savageboy69

body shop finally started stripping the H/O last week and the rust under the top was better than expected, the main body has been taken down to bare metal along with the top and last i saw it they were shooting the primer. I have a few questions im hoping you guys can answer, as far as replacement seat covers and tops who is the best place to go through to get those? stock wheels have been purchased to take the place of the cragars and a NOS olds hood emblem was found. heres a pic of how it was, ill try and post pics along the build process, thanks
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savageboy69

shes just about ready to come outta the paint booth, interior up next
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pogo69

looks pretty nice... hows the engine?

aretubj

VERY NICE, vista vent top..
Seat covers are very expensive and they don't match exactly, I believe they used the Chevelle seats as a pattern.
The Top you may also have difficulties because of the Hurst window, although, maybe the Supreme model top can be used...??
Others may chime in......Joe B????

savageboy69

the engine runs perfect, has around 110000 miles and the lady that had it kept reciepts of EVERYTHING that was done maintenance wise, doesnt smoke , tick , or stutter, very smooth. for the interior and top the guy we are dealing with is goin to buy the material and actually make all the seat covers and the top

savageboy69

i dont think its a vista vent, i believe it is a aftermarket sunroof

Hurstolds1973

Joe B here.....
Sorry late to the party...2 jobs 3 cars and mo mo mo..
Sweet car! I have seen this car over the years. I like . I probably have a few pics saved on my pc...AnyH/O
Id have to see a better pic of the roof to tell if its a vista vent.. either way still NICE!
Seats and any other questions I would love to help out !
hit me up off line when you have time.
cca40@aol.com

savageboy69

The seats and roof turned out great, there was a hold up due to material being on backorder but he matched the seats and top perfect with the correct material, dropped the car off for him to install everything friday so I should get back in a few days then ill post some pics. Only thing left is to clean up the engine compartment and find it a new home

Hurstolds1973

That's where I know the car from. Original owner pics and then on EvilBay we spoke. You should get the 14k you were looking for now, Good job saving another 73. Good Luck! Joe B

Sampson

Can not wait to see some more pics. This is going to be a great looking car! Glad to see some attention going to the Colenade.

savageboy69

yea I remember, honestly I don't think id let it go for 14k now with all that's been done, I wouldn't have a problem holding on to this one for a while, after all its only gonna become more rare

Hurstolds1973

Cool! Post some finish pics when you get time!

Hurstolds1973

???? Please????

savageboy69

Haven't got it back yet, still finishing upholstry

savageboy69

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OLD SKL 69

Nice pictures, looks like the car turned out great. The 73's were sharp cars, especially in that color. The place that did your seats looks like they did a great job. Were you happy with their work and pricing? I'm in NY and I am looking to get some interior work done on a car and looking for recommendations.

savageboy69

thank you, im very happy with the work, it would have been done a lot faster but some of the material took awhile to order, for the top, front and rear seats, and carpet kit cost me around $1400

DennisG.

Car looks sweet. My favorvite year and model.

droptopron

Car looks good. I'm glad to see it saved. I think these cars are under appreciated.

I'm not sure where you are but I've had some work done by these guys but nothing big. They are a two man shop. I was happy with them.

http://www.rrseats.com/