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Post by goofy62 on May 28, 2023 13:58:55 GMT -5
Then it was on to the engine and chassis parts.
I decided that I wanted to do this project as a well maintained, but also well driven car.
You know, kind of like any proud '64 Bonneville owner would have had in his garage in about 1966 or '67.
First, the engine.
The air cleaner assembly and element are removable for display options.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on May 28, 2023 14:10:15 GMT -5
And where I'm at the moment.
Finishing up the chassis work, and hopefully moving on soon to the final assembly stages.
Steve
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Post by Jcon on May 28, 2023 17:42:45 GMT -5
Nice work there Steve!!!
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Post by BUCKY on May 28, 2023 20:40:04 GMT -5
It's great to see this one back on these pages. Everything is looking absolutely real! Keep it coming, even if it does take a while! LoL
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Post by topside on May 28, 2023 21:28:34 GMT -5
That's some serious craftsmanship !
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Post by BUCKY on May 29, 2023 13:04:22 GMT -5
I see that you used the following paint from MCW:  Is that a factory Pontiac color? I have the MCW paint guide catalog, but I can't find 6411 in the Pontiac listings. I have an upcoming '65 GTO project to work on, and the closest I've been able to find is Reef Turquoise, which is 6512 in the paint guide. Thanks in advance for info on this subject. |
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Post by goofy62 on May 30, 2023 8:50:00 GMT -5
I don't know about the paint guide, but the color is available on their website.
Under the General Motors section, page 14.
Steve
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Post by BUCKY on May 30, 2023 10:16:56 GMT -5
Okay, thanks for that info. I'll check it out.
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Post by goofy62 on Jul 15, 2023 22:07:58 GMT -5
Update.
I added some scratch made power steering lines and a battery ground cable to the engine, and then installed the steering box and brake line to the firewall.
Then I proceeded to installing the engine, drive shaft and firewall into the chassis and routing the remaining wires and hoses to their terminals.
The engine bay is now finished, short of adding radiator hoses once the radiator bulkhead and chassis are mated to the body.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Jul 15, 2023 22:14:26 GMT -5
Then it was back to work on the interior.
First, I scratch built a batch of window cranks and interior door handles.
Then I sprayed them with Alclad chrome, added them, the arm rests and the carpet to the door panels.
Then on to scratch build a set of floor mats.
Steve
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Post by Jcon on Jul 16, 2023 10:34:03 GMT -5
Your work is amazing!!!
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Post by topside on Jul 16, 2023 10:59:25 GMT -5
Sweet Jeebis - that's amazing workmanship.
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Post by goofy62 on Jul 19, 2023 13:06:28 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
Finished up the "Deluxe" floor mats. 
Steve
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Post by Jcon on Jul 19, 2023 16:11:39 GMT -5
Those look fantastic Steve!!!
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Post by DusterEd on Jul 20, 2023 9:25:01 GMT -5
What are they made of? They are awesome!!
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