My '69 Grande coupe build (continued)

[46Tbird]

PM me some ideas you might have and some high-res images of your car and I'll photoshop a few things for you.

[Vertnut]

One of the simple Mach 1 hood scoops (non-shaker) in low-gloss black and a chin spoiler would change the look tremendously. Most of the scoops are not really functional, but can be pretty easily. The blinker harness is already in the car, so the blinkers on the back of the scoop can also work.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Because they're totally worth it!

You didn't ask for opinions, but I might also add some kind of '70 Mach 1 hood treatment to break up the white a bit.

Car is badass dude. Glad that you're finally enjoying it after building it up for so long.

Im on the fence as far as anything on the hood. On one hand, I love the simple long hood, and on the other, it looks too long and needs something. The shaker option would be the simple choice to make, cause its baddass, but I dont drive trains, and dont have any cowskin rugs to pawn.

Hell the inside of the hood has the reinforcements going around the shaker's spot from the factory.

[46Tbird]

Im with you. Those things are kinda spendy for what they are...

Because they're totally worth it!

You didn't ask for opinions, but I might also add some kind of '70 Mach 1 hood treatment to break up the white a bit.

Car is badass dude. Glad that you're finally enjoying it after building it up for so long.

[Baron Von Crowder]

when are we doing the ac?

I have most of the parts already, just need to flush it, bolt it all up, make a small bracket for the tensioner, and vac/charge it. Got to get the pertronix in and change plugs first.

Lower the front.
Add Mach1 front spoiler.
Done.

Im with you. Those things are kinda spendy for what they are...

[EW]

Lower the front.
Add Mach1 front spoiler.
Done.

[greenbullitt]

carb/intake/gears are swapped, much better combo and a lot more driveable. It sounds good, pulls awesome, and will wag the tail pretty easy. More updates are coming.

found this, had to giggle a bit.

when are we doing the ac?

[BLAKE]

Glad you're still enjoying it!

[Baron Von Crowder]

carb/intake/gears are swapped, much better combo and a lot more driveable. It sounds good, pulls awesome, and will wag the tail pretty easy. More updates are coming.

found this, had to giggle a bit.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Update: It does exist. Rather than just being a garage queen, I took it to the Mixed up burgers Party on the tarmac @ GP airport. My buddy grew up with the owners, so he and I rolled up there, along with another friend in his T bucket. The Jeep is a 53, has a FI gm v6 under the hood. We had a good time, and my love for this car has grown.





Ive been kicking around the idea for a more practical family cruiser, but I don't care anymore. The A/C stuff is mostly ready to install, and the 4:30's are getting swapped with 3:73's this weekend, along with the carb/intake swap.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Just take the seats...

headliner and vinyl roof? Take those too?

[DON SVO]

Im trying to avoid having to take it across town if I can. Hell by the time I get it loaded up, etc and get it to garland, I could take it to temple, its closer.

Just take the seats...

[Baron Von Crowder]

I know thats right!
lmao!



Looks fucking pimp, great work so far. Creels in Garland I think its called Mr C's now, family owned since 1973 they still use old school methods. They aren't very friendly, but they know their shit. They have re-done both of my Cobra seats in factory leather.

Im trying to avoid having to take it across town if I can. Hell by the time I get it loaded up, etc and get it to garland, I could take it to temple, its closer.

[Rick Modena]

[Larry Shinoda]Fuck scoops![/Larry Shinoda]

I know thats right!

You think I'd just post up some stupid shit?

lmao!

Little update on this project:

If anyone has a recomendation on a quality upholstery shop close to me, that would be great. Im thinking about Herman's, but open to suggestions.

Looks fucking pimp, great work so far. Creels in Garland I think its called Mr C's now, family owned since 1973 they still use old school methods. They aren't very friendly, but they know their shit. They have re-done both of my Cobra seats in factory leather.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Little update on this project:

I took it for a cruise sunday, and for the first time, I didnt have to put it up on the lift to find out what that noise was, or where that fluid is leaking from. I need to repack the front bearings and lube up the suspension, but I already knew that.

The a/c actually worked for a short while after charging, but the expansion valve clogged up, and the shrader on the high side is stuck open. Ill be doing a sanden compressor conversion, and flushing it all out so I can drive it on the hot days. The 4brl holley and intake are on the shelf ready to be bolted on. Ive also decided that 4.30's arent going to be sticking around very long. The engine isnt high rpm happy, so It likes cruising at what I calculated to be 53mph. That wont be cool for driving on the highway. I swapped wheels around a couple times, and settled on chrome bullits. I really liked the look of the staggered setup, but wasnt fitting, and I want to actually drive the car. I think I might buy a pair of 9" rears eventually.

I bought a pair of very nice black tweed sport seats from a ~93 coupe, they will be going in and then I will be using some tax return money to take it and have the rear seat recovered to match, as well as the headliner and vinyle roof redone.

If anyone has a recomendation on a quality upholstery shop close to me, that would be great. Im thinking about Herman's, but open to suggestions.