". </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each body panel must align properly with the ones next to it. Ensuring proper placement, spacing, and alignment is essential to a #1 restoration and, more importantly, the future functionality of the car. We have a few tricks to accomplish this but if we told you, we'd have to kill you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This car arrived with some trim, but not all of it. We needed to take a complete inventory and determine what to re-plate or polish, and what parts to purchase aftermarket. We ended up with 1 complete set of trim and a few extra pieces to re-sell at a later date. We'll be using the trim during panel fit and alignment to check mount locations and proper fit before we weld the panels in place.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQUlhw3YX0U/Vlb1i1KB4HI/AAAAAAAABto/OjMicrhRMhI/s1600/20150204_145838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1970_charger_door" border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQUlhw3YX0U/Vlb1i1KB4HI/AAAAAAAABto/OjMicrhRMhI/s640/20150204_145838.jpg" title="1970 Charger Door" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Inspection of the doors reveals a few extra trouble areas, including holes for a mirror that someone installed nowhere near the correct location.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>The floor pans are removed and the structure was sandblasted and prepped for rustproofing. A few repairs were required to the structure, then the floor pans will be fitted and welded in place</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Metal work continues. Rusted areas like the one pictured here will be replaced with panels shaped by hand.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>The Charger body is still on the rotisserie, which allows us easy access to prep the bottom of the car's body for epoxy primer and seam sealer. We did a lot of metal work, and now we have to protect that metal for decades of enjoyment.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Seam sealer is also applied to the interior panels</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Plum Crazy Purple, the most infamous of the Mopar colors, applied to the bottom of the body, the interior of the car, trunk area and engine bay</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Plum Crazy Purple, the most infamous of the Mopar colors, was applied to the bottom of the body, the interior of the car, trunk area and engine bay</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_EjNNfdCbX8/Vlb9gHxPfsI/AAAAAAAABv0/y8l4xLDY748/s1600/20150428_184251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Plum_crazy_purple_charger" border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_EjNNfdCbX8/Vlb9gHxPfsI/AAAAAAAABv0/y8l4xLDY748/s640/20150428_184251.jpg" title="Plum Crazy Purple Charger" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Plum Crazy Purple, the most infamous of the Mopar colors, was applied to the bottom of the body, the interior of the car, trunk area and engine bay</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t7oPcJXMxBU/Vlb-OuDM_XI/AAAAAAAABwE/_AZKKZyUQU0/s1600/20150522_140151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Charger_door_metal_R/T" border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t7oPcJXMxBU/Vlb-OuDM_XI/AAAAAAAABwE/_AZKKZyUQU0/s640/20150522_140151.jpg" title="1970 Charger door" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We will be adding the R/T door scoops to these doors. Holes are drilled in the proper location and now the panel is ready for metal work</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>1970 Charger door metal work in progress. This door had several problem areas requiring patches and straightening</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjfmESd40Tk/Vlb-e8eQqtI/AAAAAAAABwM/82hMTpdqmQA/s1600/20150529_151717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="panel_straightening" border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjfmESd40Tk/Vlb-e8eQqtI/AAAAAAAABwM/82hMTpdqmQA/s640/20150529_151717.jpg" title="Panel straightening" width="360" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Steve straightening the rear deck panel on the Charger</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Quarter panels were stripped of e-coat to ensure proper adhesion of our materials to be applied to the body. There were several imperfections and a few rust spots on the these panels that were quite obvious after stripping the e-coat, which is why, when you want a perfect body, you have to put in the time and remove the factory e-coat.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Sandblasted parts ready for cleaning and primer</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcUaq6KMZuQ/VlcAGg60TUI/AAAAAAAABws/6DDh48nY3Lk/s1600/20150622_081212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="1970_Mopar_parts" border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcUaq6KMZuQ/VlcAGg60TUI/AAAAAAAABws/6DDh48nY3Lk/s640/20150622_081212.jpg" title="1970 bbody parts" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>727 Transmission to be installed</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Final cleaning before we prep and mask the body for epoxy primer after the majority of the metal work on has been completed</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Epoxy Primer applied to the bare metal on the Charger body after most of the metal work has been completed. </b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ebmawUZkeQg/VlcBRoVcLdI/AAAAAAAABxE/0yMwXye8fiQ/s1600/20150716_130306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1970_charger_body" border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ebmawUZkeQg/VlcBRoVcLdI/AAAAAAAABxE/0yMwXye8fiQ/s640/20150716_130306.jpg" title="1970 Mopar body" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">rimer surfacer applied to the charger body over the epoxy primer</span></b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R6U6MQCQZnY/VlcBujc8okI/AAAAAAAABxM/643RbTf02ZI/s1600/20150717_140852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1970_charger_door" border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R6U6MQCQZnY/VlcBujc8okI/AAAAAAAABxM/643RbTf02ZI/s640/20150717_140852.jpg" title="1970 Charger door" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Charger door in primer surfacer, ready for fitting and panel alignment</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Molly Preps the engine for re-paint</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Steve mocked up the exhaust using a stainless steel Pypes exhaust system with Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, Quick Time Performance exhaust cut-outs and OEM style tailpipes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To start the interior work, we had to locate a set of donor seats and purchase the seat covers and foam. The upholstery work was sent to United Auto Trim to be installed to ensure a perfect fit and finish for the black leather bucket seats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With the exterior of this Mopar moving along smoothly, a a head start on the interior assembly, it was time to tackle a daunting job. Restoring the MOST iconic feature of the '70 Charger. The original grill with hideaway headlights. