Nice color combo! It'll be the only one like that for sure
1965 Belvedere I Sedan
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BigFlo
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Yes - standard colors available from Legendary but I had them make the seat covers in that combo. Since I needed a new interior, I had a clean slate and based it on the original paint color - dark turquoise metallic.
BigFlo
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Some cold weather projects in the garage over the past couple months. Mostly interior stuff.
Installed Roof insulation and headliner. I had removed those headliner retainer deadly spikey things before body work - I knew that I would take meat off the hands if I didn't. Putting them back on was a bit harder than removing them, as I remember.
Installed Roof insulation and headliner. I had removed those headliner retainer deadly spikey things before body work - I knew that I would take meat off the hands if I didn't. Putting them back on was a bit harder than removing them, as I remember.
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In the engine bay, started mounting some engine accessories and got all the pulleys lined up - I hope! Test fit the aftermarket Griffin radiator yesterday and found it interfered with the fan. With the help of one of the forum members here (shoutout "1 Wild RT"), it looks like a low profile fan clutch may solve the issue.
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Been a while since I posted progress. Had a few project difficulties and have been working like hell trying to get it on the road. My son wants to use it in his wedding over Labor Day weekend. Gonna be close!!
I had to ditch the AC idea (at least for now). I couldn't find a way to make the pulleys, fan and radiator fit, so no AC for me. I lost about a month trying to figure that out between getting different parts and trying them.
I got my electrical done. Made an auxilliary fuse/relay panel for new circuits for fuel pump and crash relay. The one place that had enough room was just above the parking brake pedal, mounted to the inner wall behind the dash. I traced the available space for the panel on paper and cut out a piece of sheet metal I had. I mounted the panel to 1" standoffs to allow for all of the component mounting screws to go through the panel and it also made it better to use the available space by using standoffs. Was pretty easy to install with the instrument cluster out. I also added a courtesy/floor lighting kit from Painless. You can see the light fixture mounted under the bottom lip of the dash in the e-brake picture.
I had to ditch the AC idea (at least for now). I couldn't find a way to make the pulleys, fan and radiator fit, so no AC for me. I lost about a month trying to figure that out between getting different parts and trying them.
I got my electrical done. Made an auxilliary fuse/relay panel for new circuits for fuel pump and crash relay. The one place that had enough room was just above the parking brake pedal, mounted to the inner wall behind the dash. I traced the available space for the panel on paper and cut out a piece of sheet metal I had. I mounted the panel to 1" standoffs to allow for all of the component mounting screws to go through the panel and it also made it better to use the available space by using standoffs. Was pretty easy to install with the instrument cluster out. I also added a courtesy/floor lighting kit from Painless. You can see the light fixture mounted under the bottom lip of the dash in the e-brake picture.
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This car was originally a radio delete. As part of the sound system going in, I added two tweeters to the center dash speaker area. I used a piece of plexiglass to mount the tweeters in, then mounted the plexiglass to the standard speaker mount bracket that I picked up, using standoffs. Covered it with cloth and the whole unit can mount under the dash with the standard wing nuts that were used. Decided to go with a Retro Radio unit since it fits the standard radio opening. LOTS OF PIECES! The hardest part was adjusting the control knob brackets and the control knob depth - some trial and error taking it in and out of the dash.
I'll post pictures when that's fully installed with the radio bezel. Still putting final touches on radio bezel. I purchased an original bezel years ago, which was not in great condition and rather than pay lots to chrome it, it got some paint to match the dash color and some chrome spray paint to freshen up the inside of the frame. Taping it off was a job and I got some chrome paint bleed-through onto the black that I will try to touch up. We'll see how it looks when I put it in next to the newly chromed dash bezel.
I'll post pictures when that's fully installed with the radio bezel. Still putting final touches on radio bezel. I purchased an original bezel years ago, which was not in great condition and rather than pay lots to chrome it, it got some paint to match the dash color and some chrome spray paint to freshen up the inside of the frame. Taping it off was a job and I got some chrome paint bleed-through onto the black that I will try to touch up. We'll see how it looks when I put it in next to the newly chromed dash bezel.
BigFlo
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Got new front and rear gaskets and glass installed.
ACC carpet install went well. The fit was really good and it's a quality product with all the molded contours in the right places - I would recommend ACC to anyone looking to carpet their cars.
ACC carpet install went well. The fit was really good and it's a quality product with all the molded contours in the right places - I would recommend ACC to anyone looking to carpet their cars.
BigFlo
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Fuel tank from Aeromotive is mounted. It's got the pump inside the tank so hopefully that helps with reliability. Routing the fuel and return lines now.
Car is at a friend's shop where we installed the clutch, bellhsg, trans, headers, starter, etc.
Car is at a friend's shop where we installed the clutch, bellhsg, trans, headers, starter, etc.
Looks great.
I just read through your thread. Very impressive work!
BigFlo
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Got her put together and running. Working out the bugs, trying to find all the squeaks and need to get an alignment.
This was my Grandmother’s (aka Big Flo) car. My wife got me the plaque in the final photo.
This was my Grandmother’s (aka Big Flo) car. My wife got me the plaque in the final photo.
Ceedawg
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Exactly what I have to do on my quarters so I’m eyeballing what you do. That’s really the only rust issues I have thankfully. You’re doing great imo.
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