1973 GS455 arrived today…..

So todays project is the hood insulation, anybody got ideas on how to make this original presentable before I take it out and either replace it or not. I want to stay original but I can’t stand trashy looking.

Do you think it’s that important to a survivor car to leave it?

 

Good to know for future reference. Thank you!

 

Surprise underneath the hood liner, he had a nest but he’s been mummified for a pretty long time. Underneath looks really nice.

 

Do you like my vintage bumper sticker? Found 2 diff ones a few years back in the drawer of a old piece of furniture, both Nixon for President.

 

So was that car built before November, ‘72?
Patrick

 

Not a real fan of most greens, but your car is gorgeous! Nice work...

 

I just love the way this original owner took so much pride in this car from day 1. He kept the paperwork and a maintenance log. I been cleaning and tidying up things under the hood today. That’s the original window sticker and the new upper door seals look amazing.

Anybody got suggestions on how to make the Master Cylinder look fresher without sending it out to some place? Works great just hate the rusty look?

 

What does this beauty have for rear gears?

 

3:42 posi, helps it run nice even though it was a smog era year.

 

I scrubbed mine with lacquer thinner and a scotchbright pad, then painted it with the Duplicolor Cast Iron color. It was new and off the car, though.

 

If you’re not fully removing and restoring the master cylinder and just want to freshen up the look, I would suggest brushing it with evaporust, being careful not to damage the sticker.

 

That's what I was going to recommend. Just leave the lid on so the stuff doesn't get inside.

 

I’m gonna get it and try it thanks guys!

 

Easiest thing to use is Calyx sold by Eastwood. I did my master cylinder a few years ago and it still looks great. Also did the exhaust and brake calipers.

 

New hood liner came and installed today, I hate them but it’s a survivor so this new one is better than the old crappy one.

 

I would not have guessed the hood liners are reproduced for the ‘73’s. Good deal.

 

Can you let us know where you found the liner? I tried a 73 Chevelle once. didn't work.

 

It works pretty nicely but it’s not press-formed exactly like the original. Total shipped was $54

 

I see you put the A.I.R. pump belt back on. Make sure that the diverter valve, and one way valve is working properly. If the pump is pumping air, and if the diaphragm in the one way valve is faulty ( many are) you have a chance of blowing the mufflers apart.