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Old 01-27-2013, 07:26 PM   #1
DransportGarage
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Bob's Retirement Build - My '55 TF

It's hard to believe I've had my 3100 for almost 3 years and there's no primer shot yet, but it is what it is. Here are some "Day 1" shots:







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There really wasn't a lot to work with here -- no trim, no wires or fusebox, no glass, no seats, no wipers, no instruments, etc. Lots of rust, but I've seen worse.

Disassembly was the first order of business. I gave my original wheels to a long time friend. The engine, trans and front axle went to Craigslist. The frame turned out to be incredible, including where I could read "back end" on the rear spring:

http://images3a.snapfish.com/2323232...3C%3B345nu0mrj

That's it for tonight. It's a start.
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'55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed)
Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF
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