Restore original parts or leave them alone?

**WILMASBOYL78** · #1 01-31-2007, 12:48 AM

Tony, best thing to remember with "survivor" type cars: less is more......keep it clean and well maintained but try to advoid cosmetic maintenance if possible. I faced a similar situation with my 70 black L78 Nova...pretty much untouched original car....a little paint work done in the late 70's, but nothing else. If you are concerned about rust or oxidation then coat the parts with WD-40 or some other suitable protectant. Keep any and all maintenance items you remove, eg; fan belts, hoses, clamps, fuelpump, brakes, etc....store and label all of these items for future historical value and reference. Most of all...enjoy it for waht it is, a time capsule of our hobby!

wilma

**Survivor 69/Z28** · #2 01-31-2007, 01:09 AM

Wilma,
I was afraid I was going to hear that. LOL!
Its tough to leave stuff alone sometimes.

Thanks,

Anthony

**Salvatore** · #3 01-31-2007, 01:25 AM

Don't listen to Wilma. He is a day-2 addict!

**Survivor 69/Z28** · #4 01-31-2007, 01:30 AM

Oh, what about the oooold set of headers that are on it. Forgot to mention... They look a little rough. Would it be ok to kind of revive them or just leave em alone?

**micky69396** · #5 01-31-2007, 01:58 AM

Dont do any paint, just a good cleaning and leave off the repro stuff, decals, etc. If things like your latches were puff canned, strip the paint off, probably lacquer thinner will work fine for that, then oil. The Boeshield is great. There is detailing you can do without hurting the survivor status. Painting parts isnt good for that.

**Survivor 69/Z28** · #6 01-31-2007, 02:21 AM

Where do I get Boeshield?

**SS427** · #7 01-31-2007, 04:03 AM

Sears, some marine stores, bicycle stores and wood working stores.

ORIGLS6 · #8 01-31-2007, 04:12 AM

Boeshield is great stuff. I couldn't find it locally so I ordered it direct.

www.boeshield.com

CamarosRus · #9 01-31-2007, 06:24 AM

Boeshield can be bought now at SEARS Tool Depts. I also suggest looking at Boaters Discount World. You could also do a GOOGLE search. I have seen a wide range of prices, so look around.
Jack Seymour is a fellow Carlisle 2nd Gen LEGENDS judge, and the owner of the 70 H.O. Z-28 Survivor refered to above.
Jack has photo documented his 70 UNMOLESTED SURVIVOR better than any other 70 I know of. Not sure what to use for search terms on this site or over at www.nastyz28.com, but MANY pics have been posted.......
I will post a few below and hopefully Jack will chime in.

Jack, I love you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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