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« Reply #60 on: February 09, 2018, 13:52:15 pm »
I have gone back and forth on the color....originally it was Prairie Beige (with red interior) which if it is done right can look good. I like blue/silver and Strato Silver is correct for the year, and then there is always black.....My 57 oval that Russell Ritchie now has was black and beautiful. So I guess at this moment I am not 100% settled on the color yet.
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« Reply #61 on: February 09, 2018, 18:13:38 pm »
You are doing this one right.  Looks great!
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« Reply #62 on: February 09, 2018, 19:52:11 pm »
very nice!
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« Reply #63 on: March 02, 2018, 16:28:06 pm »
I got a 75 FI (AS21) case given to me so I sent it to Rimco/FAT and had the machine work done, open for 90.5's, align bore, clearance for stroker, tap oil galleries, full flow, etc.
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« Reply #64 on: March 02, 2018, 16:30:11 pm »
I bought a new nose cone from Rancho so I can put a syncro trans in.
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« Reply #65 on: March 15, 2018, 01:16:33 am »
old Berg shifter, just like the one in my black oval. sent it off to Berg to get a new cable and serviced so it will be ready.
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« Reply #66 on: March 15, 2018, 01:19:09 am »
shifter, I bought mine back when Berg first started selling them and it looked just like this one.
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« Reply #67 on: March 15, 2018, 08:44:37 am »
Nice shifter, and great that it can be recabled. Ive got one in a box somewhere, and a similar RHD handle with it but damned if i can find it...
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« Reply #68 on: May 30, 2018, 21:19:27 pm »
Glad to see you're making progress with it Cool
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« Reply #69 on: August 17, 2018, 15:50:22 pm »
Found a set of Italian IDA’s, need some tlc but the real deal, will be a nice addition to the project.
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« Reply #70 on: August 18, 2018, 11:00:45 am »
Nice Cool
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« Reply #71 on: November 12, 2018, 19:14:23 pm »
no pictures but an update. The guy doing the metal work stalled out on me so I have moved the car to someone else this last weekend. He has done some high end work for my friend on his boss 429 and other projects. I have given him the go ahead so body and paint should be done in January! I am so looking forward to start assembling the car. hopefully pics soon of the progress.
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« Reply #72 on: November 14, 2018, 17:08:16 pm »

    Larry nice project cant wait to see it when done. I am keeping my eyes on your project .


     Frenchy
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« Reply #73 on: November 16, 2018, 14:20:03 pm »
Thanks Frenchy,
My son went by to pick the fenders up from the body shop to get them blasted and they had already started the bodywork so that's a good sign! All four fenders (front bullet) ,hood,and deck lid are original to the car which is nice. I am going to gather all the parts that need to be painted with the car and deliver them next week while I am on vacation, taillight housings, glove box door, ash tray, etc.. I found a set of autocraft 1:4 rockers for a good deal and got those this week. It's like the Johnny Cash song, one piece at a time......

Larry
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« Reply #74 on: January 13, 2019, 21:30:31 pm »
metal and bodywork continues, possibly paint by end of the month... [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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« Reply #75 on: January 13, 2019, 21:33:55 pm »
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« Reply #76 on: January 13, 2019, 21:35:56 pm »
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« Reply #77 on: January 13, 2019, 21:36:55 pm »
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« Reply #78 on: January 13, 2019, 21:50:21 pm »
this is what the front area looked like before...
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« Reply #79 on: February 10, 2019, 22:42:03 pm »
Started to paint the interior of the car. painting the original color, L378 Prairie Beige.
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« Reply #80 on: February 10, 2019, 22:44:39 pm »
under hood
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« Reply #81 on: February 11, 2019, 08:40:48 am »
very nice! my old black oval was originaly prairie beige
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« Reply #82 on: February 25, 2019, 19:16:58 pm »
I got the body and all the parts back! ready to start some assembly. I am really liking the original color L378 Prairie Beige.
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« Reply #83 on: February 25, 2019, 19:20:12 pm »
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« Reply #84 on: February 25, 2019, 19:21:26 pm »
sorry abut all the sideways pics, I have tried everything to get them right.....not sure what the heck to do...
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« Reply #85 on: February 25, 2019, 20:30:45 pm »
Looks really good Larry, hopefully it was worth the wait now you got it back painted?

cheers Richie
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« Reply #86 on: February 25, 2019, 22:56:12 pm »
yes it was worth the wait, The first guy took forever and I had to move it to another person because he didn't finish anything. the second guy did most of the metal and body work, and paint and got it all done in 4 months. It was definitely worth it in the long run. really looking forward to putting it back together.   
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« Reply #87 on: March 03, 2019, 21:55:19 pm »
scored another set of Italian 48 IDA's off of Facebook last night for $150, they need a lot of love but I think they can be saved
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« Reply #88 on: March 18, 2019, 23:11:28 pm »
fenders, doors, decklid, and hood on.
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« Reply #89 on: March 22, 2019, 21:48:47 pm »
Looking good, great colour! Cool
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