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Tony69
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Post by Tony69 » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 19:14

Hi guys! I'm Tony(23) from Johannesburg. I've got a 1969 Pontiac Firebird Conv. undergoing complete restoration.

So far I've done everything myself, from rebuilding the 350 V8 engine/box to replacing the rusted out floorpans and I am now reconstructing the body using lead and mig welding new metal where needed. Still to come is the interior, wiring and spray painting.

The project should be ready for cruising in +/- 12 mnths. :)
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Post by gordini » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 20:00

Welcome friend and please send us pix of the resto progress... :idea: :idea:
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72XYGT
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Location: King William's Town Eastern Cape

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Post by 72XYGT » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 20:09

WELCOME!! Tony, a project like that at your age must be very rewarding. I hope all goes well and that you finish it.
Please post some pics of the restoration project. When did i last hear of someone leading a car, very few guys of your age that know it used to be "in-thing" back in the old days.
I'm very keen to follow your resto project, keep us up to date.
Cheers,
Daan
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hkozy
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Post by hkozy » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 20:16

Awesome stuff tony, as daan said a credit to you!
Beats drugs and almost cheaper! What better rush and future enjoyment to share!
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Post by FairmontGT » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 20:30

Hi Tony welcome, does it still have the orignal Pontiac 350?
Yes we did build muscle cars in RSA!!!!
http://www.africanmusclecars.com
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PeteLeathersac
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Post by PeteLeathersac » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 21:19

Welcome aboard Tony!.
You've got new friends all over the world!.

Have you ordered your vehicle's original documents from PHS?.
Here's the link if not..

http://www.phs-online.com/services.htm

Good luck w/ your car!.

:mrgreen:
~ Pete
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Stealth GT
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Post by Stealth GT » Thu 24 Sep 2009, 23:49

Welcome 8)
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Tony69
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Post by Tony69 » Fri 25 Sep 2009, 00:51

Thanks guys!!
Unfortunately I don't have the original Pontiac 350, but a Chevy 350 instead. :(
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Post by Tony69 » Fri 25 Sep 2009, 01:27

Here are some relatively recent pics.

As you can see, I've building it on the pavement 'Literally', since I don't have a garage, but it parks in a safe place.
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mantaray
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Post by mantaray » Fri 25 Sep 2009, 06:20

welcome Tony, dig those wheels man!
2003 GTI 4
2014 Jetta 6 TSI
1981 Chevair V8 350 ...in CPT with Jack
Rover hopefully twin turbo 305 soon
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