Deja Vu: 1971 Restoration

[motorman7]

I took her out for the inaugural drive round the cul-de-sac.  Had to watch out for the snow and ice in the corner but....oh wait, I live in SoCal.  It's 80 degrees and sunny.  (Just had to throw that in for the East coasters).

Anyway, car is running great and is very nice to drive.  Now I just have to finish up a bunch of details and she is good to go.  Boy, it drives nice!  Love having the new shocks and bushings.  It is very smooth.  Looks like the short engine video is loading.  Feel free to turn the sound up 

 

 

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Edited December 30, 2017 by motorman7

[Montezuma]

Looking so great, I cannot wait to see your next project.

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[grannyknot]

That's what your winter looks like eh?  I'm living in the wrong part of the world,  -32C tonight with the windchill factor

[madkaw]

Very nicely done - congrats . You’ve set the bar too high for me - but it’s fun too watch !!

[Captain Obvious]

20 hours ago, motorman7 said:

Had to watch out for the snow and ice in the corner but....oh wait, I live in SoCal.  It's 80 degrees and sunny.

Har-dee-har-har.  You funny guy.   

Seriously though., beautiful car, and excellent workmanship.

[dmorales-bello]

Amazing craftmanship! Very close to perfection! Congrats!

[motorman7]

Thanks again everyone, things are coming along nicely. 

Got a lot of the interior in as you can see in the pics.  Most electrical is working except for blinkers so will have to troubleshoot that.  My meter shows that I am not getting power to the turn signal lever.  Kind of weird because all the running lights, headlights and dome light work.  Will play around with that today.  (Edit: that was a quick fix, one small bullet connector near the fuse panel...all better)

Also will be detailing hubcaps, horns and stick shift knob.  

Found a nice pretty new starter from @Zup along with the correct battery cables.  I am looking forward to those coming in.  That should really set off and complete the engine bay.

 

Edited January 1, 2018 by motorman7

[Patcon]

That car is perfect!!!!!

[Carl Beck]

Amazing what can be accomplished in a year of weekends and evenings. Seriously excellent craftsmanship… it has been a pleasure to watch.

Carl B.

[motorman7]

This came in today.  Thanks @Zup!  This is a work of art. Will install tomorrow.

[madkaw]

Is this car a keeper or is going on the market ?

[motorman7]

9 hours ago, madkaw said:

Is this car a keeper or is going on the market ?

Hi Steve,

    The car belongs to a gentleman up in the Bay area who is the original owner.  I believe his plans are to hold on to the car and take it to shows.  Hopefully, he will keep me abreast of how the car fares.

23 hours ago, Carl Beck said:

Amazing what can be accomplished in a year of weekends and evenings.....

Yes, this is true.  Fortunately, it is my preferred hobby and I really enjoy the work. With all that goes on in life, working on a Z is therapy for me.