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OldCountryBoy · 07-03-2006, 09:02 PM

I have inherited my son's high school hot rod. In 1998 he bought a 1972 Delta 88 Royale Convertible with a 455 Rocket engine. I remember a rich kid in college that bought one new the same color - a brown/gold with a tan top.
The body was/is in good shape with only a couple of paint chips. The seats and top were/are rough. The mechanical parts were/are excellent. The motor has had some modifications. It has a 4 bbl., a cam, straight pipes with Thrush glasspacks, and headers and will run pretty good. It will cruise near 100mph without breaking a sweat. I was around during the 60s and the muscle cars and this one could hold it's own with all but the best of them. He took it to the Hub City drag strip in nearby Hattiesburg, MS a couple of times when he was in school. Did fairly well too! He didn't think that I knew but you don't get away with much in a small town.
I want to restore it and use it as a Sunday driver for the wife and I.
Can someone reccommend good (& reasonable) sources for replacement parts, wiring manuals (power top has it's moments), and other things?
I'm a fair shade tree mechanic but will need help with upholstry, top, and some other things. I want to replace the interior from the carpet out!

07-03-2006, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldCountryBoy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1	1972 Delta 88 Royale Convertible, 455 I have inherited my son's high school hot rod. In 1998 he bought a 1972 Delta 88 Royale Convertible with a 455 Rocket engine. I remember a rich kid in college that bought one new the same color - a brown/gold with a tan top. The body was/is in good shape with only a couple of paint chips. The seats and top were/are rough. The mechanical parts were/are excellent. The motor has had some modifications. It has a 4 bbl., a cam, straight pipes with Thrush glasspacks, and headers and will run pretty good. It will cruise near 100mph without breaking a sweat. I was around during the 60s and the muscle cars and this one could hold it's own with all but the best of them. He took it to the Hub City drag strip in nearby Hattiesburg, MS a couple of times when he was in school. Did fairly well too! He didn't think that I knew but you don't get away with much in a small town. I want to restore it and use it as a Sunday driver for the wife and I. Can someone reccommend good (& reasonable) sources for replacement parts, wiring manuals (power top has it's moments), and other things? I'm a fair shade tree mechanic but will need help with upholstry, top, and some other things. I want to replace the interior from the carpet out!