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Empty Pockets Garage (928)
231-9726
At left "Eleanor" is secured to the frame bench fixture
for replacement of the damaged front structure. At right, the car
is on the rotissere after blasting and completing repair of the body
structure.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
has a 1967 "Eleanor" Mustang recreation out of New Jersey.
It originally came in for replacement of the doors due to rust and a
new seats. Upon disassembly and inspection, some shody repair work was
uncovered. The car has been totally gutted and the driveline removed
in prep for a full restoration. The front inner structure was damaged
and required replacement. The engine is going to be updated to a 331
c.i. stroker small block Ford with a Paxton super charger, Tremic 5
speed and front disc brakes. It is estimated to have approxamatly 515
horsepower according to the machine shop. The vehicle features all the
correct "Eleanor" pieces including the correct wheels, road
lamps and is well underway to completion. More photos coming. |
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Empty Pockets
Garage (928) 231-9726 Here
are the completed photos of the 1969 GTO for a customer. This is how it
looked just before the transportation company showed up to take it to
South Carolina. Sure is pretty. It was a huge job (aren't they all) but
very rewarding for us and the vehicle owner. The car drove like brand
new. Like they say at Barret Jackson SOLD SOLD SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Empty Pockets Garage (928)
231-9726 Has a 1957 Chevy Pick-up truck. A real nice
vehicle. It has four wheel independant suspension, rebuilt and detailed
small block engine. Four speed close ratio transmission. All new chrome
wiring, brakes, exhaust, glass, instruments ect... It has Foose wheels
.The truck is as clean on the bottom as it is on the top. A great
truck to bring to shows or just drive and enjoy. For sale at 1/2 the
cost to build. $22,500.00 You can call (928)
231-9726 for additional information and to make an appointment
to see the truck.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
Has a 1966 Dodge Dart fresh BARN FIND (been in a barn for almost 8 years).
It has a 360 HP,purple cam,aftermarket intake.It runs real strong. It
has a four speed transmission and updated rear end and suspension. It
has four piston calipers up front and is original paint car.The battery
has been relocated to the trunk. It has dealer installed A/C but is
missing the compressor and brackets. We have the original owners manul
with service records as well as the warrenty card. It needs finishing
(brake and electrical work). There is some surface rust in the trunk
and the left front fender apron, just needs a light blasting and refinishing.
We will sell the car as is or complete the repairs for our shop rate
of $40.00 per hour. Call (928) 231-9726 or stop by for a look. The price
is $4500.00. |
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 the 1939
Chevy at left was in for engine,wiring and A/C. It's now back in the
customers hands. The added power from the 1956 engine makes motoring
the car down the road much more enjoyable especially with the addition
of A/C. At right are some recent customers. Some are completed some
are in process.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This 1969 GTO is just completed. All that's left is alignment and a
full cleaning and detailing which is being done now.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
a 1973 Duster in for complete body and paint. It's from Chino Valley.
The vehicle has been disassembled, inventoried and blasted. The main
body has been reworked. The owner is currently installing a built 440
engine and the dash. Once the engine and wiring are complete, EPG will
finish the remaining body panels, do fit-up and refinish the car in
Ralley Red with mat black upper stripe as offered from the factory.
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Empty Pockets
Garage (928) 231-9726 This 1950 Studebaker
coupe is getting full body restoration and paint. Rust was repaired
in the trunk, body and doors. The Mustang Poppy Red color has been flashed
in around body panels. Rear fenders have been welded to the body and
smoothed in. Next is headliner and window glass before final color coat.
More pics coming as the project progresses. |
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Empty Pockets Garage (928)
231-9726 This 1950 Studebaker coupe is getting full body restoration
and paint. Rust was repaired in the trunk, body and doors. The Mustang
Poppy Red color has been flashed in around body panels. Rear fenders
have been welded to the body and will be smoothed into the body. More
pics coming as the project progresses. |
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This custom trike was in for cooling problems.
Modifications were made to the water pump to extend the filler
height to allow removal of trapped air and a new bypass system.
The carb was adjusted, timing set to correct performance. It is
now awaiting a custom set of rear trailing arm bushings to correct
some damaged ones. There is an incredible amount of work in this
vehicle and make sure and look at it closely the next time you
see it at a show.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This Honda motorcycle was in for lighting
upgrades. Addition of front driving lamps as well as LED rear
lamps to make it more vi sable and safer. As you can see in the
photo the joints were soldered and shrink wrapped for a long service
life. The bike is out of Dewey
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This is a real nice big block 1967 Chevelle
from Dewey. It's in for replacement of the complete trunk floor
panel. Once the original panel was remove additional repair work/panel
fabrication was required to the lower inner wheel house panels.
