Hey guys, wanted to show you what I just started working on for a restoration project. I got a steal on this car a few weeks ago and jumped on it to restore. This is my first resto, so I'm looking to learn a lot. I'm going to be working on interior first, then engine, then exterior/paint. The car has a 400 Big Block motor that runs great, got good power. I'm planning on going with a 455 Buick (if that will even work?) after I finish the interior and throw a new trans and possibly rear end in her. Just wanted to see if anyone has some ideas to add to what I'm thinking.
All I have done so far is taken out the rear seats and recovered them. I've started working on the passenger door to loosen the window crank. And I gave her a good thorough wash. The trunk is rotted out so I've got to get a new trunk pan. Some of the "teeth" on the grate on the top of the hood (by the windshield) have been knocked out, so I'm going to have to find a way to replace those.
Here's the future mod list so far.
Interior: Sparco Racing Seats, 5 point racing harnesses, Hot Rod Air Conditioning System (fits under the dash and is a self-contained unit) and add a little new school with a Kenwood Nav/DVD player. I also plan on changing out the blue gauge bezels and getting those done in black. I think the slapstick shifter is pretty cool -- probly stick with that. Throw on some racing pedals as well
Exterior: Go with a Silver paint with black racing stripes (not convinced that's what I want yet, but I think so -- got some time as it's coming last). No aero parts, I love the look as is. Wheels probably stay as is -- at least for now. Going to throw some serious rubber in the back when I get the power to compliment it.
Engine: I want a serious torque monster so I'm thinking a 455ci motor. I have to admit I'm pretty new at all this stuff so whatever recommendations you have, please don't be bashful. Probably go with some Flowmaster exhaust to make it sound great, too.
I was also thinking about maybe digitizing all the gauges. I think that'd be pretty cool. Maybe not digital, but at least updating them to something a little more recent.
What are y'alls thoughts?
And of course, I knew I was going to get requests, so I took a few shots of the new ride next to the M5!
__________________ 2008 Space Gray/Black Full Merino Leather/Alum. trim Loaded - every option (minus heated steering wheel) Interior:Hardwired Valentine One with Concealed Display, Blinder Xtreme M25 (J16) Laser Jammer, Bimmian Interior Xenon Lighting Kit and ///M Racing Pedals Exterior: Hartge Front Spoiler Lip, Hartge Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner Vented and Domed Hood (Double-Sided CF), Hamann Roof Spoiler, H&R Springs and 15% Tint "Performance": ASR Cold Air Intake, RPI GT Section 3 Muffler, Custom Fabbed Straight-Pipe Section I, Evosport Power Pulley and Hybrid Rear Badge
Very nice Pro-touring setup for sure. Give it modern suspension and a good power plant. These old cars are bringing in a lot of money and will continue appreciate in value as time goes by. I currently have a 72 Camaro that I am restoring.
Go with a black paint job with silver stripes.... Because it will blend in with the grill and make it look sleek and beefier as well as the contrast of the colors will make it pop...
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2004 Mini Cooper S: Alta supercharger 15% pulley upgrade, Dinan cold-air intake, Skunk2 header back exhaust, RMW CUSTOM TUNE, Alta oil catch can, OMP Strut brace, Eibach pro-kit springs, H-Sport camber links, 19mm Rear sway bar w/ adj. end links, 18 in. Breyton mini magics, 6lbs lighter crank pulley, polyeurathane tranny and engine bushings, wheel Studs, Wilwood BBK... More to come soon!
RIP=White 944 turbo: KKK K-27/6 turbo, upgraded intercooler, Lindsey Racing hardpipes, Autothority MAF, B&B exhaust with 4.5" oval tip, Siemens #55 fuel injectors, Lindsey Racing MaxHP custom Chip set, 3 bar fuel pressure regulator, Re-worked head and slightly overbored pistons, Spec Lightened 6 puck stage 3 clutch, Quaif torque biase differential, Apexi AVC Type-R Electronic boost controller, HKS type-1 turbo timer, Shimmed wastegate, Champion Motorsports adj. bypass valve, Weltmeister front and rear sway bars, Weltmeister strut tower brace, Koni adj. "yellows", unknown springs, Turbo Twist rims, Kumho Ecsta Supra tires... And a couple of more unknown mods...
Go with a black paint job with silver stripes.... Because it will blend in with the grill and make it look sleek and beefier as well as the contrast of the colors will make it pop...
I thought about that, but it has such cool lines. I don't want them to get lost in the black paint. Maybe though...
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Originally Posted by Huyzel
Just a thought.. Have you considered painting it Space Grey and adding a really dark silver stripe?
