The shop got the car on the rotisserie, I got the suspension dropped out, the steering wheel out, and the heater core/AC box out (yeah, the GTX is an A/C car...)
The shop says that the trunk and floors should be in by the end of the month. I'm so excited!!!
Here's the plan:
Restored to correct paint, top, and interior. Changed are 4 wheel discs, either police rallyes or 17" Magnum copys (Magnums are correct for the car). It's a GY9 Tawny gold car, gold vinyl top, gold interior (anyone want to exchange for a black one?). go wing. I'm contemplating painted bumpers...
I keep forgetting to take my camera...maybe I can get the shop to send some pics...
sjd
Restoration continues..'71 GTX
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Restoration continues..'71 GTX
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
So here's some pics from last saturday. the floors and the trunk should be fixed by the end of august. I honestly never thought I'd do a rotisserie car.
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just dirty ol' me in this pic.
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no floors, no trunk...new metal going in this week! it was more of a wreck in the floors than we suspected.
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http://picasaweb.google.com/steved033/G ... directlink
new pics are up of the trunk and floor replacement...as well as some really bad rust that's now fixed.
sjd
new pics are up of the trunk and floor replacement...as well as some really bad rust that's now fixed.
sjd
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
I checked out your pictures. Everything looks GREAT. 
I said "Don't look Ethel,but it was to late."
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Thanks! I'm glad I'm a visionary, as I can see where it's going...unfortunately, I also understand how long it'll take to get there. It'll probably be driven around with two seats (maybe just one) while I piece the interior together.
I gotta find a couple good swap meets. I need a rear seat. I've got a GREAT upper for the rear (black, and too nice to re-cover), and a 4-door backseat bottom ('cause I'm a doofus). I've decided to put the interior back to stock ember gold.
sjd
I gotta find a couple good swap meets. I need a rear seat. I've got a GREAT upper for the rear (black, and too nice to re-cover), and a 4-door backseat bottom ('cause I'm a doofus). I've decided to put the interior back to stock ember gold.
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
just think it would be SO MUCH LONGER if you chose not to buy replacement patch panels.steved wrote:Thanks! I'm glad I'm a visionary, as I can see where it's going...unfortunately, I also understand how long it'll take to get there. It'll probably be driven around with two seats (maybe just one) while I piece the interior together.
I gotta find a couple good swap meets. I need a rear seat. I've got a GREAT upper for the rear (black, and too nice to re-cover), and a 4-door backseat bottom ('cause I'm a doofus). I've decided to put the interior back to stock ember gold.
sjd
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
After having not been in the GA database, and with only a bill of sale in hand, I did the paperwork and homework and got the GTX registered today!!!
woo!!
Long way to go on the car, but this was an important step.
sjd
woo!!
Long way to go on the car, but this was an important step.
sjd
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
Looking good with the new metal in place! I have a complete 2 dr rear seat out of a '71 RR, where are you located?
My Mopars:
Present: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4-spd 4.10 Dana GW3 GW3 J68 louver
'70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana EB5 N96
Past: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4spd 3.54 Dana TX9 TX9 N96 spoiler pkg
'71 RR 383 4bbl 4-spd 3.23 GY8 V1X
Present: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4-spd 4.10 Dana GW3 GW3 J68 louver
'70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana EB5 N96
Past: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4spd 3.54 Dana TX9 TX9 N96 spoiler pkg
'71 RR 383 4bbl 4-spd 3.23 GY8 V1X
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
Atlanta, GA, pretty much...
My folks are in Erie, PA...so I've got the whole NE covered.
sjd
My folks are in Erie, PA...so I've got the whole NE covered.
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
Well, if you have anyone near the NYC area, let me know and I'll hold the seat for you. It's in pretty good shape and I have had it in storage for 15 years.
My Mopars:
Present: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4-spd 4.10 Dana GW3 GW3 J68 louver
'70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana EB5 N96
Past: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4spd 3.54 Dana TX9 TX9 N96 spoiler pkg
'71 RR 383 4bbl 4-spd 3.23 GY8 V1X
Present: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4-spd 4.10 Dana GW3 GW3 J68 louver
'70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana EB5 N96
Past: '71 GTX 440+4bbl 4spd 3.54 Dana TX9 TX9 N96 spoiler pkg
'71 RR 383 4bbl 4-spd 3.23 GY8 V1X
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Re: Restoration continues..'71 GTX
my sis-in-law is in hoboken...but I've still got no way to get it back to atlanta...and they've got no room for it.
sjd
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