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Choosing to build this particular '70 Charger meant that parts hunting was going to become a second job for her owner. He rescued it from a life as a B-Body "organ donor" for that was stripped of </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">every part that had any monetary value and could be shipped to an eager E-bay buyer.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> PILLAGED for every valuable part, when it arrived at our shop, we had a lot of work ahead to find the RIGHT parts for the best price possible. Needless to say, i</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t has been a lengthy process of gathering all the pieces to build this former base model Charger into an R/T. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although the process or locating parts and re-furbishing every last one of them is seemingly endless, we were thrilled to begin assembly!</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-73080969667660311772018-02-19T15:52:00.001-06:002018-02-24T22:28:05.237-06:00Rebuilding the 1949 Buick 248 Straight 8 Engine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Most people have never seen <i><u>inside </u></i>a straight 8 engine. Although this isn't the first one we've re-built at Driven Restorations, we are the FIRST to dig into THIS particular <i>ALL ORIGINAL </i>Buick engine and the photos in this blog post let you see it first hand. </b></span></span><br />
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<b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Those very parts transported the Buick's family all over Oklahoma, coating her undercarriage in layers of clay and speckling her body with dings along the way. We've been told a few stories hinting that there may have been some shenanigans resulting in a couple of LARGER dings and one particular joy ride ended in her </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">engine to running low on oil (was it low or empty?). The Buick's original 248 never ran the same again. It seemed her fate was to remain shoved, nose first, in the storage garage. </span></b></b></div>
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<b> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's hard to believe, but members of the very same family who enjoyed this Buick for decades not only kept the car, but they've decided to honor her with a <u>frame off restoration</u> at our shop!</span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She will be </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><u>GLORIOUS</u></i></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></b><br />
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">In the photos that follow, we take you from tear down through a fresh coat of paint as we meticulously re-constructed the heart of the '49 Buick, it's original 248 Straight 8. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Before we can undo the bolts, or even find them, we had to un-earth the engine from beneath layers of 1-3" thick and <i>firmly</i> packed Oklahoma clay. </b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">As we venture further under the hood, we remove mouse droppings, piles of leaves and paper wasp nests, more droppings (these were bigger...ick), rodent graveyards, COUNTLESS rodent nests built from seat stuffing, 2 inches of battery corrosion, and a dusting of WI pollen and stray corn husks for good measure. By now, you should feel remarkably lucky that you can't smell what this Buick has wafting from every opening</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>We removed the radiator, several brackets, trim parts, and a few sections of the grill assembly to make way for the awkwardly shaped, extremely heavy, engine to be removed without causing any body damage.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><br />As for the clay, it's pretty easy to tell where the pressure washer couldn't reach. </b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>This engine is FAR from clean and the clay wont come off without a LOT of persuasion. </b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Guess it's time to get </b></span><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">out my rubber gloves, stiff bristle brush and favorite scraper. </b><br />
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">During disassembly watch for cracks, popped freeze plugs or any signs of stress (like the blackened rocker assembly we found). Photograph the "oddities" as you go. </b></div>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">YUCK. </b><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Top end looks </b><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">burnt. </b><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">This is the result of running </b><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">out of oil on one occasion...</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>that we </b></span><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">know of. Although expected, it's still not a pretty sight.</b></td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>This particular '49 Buick, although tagged in '49 was built in '48. We used the serial number on the engine to find out if we would have babbitt or Insert bearings. We had a 50/50 chance based on date codes, but the serial number's rarely lie. </b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>"1948</u> - A new "Flex-Fit" oil ring was fitted to the pistons, an improved oil filter was installed, and a new engine/transmission assembly rubber-mounting system was installed which dampened engine and road vibrations to provide passengers a smoother ride. This year also marked the first use of the Dynaflow automatic transmission.</span></b><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>1949</u> - Insert-type bearings replaced the poured babbit bearings in the connecting rods in mid-1949."</span></b></blockquote>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">We guessed this block would contain babbitt bearings. This was an "early '49" assembled car, with most of it's parts made and assembled in 1948. </b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Our prediction of finding babbitt bearings was indeed correct.</b><br />
