IN PROGRESS
1969 Dodge Super Bee
A recently located local car, this 1969 Dodge Super Bee is a true numbers matching 383 4-speed car with the Ramcharger Hood option.
Other options include the Hemi package for the upgraded axles, 26" radiator, and the tic-toc tach which are all still with the car.
It also came with the original Lynch Road fender tag and original window sticker that the owner asked not to be put into the car so he could keep it! Some people really had foresight when it came to these cars.
The car was originally a scorched red with black vinyl top and the black Super Bee stripe on the back. It also had a white vinyl interior option which will all be restored back to numbers matching condition.
This will be a real show winner and high value vehicle once it is finished due to its documented history and completeness. We can't wait to get started on it this fall!
- LLC Staff -
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1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
A recent addition to our shop, but not in for a full restoration. The body and paint and overall appearance of this car was so good that it just had to be added to the list of projects!
In for some mechanical restoration including an engine rebuild and brake and exhaust work. What an amazing vehicle, this is going to get some serious attention on the streets.
We're honored to have it in our shop!
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1969 Mustang Coupe
Started with complete dissembly and mounted body shell to rotisserie & sent off to media blasting.
When car came back it was in really bad shape, complete new front frame system had to be replaced as well as all new inner fender aprons complete floor & trunk floor inner & outer wheel houses both rear ¼ panels new fenders doors front & rear valances & lots & lots of metal repairs.
After all metal work was done all welds were fully welded & all seams & welds were seam sealed, then three coats of epoxy primer applied, front & rear frame connectors installed & all new panels hood scoops side scoops, rear spoiler & front chin spoiler installed, side marker lights & all badging removed & filled.
All gaps adjusted & final body work completed car is now being painted 2007 Mustang vista blue. Shelby suspension with 1 inch drop 1 inch front & ¾ inch rear sway bars gas adjust shocks & trac bars installed.
345 HP GT40 FORD CRATE ENGINE TO BE INSTALLED WITH CUSTOM BUILT 3SPD AUTO & 3.55 RATIO AUBURN POSI DIFF.
Complete new rear drum & front power disc brake conversion,with stainless park brake kit. Full engine dress up with pertronics egnition battery in trunk & all engine wiring hidden, complete custom interior all new wiring.
Power steering, all new instrumtation. All new brake & fuel lines installed, new glass new window regulators, all interior & exterior chrome replaced or polished as required.
THIS IS TO BE A FULL CUSTOM PERSONALIZED RIDE.
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1986 Jaguar XJ6 - Corvette Conversion
Starting out as a bare bones stock 1986 Jaguar XJ6, this old cat was torn down to the bare metal to have its paint renewed and interior restored.
The leather interior was imported directly from England and is true factory new old stock (NOS) in Mulberry Red. The dash was removed and redone in a rare Machory Burl imported from the Ivory Coast, and all new carpets were installed after first installing sound deadener throughout the vehicle.
One important note to mention with the interior is the custom made dash panel where the trip computer used to be. This area has had a 7" touch screen installed and will be contected to a minature PC running Windows XP for DVD, Music, and GPS.
The exterior was left mostly bone stock with the exception of the side marker lights removed from the front and rear, all badging removed from the rear trunk, BMW side markers placed in the front fenders with a vintage Ford V8 script below, and a hand made wire mesh grill. The wheels where then swapped for a newer mid-90s style OEM wheel that we had polished to a near chrome finish.
Now the power train is where all the fun comes in. It's from a 1989 Corvette and is a tuned port injected L98 350 with aluminum heads. The transmission is a 700R4, which is of course an automatic transmission with over drive. All functions remained which include the cruise control and A/C functionality.
Custom work was required to the wiring and computer configuration, upgraded radiator and fans to support the additional horsepower, and of course many motor and transmission mounts and a custom bent exhaust.
The final work is being completed in the trunk for the custom stereo and PC installation as well as minor asthetics such as tinted windows and this car is ready for the road.
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