These were hand formed by Empty Pockets. Once completed it was
an invisible repair and looks factory. It will last a life time.
Great care was taken to protect the vehicle from any grinding
and welding damage.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This 1969 GTO is out of Chino Valley. All
the bodywork has been completed and jambs done in the final 1969
color. The panels are now being final fit and prepped for paint.
The trunk lid had a hand formed panel across the entire back,
done with a shot bag, planishing hammer and butt welded into place
to repair the rust.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This nice 1939 Chevrolet is getting an updated
235 cu. in engine built by Deans Automotive. The photos show the
owner Paul helping remove the original engine at left. The replacement
engine, modifications (front mount) were required for installing
it into the original mounts, modified radiator shell for a Griffin
radiator and A/C. The engine bay has been cleaned and detailed
prior to the installation of the engine.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This nice 1950 Studebaker Starlight coupe
is in to be stripped in preparation for panel repairs, panel fit,
welding, straightening, body work and paint. It's out of Prescott.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This nice 1939 Chevy is in for a new wiring
harness, A/C installation and a larger displacement engine built
by Deans Automotive Machine in Prescott. It is also getting a
left rear door repair.The vehicle is out of Seligman and is in
super condition.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726
This nice 1958 Chevy pickup is in for starter
repairs, road ability check, brake repair, latch/panel fit of
the left door and calibration of the speedometer. Readers!
If you mention you saw the 89A Dental truck in Tri-City Motor
News you will receive a 10% discount on labor for repairs at EPG.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 The
1964 Mercury at left, has been inventoried and photographed for
disassembly. EPG mounted it to the frame fixture to fabricate
new engine and trans mounts. It is receiving a 460 big block Ford
engine and C6 trans. By mounting it on the bench EPG can get all
of the mounts and alignment points perfect before disassembly.
Its a long term project for the shop.The 1939 Ford at right is
powered by a Tuned Port small block with 2, yes 2 turbo 400 transmissions
connected in series to provide 6 speeds and split shifting.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 This
1940 Ford Deluxe is out of Chino Valley. It's in for new gauges
and a complete new wiring harness. The Ford is now completed to
the point of disassembly and final paint. The owner is behind
the wheel at right. EPG was unable to locate an original hood
latch assembly so they fabricated one.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 The
1967 Chevy P/U is in from Prescott Valley. EPG did rust repair
of the roof rails and a patch panel on the left rocker panel.
Once that was completed it received a paint restoration to enhance
the old faded paint. The photo at right is with the hood 1/2 done
to show the difference on the finish.
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 The
1969 GTO at left, was an abandoned restoration project. EPG got
the motor fired and broken in, repaired the transmission and completed
the driveline.The body panels were fit and aligned for proper
gaps and have been stripped for the metal work to begin. The Poncho
is out of Chino Valley. |
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 This
nice 1939 coupe is in for restoration. At left, all panels have
been stripped and the metal work completed. The door hinges rebuilt.
At right, the vehicle is now in primer awaiting replacement hood
hinges to complete the fit up. |
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 has
a nice 1939 Ford Coupe in for a complete restoration. It has a
Flat Head V8. It's out of Prescott Valley. |
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 this
old 60s Mercury is in for a complete restoration. It's headed
back east after it's finished. |
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Empty
Pockets Garage (928) 231-9726 is
doing some custom work on the windshield of this 1950 Buick. It
is a nice custom already. Out of Prescott. EPG has a new location
at 8252 East Long Mesa in Prescott Valley. |
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Empty
Pocket Garage (928) 231-9726 This
1940 Ford coupe with a complete Supercharged Roush drive line
(E-ROD) is in for wiring, motor mounts, steering, A/C and refitting
of the front end. The vehicle is out of Phoenix. |
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Empty
Pocket Enterprises(928) 231-9726
has a sharp 1956 Chevy in for new body mounts, panel fit and alignment.
It is out of Seligman and owned by Paul & Diane Robb. |
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Empty
Pocket Enterprises(928) 231-9726
has a nice 1966 Plymouth Fury in for rust repair of the right
and left rear 1/4 panels It's owned by Doug Shell out of Prescott.
EPE repaired the rust on the inner and outer fenders and got the
panels ready for paint. |
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