My 71 pics (Finally)

jays 1971 · #1 06-22-2011, 05:44 AM

Its taken a while but I finally took some updated pictures of my car. There is more to come but its a start. Its finally running after almost 2 seasons of being parked. I finshed my center console addition. I also got a new mini starter for father's day and now its back to being used as much as possible. My little girl just loves "daddy's fast car". Its not really that fast but its definitely faster than my suzuki. LOL

Berg · #2 06-22-2011, 10:16 AM

I'm jealous. My car looks like it won't see the road until end of July although I did have the black car out over the weekend. Just went up the block. I can't pass inspection until it gets a new windshield and working parking brake... Ohh and an exhaust system. I like the color, it looks good. What did you do with the factory style SS wheels? I like that rim design for some reason. If I had a 71 or 72 I'd be running those. Did you see the aftermarket Tach conversion kit they got out that goes in the stock Malibu dash? If i was keeping the other car I'd do the conversion in it. Mine has a clock delete anyway. I'm not sure if you can get the white face gauge cover for them to match the rest though

Berg · #3 06-22-2011, 10:20 AM

http://www.shiftworks.com/tachs-ss.htm#1970mal
I found it, they come in white face for the 71-72 also. I remembered seeing it somewhere for the 70 and it turns out Shiftworks has them. They seem pretty reasonable for $134 and it gives you a chance to polish the lens to get the fog out

jays 1971 · #4 06-22-2011, 10:42 AM

The main thing is that the car is running and your almost ready for the road. Thanks for the compliments, I still have the SS wheels. I put them on when I go to shows or just feel like it. I've got an original SS dash sitting in bubble wrap just out of the picture that will be going in when I have the cash for the gauge cluster I want. I have seen those kits also, its a great idea. I looked at replacing the entire cluster with a stainless plate with aftermarket gauges but it was going to cost me the same for 4 gauges as it will for the digital unit. My killer is the shipping, brokerage fees and taxes that I get hit with for crossing the border. Makes finding parts for a decent price really tough.

shadowgray396 · #5 06-22-2011, 08:07 PM

Looking good, love the color. Always fun to drive them in the summer. Keep the pictures coming.

Ray

jays 1971 · #6 06-27-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowgray396

Looking good, love the color. Always fun to drive them in the summer. Keep the pictures coming.

Ray

Thank you. That is true, feels great to take it out again especially now that our daughter is old enough to understand that its a special car. Really missed just taking it out for a drive. Just doesn't feel the same going for a cruise in a suzuki. I found one more pic, not the best but it will do until I remember my camera next time we go out. Will keep them coming as more are taken.

grandsport · #7 06-27-2011, 07:52 PM

I also love the color combo. Have fun!

Ms Grumpy · #8 06-27-2011, 08:13 PM

Man, I wish that I had found that site last year when I was putting mine back together.

jays 1971 · #9 01-05-2012, 06:08 AM

I just ordered a classic update kit from american auto wire and it should be here in about 2 weeks. So now I guess I have to pull the interior before it gets here. I also have a 4 wheel disc brake kit waiting for installation along with a new trans and new posi diff. Hoping to get it all done before sping. Pics will follow for the wiring and brakes in here when I get a chance.

fleming23 · #10 01-05-2012, 07:27 AM

Sounds like you'll have quite a bit of work ahead of you in the next few months!