Brought Home The Dream: '69 RS Z/28

[BJCHEV396]

Wow she's a beauty Matt.Congrats and enjoy!

[cruiserofland]

Originally Posted by BJCHEV396

Wow she's a beauty Matt.Congrats and enjoy!

Thank you I’ve so far wrenched a fair bit more than driven it but it has been fun to dial everything in. I realized I’ve worked on almost every “touch point” of driving so far: shifter, steering, throttle... so brakes are next!

[169indy]

Great perspective shot, I like the angle.

[Stihl]

I believe that last photo is my favorite in quite a while. Awesome shot of a beautiful car!

[cruiserofland]

Thank you both

Next up will be fixing the clock. In the meantime, it makes a lovely view when wrenching on something else...

[mockingbird812]

Originally Posted by cruiserofland

Did some investigative work and pulled the rear seats to check for any chalk markings. Turns out it looks like the car was taken down to bare metal to be repainted so no X3 behind the seat, but was a good opportunity to remove the protective plastic around the new upholstery that had been left behind 10 years ago. According to the records the interior was done by Biel Upholstery in Chicago - anyone know them? The seats are in killer shape, all replaced 10 years ago.

There were more hooks than I was expecting so photos attached for future folks looking to pull their rear seats. I used the killer trick suggested on Team Camaro to put a plastic mallet between front seat and rear, then lean on the front seat to help pop the rear seat bottom back and up to release it from the hooks.

Just caught your post on this.....I do indeed know Beil Upholstery. Here is a snap shot of, then owner (ca March 2007), Gordy Carlson and me. Gordy was the original owner of my ‘62 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy and my son and I tracked him down at his business for a visit. Wonderful visit filled with wonderful stories of surprising the 409 boys at the local drag strips!!!!

[cruiserofland]

Originally Posted by mockingbird812

Just caught your post on this.....I do indeed know Biel Upholstery. Here is a snap shot of,then owner (ca March 2007), Gordy Carlson and me. Gordy was the original owner of my ‘62 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy and my son and I tracked him down at his business for a visit. Wonderful visit filled with wonderful stories of surprising the 409 boys at the local drag strips!!!!

Very cool! Looks like one of the previous owners misspelled their name, which I guess explains why I couldn't find 'em. The interior was changed to deluxe houndstooth around 10-15 years ago, so Gordy was likely the owner at that time. So thank you Beil Upholstery for your great work!

[cruiserofland]

A little evening attitude for ya:

[enio45]

Originally Posted by mockingbird812

Just caught your post on this.....I do indeed know Beil Upholstery. Here is a snap shot of, then owner (ca March 2007), Gordy Carlson and me. Gordy was the original owner of my ‘62 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy and my son and I tracked him down at his business for a visit. Wonderful visit filled with wonderful stories of surprising the 409 boys at the local drag strips!!!!

Who is that guy without the beard:-)

[cruiserofland]

Drove the car to work today and did a quick shot of the interior, with chambered exhaust soundtrack... I believe the deluxe houndstooth was added, given the standard black glovebox, but damn I love it. Console, rosewood wheel... one of the great interiors of all time!