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old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Ralph, I had hoped for August and missed that so at this time I am not going to rush it. With only two racing weekends left, I will focus on having it complete before the snow flies. I still need to buy a radiator, some interior pieces, carb exhaust and tires. Right now I am leaning towards white stripe tires for a different look. If it comes out nice enough I could show it this winter.

RalphsRapidTransit · **Posted:** Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:24 am

Sounds good I was hoping to see it before the end of the season on the track. I like the white streaks. What size? I think F70-14 would be the right looking size for the Nova. G70-14 would give you a bigger foot print but I think they would hit.

Ted Daros · **Posted:** Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:44 am

Hurry, you have 3 weeks

old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Three weeks and no money. The money tree doesn't bloom so well in the fall. I am buying the G70s I think. The fronts might hit on turns if so, and I can't devise a stop, I will put them on the Belair which needs tires anyway.

Bill C · **Posted:** Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:40 pm

Looks like you are really close to finishing the shoe box.

I see the left front corner of an early '60's Rambler poking out in the background. Would love to see a photo of that car.

old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Bill, You have some eye. Yes it is our long term retirement project. A 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible. Most all mechanical work is done. We have lots of hard to find NOS trim parts for it. The car is for Karen.

cowbay · **Posted:** Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:08 pm

wow sweet car there

Bill C · **Posted:** Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:42 pm

old fart racing wrote:

Bill, You have some eye. Yes it is our long term retirement project. A 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible. Most all mechanical work is done. We have lots of hard to find NOS trim parts for it. The car is for Karen.

A Great looking car that looks very solid. Not too many of them left. Can't wait to see it when it is finished.

old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Spent today on my back. Cleaned and painted the floor pans with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator. The stuff works well. I coated the Belair 14 years ago and it still looks good under there.

Now on to the fun part next weekend, motor installation. :aok

old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Second time is a charm. Put the motor/tranny in yesterday with two helpers. Then found I needed to "Adjust Something". Pulled it out this morning and got it reinstalled by myself with a little help on the cherry picker by Karen. Hope to make progress this week if I am not too tired after work.

1972LS5Chevelle · **Posted:** Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:00 pm

It's looking great Hal.

Ted Daros · **Posted:** Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:03 am

Sweet, see ya sat!

furrystump · **Joined:** Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:28 pm **Posts:** 1552

Neighbor you know I'm just a phone call away. :aok

old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Thanks Rhett, What about Bonneville?

old fart racing · **Joined:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:57 pm **Posts:** 849

Thanks Jeremy Benson for lending me a tire and wheel. You saved me $1000. G70-14s are just too fat for the little Chevy II. Although I may still have to build up the stops even for a smaller tire, clearly the G70s hit on full lock turns. These cars must have a really small turning radius.

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