Well, the deal is done...dealer just needs to select an enclosed hauler...I want the car in my garage before the snow flies1 Actually PA is rather simple...must pay sales tax to register it. No other charges as far as I know from NC. It's actually titled in Virginia, mostly owned by one family. Of course now I will get used to 15" wheels due to the disc brakes but that's an easy adjustment. This car is way more optioned than my old Chevelle. I will likely go with a 373 Posi rear gears, instead of 4.10, and I just located a nice rebuild M-21 4-speed from a '69 Vette for the tranny. I didn't realize how expensive the Hurst Competition Plus shifters are these days.....I'm sure the one i installed in 1967 or was was something like $59.95..Ha!
The only way this will work is if the red goes by-by and I paint it with my lovely Deepwater Blue Metallic which will absolutely transform this car. I really just do not care for red,although thios is a nice one that I will enjoy for awhile. My engine builder will star withmy heads which I scored matching number heads 840 heads dated E-23-7 and the date of my L78 engine build was 6-9-67 ( the very same date my L78 Chevelle was built)! This engine will be almost 100% raw L78 GM or better parts like the original build. I even just a few days ago scored a pair of L78 cast iron exhaust manifolds, the rare 879 & 880 manifolds, which I plan to install in the car with the engine.....I ahve Hooker headers too and wanted to put M/T Super Scavenger Headers on it (like my old car)...but, hey, I may just keep it stock because I really think it will present well once finished. Why didn't I do this a long time ago?...time flies is my only answer but my passion is "well grounded" as a car guy (like Jay Leno).
I feel really blessed that I found such an original car with the bench seat interior like mine. Believe me, I've thought about why modify a basically original stock survivor?......but I have no guilt about it as it will be a better car. I'm just not an automatic guy, sorry I still like shifting with a Hurst T-Handle right up against the bench seat....makes me smile every shift. For the winter, I plan to correct the little things that are wrong with "Red" like black trunk hinges instead of body color, and correct the satin black paint above the SS strip in the rear up to the trunk which is incorrectly painted red. This will make it easier for my body shop to know how the new paint will go. The interior needs some minor touches amybe new stuffing in places...just not sure...it looks pretty good for 50+ yearts old.
Thanks to everyone for the support, and I will keep you all updated on my progress.
I'm still on a lot of meds so some days are better than others, but "Red" is the best therapy I can think of beside our family coming closer together when one or more of us is in need (most important!)
Relax tomorrow and enjoy Thanksgiving with your families!
My Best to All,
John