My 1971 RS (original 4-speed) getting a full restoration M22 Autogear and LQ4 ++

[Alfanatiker]

Now you started, keep it coming.
What color are you planning for the interior?
I can't imagine purple, but the copper looks good.


Sharon

For you (and others) not imagining purple. I couldnt either (I guess it was an 80`s thing as the car was used in burnout competiotions in that era). Here are some pictures of how the car looked when I bought it.

 

[71Z28beauty]

If you think about it, what if that was an original gm color? Nettle Purple LOL
Since there was Hugger orange, and Citrus Green. Those wonderful 70's colors, that are highly desirable.

 

[Alfanatiker]

I don't know it was original GM in general, but I know for sure this car originaly was classic copper. Both because I saw it in the rear shelf and inside pilars, as well as of course since I got sent the really old photos from the album I attached above here.
In my country, in general the cars keep their original registration numbers from new. So the numbers in the pictures, are the ones it still has.

 

[71Z28beauty]

There is no purplejust being silly.

The original color, is the only way to go.

But the purple is really nostalgic

Have a good day
Sharon

 

[Alfanatiker]

Another delivery of parts, so now I've managed to get a bit further.

Trick flow push rods, rocker arms and some Ict-parts.
I've also mounted the trigger sensors for the crank and the cam, as well as a few plugs.
I thought I had the front and rear seals, but as I didn't, I was unable to bolt on the front and rear cover as well as finalising the oil sump.