Looking for a Desert Gold car

Discussion in 'Cars wanted' started by 2.5, Feb 4, 2022.

  1. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    I remember waiting on mine back in 2017.

    Dano and I sealed the deal in February and then it wasn't until March 30th that he released the hostage. :D:D

    In all seriousness, he wouldn't ship until the roads were completely devoid of treatment - from suburban Baltimore to southeastern MA - which was fine with me. I've never checked the weather forecast so much in my life.
     
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  2. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    We also had the cashier's check that USPS took a month or so to surface. It was a complex deal involving my current Stage 1 4-sp too but interesting day. Left in the morning with one '70 Stage 1 4-sp on the trailer & came back that evening with a different one.
     

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  3. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    That's right - the missing check.

    Interesting few weeks.
     
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  4. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Well she made it safe and sound. The seller did a pretty good job of describing it and I think I got the car that I had in my mind. I was hoping for a car the was better than expected but I will take this one. There will be plenty of things to work on and there are plenty that are right about it.
    I spent part of the day yesterday working on the gas tank vent because it was poring gas after the fill up. I assuming I need a vented gas cap.
    Pictures will follow.
    Has anyone ever seen an AC car with clear glass in the doors and back window?
     
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  5. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.

    Yes, I have two that have A/C and clear side glass.

    Glad you got your car safely.
     
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  6. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    Photos? Pretty please?
     
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  7. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    The vent tube coming off the front of the tank is probably toast. Rubber and plastic + lousy fuel and 52 years = junk.

    Inline tube carries the part and I'd check that once you get the car up in the air.

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  8. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Yes Brett, that is what I have. I can still blow through it so I I was thinking I needed a vented gas cap. I pick one up from IT and give it a try.
    Thank you for the pictures.
     
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  9. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    What do you think?
     

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  10. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks great, congrats on finally getting it home!

    PS: Love that it has AC, too!
     
  11. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    Congratulations adding to the collection !
     
  12. George D.

    George D. Platinum Level Contributor

    Congrats man! Love the gold cars!!!
     
  13. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Looks sharp! You just don't see Stage 4-speed cars in that color combo. Nice find, congrats.
     
  14. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Wow. Congratulations! It looks beautiful!

    Bringing it to the Nationals?
     
  15. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks guys, it has been many years coming. I have searched for this car for years "since Jarvis wouldn't sell me his" and now I have one.
    The story behind it is really cool too.
    Looking at the seat picture can anyone tell me if those are GM seat covers or aftermarket?
     
  16. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Oooooh, tach in the console too! I love it.
     
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  17. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    I'm no expert but the insert looks aftermarket to me.
     
  18. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    Definitely aftermarket seat cover, not legendary here’s a picture of the new legendary seat cover bench seat and a picture of the original driver side door panel. 7A8C54B3-D154-4954-AEAB-D6EE64272928.jpeg hopefully this will help. AE1A41FE-B32B-4339-9B8F-82CD6B6B3137.jpeg 7A8C54B3-D154-4954-AEAB-D6EE64272928.jpeg
     
  19. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Thank you. I was hopping it was oe since it was done so long ago.
     
  20. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Beautiful!!

    Any engine bay pictures?
     
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