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What is a Babbitt Bearing?(<a href="http://classiccardatabase.com/specs.php?series=4713&year=1949&model=24054" target="_blank">I'll let Wikipedia Explain</a>)</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>showing </b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">the "flex fit" oil </b><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1. YOU MUST KNOW THE BORE OF THE BLOCK AND GRIND OF THE CRANK BEFORE ORDERING PISTONS, RINGS AND RELATED PARTS</b></span></span><br />
<b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As an example, our specs for this application: </span></b><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The pistons and rings we ordered to spec per our machine shop's final bore on the block. Depending on engine wear, you may have to be more aggressive with the bore to achieve a "clean" surface. 0.30 is a fairly standard bore to start</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>For this application w</b></span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>e did the 0.20 bore because the 0.30 bore was out of stock for the foreseeable future.</b> </span></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>*You may want to check on parts availability with your supplier before selecting a bore (if you have a choice)</b></span></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>TADA! THE BLOCK AND CRANK ARE ALREADY BACK! <br />Just kidding...It took a couple months in real time, which is relatively fast for a machine shop that time of year.</b></span><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </b></td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Whether you pick them up yourself from the machine shop/store/ re-builder, or the parts are shipped to you, ALWAYS INSPECT them to be sure you're happy with the result and count them to verify that you received every part you sent out.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>We use trusted partners with a proven track record of of quality work. Sticking with one service provider can help ensure your specifications are met and the work gets done quickly, but they are still humans! So, the rule to inspect everything still applies. When we picked up the engine block and crank we double checked that all measurements were within the spec, the parts were clean, and the block was unpainted (A+ for our engine machine shop again!)</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>ACCURACY:</u> Engine measurements will impact every other part of your engine (bore and stroke matter!). If they are wrong they must be corrected before assembly, otherwise you can plan on doing this re-build again in the very near future.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>COMPLETENESS:</u> On more than one occasion we have received a box with a hole or ripped tape. We've dealt with broken or missing piston rings, missing hardware, and even missing valve springs that got set aside during cleaning and never made it back into the box. (<i>Very frustrating!!!)Y</i>ou think you're ready to assemble...and then suddenly you're not. Before you ship parts for re-build take the following steps as insurance:</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Label parts going in the box</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Photograph what you are sending out with labels visible</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Write an inventory of parts you are sending</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Record the date of shipment</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Note the expected date of return</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">TIPS FOR AN EASIER ASSEMBLY</span></b></span></h4>
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<li><span quot="" sans-serif="" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;" verdana=""><b>"Clean Room" or at least a VERY clean work area: </b></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dust and debri are the enemy of a long lasting, functional engine. Do not get dirt, metal shavings, hardware, tape...or ANYTHING inside the engine that isn't supposed to be there.</b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Assembly lubricant and rubber gloves</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Latex gloves are a handy thing to keep in the shop</b></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Capable of supporting a Straight-8 Buick engine FULLY ASSEMBLED. These are HEAVY with quite awkward weight distribution. </b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a pinch, custom fabricated engine cradles work very well, just make sure your welds are solid!</b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span quot="" sans-serif="" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;" verdana=""><b>Organizer tray/tool cart</b></span></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Lay out ALL machined parts, cleaned, labeled and in order of installation (per instructions and parts labels). </b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span quot="" sans-serif="" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;" verdana=""><b>Gaskets and gasket set/liquid gasket</b></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>An engine cannot be assembled without it's gaskets, hopefully that's obvious...If it isn't obvious, back away... slowly.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span quot="" sans-serif="" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;" verdana=""><b>Hardware</b></span></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ensure you have the right number of each piece of hardware</b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sort hardware according to the parts they will attach </b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> </i>Check threads: </b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial rounded mt bold"; font-weight: 400;"><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any bolts broken off in the block?</b></span> </b></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Re-thread bolts/bolt holes as needed being </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>conscious</b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> of metal shavings and keeping the block clean</b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Instructions and Assembly Manuals</b></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Review any instructions that came back with parts that were re-built. </b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At times, small changes in metals (modern vs '48) can modify assembly procedure's from the standard shop manual process typically used. (type of lubricant, order of assembly, size of bolts/ parts etc) </b></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Know what your "new" used parts need in advance.