Aaron's 76 Type LT Project

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Nothing too exciting to report, been doing little "touch ups" to the underside, trunk floor and firewall to get it prepped for epoxy primer. I just keep finding little things that I might as well address while I have the chance. The REAL plan is to spray during the 4-day Labor Day weekend after I get my respirator stuff in (taking a day of vacation on Friday). That will give me time to watch wookie's DVDs a 2nd time.  

So in the meantime, here is a shot of one of the wheels I bought for my 76. There are 3 others that go with it

8-29-2010

Yeah, I looked at 4-5 different 5 spoke design wheels (including the two you mentioned) and went with the V45s in the end. While a simple design, I really dig the classic 5 spoke look on these 2nd gens. The spoke on the 200s were a little too "beefy" for my taste now, but they are still cool wheels.

While I am posting, I got the last of the little patches and other boring "crap" done this weekend and started taping off in preparation for spraying the firewall and underside. I've had to push this step of the project back a few weekends, but I will have 4 days to get it done this upcoming weekend. I expect to have to apply a little filler in a few small spots in between coats of epoxy primer, but nothing major. Then I can start having some real fun!

Obligatory pic so nobody thinks I am BS'ing over here

8-30-2010

Thanks guys, it will be awhile before the car is FULLY assembled.  

The game plan for the next 2-3 months is to:

1. get the firewall/underside sprayed with epoxy primer
2. re-finish the front sub frame and get it installed
3. start putting all the suspension, steering, rear end back on so I can get the car on tires

THEN I can start on the 1/4 panels, which will be replaced with full GM panels. I made the decision to replace the 1/4 panels with the car on wheels (or at least on jack stands under the rear end).  

I sound like a broken record, but progress hasn't been as fast as I would have liked over the last few months.