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#401
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The restored shocks were mounted back on using their original restored hardware.
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specializing in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
#402
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Here is the ground strap that runs from the frame rail to the body mount gusset. This is a reproduction as my original was just too stained but this one was the perfect length and had the correct ends.
Newly restored windshield washer pump, decal and hoses. Also new firewall to engine grounds. This is a hole that was rudely stamped through he firewall for the tach harness. I am not sure why they did not use one of the other holes unless the pigtail would not reach. The original plug mounted near the accelerator cable had an X pattern cut in it like they were thinking of running a wire through it but the stamped hole is where I found the harness coming through. Thanks to an sYc member I was able to locate and purchase a correctly ribbed PCV hose. I had one in my inventory for quite some time but of course when I needed it I could not find it. Several people had mentioned to me that their Chevelle had a staple in the middle of the firewall. Ours did to so it was left alone. In the original photo you can see "RED" spelled out. It too was replaced on the firewall with a grease pencil UNDER the paint as was the original but due to the poor lighting it does not show up in this photo.
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specializing in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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#403
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My Chevelle has 3 staples across the firewall. Was this done to attach a build sheet or some other document? I've always wondered why those staples were there. Does anyone know the answer?
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#404
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When the Winter weather gets me a little blue , You post these awesome photos. This is one lucky car !! Beautiful..
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1971 Boss 351 , 17,000 miles .. 1971 Buick GS455 .. 2003 SVT Cobra .. 1971 GTO .. 1969 Camaro Fathom Green .. 1969 Camaro Hugger Orange .. 1970 Buick GS455 .. 1970 BUICK GS350 .. 1998 SVT Cobra 1900 miles;. 1973 STAGE 1 GS . 1971 Mach 1 351C 4 speed , first car. 1970 Mach 1 428 SCJ . 1970 SS 350 Camaro . 1971 442 ... 1968 Buick GS400 . 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport 2021 Badlands Bronco Sport |
#405
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I've mostly seen 2 staples on the firewall on a few SS '69s including my current project, my vert, and my brother's recent project, also a '69 vert. Never pinned down what they once held. All were KC cars.
....and Beeeutiful work Rick/Annie! |
#406
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Rick, Just an FYI........The valve stem hole is also different.
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#407
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In what way?
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specializing in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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That's what I was afraid of. What really sucks is I had a complete set of original survivor YH wheels, rings and caps (though slightly used) and had no idea of their value or that I would ever need them so I sold them a few years ago. Live and learn as they say.
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specializing in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
#410
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Last night and tonight's progress, I restored the red oxide harness clips that hold the intermediate harness to the quarter panel lip as well as installed the harness code tape on the rear light harness.
The entire date coded and original GM smog system was fully restored and installed back on the engine today. NO reproduction parts here! Installed the fuel tank gas line and admittedly not sure if they used "SWAN GAS" in 1969 like they did in 1970 as the old fuel lines were so weathered I could not make out any markings on them. The speedo clip is slightly different than what I am used to seeing on early 70 cars. No one makes this clip so I made it per a photo I received from someone who had this on a similar dated 69 Chevelle. That's it for now as Annie and I are going to tackle the exhaust system tonight and put her welding skills to test. It has been over 10 years since she last welded but when I told her I wanted her to take an active role in the restoration I was not joking. Just like riding a bike.....I hope......
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specializing in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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