The body was restored to its original trim and color scheme, PP1 red
w/white top & interior. The reliable 318 was swapped for a warmed over
440 w/Edelbrock heads, RPM intake, .484 purple cam, 10.0:1 KB flat top
hypereutectic pistons, MSD 6AL & coil, 1-7/8 TTI ceramic coated headers
empty into 2 1/2" X-pipes w/Dynamax mufflers. The 727 was built w/a 7
red line clutch pack, new planets and sprags, kevlar bands, deep pan,
shift kit, and Turbo Action tight 10" converter. A 3.55 SG handles the
torque and P275/60SR15's put it to the pavement.
For drivability, front discs replaced the drums and a front sway bar
was added. A 4-core factory style radiator and small trans cooler
keep it from overheating. A Sandon A/C conversion kit replaced the
factory unit. A firm feel steering box replaced the loose factory
box. AutoMeter gages monitor the water and trans fluid temp as well
as the oil pressure. The factory gages were plumbed to work in
conjuction with them. New brake lines and fuel lines/tank were added
before the car came off the rotisserie. Stock hemi/6-pk torsion bars
and bias leaf springs were used as the new suspension was bolted to
the car.
It took a total of 3 years for the restoration. Every single piece of
the car was either restored or replaced. It made its debut at this
year's Nats in the Fun Field, less than a week after moving it under its
own power. It drove 2 1/2 hours each way without any problems.
Eric Gebert - Liberty Twp, Ohio
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