</b></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your phone </b></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Phone a friend if you get stumped </b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look up additional photos or instructions as needed. </b></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time and lighting</b></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Set aside at least 4 hours in your clean, <i style="text-decoration-line: underline;">well lit </i> work space to complete the initial assembly </b></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bonus points if your work space is free of distractions like food, kids, dogs... you know, all the things that are in our shop photo during piston installation below! Oops</span> 😥</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Get your <i><u>tools</u></i> and get started! </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Hopefully you took time to review the shop manual which might list a tool (or two) that you don't currently own.</b></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When in doubt...call Steve. (It's what I would do😉)</b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ensure that you </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">set yourself up for success instead of a headache. Prepare your work area, set out your tools and organize your parts, however, if you started the process and quickly realized you're</span></b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> in over your head on this one...(</b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No specialty tools for '49 Buick engine's just lying around or the time you had suddenly vanished?) </b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay calm...we can help with that. Just follow the emergency procedure below:</b><br />
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<li><b style="background-color: #660000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Put everything down where you found it and go get yourself a "STEVE" of your very own! He not only assembles Straight 8 Engines, but he's done straight 6's for Chevy trucks, Small blocks and built big block powerhouses. </i></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: medium;">Steve is "knocking" the piston's into place and Hanna making sure everything stays lined up. She's also keeping an eye out for broken piston rings in the process of installation. Even new parts can fail during assembly. </b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">The baby was supervising. She's smiling because they were ALMOST done!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cam Shaft installation in the <br />Straight 8 can be tricky. This is <br />due to the progressive bearing<br />sizes. Be sure you do </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">not</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> damage the lobes or break <br />a bearing when installing.<br />Patience <strike>may be</strike> required.</span></b></span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.buickheritagealliance.org/index.php/restoration/engines/straight_8" target="_blank"><b>Timeline of the Buick Straight 8 Engine and details on it's specifications</b></a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>BEST FORUM OUT THERE:</b> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://forums.aaca.org/topic/173920-1949-buick-special-very-original-only-47500-miles-7900-drive-it-home/&source=gmail&ust=1519119050618000&usg=AFQjCNG9JHCfiHyrlsHfVnmQKN-4wp2EAQ" href="http://forums.aaca.org/topic/173920-1949-buick-special-very-original-only-47500-miles-7900-drive-it-home/" target="_blank">AACA Forums</a> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Search friendly Q/A threads (a fancy name for an online conversation if you're "uninitiated"), friendly and responsive users (within days to a week usually) and a great resource for rare parts, assembly photos for reference and a wealth of historical knowledge. You will have to register if you need to post questions.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Photo gallery</b> of an original *mostly* complete '49 Buick Special Series 40 which happened to be for sale recently. Helpful photos but ask the Buick forum listed above if you need detailed information on parts/installation: <a href="http://www.sunsetclassics.com/1949-buick-special/closeupgallery/slides/1949-buick-special-944.html" target="_blank">Sunset Classics 1949 Buick Gallery</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At first glance, this 1977 Trans Am looks solid. It's well cared for, driven frequently (only in the summer), and any minor body damage or mechanical repairs were always done promptly. But there was a dirty little secret hiding under the <u><i><b>whopping</b></i> <b>5 layers</b></u> of <a href="http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?gmcode=WA4968" target="_blank">Brentwood Brown</a> paint<a href="https://www.facebook.com/drivenrestorations/videos/1848218575206330/" target="_blank">(see the video tour of paint stripping on Facebook)</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Old repairs left the rear wheel housing, trunk extension and quarter panel with rust eating away at the sheet metal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At our shop, we ALWAYS strip our customer's cars to bare metal. This starts with disassembly. All decal's, body trim, weatherstripping, door handles, windows, and mirrors were removed from the car before we began chemically stripping and sanding the paint from the car's body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As we stripped all 5 layers of paint off the Trans Am, overall it was in remarkably good shape with minimal dents or surface rust. There were obvious issues with the hood and front end fit which is very common from factory for this year and model, and the door hinges and bushings needed to be replaced. Again, very normal. The owner had informed us of at least 4 complete re-paints, bumper plastic repairs and lower quarter patch panels so we were expecting a few issues. But the extent of the old lower quarter panel repairs only became ominous after discovering rust holes on the outer wheel housing and near the bumper mount location at the rear of the car. