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Already Done (in no particular order)

Dynomax Headers $225

Custom 2.5" dual exhuast $150

(2) Flowmaster 40 Mufflers $112

Roll Bar: $308

4 KC Daylighters $218

88-94 Steering wheel $20

Totally new wiring to & from starter & alternator

New Carburetor $230

Edelbrock 14x3" Low restriction air cleaner $40

Fixed interior light (changed fuse & doorjam switches)

Fixed wipers (added fuse/removed switch)

Tachometer $50

Tinted Windows @ 20%

 

Planning to/Need to do (in no particular order with *'s by the priority items)

* New steering bar bearing (pass side)

* 700R4 Tranny Swap $1400

* Change Valve Cover gasket on pass. side (part already purchased)

* Change pass. side Window Regulator (part already purchased)

* Adjust rear drum brakes

* Fix Horn

Wood Grain instrument bezel/vent bezel $170

New modern (88-94) column shifter lever

New dash cap $69

New door panels with wood grain inserts $170

Plush bucket-bench seat w/ fold down console in middle $600

Repaint metal trim inside

* H-pipe $30

* Tool box in bed $30 (small, weatherproof and tied to rollbar)

Cargo net $20

(2) Flowmaster 70's $200 (40's are too loud)

6" Lift Kit $400

36" tires $700

Step bars & grab handles

Fix Air Conditioner

* Fix Cruise Control

Detail & possibly paint underhood

New 6x9's & boxes for them $100

Wiring for towing

 

When I get all of that done, it will be one of the sweeetest old Chevy's I've ever seen or heard of.  My goal is to have it all completed and done by next summer, but we'll see.  Alot of it depends on if my car sells so I can get rid of that $330/month payment/insurance.  

 

If you guys see anything that should be added to the list, by all means, please do :)

 

Thanks for readin'

 

-Mike

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Hmmm...looks pretty comprehensive.  Should be a sweet(er) ride when you get all that stuff done...especially the lift and tires.

I'd post my list here, but most of it is little stuff for the Corvette right now, you all might get bored...

Jeff

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