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new442guy · February 27th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Rookie here... I bought a '69 442 convertible two years ago. After having it this long I've had plenty of opportunity to go over it stem to stern and I am convinced it is all original except the crappy paint job the previous owner did. When I look around at 442 web sites and forums, it's clear I don't know a heck of a lot about what I got into. I bought the car because I learned to drive on a '69 Vista Cruiser and I love everything about the 442. It's my first and only classic/muscle car. I'd love to find someone who could do a frame-off on it, but I don't know where to start. My biggest fear is a butcher job. I don't have the know-how, tools, space or time to do it myself, but I want it done right. It runs great, has the original peak moulding, is a great driver and everything is good except rust on the floor panels. Anybody know where to start? I live in NH. Thanks much!

February 27th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
new442guy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Where to go for a Resto Rookie here... I bought a '69 442 convertible two years ago. After having it this long I've had plenty of opportunity to go over it stem to stern and I am convinced it is all original except the crappy paint job the previous owner did. When I look around at 442 web sites and forums, it's clear I don't know a heck of a lot about what I got into. I bought the car because I learned to drive on a '69 Vista Cruiser and I love everything about the 442. It's my first and only classic/muscle car. I'd love to find someone who could do a frame-off on it, but I don't know where to start. My biggest fear is a butcher job. I don't have the know-how, tools, space or time to do it myself, but I want it done right. It runs great, has the original peak moulding, is a great driver and everything is good except rust on the floor panels. Anybody know where to start? I live in NH. Thanks much!