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The biggest problem area was at the driver side lower quarter which had a very large metal patch panel that was hand formed. Shaping the patch with relief cuts to form the arch of the wheel well and then layering that patch over the original sheet metal created perfect conditions for rust.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Covered with at least 1/2" of body filler on the outside and a <i><b>GIANT</b></i> <i><b>SCHMERE</b></i> of 1-2" thick filler on the INSIDE, the metal repair issues were hidden from view, leaving only an extremely thick panel as evidence that something was amiss. The wheel housing and under body were topped off with a generous layer of rubberized undercoating. The result was a repair area that was eating itself away from the inside out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">After sanding the e-coat and prepping all areas to be primed, the car needs to be masked off and cleaned with de-greaser. Once cleaned, the exterior and any bare metal areas that were repaired need epoxy primer to provide a weather sealing coating over the bare metal and a uniform base layer to begin blocking and straightening. Body filler should not be applied directly to bare metal as it does not seal the metal from moisture or prevent rust. Only after coated with epoxy primer do we recommend starting body filler and straightening.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-87788732805593302772017-11-06T22:26:00.001-06:002017-11-06T23:22:13.102-06:00A closer look at the 1949 Buick Special Series 41 Sedan<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are numerous unique characteristics of every vehicle whether it's a classic car or your daily driver. It's not until decades later that any of these design details become very interesting. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Power windows: Once an innovative luxury item and the reason your kids/grandkids don't know what "roll up the window" means. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 sun visors: That was once an extra feature</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Power steering: Now the only reason anyone can park in a city thanks to the design of the seemingly shrunken parking lots.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Turn signals: Can you imagine using hand signals on congested roads? Ouch!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Seems like a pretty basic list right? At first glance, it definitely is B.A.S.I.C. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Things get's more complicated when replicating the early versions of these "options". </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Digging into the wire routing, mounting brackets, bulbs, wiring, wiper blades, specialty hardware, trim clips....well you understand. It's a different ballgame altogether when attempting</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> to create a classic automotive time capsule that looks better than show room new. Oh and there's that minor detail of ensuring the old technology can safely carry people on today's busy roads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">We thought the interior of the car was tan. It appears to be tan. Even the headliner is tan! However, the body tag(discussed later on this post) and the smallest parts of the interior that escaped sun exposure tell us that the interior was in fact gray wool broadcloth with a dark gray metallic dash. The seat foam was so rodent damaged that the blankets on the seat are in place to cover the springs and the door panels are nearly missing all together. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the passengers, each seat has it's own ash tray and the glove box has a large clock front and center. Perhaps to allow well timed nagging of "are we there yet?" Sliding rear windows are a unique style and include a drain tube in the structure of the car to direct the rainwater from the window well , over the rear inner fender and to the ground through the rocker. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">he "oh s***" handles in the back seat call attention to the complete lack of seat belts</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. The sheer size of the car should in theory make you feel rather safe, however, you may never be able to see someone coming up behind you as the mirrors (only 2, rearview and driver side) are exceedingly small when you consider the amount of space you need to be aware of while maneuvering this land yacht. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you should ever find yourself in an traffic accident in this Buick, you can blame the lack of mirrors and small windows for not being able to see much of your surroundings. You can also blame the other driver! Everyone on the road and sidewalks will certainly see you coming and without a doubt know that you're driving a Buick! The front of the car is adorned with the trademark "smile" of 21 vertical teeth surrounded by chrome and 4 nameplates/emblems front and center on the bumper guard, grill surround, hood front and hood top</span>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The characteristic grill of the 49 Buick is in remarkable shape! Only 2 of the 21 vertical stainless steel "teeth" have dents and the worst pitting is on the bumper guard. This is a rare blessing on a restoration project! <br />Why is that? If you have to ask, you've never had your chrome re-plated! The cost to repair, straighten, triple chrome plate and polish all of the bright work on this model could cost more than a NEW car. The more pieces we find in great condition the better it is on our customer's budget! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Molly was in charge or tearing down the Buick, removing all trim, windows, electrical, gauges, upholstery, body panels, rodent houses and hardware. She removed the parts, bagged all hardware, boxed, labeled and sorted every last piece of this car as she prepared the body to be removed from the chassis</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This car is all original right down to the engine bay. The original Straight 8, 248 CI engine and 3 speed transmission are still in their places. Even the 6 volt battery looks original. It's hidden there under a pile of corrosion. As was common for the era, the inner fenders served as housings for fresh air ducts with tubes on the right and left going straight into the cabin of the car. The filter? A mesh screen similar in size to household window screen. Based on mouse nests, leaves and the clump of red clay we removed from the ducts that was larger than an adult fist it's safe to say that the screen wasn't very effective.