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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:23 pm 
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Well... dragged my feet long enough

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Bye Felicia!

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:58 pm 
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:rock Much better. I feel so relieved right now.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:12 am 
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You are a braver man then me, I'll turn wrenches all day long before i try my hand at body work lol Lookin good, now do you have to go back and stitch weld that whole seam?

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:44 pm 
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That's the next order of business. Very tedious process. I am hoping to chip away at it this week. Then start the body work. My personal goal is to be painting it no later than the last week of May.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

Yes, I have an addiction.


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:51 pm 
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Finished welding and grinding finally, spread some duraglass on he seams today. However, found some rot holes stuffed with plastic filler. :bang One in the lower rear corner of the driver's door. The others are in the lip of the rear wheel well.

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So glad that I decided to strip the car to bare metal and start over.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

Yes, I have an addiction.


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:31 am 
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you're gainin ground :cheers

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:41 pm 
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I don't spot coat panels, I do the entire thing. Most of the filler ends up being sanded off.

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And now... block sanding hell. :roll

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2018 3:48 pm 
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Not going to make my May deadline for paint. (Maybe next May at this rate) :roll:

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Thu Nov 22, 2018 3:23 pm 
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Long overdue update, been waiting for the heat and humidity to lift. Layed out some parts and started block sanding.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:50 pm 
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Got some 2k primer applied to the pieces this past Wednesday.

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Still some block sanding to finish on the roof. I will be out there sanding on Christmas day. As long as the weather holds, I'll keep pushing to get it ready for paint.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

Yes, I have an addiction.


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:15 pm 
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Your chuggin right along :aok

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 5:22 pm 
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I took advantage of the weather and the day off. Been block sanding all of the pieces, gave them two more coats today. And gave the main body its first two coats. I'll keep at it until the weather shuts me down.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

Yes, I have an addiction.


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Will there be any track time for you this year? Your not slowed by snow!

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:18 pm 
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I would like to say yes, but I am not sure if it will happen.

The garage where I store and work on my car is literally crumbling. (Full of termites) Pretty soon I am going to stick the car in storage and prepare to empty and demo the garage. Going steel building to replace it, pretty much kicks the crap out of my budget for the cars.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

Yes, I have an addiction.


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 Post subject: Re: 1972 SS 454 Chevelle 4 speed Pure Stock build...
PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:48 pm 
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Finally something significant to report...

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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