Parts taken off 69 L78 to get it running

[big gear head]

I've been using Gibbs oil for a long time. I use it at work for precision gauges. It doesn't dry and cause precision gauges to stick like other light oils do.

[daveg]

This would be the beginning of Ann's part of the story.
First is the write up while for sale mentioned above.

Second is where she found it.
We call it "brokered" as she paid the estate and title went from Gerald to her.

We have all the parts we replaced like drivers valve cover.
One on it now is from a 69 Chevelle and nice.
Surprising how many different valve covers there are.
This was an exact match.

Air cleaner lid is off a 69 chevelle and decent.
Decal is suspect?
Air filter is close I think???

Pics are the rotten doors and floors now.
We just about did not bid as it really looked scary.
Glad we did and were shocked when we actually put eyes and paws on it.

https://barnfinds.com/375-hp-1969-ch...hevelle-ss396/

https://www.chevelles.com/threads/19...-ebay.1161770/

[daveg]

This is what the little rust blisters in paint left behind.
No idea about the paint looking different- blotchy colors.
Not like that in person and car buffed out to be pretty shiny. See last pic.

Receipt from body shop in glove box from fall 1970.
repaint area of quarter and replace moulding.
Under $40.00
Found it pass side in front of wheel opening.
No visible damage inside quarter.
Must have been scratched to bare metal as they primed area.
Did not buff that area and you can see it if you look close.

Spot on left rear roof that was touched up also.

Definitely needs a paint job but not while it is here.
Motor Assy was brush painted with lemans blue PPG lacquer.
Last pic is drivers' floor in as- found condition.
Pretty easy to clean up.

[daveg]

Got this today. Fits in nicely.

[daveg]

Forgot this.
Gerald picked it up 2/26/69.