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It has been a long haul, but the project I started with my son in 2008 is finally done (except for a few details). We did everything ourselves (new floors, every nut/bolt etc.) except paint and top. It was a basket case 6 cylinder (with incorrect V8) and badly rusted floors. Now, a 350/350 with 5 speed (hydraulic clutch) 4 wheel discs etc. Not original or a show car but it came out pretty well. A lot of help from this site and a lot of work. Thanks to everyone who has given us help along the way. A long haul from here...  To Here....   
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Looks great!!
I love the blue/white combo.
Lucky kid.
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Awesome job! Love the blue/white as well... really sharp.
Can you post more pics?
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Great job!
What kind of wheels are those?
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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What a great looking job! And the fact that you did it with your son makes it all that much more special.
Way to go dad!
1968 Firebird 428 4 speed coupe  2011 Camaro 1LT 1988 Corvette roadster 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic 1984 Harley FLH Shovelhead 2001 Harley Ultra Classic
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Thanks guys... The wheels are 16" Rally II reproductions - For some reason they only come in all chrome for the 16" versions so they don't look that original. We needed larger diameter to clear the back discs but I don't like the big wheel low profile look so went with the 16s. More pictures here... I have millions from the project but haven't had a chance to upload them.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/21482852@N05/sets/72157624170025575
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Car looks great. The blue/white combo is striking. Interior looks fantastic as well!
Just a reminder to have in insured properly. Nothing worse than losing a car that you put so much time and effort into, having solid ins. does help cusion the blow in the event of a loss...
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Nice work! More pix too! Get some good shots for the Calendar this year 
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She's a beauty. Congrads to you and your son. Always nice to say you did it all your self.
My son and I built his hotrod when he was in high school. I heard him say the other day that someone saw a pic of it the other day and asked, What is that a motorcycle?
Not sure what angle he was looking at but it is basically a frame with a SBC and a steering wheel. Kept him out of trouble during the last couple of year in school though so it served it's purpose.
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Awesome car. The blue and white is really an eye catcher!
Any plans for your rotisserie? I'm starting my 2nd restoration.
Engine Test Stand Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoxyUwptUcdqEb-o2ArqyiUaHW0G_C88restoring my 1968 Firebird 400 HO convertible (Firedawg) 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon 389 TriPower (Catwagon) 1999 JD AWS LX Lawn tractor 17hp (my daily driver) 2006 Sequoia 2017 Murano (wife's car) 202? Electric car 203? 68 Firebird /w electric engine 2007 Bayliner 175 runabout /w 3.0L Mercuiser__________________________________________________________
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Awesome car. The blue and white is really an eye catcher!
Any plans for your rotisserie? I'm starting my 2nd restoration. Thanks Gus. - I already lent the rotisserie to another forum member. - Once he's done with it, you are welcome to borrow it. It sure made the welding, painting the undercarriage etc a lot easier.... ray
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Thanks Ray,
Let me know if your missing any parts, I might be able to help you out.
Keep in touch
Brian
Engine Test Stand Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoxyUwptUcdqEb-o2ArqyiUaHW0G_C88restoring my 1968 Firebird 400 HO convertible (Firedawg) 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon 389 TriPower (Catwagon) 1999 JD AWS LX Lawn tractor 17hp (my daily driver) 2006 Sequoia 2017 Murano (wife's car) 202? Electric car 203? 68 Firebird /w electric engine 2007 Bayliner 175 runabout /w 3.0L Mercuiser__________________________________________________________
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looks great, the blue and white color is a great color combination . i would like to see more photo's!!!
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Looks awesome Ray! Thanks a million times over again for lending me your rotissieri. Have nt got the car on it yet. Hoping with in the next couple of weeks. Again Great Job!
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Very nice.Have a god Summer cruising.
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