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">The first look under the hood is quite deceiving and overwhelms you with it's rusty orange colored glow. It looks like everything is covered in rust inside the engine bay, but it's actually an impressive accumulation of Oklahoma red dirt. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The #1 key to planning a restoration for an original appearing car: the body tag* and VIN number(or serial number)**. Decoding these numbers will unravel the original specs of a classic car more reliably than going by appearances of what parts and colors remain. It can also prove/disprove a claim of "number matching" vehicles when buying a prospective project or weekend cruiser. <br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">*For detailed information on Buick paint and trim codes see the information on this <a href="http://forums.aaca.org/topic/231704-1932-1975-buick-trim-codes-by-model/" target="_blank">AACA forum thread</a><br />**For detailed information on Buick serial numbers see <a href="https://www.teambuick.com/reference/canadian-35-64.php" target="_blank">Team Buick</a></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Buick passed safety inspection in 1973! That's fairly impressive for a 1949 Buick to be road worthy in '73</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">Not the typical view of a '49 Buick! And, once again, thankfully that's not ALL rust on the underside.Being able to rotate this car's body on the rotisserie makes sandblasting the floor and structural areas of the body a breeze. </span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-73094421477644139602017-01-15T08:54:00.005-06:002017-01-15T09:09:40.096-06:00Dyno Test: Re-built Small Block Chevy 350 <div style="text-align: center;">
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Our customer wanted just over 400hp under the hood of his <a href="https://www.drivenrestorations.com/portfolio?al=28" target="_blank">1968 Chevy C10 show truck</a> currently in our restoration shop getting a frame off restoration. We discussed the truck owner's goals, planned the build, had the block machined, assembled it, and painted it a high gloss Chevy orange. The results will get him to the shows in a hurry and he can do some burnouts on his way home!<br />
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A few details about the engine shown on the dyno in the video below:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dyno test and block machine work performed at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Advanced-Engine-Concepts-Inc-226412914070974/" target="_blank">Advanced Engine Concepts</a> in Green Lake WI.</span><br />
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<b>The SBC is now mounted on it's freshly refinished chassis and is backed by it's new 5 speed Tremec transmission with a more goodies on the way.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://www.drivenrestorations.com/portfolio?al=28" target="_blank">1968 Chevy C10 Pickup restoration and engine rebuild on our website.</a></span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-23952056648217708952016-12-12T20:49:00.000-06:002016-12-12T20:49:37.644-06:00Mopar Metal Repair 1970 Road Runner<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Every once in awhile we stumble across an "original" car, which isn't quite as un-molested as we were led to believe. Unfortunately this very low mileage B-body Mopar had some hidden history despite rarely seeing the road. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">The owner of this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner did in fact know about the previous repairs in the lower quarters, however, the rocker panel was a surprise. </span>1" of mud is NOT how to repair major damage. Ever. No excuses. Here we take you step by step through the repair process, to correct a horrendous repair job done several years ago. </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The previous repair on the '70 Roadrunner was obviously pretty heavy on the body filler, Anything more than a skim coat for final straightening is too much filler. This is approx 1/2" deep!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">One big chunk of body filler removed from the previously repaired area. Perfect example of TOO MUCH FILLER</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">After digging out the filler, we've now seen the extent of the damage and will remove all the affected metal on the rocker panel to be replaced with a properly shaped metal repair panel.</span></td></tr>
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The 1969 Roadrunner's rocker panel repair, is started...the CORRECT way:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Remove damaged sheet metal and inspect the interior surfaces for damage and rust. Luckily the inner structures appear to be just fine in our case. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Shape replacement panel from correct gauge bulk sheet metal. Fit and align the patch panel, then tach weld in place</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Weld your patch panel in place while distributing your welds around the panel to prevent excessive heat and potential warping of the sheet metal</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 continued: A closer look at the welds and the patch. The contour of the panel fits the orignal lights correctly and the upper lip must be correctly shaped and straight to ensure the door will close! Always check your repair panel's fit!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Grind your welds smooth, Locate any holes or areas that need additional welding, fill the holes and grind to prep for epoxy primer</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Apply epoxy primer as the first layer for the best barrier to moisture in the future</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. Apply Fibral Polyester filler or similar type of product. This is a waterPROOF filler as the base layer over the epoxy primer for the repair area. Here is it roughly apply and will be sanded smooth as the first skim coat</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. The Fibral polyester body filler is sanded smooth. Now we install the door to check for fit of the repair and even door gaps for the next straightening skim coats to be applied. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The rocker repair is completed and the door jamb and car's exterior is in a fresh coat of base clear with the color Crimson Red from PPG that the customer selected.