wanderalone

I Finally found my F85 after looking for about a year got it home and started cutng it up its currently in primer. I thought id attach some photos of the build.

wanderalone

here are some photos of the front valance where i removed the turn signals

wanderalone

Here are some photos of the dash im done body working now, i have a trim and gauge idea that i think will work well together.

wanderalone

i found a dash mounted mirror out of a 57 "christine" wagon i thought looked really cool. I ll have to take more photos of the car now being that its in primer and i added 80' side pipes.

dantastik

Glad to see someone doing another early f85. I am just getting started on my '62. I have lots of duplicate parts for the 215 and an extra set of original seats, so feel free to contact me if you are looking for something.

joe_padavano

Nice work. Just please don't tell use you're putting a Chebby motor in it...

The 215 is very cool (and very light weight) and the descendant Rover motors bolt right in. I'll be using a 4.6 liter version in mine. You can get to 260+ HP without too much work and you'll have nearly the power-to-weight of a 1970 W-30.

wanderalone

Well i bought the vechicle with a 87' gran national motor in it (231 v6 even fire) but i would like to get my hands on a nail head or even the 215 v8.

I have the trim and the radio out and for sale along with some badges, i will also be getting rid of the 4lug craigers i have on the car now. If anyone is interested

joe_padavano

The turbo V6 is pretty cool. PM me about the radio and the wheels.

wanderalone

here are the photos of the 61 in primer and 80' side pipes.i have the 62 cadillac steering wheel installed, the dash is finished and the 62 corvette tail light lenses are in!!!

joe_padavano

Nice work. Did the taillight lenses bolt in, or did you need to modify them. Want to sell your originals?

wanderalone

had to modify them of coarse. sorry the originals where really rough and not worth saving

wanderalone

got the gauges and trim done finnaly! here are some photos. i used another set of interior trim that i hole sawed and re worked to fit the contour of the dash. they willl get a re chrome eventually. i thought i would include the picture of my spaghetti!

ent72olds

Always loved the '61's....nice work!

wanderalone

hey everyone finally made it back online! i should be adding dual frenched antennas to the cut-loose soon! i hope i can get the photos up asap

Boldsmobile

Missed this thread last time around. Cool car.

Was at a swap meet this weekend and there was completely solid 62. All original metal, all the trim, solid trunk and floors. Top half of motor was apart. I really had to resist bringing another home.

Run to Rund

Very nice.

Aron Nance

Extremely nice car, and X's2 on your workmanship! Love the little ones, and would love to have one.....just running out of space; I've already run out of money! LOL!

wanderalone

thanks guys, im glad other people like this car as much as i do! i think they have great lines. i did get around to making the antenna pods today ill attach the photos.

i hope to finish the layout and start cutting the holes tomorrow

got the antennas in today! (thank god for rain )
hopefully get some photos up soon

wanderalone

Finished the body work on the antennas today!
ill attach the photos

hytechf85

lookn' sweet.

do you still have the side trim from your 61'?

Oldsguy

Nice work!

acc

Nice look your f85 '61.
I work hard on mine too.
It's very great to see a other f85 rescue to the junks!
Nice job!

wanderalone

hey guys iam forced to sell my cutlass so you wont be getting any updates on the build unless the car does not sell. but well wait and see pm for price