Classic American

Work undertaken

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Since acquiring the car, Adam has undertaken a lot of work on it and has kept a meticulous record of all the work he’s tackled. It probably seems like a lot, but when you consider the car would appear to have spent a lot of its life immobile as part of a collection, it’s easy to understand these are all jobs required.

■ Front springs replaced.

■ Rear springs replaced.

■ Front shocks replaced.

■ Rear shocks replaced.

■ Oil replaced.

■ Transmissi­on oil replaced.

■ Differenti­al oil replaced.

■ Oil filter changed.

■ Spark plugs changed.

■ All belts replaced.

■ Full bespoke stainless steel exhaust fitted.

■ Full beam headlights upgraded to H4 bulbs.

■ Electronic ignition fitted.

■ Thermostat­ic bypass hose replaced.

■ Pre-heat hose replaced.

■ Fuel sending unit replaced.

■ Fuel cap replaced.

■ Trunk seal replaced.

■ Hood seal replaced.

■ Underseal applied.

■ Valve cover gaskets replaced.

■ Valve covers refurbishe­d.

■ Valve cover clamps fitted.

■ Air cleaner filter replaced

(with K&N.)

■ Air cleaner refurbishe­d.

■ Rear speakers replaced.

■ Window winders replaced.

■ Clock upgraded to Quartz movement.

■ Wiper blades changed.

■ Oil pressure gauge hose replaced.

■ Engine bay repainted.

■ Underside of hood stripped and repainted.

■ Door strikers replaced.

■ Hood bumpers replaced.

■ Coolant system super flushed and coolant replaced.

■ New floor mats from Auto Custom Carpets.

■ New console from Classic Consoles.

■ Hidden Bluetooth module fitted.

■ All hoses and clips replaced (coolant, heater, air cleaner and EVAP).

■ Master brake cylinder replaced.

■ Rear brakes completely replaced.

■ Front brake rotors and calipers replaced.

An interestin­g history

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