Somewhere around 2003 we stopped driving it. Luckily, it was indoors and under a good cover. About 2 years ago I pulled it out and began planning a full restoration. This largely a restoration, however we plan to drive it and are making some changes to make it more enjoyable.

 

The changes will be as follows: a stock appearing sb 406 (dyno'd a comfortable 460 hp/500 tq)and keisler auto replacing the stored 350/350. Deluxe black houndstooth interior with split glass rear window (the top will never be up), the spoiler package and it is lowered just a bit to about where it sat when I bought it in '81.

 

A couple of items are still under consideration. I want rally wheels and plan to use the 15 x 7's I have. However, I am considering aftermarket 16 x ? rallys to make better use of the motor. This will also dictate the tires. I really like the period correct Goodyear WL look, but can't deal with the bias ply.

 

Exhaust - I never cared for the sound of the factory muffler (OEM's) and do not want it any louder than the wife's 2007 Escalade. I want it to follow the factory configuration, and have planned a custom 3" system, but do not know what to do about the muffler.

 

I also plan to use factory fluid honed factory exhaust manifolds, however, I do not want to use the originals. Paint - the car was painted the original garnet red, however, I just dont know if I can put the original black hockey sticks back on it as I prefer no stripe.
Also, somewhere along the way, I pitched the factory A M radio and am looking for an original (I prefer one that doesnt work).

 

If you read all of this, thanks. I am about 75% complete and would appreciate any ideas and especially any leads on the radio and exhaust manifolds.

 

Try looking at NPD or Year One for your radio. Or maybe check on ebay for Im sure somewhere out there you can find one for it.

 

see radios all the time on ebay.
nice history on the car.
i prefer 15 inch wheels on any classic.
HEI is the only way to go!!
get a photobucket account and post some damn pics will you!!??? LOL
heres my hei in my 68

 

you dont seem to need enybody else on this forum
just keep asking and answering to yourself