No, I haven't thought about that. . . Might consider it.
__________________ 2008 Space Gray/Black Full Merino Leather/Alum. trim Loaded - every option (minus heated steering wheel) Interior:Hardwired Valentine One with Concealed Display, Blinder Xtreme M25 (J16) Laser Jammer, Bimmian Interior Xenon Lighting Kit and ///M Racing Pedals Exterior: Hartge Front Spoiler Lip, Hartge Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner Vented and Domed Hood (Double-Sided CF), Hamann Roof Spoiler, H&R Springs and 15% Tint "Performance": ASR Cold Air Intake, RPI GT Section 3 Muffler, Custom Fabbed Straight-Pipe Section I, Evosport Power Pulley and Hybrid Rear Badge
Black rims, stepped polished lip... thats the way to go
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2004 Mini Cooper S: Alta supercharger 15% pulley upgrade, Dinan cold-air intake, Skunk2 header back exhaust, RMW CUSTOM TUNE, Alta oil catch can, OMP Strut brace, Eibach pro-kit springs, H-Sport camber links, 19mm Rear sway bar w/ adj. end links, 18 in. Breyton mini magics, 6lbs lighter crank pulley, polyeurathane tranny and engine bushings, wheel Studs, Wilwood BBK... More to come soon!
RIP=White 944 turbo: KKK K-27/6 turbo, upgraded intercooler, Lindsey Racing hardpipes, Autothority MAF, B&B exhaust with 4.5" oval tip, Siemens #55 fuel injectors, Lindsey Racing MaxHP custom Chip set, 3 bar fuel pressure regulator, Re-worked head and slightly overbored pistons, Spec Lightened 6 puck stage 3 clutch, Quaif torque biase differential, Apexi AVC Type-R Electronic boost controller, HKS type-1 turbo timer, Shimmed wastegate, Champion Motorsports adj. bypass valve, Weltmeister front and rear sway bars, Weltmeister strut tower brace, Koni adj. "yellows", unknown springs, Turbo Twist rims, Kumho Ecsta Supra tires... And a couple of more unknown mods...
I thought about that, but it has such cool lines. I don't want them to get lost in the black paint. Maybe though...
Roll the fenders as much as you can and go with white then with black accents... White looks AWESOME with wide fender flares... black stripe, gloss black honey-comb grill, black stripes, black window molding, black rims
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2004 Mini Cooper S: Alta supercharger 15% pulley upgrade, Dinan cold-air intake, Skunk2 header back exhaust, RMW CUSTOM TUNE, Alta oil catch can, OMP Strut brace, Eibach pro-kit springs, H-Sport camber links, 19mm Rear sway bar w/ adj. end links, 18 in. Breyton mini magics, 6lbs lighter crank pulley, polyeurathane tranny and engine bushings, wheel Studs, Wilwood BBK... More to come soon!
RIP=White 944 turbo: KKK K-27/6 turbo, upgraded intercooler, Lindsey Racing hardpipes, Autothority MAF, B&B exhaust with 4.5" oval tip, Siemens #55 fuel injectors, Lindsey Racing MaxHP custom Chip set, 3 bar fuel pressure regulator, Re-worked head and slightly overbored pistons, Spec Lightened 6 puck stage 3 clutch, Quaif torque biase differential, Apexi AVC Type-R Electronic boost controller, HKS type-1 turbo timer, Shimmed wastegate, Champion Motorsports adj. bypass valve, Weltmeister front and rear sway bars, Weltmeister strut tower brace, Koni adj. "yellows", unknown springs, Turbo Twist rims, Kumho Ecsta Supra tires... And a couple of more unknown mods...
Awsome, you may check out what I did with my '73 Trans Am. (see link below) I am currently looking at a '71 T/A white/blue stripe, I love those second gens. Let me know if you need anything, I have some sources for parts..
G, That looks like some fun. I was out at a track event in Chicago today. It was held by the Northwoods Shelby Club. Lots of V8 muscle there and the guy next to me had a custom 68 Mercury Cougar. Im not sure what he had under the hood but on the straights he was fast. Car was beautiful too. Look forward to seeing your progress!
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Current Ride:
08 BMW M5 Six Speed, Sapphire Black
Mods: Rogue Engineering Diablo Section 3 Exhaust I Evosport Section 2 x-pipe (no resonator)
Past Rides:
07 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
07 MB SL 55 AMG
06 Range Rover Supercharged
06 Range Rover Sport HSE
02 BMW 540i
Pro-touring setup for sure. Give it modern suspension and a good power plant. These old cars are bringing in a lot of money and will continue appreciate in value as time goes by. I currently have a 72 Camaro that I am restoring.
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