79 300 Restoration

azblackhemi

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Well more like just a paint job and a little interior redo. Mechanically it doesn't need much and almost no bodywork nessacary. Just a few door dings. Lifelong Phoenix Arizona car so no rust at all. All original paint other than the hood looks like it was painted at one time. Going to take the seats out this week and take them to my upholstery guy for new leather inserts and get started on the prep work. Here are some before pictures. I'll update my progress as it happens.
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When you get the lh front bucket seat out, you'll see why power seats were not an option on those or other 360HO cars with dual cat converters on them.

It'll be great when finished, I suspect.

Awaiting future pictures . . .
 
Ma Mopar produced some nice cars during the Malaise era :thumbsup:
 
When you get the lh front bucket seat out, you'll see why power seats were not an option on those or other 360HO cars with dual cat converters on them.

ive always wondered about that, care to enlighten us now ?
 
Love it ! Wish I never sold mine. TTI makes a nice true dual exhaust if smog checks are not a issue where you live.

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In AZ we have emissions but with classic car insurance you are exempt. Good thing since my cats are gone. It sounds pretty good though.
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When these were new they were at the dealerships for a LONG LONG time. If I remember this was due to:

The 1979 oil crisis, also known as the 1979 Oil Shock or Second Oil Crisis, was an energy crisis caused by a drop in oil production in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. Although the global oil supply only decreased by approximately four percent,[2] the oil markets' reaction raised the price of crude oil drastically over the next 12 months, more than doubling it to $39.50 per barrel ($248/m3). The sudden increase in price was connected with fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations similar to the 1973 oil crisis.[3]

In 1980, following the onset of the Iran–Iraq War, oil production in Iran fell drastically. Iraq's oil production also dropped significantly, triggering economic recessions worldwide. Oil prices did not return to pre-crisis levels until the mid-1980s.[4]

Oil prices after 1980 began a steady decline over the next 20 years, except for a brief uptick during the Gulf War, which then reached a 60% fall-off in the 1990s. Mexico, Nigeria, and Venezuela's major oil exporters expanded their production during this time. The Soviet Union became the largest oil producer in the world, and oil from the North Sea and Alaska flooded the market.
 
When these were new they were at the dealerships for a LONG LONG time. If I remember this was due to:

The 1979 oil crisis, also known as the 1979 Oil Shock or Second Oil Crisis, was an energy crisis caused by a drop in oil production in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. Although the global oil supply only decreased by approximately four percent,[2] the oil markets' reaction raised the price of crude oil drastically over the next 12 months, more than doubling it to $39.50 per barrel ($248/m3). The sudden increase in price was connected with fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations similar to the 1973 oil crisis.[3]

In 1980, following the onset of the Iran–Iraq War, oil production in Iran fell drastically. Iraq's oil production also dropped significantly, triggering economic recessions worldwide. Oil prices did not return to pre-crisis levels until the mid-1980s.[4]

Oil prices after 1980 began a steady decline over the next 20 years, except for a brief uptick during the Gulf War, which then reached a 60% fall-off in the 1990s. Mexico, Nigeria, and Venezuela's major oil exporters expanded their production during this time. The Soviet Union became the largest oil producer in the world, and oil from the North Sea and Alaska flooded the market.
Very true Marty. I have the original sales receipt from Bill Luke for this car. The DOM is 2/79. The car didn't sell until 6/80. Sat on the lot almost a year and a half.
 
I still own SS22L9R175143 purchased new by me in Texas. DOM: 1/79 and I purchased it around 9/80.

Original paint. Still hibernating in my garage. Among other things, I need to strip, prep, and repaint the fender tags. Yeah, the paint around and under the tags is blistered.

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Well more like just a paint job and a little interior redo. Mechanically it doesn't need much and almost no bodywork nessacary. Just a few door dings. Lifelong Phoenix Arizona car so no rust at all. All original paint other than the hood looks like it was painted at one time. Going to take the seats out this week and take them to my upholstery guy for new leather inserts and get started on the prep work. Here are some before pictures. I'll update my progress as it happens.
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Looks great!
 
It seems like there are more fans of these cars on FCBO than FBBO.
It does seem like it. I am a member there but don't post too much. Once I start making progress I might post this thread there too and see what kind of interest there is.
 
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