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Old March 16th, 2011, 12:46 PM
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Just purchased my first resto project

Got me a 74 delta convertible engine and tranny are good but dont know were to start on project
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Old March 16th, 2011, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by delta254
Got me a 74 delta convertible engine and tranny are good but dont know were to start on project
How bout some details? What shape is it in? Any pics? Would you like it in it's stock form or do you think some engine mods are in order?

Congrats on your new project!

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Old March 16th, 2011, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket Richard
How bout some details? What shape is it in? Any pics? Would you like it in it's stock form or do you think some engine mods are in order?

Congrats on your new project!

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Thank you as far as engine Im gonna leave it stock for now.. the engine is complete im just missing the upper shroud... Body is decent and missing lower valnce and will need new grills and a left filler, rear looks good and just need rt taillight filler, Bumpers will work for now, now the tricky part the interior is gone it has seats but not orginal or bolted down, lower door panels are busted UP, upper door panels are missing. rear qtr panels gone as well, dash is in place, qtr windows need to be put back in tracts, no carpers and rust is minimal on floor boards, still dont know if windows work though and may need a new steering column, steering column bolt for steering wheel loks striped.
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Old March 16th, 2011, 01:48 PM
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Me personally with my project conv. I wanted to be able to drive it while working on it. So first drivetrain and such to make it safe and reliable driver. Now working on body, then interior and top. It is kept in a garage and the top is not bad. After that will come any mods I might want. I try and do some small projects on it every winter when not driving it. Remember it is like eating an elephant, one small bite at a time. Good luck and hope you have fun.
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Old March 16th, 2011, 02:30 PM
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my top is not bad at all it just dont work so I gonna get everything working first on it, then go from there thanks for advice.

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Welcome to CO

Congrats on your new toy. Check out the major build thread for ideas and information. Then post you questions, you'll find lots of help here
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