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franklinair

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My Highland Green CS is finally DONE.:icon_ecst
The overhauled engine runs like a top- we bumped the cam up a little, and with the Edelbrock 4BBL intake manifold & carb the 289 really lights up :grin:
The refurbished A/C blows out 39 degree air. All electrical is OK after installing all new wiring, as well as the MiniTach, and AM/FM radio.

Neil
 

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robert campbell

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AWESOME Dad! Love the little thermometer in the center air duct. I use them all the time.

What a great looking car with all the nice little touches such as Deluxe interior, roll tips, and a lower console.

You build such nice examples of our hobby! I am proud to know you!

Rob
 

Don

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Beautiful! Underside of hood doubles as a shaving mirror :smile:
 

sam

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WOW...........great color combo and wonderful features. You are a true craftsman.
Will you enjoy it for the summer or be on the lookout for another one to tame?

Sam
 
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:grin: I've already got one: J code, P/S, P/B, A/C, no rust, straight body.
It will be Black exterior, Nugget Gold Deluxe interior. Complete suspension re-do with Shelby 1" drop, A/C upgrade, Shelby 10 spoke wheels.
It'll take me the best part of a year, and probably my 'swan song' for restorations (I'll be 77 this year). I've already got parts lined up.

Neil
 

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Ruppstang

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Another beautiful build Neil but it is not DONE till you do a shake down cruse in her. I think Weeping Water NE would be about right and there is a garage at your disposal for those fine tuning adjustments. Just let us know and we will leave the light on for you.
Marty
 

p51

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:grin: I've already got one: J code, P/S, P/B, A/C, no rust, straight body.
It will be Black exterior, Nugget Gold Deluxe interior. Complete suspension re-do with Shelby 1" drop, A/C upgrade, Shelby 10 spoke wheels.
It'll take me the best part of a year, and probably my 'swan song' for restorations (I'll be 77 this year). I've already got parts lined up.

Neil

I vote for putting a 5-speed manual in her... :cool: :teleport:
 

mbsf1970

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just simply beautiful.....hats off to your abilities and attention to detail!!
now, by when can you have it up here?? we have a shorter driving season than you!
Stephen
LOVE the headrests!
 

admin

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Excellent job Neil! She looks fabulous! Of course I may be a bit biased about the color combo. :wink:
 

Joeymiami

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nice job neil! Like the gold nugget seats. Mine came with that originally but it was changed to black sometime ago..
 

Mosesatm

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Wow, what a transformation!
 

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