Update on my '66 Vert project...

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Jul 1, 2011 | 04:37 PM

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Looks good! now get the alignment fixed and take her for a cruise!

Jul 1, 2011 | 10:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 GTX

Was it hard to find 13'' tires?

Yeah, this one yes - the 185/70/13. Normally most cars here that runs 13's use 175/70/13. This one I had to order from outta town and cost about 30% more expansive.

Jul 13, 2011 | 08:24 AM

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Received these in the mail today...

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Good Old Made In USA...

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and these

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TEX Stainless Steel 15" wiper blades (stock are 13"s)

Jul 14, 2011 | 06:17 AM

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Update:

Carpet and door panels done...

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Pick-up my non-standard Air Cleaner from the paintshop today too...

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here after installation...

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Latest picture of the car (it was getting dark outside)...

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Aug 5, 2011 | 03:40 AM

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Not much to update, just...

Hope you like my "new" bench seat

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Sorry I posted a picture from EVERY Angle hahaha... Enjoy!

Hows my "seat"?

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Aug 5, 2011 | 03:41 PM

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it looks good
i like the white

Aug 17, 2011 | 04:48 AM

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Front seat done, and installed

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Also fitted the carpet for the trunk

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not much left to do, just waitin for the rear seat

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Aug 17, 2011 | 05:27 AM

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Aug 17, 2011 | 05:03 PM

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Coming along nicely, I like all the subtle changes.

Aug 19, 2011 | 05:02 AM

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A little update today

Front and rear seats done

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can't wait to take her for a drive

Aug 20, 2011 | 10:07 PM

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Very nice, a labor of love... I remember my parents had a white Pontiac convertible It was fitted with a matching white top! They had the plastic rear window replaced and took the car to Las Vegas for two weeks. IT cooked the window black ...