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64 Avanti Makeover

1964 in Avanti white factory color. Supercharged 289 engine bored out and upgraded to 299 with carb replacement of a modern Sniper II fuel injection and timing control. The Sniper creates higher fuel pressure, reducing or completely stopping that good old vapor lock. It changes ignition timing to compensate for the blower boost. It canContinue reading “64 Avanti Makeover”

Daytona Convertible 64

Almost ready to begin painting…a bit more smooth-sanding and then into the booth it goes for final cleaning/masking before the prime coat is laid down. This is a rare Daytona convertible, only 702 were produced by the Southbend Factory. This car was from the last year of convertible production. I’m spraying it a factory color,Continue reading “Daytona Convertible 64”