Upgrades and repairs to GSX #508

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by CJay, Oct 4, 2021.

  1. Cutlass

    Cutlass Platinum Level Contributor

    So how many decades ago have you visited him? Looking at the two photos and comparing the Buick sign at the wall, it must have been a while :)
     
  2. JohnnyGS

    JohnnyGS Well-Known Member

    please school me what does #508 mean ?
    does it mean theres a chevy 508 in it?
    lol
    nice car and your the right guy to own it
    johnny
     
  3. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    #508 is the production number of that particular GSX.
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    In 1970, 678 GSX's were produced. They are numbered.
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    That picture was taken awhile ago. I have vintage plates now, and the N25 bumper. Maybe 10 years or less. I have been to Jason's house numerous times.
     
  6. JohnnyGS

    JohnnyGS Well-Known Member

    oh … ok so i wonder who own number #1 and #678?
    but more important who owns #455 and #666?
    and im sure this question been asked how many are left?
    johnny
     
  7. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    I love the Air dispenser!
     
  8. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I figured I'd tackle the silver Z bar. It's sticking out like a sore thumb. Plus the bushing is shot. 20211005_170655.jpg

    And it out!

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    Pressed out both bushings

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    And yes, I used my freshly restored vice!

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  9. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Now I have to go pick up some easy off or paint stripper tomorrow and see what this thing looks like naked
     
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  10. Redmanf1

    Redmanf1 Gold Level Contributor

    Congrats on your new to you ride.......
     
  11. George D.

    George D. Platinum Level Contributor

    Where’d you get the new bushing from?
     
  12. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

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  13. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Good news and bad news on the equalizer bar- good news is all the paint has been stripped off. Bad news- someone went after it with a wire wheel before painting it! :mad:. So I'll probably send it out over the winter to get zinc phosphated. But until then, im going to try that Eastwood zinc phosphate paint. So while I'm waiting for the paint to arrive, I thought I'd clean up the cowl a little and get rid of some of thst Idaho dirt :p

    A little before and after-

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    You can really see the lack of coverage on the black. Lots of yellow poking through.

    Waiting on an order from Todd....
     

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  14. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    If anyone has a really nice cowl screen and cowl weatherstrip, I'd be interested
     
  15. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Hey, we don't have too many Bellmore days left, and tomorrow should be a good one. Put it together and drive it over tomorrow.
     
  16. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Had to make an appointment at DMV:rolleyes: soonest was Tuesday.
     
  17. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  18. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Here's another interesting pic-

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  19. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    We've said it once, we'll say it again....they weren't making show cars back then. Be glad you got paint.
     
  20. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Wouldn't stop me 1 bit...lol
     
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