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Got to drive my Convertible for the first time today, too bad I had to do it without a windshield?  Finally got it home today, couple weeks and off to get the interior put in and new top, and hopefully a couple of outings before I have to put it away for the winter.

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Wow Loren, that looks fantastic!!!

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That does look really good Loren! Congrats!

I assume all the parts fit okay?

-- Edited by Scott Parkhurst on Friday 1st of October 2010 08:03:45 PM

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Found out yesterday the the rear quarter window tracks I have are not correct.  There is a difference between the top mounting of the 2 door coupe and the convertibleno.  Now to try to find those is going to be a challenge?

Otherwise everything else seems to be going together OK, need new drivers door glass the bonehead who owned the car before me go welding slag on it, found passenger door window regulator, crank post was stripped out, little things to slow me down?

Enjoying just having it back though, get the windshield in and going to take it for another drivebiggrin.

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Looks great Loren!  Another Chevelle working it's way away from the 'it's apart' club.

Are you doing the interior in black?

Now you can change your avatar pic to the red version instead of the primer version!  biggrin

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Hey Loren, lookin' good! We beed more drop tops in the club.

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Looks great so far. Who was the body shop that did the work again? I agree, there isnt enough converts in the club.

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Ray's Auto Body in Princeton, MN.  Decided to wait until after the interior is in to do the final buff on the paint, that way if there are any minor scratches in that process they can fix them up then.



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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Update on status:

Should have back home on Friday or Monday.  They have finished the paint work, (and repaint work from my trunk lid popping open on the hoist and shattering two of my flourescent bulbs, gouging the paint).  They will be wet sanding and buffing this week and finishing minor detailing. 

Then back to my garage for the installation of the grill, re-install of the power top pump(had to pull because it leaked), chrome, emblems, etc.  Then off to "Convertible Tops & Interiors by Fred" to install new top and finish out the interior!

Once that is done, the TH350 to 200-4R swap, 10bolt to 12bolt, 3.73 posi swap and I am ready to hit the road in May.  I will beat that counter some way, some how!


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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Loren, I'll bet you can't wait!  emote.img?ID=15301

Post some pics when you get it back next week. 

I looked at the pic in your first post and can't remember what that green stuff is after 5 solid months of winter...  emote.img?ID=15264

 

 



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I agree, not sure what that, grass?? looks like anymore.  I will post some pic's after I get the grill installed and the wheel moldings, emblems etc.

Your right.  I cannot wait.  Been over two years in the process.  I bought it February 9, 2009.

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Bringing my car home from the body shop this afternoon. emote.img?ID=15301emote.img?ID=15301Now to put in the convertible pump, wheel moldings, badges, grill, etc.  Then get it scheduled for the top and interior, once back from there 12 bolt and 200-4R swap and I am ready for May!

I will post some updated pictures once I get the moldings, grill, badges installed.




-- Edited by 69SSConv on Monday 14th of March 2011 09:13:58 AM

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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It's home, now the work begins to finish it up.

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Making progress, still a lot of little stuff, and of course the interior and top yet.1969 Chevelle 03-19-11 001.JPG

-- Edited by 69SSConv on Saturday 19th of March 2011 07:59:11 PM

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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It's looking good Loren! When are we going to see some pics of the father/son project?

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Looks AWESOME Loren! 

Can't wait to see it in person!

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Oscar,

Not a lot to show on the father/son project still pretty rough?  I did get the motor assembled this week I will post some pictures of it tomorrow.

-- Edited by 69SSConv on Saturday 19th of March 2011 09:36:04 PM

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Thanks Stan,

It's starting to come together? Looking forward to bringing it to a meeting soon.

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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Just saw this post and it's looking great...

My only concern was the tail light housing being red inside. Hoping they were painted back to silver before the lenses were installed. That will make the lights much brighter.



