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Custom Restoration Projects
If you can dream it, we can do it!
Interest in the restoration of older vehicles has gained much in popularity the last few years. Bellevue Auto Service & Electric has been restoring vehicles for the last decade and has turned out several show winning projects. We can restore and modify classic cars, street rods, muscle cars and special interest automobiles. We specialize in vehicles produced from 1955 to 1979. We can do minor modifications and repairs to full restoration of the stock or modified automobile.
If you have questions about restoring your favorite vehicle please call us and we can arrange a time to discuss your project. No obligation of course. If you are planning to purchase a vehicle restored or original we can do a comprehensive inspection for you for a nominal cost. This will assure the quality of the new purchase before you buy.
A FEW RECENT PROJECTS:
• 1965 Olds Starfire Convertible (full restoration)
• 1957 Chevy Street Rod (full restoration)
• 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible (full restoration)
• 1957 Ford Fairlane (full restoration)
• 1968 Camaro RS Coupe (partial restoration)
• 1966 Chevy Impala Super Sport Convertible (full restoration)
• 1972 Olds 442 Convertible (partial restoration)
Recently we have enlarged our facility to accomodate the increasing numbers of restorations and special interest vehicles.
We can do award-winning restorations or make your everyday driver a vehicle you
will be proud to commute with. You, the customer, can decide how far you want
to go with the project.
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1965 Olds Starfire Convertible • Restoration
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This vehicle was a low mileage car stored since 1989 and needed a full ground up restoration. The 1965 Olds Starfire convertibles had a low production of 2600 and only a few are still in existence today. The ‘65 Olds Starfire model is usually remembered by the exhaust outlets in the rear quarter panels. The 425ci engine had a horsepower rating of 375hp and came with the new “400” Hydramatic automatic transmission.
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The engine was completely rebuilt with New pistons,rings,and bearings. The Cylinders bored .030” and the crankshaft machined. The cylinder heads were modified with stainless steel valves and hardend valve seats to accomodate the unleaded fuel. The intake manifold and carburetor were replaced with an Edlebrock system. The camshaft, lifters, and rocker arms were renewed. The distributor was converted to a Petronix full electronic system.
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The chassis was completly rebuilt. New ball joints, control arm bushings front and rear, steering linkage and idler arm. New brakes, shoes, wheel cylinders, master cylinders and drums. Shocks and springs were renewed.
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Electrical system restoration included all window motors rebuilt,new heater motor, wiper and washer motors rebuilt,top motor rebuilt. The complete wiring system restored to factory specs
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Body and paint. Old paint was stripped to bare metal, body panels straightened and smoothed. The factory color was duplicated in a base coat, clear coat system by Emerald Collision in Bellevue,WA. Bumpers were straightned and rechromed. All chrome and side trim were restored. All door weather strip and top rails replaced.
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Interior. The factory design was duplicated in color and pattern by Superior Trim of Bellevue, WA. The door panels were restored in same color and design. The carpet was replaced with a short cut pile to match the Starfire’s special trim treatment.
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Check out our progress as we fully restored a classic 1965 Olds Starfire Convertible to its former glory.
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1957 Chevy Street Rod • Resto-Rod
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This vehicle was purchased in late 1997 to be restored as an original car as it came from the factory. After much deliberation because of all the missing original parts the plan was to generate a “Resto-Rod.” This is a vehicle with an original outer appearance with a modern and modifed interior, frame, suspension, engine and drive line. These modifications include:
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Engine. 1994 GM LT-1 350ci 325 hp. 1.6 ratio roller rocker arms. Hi flow intake system with NOS nitrous system. MSD hi energy ignition system. |
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Exhaust system. Sanderson cast iron HP headers. |
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Cooling system. Cross flow aluminum radiator. |
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Drive train. GM 4L60E electronically controlled GM automatic transmission with overdrive and an Inland aluminum drive shaft. The rear axle is a GM 10 bolt posi-traction with 3.23 gears. |
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Chassis / Frame. Custom Engineering front frame clip, front suspension; 1987 GM A body. |
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Rear suspension. Repositioned spring perch, modified leaf spring kit, traction bars and anti-roll sysem. |
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Interior. Full English leather with a modified Camaro center console. Custom tilt steering column, vintage air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, cruise control and a security system. Also installed are custom dash gauges, special billet trim, AM/FM/CD sound system, Rain Gear custom hidden wiper system, custom seat belt and shoulder harness system.
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This car has won the “Class Winner” trophy at the 2002 Seattle Roadster show in the “Street Machine” category along with many awards from car shows around the Northwest.
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