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novanutcase
03-02-2008, 05:55 PM
I finally got the 'Bird all back together!

There's still some details I need to get to but for the most part it's driveable! I replaced the front drums with front disc brakes from a '65 'Bird so now she stops WAAAAAYY better! I went through the suspension and replaced all the bushings with some stiffer bushings along with some HD shocks. Nothing super race, mind you, but she definitely handles better on the road!

I've been getting some very nice compliments from people when I drive it and even when I have it parked in the driveway!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/PICT00154-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/PICT00183-1.jpg

John
Young Gun
03-02-2008, 05:57 PM
nice John! it looks awsome!
dropit69
03-02-2008, 06:18 PM
nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
F70t/a
03-02-2008, 06:51 PM
sex on wheels!
BA.
03-02-2008, 07:49 PM
I love the 'Birds! Black on those cars always looks great with all the chrome trim they have.

Looks sharp!
Mr.VENGEANCE
03-02-2008, 08:44 PM
will that be your daily?

hot!
Memphis
03-02-2008, 09:47 PM
You did the rustoleum job on that right? Hows it holding up? Looks good in the pics :)
novanutcase
03-02-2008, 09:50 PM
will that be your daily?

hot!

I was planning on it being my daily but now I'm having reservations since I know that first door hit in the parking lot is going to be a painful one!:scared:
I was changing the oil pressure sending unit today and I had at least 5 people stop their cars and ask me about the car!:twothumbs

Maybe I'll drive the Mustang but, damn, that suspension is for the track and it is STIFF!:drive:


You did the rustoleum job on that right? Hows it holding up? Looks good in the pics

Pretty Dang Good! I'm still surprised at how well it turned out but, WOW, it sure took ALOT of hours of sanding! I probably wouldn't do that again! It would be much faster and WAY less work to just basecoat/clearcoat it! The time it takes to do all that sanding, I could have used to set up a booth in my garage and spray it! Not to mention that after all that work I almost ruined it by burning through an area when I tried to buff it!

John
HWY Nova
03-03-2008, 08:44 AM
That is the nicest Bird I've seen all day!

--Eric
WS6
03-03-2008, 07:33 PM
that looks great.
Mr.VENGEANCE
03-03-2008, 07:57 PM
please tell me you didnt rustoleum 50 dolla paint job that..


hahah