The Dream is ready for the Naples Concours d'Elegance

Need4Speed · Post by **Need4Speed** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:47 pm

Battery & tool kit

Need4Speed · Post by **Need4Speed** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:50 pm

Need4Speed · Post by **Need4Speed** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:19 pm

- Engine completely rebuilt (top end twice, because I learned the hard way that Wiseco pistons were a bad choice. Only NOS for 305's from now on for me)
- No Paint or anodizing on engine - Cylinder and head were vapor honed and the cases were polished to a mirror finish.
- Pitted chrome was copper platted and buffed down over and over until pits were filled - then nickel & chrome over smooth surfaces.
- Found NOS exhaust system, but with some shelf-wear. Had it re-chromed.
- Built and installed a new wiring harness.
- New Coker re-pop Firestone tires. I have one new original tire, and am searching for another to make it 100%.
- Complete new paint in the original Royal Blue
- All black parts were powder-coated. No rattle-can paint
- All nuts, bolts, and brackets got a fresh zinc plate (or chrome, as appropriate)
- Complete seat re-build (padding, cover, polish stainless trim, powdercoat frame, de-rust and re-zinc springs.
- Rebuilt and restored speedometer.
- New battery and NOS tool kit.
- Much, much, much, much more.........Nothing was left untouched. Everything is as-new or better.

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:08 am

And it is gorgeous! Fine, fine work!!

Eljeef · Post by **Eljeef** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 6:44 pm

Wow! No expense spared there.

jensey · Post by **jensey** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:01 am

Hi,

One of the nicest resto's I've seen lately.
What was your goal ?

Build it up as new ? as original ?

The colour is very close to the original, nice !

And... why polishing the engine side covers ?? (my opinion)

Jensen

Tim Miller · Post by **Tim Miller** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:04 pm

Why were Wiseco's a bad choice for you?

Tim

Need4Speed wrote:- Engine completely rebuilt (top end twice, because I learned the hard way that Wiseco pistons were a bad choice. Only NOS for 305's from now on for me)
- No Paint or anodizing on engine - Cylinder and head were vapor honed and the cases were polished to a mirror finish.
- Pitted chrome was copper platted and buffed down over and over until pits were filled - then nickel & chrome over smooth surfaces.
- Found NOS exhaust system, but with some shelf-wear. Had it re-chromed.
- Built and installed a new wiring harness.
- New Coker re-pop Firestone tires. I have one new original tire, and am searching for another to make it 100%.
- Complete new paint in the original Royal Blue
- All black parts were powder-coated. No rattle-can paint
- All nuts, bolts, and brackets got a fresh zinc plate (or chrome, as appropriate)
- Complete seat re-build (padding, cover, polish stainless trim, powdercoat frame, de-rust and re-zinc springs.
- Rebuilt and restored speedometer.
- New battery and NOS tool kit.
- Much, much, much, much more.........Nothing was left untouched. Everything is as-new or better.

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