Wow what a great day finally in Maple Valley got to nearly 65 degrees. :Left early this morning 10 ishh for my maiden run. I filled the tank the gas. My guage is off by about a 1/3, my tank was full reading nearly 3/4. Lots of cars out today saw a 70 bee and a 340 swinger orange with a black tail stripe nice car. I was gone for about 2 hours and put on like 60 miles and did'nt have any problems. You can really feel that Thermoquad kick in when you just sightly put your foot into it. The car runs great and really idles nicely. I do have some work to do on the shifter handle it rattles pretty good. The bezel is loose and i need to replace it anyway.. Hopefully the weather is as nice tomorrow for another run. Will check everything over tonight and have it ready by morning for another easter egg hunt..

Hhmm nice day, no stripes? Yer having too much fun, now get back to work. While you're enjoying yourself I'm slaving away over here

I know I know The stripes will be my Easter project before the egg hunt in the field. At least get one side tomorrow. Any tips? Ive just been putting it off. The next picture posted will be with stripes.. We both have big projects ahead of us.........

I've never done it and now I wont have to for awhile no stripes but have heard that you can use masking tape to help prelocate/mark position. I'd say wipe down the application areas with wax and grease remover. Spray a solution of water and a tiny bit of dish soap then carefully squeegee out the water and let dry.

Some folks say the sun and a pin (ouch) can take care of bubbles? google it

Nice car. It looks clean without the stripes. Glad to hear there are no major bugs in it.

Sheldon

Thanks Guys for the comments. I said I would not post another picture until the stripes were on, Well Im half way there. I have them layed out and feel I have them pretty much symetrical for both sides of the car. The final install will need to wait for the next nice day with no wind. I think it will help set off the Lemon twist color.

close up of the handle area. this will be the first piece to go on.

It is so nice to see a 73 done factory. All we see are hockey stripes. Beautiful car Dennis


Those stripes will set off that yellow nicely too. One of the things that I like most about mine it the contrast in colors and textures. I wanted the stripes and thought it had them but they were an add on I guess.

Thanks guys! Dave that is a great looking car!

Well it was a another rainy Seattle day and I figured since yard work was out of the question lol I would make my first attemp at the Stripe install . I followed Gary's instructions to a tee except for the temp it is only 55 here today. I just took my time and followed my layout tape and got the drivers side complete. It looks pretty good only 1 little flaw but Im going to run with it. the mat black really makes the yellow pop.

Here is the view from the back. Hope the temp comes up this weekend and should be able to finish the other side.

Looks GREAT!

Man you've done a nice job with this car.
...and I know it's been said many times in this thread, but it is SO cool to see one of these later E's done up stock rather than all modded up.


Dave

The weather finally warmed up in my area. I got the stripe on the passenger side. It went much smoother with the increased outside temps. Took it out for another drive yesterday ran great. There is always odds and ends to finish up but have an alignment scheduled for Monday morning.

Like you said, the black stripe really does make that yellow pop! Looking good.

It really look beautiful!

Take those trim rings off before you take the car in to the shop. They aren't going to be as gentle with them as you would be. I hope the alignment equipement will fit with the center caps installed.

I'd worry about the inner fenders.

Thanks guys for all the positive comments on the car. My plan is to stay right there with them during the work its the neighborhood les schwab dealer that mounted the tires. They wont have any problems with that. I will take off the trim rings in the morning thats a good idea! It feels like I need to fine tune the carb some I believe that the motor is starting to break in a little. Put on about 40 miles today.

Front end Alignment is complete. It was off quite abit,drove OK but drives nicer now. Much tighter holds the road and corners better .

Glad it made it through that unharmed. I'd have a hard time handing anyone my keys. So is she done now?

I got distracted but will have mine done before summers over.