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'83 rebuild

Old 08-06-2018, 08:36 AM
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'83 rebuild

Starting a 'frame-up' resto. Will keep updated as I progress.

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Old 08-06-2018, 09:07 PM
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The front right fender looks nice... the rest of the car is rust? I completely restored mine (minus paint)... it cost way too much
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Old 08-07-2018, 05:37 AM
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I will take more pics and post later. Car is straight... no dents, all the glass is perfect; just needs mechanical and cleaning. I bought the car for $250 from a guy in Nashville. He was in the 2010 May floods. I will be taking out the gas tank and interior this weekend. Also will be pulling the head and pushing a camera down in the cylinders to see if the engine is any good. I will be posting as I go.

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Well, motor is locked up. Me and my son couldn't get it to spin. So, now he and I are going to spend today deciding whether or not to rebuild this or go with a 383 stroker.
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