Smitty's "Taking the plunge build"

[Smitty68]

Haven't made but a few posts on the forum so here goes. I bought this car already in its rotesserie restoration, un-cut new paint, no glass, no chrome, and no wiring. The seats are all that I had to start from as far as interior. But considering the worst part had already been done. This car is in excellent shape. Front and rear floor pans original no rust. The trunk pan has been replaced and both rear quarter panels had only skins replaced. I got the car home and noticed where most if not all f-bodies rust underneath the upper dash panels. So I replaced that before anything else got any attention.
So here is a few pics of the progress so far. I am very excited about this car finally looking like a car again. Hope you like the pics.

Here it is when I met the previous owner with the car.
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I have the complete front disc brake kit 2" drop spindles and Vi-king coilovers going on next week with new BMR upper and lower A-arms with all new steering linkage as well. And Dynamat with all new interior will go in after the wiring harness. I will keep posting pics of my progress, any ideas are welcome. I am looking at wheels now so any size front and rear hints are welcome as well. Thanks for looking!!

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Looks good Smitty! We like pics around here :D

[Smitty68]

Looks good Smitty! We like pics around here :D
Thanks Ron! Its not near as nice as some of the rides I've peeked at on here that's for sure.

[Smitty68]

Ordered some Rushforths today, can't wait till they are here and on the car.

[Smitty68]

Got one side of the front suspension bolted up. BMR upper and lower control arms and sway bar. Vi-king double adjustable coilovers.
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Got all the brake lines and master cylinder installed as well.
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[Smitty68]

I've made an update post with pics and it gave me a prompt that the admins had to approve the pics. Well that was over a week ago?? What's the deal if they aren't what's appropriate let me know. And if I am at fault on the size let me know??

[SRD art]

Nice project start!!!! Cool thing about starting with a "stripped" car is you really get to personalize things without feeling bad for replacing something that was good or throwing away stock stuff. ;) What's the plans for rear suspension?

Looking forward to wheel pics!

[Smitty68]

Been a while since I posted, so here are a few update pics of where I am at for the time being.
Got the motor installed.
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99% of the wiring is done with the exception of the radio and A/C

[Smitty68]

Got the radiator installed and the fan controller all wired up.
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Got my guages installed.
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[Smitty68]

Got my tires mounted up with my Rushforths.
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And my Moser 12 bolt and my Ridetech 4 link came in.
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