My RR resto project

[rr6pak]

I was lucky that this car had little rust to it. I did have tiny pin holes mainly behind the driver's side but hardly nothing behind the passenger, but there was. So, I replaced both of the rear 1/4 trunk extensions. Here, she is another shot of the car on the rotisserie and being delivered to my body guy

[rr6pak]

While the car is at the body shop, I restored some things. Here is the before and after of the emergency brake

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Gas pedal restored

[rr6pak]

Here is the before and after headlights and buckets.

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After with trim ring polished

[Midnight_Rider]

We need a 'LIKE' button around here...

[sdweatherman]

Lotsa good progress here through 2018, any updates? Or did it go on the "back burner"?
Thanks, Scott.

[rr6pak]

Good to hear from you Scott. She is mostly done but have some interior to do and some odds and ends. I've had foot surgery that s***s and weight bearing. Before surgery, I had to drop the rear end because the pinion seal was leaking. I then installed a rear stabilizer bar to go with the front one. Dealing with a few mechanical issues prior as well. Seems the carb was too big and put a little smaller one on, then surgery Anyway, as soon as I can get back on her, the better.

[sdweatherman]

Whoa! Big jump in progress! Looking awesome. What did you decide engine wise on this one - I remember you posting the original 383 was long gone, but a 1969 year 383 was in its place?
Scott.

[rr6pak]

The 383 wasn't gone but it wasn't original. We found that out by the serial numbers. So, I had a 400 stroked out to 470 C.I. Had it dyno tested and hit 600 HP and 610 torque. The horsepower might have gone done a little because I had to switch to a little smaller carb. I guess the guy who built it put the biggets on to hit max H.P and torque. Will I need it, probably not but sure is a good conversation piece.

[sdweatherman]

Awesome - sounds like adequate HP to me! Thanks for catching us up, and enjoy!!
Scott.

[rr6pak]

Thanks! I need to order the correct Rallys and new tires. The car still has 0 miles and still on the same tires and rims from when my dad got them and put them on 30 years ago.