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I checked my email (including spam folder) and didn't see anything, please re-send or you can call or text the # on my website.
a lot of car shops, are, hey they have to eat as well😉, but most guys are sincere, i dont want to be repetive but you need a budget or go by the thing you want to do first. go take the car to different shops and let them give you estimates add them up thats a start. go by this does it start, have yo
you gone to car shows or have you joined a chevelle club then a guide would be does it run, does it move, does it stop, i dont know if you want a stick or auto whats in the car now me i like to sit back and let the car do its thing auto for me thats a start, i do apoligize are you a mechanic can you do your own work if so follow how i started out leave the painting and sanding to the pro. if you can do your own work you will save money and put that savings towards the car paint...
its hard so many opinions on how to do things. like i said im here glad to help im in nnj im sure far from you guys but this here a pc stay in touch [email protected]
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I can do some work. I can't do an overhaul (or at least don't want to attempt it on this car). It does run an drive, but now it is time to get it finished up and enjoy it. We are to the point now that I need to turn it over to pro.
always remember every car guy, shop,has pictures of there work i do. it shows there level of talent so ask to see what they have and did, even to see a car they may have that will give you an idea what the can do...i have done plenty of cars i just can figure how to send them lol when my son comes over ill get him to send you some..but till then keep pushing....
hello if you like to see my chevelle its in the customers car section in ground up parts if you have the time let me know what you think thanks...
Lou A’s 1970 Chevelle
I didnt mention you as i knew the distance was a little too far. What this guy needs is someone, of who is in your response, to give this car an afternoon or so of unbiased inspection of what should/needs to be done. Even better if all that are mentioned have no monetary gain after that( they should be payed for their service tho). This car could possibly be a survivor car, if its in the right hands/care, thought process - who knows at this point...
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That is a nice looking car you have there Lou. Great job.
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There are a lot of things to consider at this point. This forum has been an eye opener. I did have the opportunity to talk to Rick a few days ago. That was a good conversation and a lot of good information.
I would like to find a good resource for OEM part numbers for engine components. I did get an assembly manual to help me identify original parts. I do know there are some parts on the car that are not original, ie heater core, water pump, starter etc. Not sure how much that affects the value. From here out In want to keep it as original as possible.
As long as you still have the original distributor, carburetor, and smog system you should be ok. Alternators are expensive too hopefully the original is still on the car.
Did anyone happen to keep the used parts? Some packrats keep them on the shelf..
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The alternator has probably been replaced. I will have to go on a parts search, but I don't think he kept any of old no parts that weren't any good.
not to worry even if the parts are old worn out or broken they can be restored dont be in a hurry all this takes time, is the original paperwork all there if so thats 80 persent of your restoration task...
My two cents. My 67 was a frame off, one of the proverbial "should have picked a better car" stories. But what I learned by doing as much of it myself as I could was don't through anything away until you are SURE you have everything to put it pack together. And also, how it's supposed to go, what's correct versus what fits. (Parts not available anymore, repro parts are low quality, the little bits, etc. etc.) It is a car I had way more in than it was worth when it was done. By a lot.
My 64 has been off the road since '85 (I've had it since '89). As a nearly 60 year old vehicle it has gotten to the point where it needs basic maintenance items -- brake lines, windows felts and such. My suggestion is that if you haven't been through basic mechanicals, get that work done first unless you are going frame off in the near future. More so than taking a working engine and going through it.
As far as a frame off, with your car, the provenance on it and your goals to hand it down I think you should find a way to bite the bullet and do it. As alluded, be careful in having someone else take it apart and replace things (or lose things.) I have a buddy finishing a frame off '66 that he didn't disassemble and has been apart for several years and in some instances he has no idea how things go together. In other instances, stuff has gone missing.
As far as getting it ready to show, there are lots of folks now that appreciate original cars, surveyors and patina. I suggest showing what you have. The car appears clean, people may even believe it's original and at a minimum you can call it an older restoration and tell the story of your dad's car.
My 64 has been off the road since '85 (I've had it since '89). As a nearly 60 year old vehicle it has gotten to the point where it needs basic maintenance items -- brake lines, windows felts and such. My suggestion is that if you haven't been through basic mechanicals, get that work done first unless you are going frame off in the near future. More so than taking a working engine and going through it.
As far as a frame off, with your car, the provenance on it and your goals to hand it down I think you should find a way to bite the bullet and do it. As alluded, be careful in having someone else take it apart and replace things (or lose things.) I have a buddy finishing a frame off '66 that he didn't disassemble and has been apart for several years and in some instances he has no idea how things go together. In other instances, stuff has gone missing.
As far as getting it ready to show, there are lots of folks now that appreciate original cars, surveyors and patina. I suggest showing what you have. The car appears clean, people may even believe it's original and at a minimum you can call it an older restoration and tell the story of your dad's car.
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Mechanically the care is pretty much sound. There are a few things I would like to do but I think there are always thongs you want to do or check on the car. I have saved a whole box of parts I have replaced. I have save almost all the parts I have replaced.
thanks,i have a question for you guys, are you in a big hurry to get your car done any deadlines etc. if your like most not broke buy work hard for your cash.. so if not take each system at a time, is a body offthe plan is the car a numbers correct car are you mechanilly gifted. if so tackle one system at a time worry about paint as the last thing to do.. dont get me wrong this venue is so good everyone has an a opinion/thoughts it becomes confusing... many folks who responded to you are all good people and it could make you confused , you could loose focus... i have restored 25 classic cars inmy time. my car took me almost 2.5 years to get compleated and it was a challange but its done dont get me wrong we all like the nice remarks of the car looks etc. so for me go to work get started,not everyone can do this, do what you can do ask for help, yell for help many people you be surprised will help and there are books get them read just dont forget it all takes lots of money and time will help, i hope this helps just get going and do it spring is almost here. keep me posted bye..
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Just an update. I found someone to do the work on the car. Going to go through the motor and only do what needs to be done. We are going to have all the rust repaired and the car repaired and the mechanicals that need done. We should be starting sometime later spring. I am going to do some of the mechanical work myself between now and then. Looking for parts now. I was trying to find NOS floor pans and rear quarters but they are hard to find.
A big thanks to Eric and Rick. I had a good conversation with both of them and they had a lot of great advice.
I will keep updating.
A big thanks to Eric and Rick. I had a good conversation with both of them and they had a lot of great advice.
I will keep updating.
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