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>1968-1970 B-Body Mopar Windshield replacement</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the event that you have to replace your windshield on your 1968-1970 B-body Mopar, you need to know what you're getting into before getting started. This is a step by step guide to the process of replacing or removing and reinstalling the original glass. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In our example, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner was receiving a complete paint job with interior and exterior color change. To paint a car properly, the windshield must be removed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read on for our step by step process of handling the windshield. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1. Remove the existing stainless trim</b> around the windshield. Careful not to bend or crease your trim, look at the clip type and location(more photos later in this post), and use a clip removal tool (looks like a forked pry bar in most cases) suitable for your application.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>2. Remove the windshield gasket and glass</b>. It is likely that you will need to cut the rubber weatherstripping gasket that is holding the glass in place to remove the glass without breaking it. There are a variety of tools made for this purpose which will allow you to cut the gasket without gouging your windshield. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">NOTE- <b>Save any and all clips</b> that are screwed into the body of the car which hold the trim in place. You will need these or their replacements. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>3. Inspect the windshield glass channels</b> for rust and holes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>4. Clean up, repair, seal and paint the glass channel</b> per your application. In this case we needed a complete color change and did all repairs required followed by painting the entire car. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Now that the paint is completed, including wet sanding and buffing, we can continue with the assembly and glass installation. Notice that the dash is in place already. You can't reinstall the dash if the glass is in the car.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Cleaned, prepped, seam sealed and then painted, the glass channel area is ready for clip placement, windshield gasket and then glass installation </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>5. Prep for windshield glass installation</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place clips in the correct locations around the windshield and clean the windshield you plan to install.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> All clips and glass should be clean and free of old urethane. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hopefully you kept all the clips</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"> when you took the glass out. You will need them for re-installation. Didn't keep them or they're not fit for use? Find new ones online at </span><a href="https://www.megapartsusa.com/products.asp?cat=308&pg=3" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Mega parts USA</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"> or another retailer of your choice. USE THE OLD CLIPS TO COMPARE TO THE ONES YOU BUY! Also note, the re-pops almost never fit and work quite like the original clips, so save them if you can!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We are re-installing the original windshield. Clean and prep the glass, removing all traces of old urethane, over spray from old paint jobs or other dirt and debris. We used a razor blade and lacquer thinner to ensure a clean surface on the glass. Inspect closely for hairline cracks and chips before deciding to re-install used glass.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>6. Lay out your gasket</b> so it will be easier to form to the opening.Place urethane adhesive in the glass channel run.(photo below)</span><br />
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<b> </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>7. Place the gasket in the windshield opening</b> and let it set in place for at least an hour or two to let the urethane set and seal the gasket to the body before you install the glass(photo below) Note that the clips are slightly visible in some spots and they are installed before the gasket is placed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>8. Place the windshield.</b> 2 people with suction cups make glass placement much easier. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Use the plastic installation stick aka equalizer stick or push stick (This is a low dollar tool investment that you'll need for this) to seat the glass in the gasket without scratching surfaces. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>10. Seal the gasket</b> and glass for an air and water tight fit</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Once seated in the gasket all the way around the windshield, place a urethane sealant in the gasket, immediately removing any excess </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>11. Allow the windshield to set and prep the trim for installation. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While you wait, be sure the trim clean and free of any over spray, urethane or dirt, especially where it need to attach to the clips and on the surface where everyone can see it. With the trim still off the car, use lacquer thinner or adhesive remover to remove urethane. Steel wool (very fine "000" or "0000") works well to polish the top surface or remove rust on the back side of the trim. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> 12. Re-install the windshield trim,</b> snapping it onto the clips you placed earlier. Again, <span style="text-align: center;">KEEP ALL THE CLIPS when you take the glass out. You need them for re-installation. Didn't keep them? Find them online at </span><a href="https://www.megapartsusa.com/products.asp?cat=308&pg=3" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Mega parts USA</a><span style="text-align: center;"> or another retailer of your choice. USE THE OLD CLIPS TO COMPARE TO THE ONES YOU BUY! Also note, the re-pops almost never fit and work quite like the original clips, so save them if you can!</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">13. Enjoy your new view!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not sure you can handle it? Contact your local windshield and glass company and ask about the cost of a professional installation. They will typically not install the stainless trim for you. You'll also still need to be sure you have the parts on hand and that they are clean and ready to be placed on the car. </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-4887046568155540422016-03-19T16:02:00.001-05:002018-02-19T13:32:44.805-06:001973 Pontiac 400 Built for HP and Fun!