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Old 08-18-2014, 07:59 AM   #83
Keith Seymore
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Re: Factory Correct Restoration Details

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner View Post
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The picture below, shows engines waiting to be installed in some "new" 1959 Chevys at the factory.

The exhaust manifolds were on the engine when it was painted.

Of course, it all burned off while being taken from the transporter to the dealers clean-up area !!!

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These are from LIFE magazine's coverage of the Tarrytown plant (passenger cars). Good reference in general but maybe not totally accurate for a '67-72 Chevy pickup.

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