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Looks great Loren. You had a question recently regarding color selection for assorted parts, thought this might help.  Let me know if it does.

http://www.chevelles.com/shop/resto_5.html

 

 

 

 



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dashboard wrote:

Looks great Loren. You had a question recently regarding color selection for assorted parts, thought this might help.  Let me know if it does.

http://www.chevelles.com/shop/resto_5.html

 

 

 

 

 Kevin, perfect timing with the engine bay stuff I'm doing!

Although, instead of the semi-gloss, I tend to use satin instead.  I prefer the satin look to the 'shinyness' of semi-gloss.

 

 



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SShink wrote:
dashboard wrote:

Looks great Loren. You had a question recently regarding color selection for assorted parts, thought this might help.  Let me know if it does.

http://www.chevelles.com/shop/resto_5.html

 

 

 

 

 Kevin, perfect timing with the engine bay stuff I'm doing!

Although, instead of the semi-gloss, I tend to use satin instead.  I prefer the satin look to the 'shinyness' of semi-gloss.

  

I'm with ya on the satin. I even use satin clear. It gives just the right amount of "sheen" to me.

 

 



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Your car looks awesome. I like the red is it an original red? It looks like Dale Jarret Gaurds Porche Red. Awesome.

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It is Bright Torch Red. Newer GM basecoat/clearcoat.



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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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I am hauling it tomorrow to get the new top and interior finished out. Should have it back in about 2 weeks. Once its back, then I will do the 2004R swap, 12-bolt 3.73 posi swap, and take it in for alignment and I should be ready to exit the car's apart club. Do I need an inspection, provide pictures, what is the requirement to be officially out of the "Cars Apart Club"?



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1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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69SSConv wrote:

I am hauling it tomorrow to get the new top and interior finished out. Should have it back in about 2 weeks. Once its back, then I will do the 2004R swap, 12-bolt 3.73 posi swap, and take it in for alignment and I should be ready to exit the car's apart club. Do I need an inspection, provide pictures, what is the requirement to be officially out of the "Cars Apart Club"?

 To get out of the CAC club, I think you need to give at least 5 NCC members rides on the first 72 degree Sat. afternoon with the top down! 

 



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How long do you think it will be before we see a 72 degree Saturday?

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1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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I do not see the gargage door opener for at least another month.

If you do not know what the "Official Garage Door Opener" is then here is the explanation.

Official Garage Door Opener is the first 70 degree Friday of the year that allows the the opening of the Garage Door with a adult beverage and lawn chair for relaxation. Additionally BBQ grills, petrol powered cylinders started, tuned, washed, and waxed are considered typical hobby items to discuss with friends over food and beverages.

Do not be confused the act of just opening a garage door to stand and BS with a friend or neighbor is not the official opener until the Mayor Joe Souchery calls it or an appointed deputy Mayor.

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Dave Seitz wrote:

I do not see the gargage door opener for at least another month.

If you do not know what the "Official Garage Door Opener" is then here is the explanation.

Official Garage Door Opener is the first 70 degree Friday of the year that allows the the opening of the Garage Door with a adult beverage and lawn chair for relaxation. Additionally BBQ grills, petrol powered cylinders started, tuned, washed, and waxed are considered typical hobby items to discuss with friends over food and beverages.

Do not be confused the act of just opening a garage door to stand and BS with a friend or neighbor is not the official opener until the Mayor Joe Souchery calls it or an appointed deputy Mayor.

Good thing the "wash and wax" isn't required. I "wax" my cars with scotch bright to get the winters oxidation off...

 

 



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Dave,

I did not know you where a GL'er, nice to know there's another one out there.

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SShink wrote:

 To get out of the CAC club, I think you need to give at least 5 NCC members rides on the first 72 degree Sat. afternoon with the top down! 

 

 I'll bring my sawzall for when it's your turn to get out of the club.



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I am not so sure that would be a good idea?



-- Edited by 69SSConv on Saturday 26th of March 2011 07:41:29 PM

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1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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