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Years of storage and memories on the road have this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am showing it's age with a moldy and mouse infested interior and worn out smog motor. It pulled into the shop running on 7 cylinders with a plume of blue smoke behind it. This wasn't quite what the owner remembered enjoying about the car when he first got it in the mid 70's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It was quickly decided that a complete mechanical overhaul was a necessity. With orders to add a lot more power, enhance handling and freshen the interior, we began tear down on this customer project in the summer of 2015. It's going to be a sleeper, keeping the original look and paint of the classic Pontiac. The <a href="http://amzn.to/22pPCEg" target="_blank">Hooker Aerochamber mufflers</a> and new <a href="http://amzn.to/1RWoBh2" target="_blank">Crager </a>wheels are the only hints at what's hiding under the hood. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">BEFORE: 1973 Pontiac 400 smog motor, stock</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">BEFORE: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am: broken front facia</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The seats have seen better days. Mice and mold are eating the upholstery away bit by bit. All new interior is on the way!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This Grand Am engine and engine bay smelled more like a mouse nest than anything close to a car</span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Begin with the correct heater box for your make, model and year. This one will fit a 1968-1970 B-Body Mopar, in this case, a Dodge Charger WITH AIR CONDITIONING. </span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">1970 B-Body heater box as purchased used from an online seller. The lip is typically folded over but the seller had already had this unit apart and didn't bother to re-fold the seam. It will need a little flattening to get it to seal up and fold over properly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">NOTE: the insulation kit DOES NOT come with the rubber seal for under the black strip that holds the vent door. We made our own out of seals we had on hand. </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Internal linkage assembly will be cleaned. The flaps will be painted but the rods will be cleaned and left natural so ensure they operate properly. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Rods, flaps and linkage system are disassembled and ready for cleaning and paint. We'll use steel wool on the vacuum parts and rods, linkage and small hardware will be placed in parts cleaner. We were missing some of the old old hardware and had to replace it. The hardware kit from <a href="http://www.classicindustries.com/" target="_blank">Classic Industries</a> does NOT include many of the harder to find nuts, springs or cotter pins. 1 cotter pin came with the seal kit from <a href="http://www.detroitmuscletechnologies.com/" target="_blank">Detroit Muscle Technologies</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Repainted to match the satin black used for the interior parts on the 1970 Dodge Charger this box will be going into.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Spray adhesive, new hardware, basic instructions and insulation("big" insulation kit from<a href="http://www.detroitmuscletechnologies.com/" target="_blank"> Detroit Muscle Technologies</a>), new heater bypass valve, a/c evaporator and heater core are all being used in this heater box restoration</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Heater Core and A/C Evaporator are in place. Notice the seals and white caulk placed on the heater core in preparation for sealing up the box. The replacement condenser is a VERY tight fit in this box because a few of the lines on the side of the part stick out a bit farther than the original one. The heater core and A/C condenser were both purchased from Classic Industries. Using clamps and a second pair of hands makes closing up the box a much faster process. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Check fit, and seals, and flap operations before closing up the box. We left the linkage and rods unpainted to ensure proper long term operation. They were not painted on the original box.</span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Final product will not only appear correct for the car, it will smell better after removing all traces of mice, the linkage will operate smoothly, and the vent doors will seal properly. This heater box is ready for installation</b></span><br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drive Your Dream</div>Driven Restorations LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072391520428921204noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444338388796597848.post-69470297894237031552015-09-14T08:55:00.003-05:002015-12-01T06:44:27.734-06:00The Fully Restored 1951 Ford Custom Convertible Revealed!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The frame-off restoration of the 1951 Ford Custom Convertible was an honor to complete for the family that has loved this car since it was bought from the dealer in 1951. Complete with eagle emblem, original black WI license plate, dealer purchase receipts and service stickers, this Ford is in a class all her own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This 1969 Dodge Charger can snap your head back as it launches down the quarter mile, drown out conversation with open headers, or quietly join the area car cruises. The owner of this car is a die hard Mopar man and has found ways to enjoy his car to fullest for the decades that he's owned it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She's not stock my any means (sorry, we can't tell you all her secrets), but the modifications don't stop under the hood. There is a hidden feature on the interior. By adding a swivel plate to the base of the passenger seat her owner will be able to continue to enjoy her Mopar Muscle for decades to come. Although no longer behind the wheel, he gets a front row view for the wheel stands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This car's owner has shared numerous stories of road trips and days at the drag strip where he would race it on the weekends. It is a pleasure to help him enjoy burnouts with a front row seat once again. By the grin on his face, it's obvious that he's has a deep seated love of his Mopar. </span></div>
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