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1970 GSX Stage 1 4 speed rolling Chassis to display at 2023 GS Nats

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by Rich Johns, Mar 25, 2023.

  1. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Looks awesome, Rich. Looking forward to seeing it!
     
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  2. ROCK N ROLL GSX

    ROCK N ROLL GSX Well-Known Member

    Rich how the heck do you find the time to work on your own car ??? Especially being a one man show ? For more than a decade Duane's GSX has been in storage and hasn't seen the light of day. We have been swamped with so much work. And with half a dozen projects currently on the go. And practically working 7 days a week. There is barely any time to work on our own stuff. But that will change. We are going to fit them in. I am curious did the "VIN " stampings on the frame found in several places survive intact? Or were they rusted away ? Good luck with the project.
     
  3. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Well, I work on customer pay restorations all week and go out after supper most nights during the week and work all day Saturday and Sunday on my own projects. This GSX rolling chassis has taken me about about 2 1/2 years nights and weekends to complete.
    The VIN is stamped and can be easily seen on top edge, mid way, on the drivers side frame rail.
    Concours restorations that are taken to a high level are no joke, a very challenging time consuming endeavor to get everything correct.
     
    Last edited: May 2, 2023
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  4. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Rich, tell me about the gold car next to the frame.
     
  5. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Its a 1970 Saturn yellow GSX that run in pure stock drag racing.
     
  6. flattappet

    flattappet Well-Known Member

    Cool build . Someone recently bought a stage Conv , chassis all pitted up , sure could use your services .
     
  7. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Looking forward to seeing everyone at the GS Nats ,will have rolling chassis on display Friday and Saturday IMG_3316.JPG
     
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  8. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    Rich it was great to see you at the Nationals and the GSX frame you brought I believe everyone including myself really enjoyed seeing. Wish we were able to catch up a little more but I was all over the place and trying to find parts for my car.
     
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  9. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Rich, I enjoyed taking to you about the frame and your future plans for the X it goes to. Photos do not do it justice. The level of detail is awesome!
     
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  10. ajesh35

    ajesh35 Well-Known Member

    Thank you for bringing the chassis , it was nice catching up with and meeting your children
     
  11. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    IMG_E3320.JPG View attachment 606384 Ryan ,Rich and Ajesh thank you for your positive feedback.
    I brought my 2 sons, Evan 23 on my left and Rowan 19 to my right, to their first ever Big car event and they had a great time.
    Had a lot of interest in the GSX rolling chassis and had a great time as usual at the GS Nats.
     
    Last edited: May 28, 2023
  12. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    More for the show, loading chassis up at the end of the day.
     

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    Last edited: May 27, 2023
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  13. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    Your chassis was a great example. I admire your determination and attention to detail
     
  14. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    Rich I enjoyed talking with you at BG and did take many pictures. I intend to duplicate some of your details on my 69Stage 1 . Thank you for sharing your fine restoration work. Tony
     
  15. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Was a pleasure to finally get to meet you Rich! Chassis looked great. It was probably the most time I spent looking at anything, which unfortunately wasn't long enough given my very compressed schedule.
     
  16. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks, it was great being back at the GS Nats after missing it since 2018.
     
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