'80 project - 9/30/07
9/30/07 - test fitting new exhaust, reinstalling a few last items than finally, after 3 months of work we get the body dropped back down onto the replacement frame!
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test fitting new exhaust system before body drop - than it was removed again

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test fitting new exhaust system before body drop - than it was removed again

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test fitting new exhaust system before body drop - than it was removed again

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test fitting new exhaust system before body drop - than it was removed again

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test fitting new exhaust system before body drop - than it was removed again

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reinstalling vacuum cannister

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new speedometer cable from cruise control transducer to tranny

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two of the body mount location holes on the body were completely rusted thru........ see next photos for the repair

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repair of the body mount holes on body. Metal plates were cut and with the mount cushion installed onto the body

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repair of the body mount holes on body. Metal plates were cut and with the mount cushion installed onto the body

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repair of the body mount holes on body. Metal plates were cut and with the mount cushion installed onto the body

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repair of the body mount holes on body. Metal plates were cut and with the mount cushion installed onto the body

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repair of the body mount holes on body. Metal plates were cut and with the mount cushion installed onto the body

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some of the new body mount cushions. The old ones were almost completely disintegrated.

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some of the new body mount cushions. The old ones were almost completely disintegrated.

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some of the new body mount cushions. The old ones were almost completely disintegrated.

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some of the new body mount cushions. The old ones were almost completely disintegrated.

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some of the new body mount cushions. The old ones were almost completely disintegrated.

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new body mount bolts

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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Finally - after 3 months work we get the body dropped back onto the replacement frame!!!

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back up onto jack stands......

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back up onto jack stands......

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back up onto jack stands......

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tightening up the body mount bolts

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tightening up the body mount bolts

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Our mascot and supervisor today was Barry's dog Chewie. He kept a tight leash on all of us today and made sure everything was done correctly.

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Our mascot and supervisor today was Barry's dog Chewie. He kept a tight leash on all of us today and made sure everything was done correctly.