69 Z/28 Day II Project (Air Force Brat)

[NorCam]

I'll need to restore the canisters and create a couple new labels for them but that's easy enough with my son being the graphics designer. Most of the hoses and the clips are here c/w the dash mounted switch. Once the canisters are fully restored and installed, I will delve into the schematics to ensure it's all plumbed into the engine bay as per factory spec. The display case of cartridges will only be used to accompany the car for some shows when it's finished up.

[NorCam]

Went out to cut some grass and by the time I came back in, my son had recreated the artwork for the cannister decals. One is new style, and one he created to have a vintage or aged look. I like it.

old vs new

[ZLP955]

Great job by your son, looks awesome. Was that scanned from the photo and then adjusted to compensate for angle?

[NorCam]

I found another image of a canister with a clear looking label and he imported it into photoshop studio to do his thing with it. I think he cleaned up he logo and reset the text to get the resolution needed for print. He also got the color where it should be to match the original color used on the dispenser cans.

[Z28Project]

Nice to have the younger folks around that can do that stuff!

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by Z28Project

Nice to have the younger folks around that can do that stuff!

Chip off the old block this one is. I taught him a little about graphics and image editing and then he took off with it, He's top in his school with digital media and has now become a whole lot better than I've ever been. Also glad he has taken to cars as he has. My other boy has zero interest in cars but sure love trains, planes and engineering.

[ZLP955]

Sorry if I missed it in any recent updates, but getting a vibe you're now doing a stock restoration as-delivered, or are you still targeting a day 2 theme?

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by ZLP955

Sorry if I missed it in any recent updates, but getting a vibe you're now doing a stock restoration as-delivered, or are you still targeting a day 2 theme?

No Sir Tim.

Day 2 is still the plan but with an emphasis on the car returning to bone stock should the original motor be found. It may still be out there since it was pulled in '74. For now, it's getting the solid roller small block, M23 transmission and some rear end upgrades. It'll be jacked on the rear with 50's, have a set of pie crusts up front, receive a host of sun gauges including a pair on the cowl, a vintage ignition, vintage Hurst line loc, vintage rear air lift, vintage slappers and whatever else I can find between now and when it's completed.

I'll chase the second/third owner and the original motor if I can find out where that was and keep a glimmer of hope the motor may still be sitting somewhere. The same goes for the transmission from the car. If either of them are found, they may be reunited down the road. For that reason, most of the car is being restored to look original and that includes the body and interior. Should look like a well optioned Z/28 on steroids, but easily returned to stock if needed.

[Z28Project]

The way things have gone so far on this one, wouldn't be surprised if the original engine shows up in your driveway at some point.

[Jonesy]

Loved this car when I saw it for sale. My favorite color combo.
Looks like a great timeline of events that have been happening.
Original invoice and pics of it. Just amazing!!