Looking for advice on my 69 L78 nova

[ban617]

Hi , I think that I would just redo the firewall & like was already said do the subframe as well do you have all the brake lines & fuel lines ect ?
Do it once & be done ..I am a sucker for 69 Nova's buckets or a bench seat ? Nice project !!!!!!

[cwc]

I think I'm gonna do as little paint work as I can,I have all the original brake lines,booster,master cylinder,wiring harness,heater box,etc.i will prolly go ahead and replace the control arm bushings as well.its still has its 2 piece brake rotors,even the blue bleeder caps on the calipers.
Interior is deluxe bench,it's all original except front seat cover .here are a few pics from around 74-75

[cwc]

Here is another issue I have,the original vinyl top is peeling on both sides in the same spot.the top is mint except for this.the material is pretty hard,is there a way to soften the vinyl back up?
Thanks for all the help and compliments guys

[ban617]

Maybe on the Vinyl top a hairdryer or maybe a heat gun will soften it up ? Wasn't the vinyl top tucked under the drip rail molding ? I know a friends dad use to use baby oil on his 66 fairlane Gt dash & seats & they are still very pliable ...Has it been cut for the super shifter ? Cool project what engine & Transmission are you going to put in it ? 3:55 rearends ?

[cwc]

The vinyl was not tucked under drip rail molding,there was a piece of chrome plastic That ran the length of the gutter,mine is broke off,you can see the end if you look close.
I have a date coded L78 sitting on the dyno waiting to fire up and a M21.
Original shifter hole has not been cut,it's has 4.10 gears since 72,but I'm switching back to 3.55

[WILMASBOYL78]

Those hard plastic inserts for the vinyl top are very hard to locate...they typically broke when you tried to remove them. [ask me how I know]

Another thought, you have the heater core cover off...might be wise to test the core for leaks while you have it apart. I have seen lots of folks have to go back and tear things apart again when they found a puddle of coolant on the front floor.

Good luck...cool car.

wilma