1971 Chevrolet SS350

Rhayader · Post by **Rhayader** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 05:06

G'day all,

I don't make new year's resolutions, but 2013 is the year I will finish off my SS350.

Amazingly, I've had her for more than three years now. And all I have done in that time is pull her apart and get a bit of rust work done. Got a bit sidetracked with the purchase of a house etc ... hardly even posted here in that time, although I do keep an eye on the site and do weigh in on all matters Monaro occasionally

Anyway, she's a matching numbers 1971 SS350, with 2-speed powerglide, originally Indy Orange with the orange houndstooth seats.

First step is to finish off the rust work. Will kick that off as early as possible in January.

Attached a couple of pics, one of the car when I got her, and a couple of "benchmarks"

Will post any and all updates here. Will get some pics of current status too ...

Cheers

Paul D.

gordini · Post by **gordini** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 09:04

It already was a good looking car when you got it

Are you changeing the colour now

Mopar 440 · Post by **Mopar 440** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 09:32

Now that is a new years resolution worth keeping.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

Simon

Johann65 · Post by **Johann65** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 10:46

Rhayader wrote:G'day all,
Anyway, she's a matching numbers 1971 SS350, with 2-speed powerglide, originally Indy Orange with the orange houndstooth seats.
First step is to finish off the rust work. Will kick that off as early as possible in January. Attached a couple of pics, one of the car when I got her, and a couple of "benchmarks" Will post any and all updates here. Will get some pics of current status too ... Cheers
Paul D.

Hullo Paul,
The posed picture was taken opposite the then just built Municiplal offices in Main Street Port Elizabeth. Take note the SS was parked facing the wrong way. (See the parking sign).

Darwin is Tropical and rust is an issue!!

Have sent you a PM!!

Post by **FairmontGT** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 11:13

I cant believe its already 3 years Paul! Looking forward to see the progress, the SS350 is awesome.

Rhayader · Post by **Rhayader** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 14:04

I know, nearly fell off my chair when I checked my old files to see when I bought her!

Got your PM Johann, I'll try to get out there this week and grab some shots for you

Got to find a camera with a flash, it's pretty dark in my shed!

And it is most definitely the tropics here, in fact, we got our first good downpour today (60mm in less than an hour). Late start but better than never - and my roof didn't leak at home, so it's all good!

Cheers

Paul D.

Johann65 · Post by **Johann65** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 16:38

Thanks Paul

You have to be in Darwin to know how humid it can get!!! Also how long it takes to fly from Darwin to Brisbane!

gordini · Post by **gordini** » Sat 22 Dec 2012, 23:00

Rhayader wrote:I know, nearly fell off my chair when I checked my old files to see when I bought her!

Got your PM Johann, I'll try to get out there this week and grab some shots for you Got to find a camera with a flash, it's pretty dark in my shed!

And it is most definitely the tropics here, in fact, we got our first good downpour today (60mm in less than an hour). Late start but better than never - and my roof didn't leak at home, so it's all good!

Cheers

Paul D.

Paul,
Please post those pix here too....

Rhayader · Post by **Rhayader** » Tue 18 Jun 2013, 10:21

A brief but important update... she's off to get the last of the rust done, which means progress is actually being made

Rhayader · Post by **Rhayader** » Wed 24 Jul 2013, 12:13

UPDATE: Rust is done, engine and gearbox out next so the engine bay etc can be painted

Cheers

Paul D,.

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