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pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:20 PM

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I've been waiting to get on the Board for some time. Here's the story(so far) of my '71 half-ton. I tried to buy it about 12+ years ago before it was burned. Pics of when I finally got it, and some of the progress.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:22 PM

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Everything was melted under the hood.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:25 PM

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The body and interior were in pretty good shape, and 100% original.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:31 PM

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At one time, it had the third-row seat, but was removed and never replaced. The second seat is in EXCELLENT shape. Also very happy with the roof rack.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:40 PM

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The factory original 307 (I know, I know) was rebuilt and will be retained for now. It is +.030, Comp 260H complete kit, 305HO heads for better compression and a little bigger intake valve and will have a fresh 700r4 behind it.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:50 PM

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The windshield and drivers door glass were melted. The hood and front fender were warped from the heat. I forgot to mention that the fire was from a travel trailer that burned and the Suburban was parked about 1 foot away from.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:53 PM

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Typical rust around the windshield channel.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:55 PM

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There was a lot of heat damage to the firewall.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:56 PM

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Windshield repairs.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 12:59 PM

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New windshield!

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:00 PM

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I covered the dash with vinyl and another dash pad.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:02 PM

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West Coast Jr. mirrors added.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:04 PM

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Before firewall cleanup.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:05 PM

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Getting started.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:07 PM

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Progress.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:08 PM

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All new brake booster and master. All new brake lines coming soon.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:12 PM

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Coming along.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:15 PM

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Bought a complete, rust-free front clip with inner fenders and a set of factory Rally wheels.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:19 PM

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Everything is new including 2" lowering springs. Will be stock ride height in the rear. Added a front sway bar.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:21 PM

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New brake lines and sway bar.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:23 PM

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New tires mounted.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:24 PM

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Couldn't believe how good the interior floors were.

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:27 PM

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Front seat was in need of attention. I bought new seat foams, and ordered a new cover from SMS last May, 2021. Still waiting..................

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:28 PM

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Two of my dogs encouraging me to hurry up and get finished...

pontiacvince 03-22-2022 01:32 PM

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Removed the luggage rack to clean the top and replace the rubber pads between the rack and the roof.


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