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Dave;
Hey Brick, sounds like your coupe is cooling ok now, huh? Wonder how much was the new radiator and how much was the fresh engine.???


Tru-cool radiator $149.00
All new rebuilt 350
w/new:intake
Carb
Distributor
Water pump
Alternator
Heads w/valve covers $1900.00

So far it is running strong with 175 or better in each cylinder, should be a good one. Sure is nice to know that it's not going to run hot any more!

Brick, just for infor what is the water pump now?

Don Shillady

Well, got a bit more done on the old '71. Back of the cab and front of the box have sealer on them and ready for paint. I'll get some paint on and set the cab back on next week. Replaced the two barrell with a 4 barrell, engine is almost ready to go, too. The old girl is looking ok, now I know why I've kept it for 15 years (Even though this is the closest it's ever been to done!).

Havn't got anything to report with the Chevy yet. probably gonna get it out of my grandparents barn next weekend.

You better get at that thing Matt, cruising season is upon us!!!

No better time than the present Matt! HeHeHe!!! It's all good Matt, got any pics of her now?

Don, I put a polished water pump on her, King chrome (Speedway) $99.00. Working well now that I got the leaks from the plugs stopped. What the little changes do for the engine help I think, plus it's always fun to put pretty's on the car!

Man Dave, you are going to town on that girl, she's looking close to paint huh? What color (or colors) are you going to use?

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

You better get at that thing Matt, cruising season is upon us!!!

I should be crusing by august I think.

Originally Posted by brickman

No better time than the present Matt! HeHeHe!!! It's all good Matt, got any pics of her now?

Don, I put a polished water pump on her, King chrome (Speedway) $99.00. Working well now that I got the leaks from the plugs stopped. What the little changes do for the engine help I think, plus it's always fun to put pretty's on the car!

Man Dave, you are going to town on that girl, she's looking close to paint huh? What color (or colors) are you going to use?

The last pic I took was in the fall just b4 I put it away, I took a better pic with the outside sunvisior mounted. you can see it on the second page of build pics on my site ( under my sig ) it's the last pic. I would post it on here with the address to it but angelfire dosn't allow that, would just come up as being an anglefire picture.

The old truck will be white with some red accents, nothing real special it's just a driver.

That will be easy to keep clean for a driver huh? Thats a stock ford color combo too eh? Very cool bud.

Thanks Brick. Probably end up selling it to pay for more Ranchero goodies or something else, who knows?

I have been working on getting a bud's duster up and running but managing to get a little nibble on mine once in a while. I am working on reconditioning my stock front signals. I am going to paint them silver like 3 bars of the grill are going to be. I am getting my remote entry this weekend as planned so just the rubbers and the glass left to buy. Next new windshield, I am looking forward to that.

Sounds good brick, anxious to see it sans door handles!!! Always have liked the smooth look!!!

Well, got the front and rear glass installed and the insulation mat put on the floor of the car. Next is the final buffing and try to get some shine in the paint. First car show/cruise isn't till May 20th, should make it easy.

Current shot of the interior *1980 El Camino* let me know what you guys/gals think. No radio and still with the old 1968 Gran Prix seats. I ordered new seats and should have them thursday.