Hello to all

[white_horse]

Hello:

We have a 1973 Bonneville 4 door sedan;  W Code 455 Engine; 71K original miles; Carter Q-jet, automatic thermostat AC (being repaired as of this morning); cruise (works); nearly perfect interior.  Here are a few pics from when we picked it up and how it looks after wet sanding the hood (with a friend).  We are doing our own wrenching except AC, tires, exhaust, and paint/body.  More photos, plans, and information will be posted in the progression sub-site. 

https://imgur.com/a/1QUKbwg

[Ringo64]

Great project, excited to see and hear more about it!

[reveredGTO]

Welcome. That's s sharp Bonneville

[74Esprit]

Welcome aboard! Keep us posted on your progress. Nice Bonneville!👍

[white_horse]

Thanks so much; just wanted to say hello and introduce "Bonny."  No, we didn't name her, she came to us that way.  We will post mechanical details in the progression forum.

Already a hit at the local cruise-ins and work.  I took an entire day off to drive to work and give people rides for half the day.  One co-worker even made a youtube vid: 

Disclaimer:

Don't judge me for the music, he wanted 70's funk that was royalty free.  I am neither a 70's cop action hero nor a porn star.

[JUSTA6]

Welcome to FP

[indymanjoe]

I love it! Any plans to bump the HP a bit?

[white_horse]

59 minutes ago, indymanjoe said:

I love it! Any plans to bump the HP a bit?

We will be installing HEI ignition and converting the "W" code 455/single exhaust to "Y" dual exhaust with some nice DynoMax UltraFlo mufflers for a deep note.  Should get more horse, better gas mileage, and better throttle response without getting silly.

[indymanjoe]

Silly is addicting lol