Got started on the wifes convertible.It's gonna be a challenge as it was hit hard in the *** end and has bowed the left rear quarter out about 1 1/2 inches and has substantial rot on every panel.Will keep you posted.

 

Can't wait to see it loved your other build !!!!

 

It's got some issues, but hell don't they all.

 

Update,tearing it apart.so far,it's a mess.

 

Yeah you're in the not so much fun part. But that's where they all start. Keep us posted on the build look' lick it will be a sweet ride when done

 

Just an update,bead blasted the engine.Replaced all seals,gaskets and fasteners.Replaced timing chain and gears,repainted and am waiting for the new water pump so I can finish reassembly.It's gonna be a long 6 months.Wife wants it done by Memorial Day.And like the *** that I am I said yes dear.

 

Looks like your moving right along . I know the green one had more body work needed but ,it seemed like you did the red one in a few months

 

To be honest,I worked on the red one every day and night as I was out of work for medical reasons for 6 months.So I just took my time and worked very slowly and carefully for about 12 hours a day.Although maybe half that time was spent sitting on my *** because of pain.Can't do my day job on pain killers but I can space out in my garage all day,hahaha.

 

Looks awesome.

 

Another update.The water pump finally got here.After painting it was time to button it all up.On to the frame and firewall.

 

Hey I was wondering if you could show me a better pic of the flex fan how it mounts ?

Ii am fairly new to mechanicing and do better with seeing over reading on something's
Looks great

 

Oldstata,I won't get back to the garage untill next weekend.I will take some better pictures then.Well,the wife picked out the color today.HOK organic green candy over HOK Planet green metallic.Sure jumps out at you in the sun.

 

OK,I have been kinda busy.Now it's time for a little update,I have been working on this car slowly but have made some progress.Now I can put the engine and trans back in so I have room to work on the erst of the car.

 

Nice green! That will certainly be brilliant in the sun.....with the red one and now green, all that will be left to get will be a white one!

 

Looking really good I was actually thinking of this car the last few day wondering on the progress .

Do you think you will make the goal

 

Well,at this point I don't think the goal is attainable,but the engine is back in.Now to tackle some electrical gremlins and the get back to the body work.Some pictures of the progress.

 

That is some kinda green, can't wait to see it on the light of day. Looks great.

 

Man, do I dig the Kandy Colors....not the cars with 100 different Kandys, just a single kandy color, over-all.....

 

I know it's been a while but here's an update.Hope to have it finished by the end of Sept.

 

Good looking work ! It didn't look that bad before did it have a ton of bondo ?

 

This car has fought me all the way.

 

Started out as a real POS.Lookin' better now.

 

This car had holes in every panel that were stuffed with paper,window screen and about 100 lbs of Bondo.And some of the Bondo wasn't mixed properly and was still soft.I couldn't believe it.Don't know how the paint stayed on.

 

And on top of it all I just bought a 71 Pontiac Firebird.Sat in a garage for the past 10 years.An all original numbers matching car that goes like a bat out of hell.It has some surface rust.The engine and Trans have 1700 miles on them since a rebuild,I have the receipts.60k miles on the car.All new suspension.Many NOS parts with the car to restore it including a steering wheel and the AM/FM stereo from 1971.Cost ,just $4500.I hit the jackpot on this one.Already been offered $10,000 for it.Not for sale.

 

Lucky you !! Makes up for the 100 lb of bondo nice cars

 

I have been lucky.Aquired some decent rides.

 

OK just so no one thinks I fell off the edge of the earth,I got really busy at work with lots of OT so I haven't been able to update the build.But the good news is I will be painting it tomorrow.Who knows,maybe I'll remember the camera.I have painted the hood and trunk lid though.I'll try to keep you posted.

 

WOW. Looks Awsome

Great to hear from you I thought about this build awhile back but could find the thread lol

 

Well,today was paint day on the wifes Cutlass.Now to wet sand it and put a few flow coats of clear.Maybe it will be done for this Memorial Day.

 

Love the color!

 

Well,I thought the car was finished,but,on it's maiden voyage the oil pressure dropped to zero like a rock and before I could shut it down the damage was done.The person who rebuilt it did a less than stellar job.He didn't replace the oil pump.The crank was saved,but new bearings and a polish of the crank,new oil pump and intermediate shaft were mandatory.Put the engine back together and noticed a clatter from the top end and skipping.Took off the valve covers and found 4 bent push rods.so,took the heads off,the lifters and cam are fine.Unfortunately,whoever built this engine used junk valve guides and cross threaded 4 rocker arm studs.So now I am looking for 4 rocker arm studs,that's right,STUDS.this engine doesn't have the shaft,it has studs.I will post in the parts wanted section.Any help would be greatly appreciated as I can't find these anywhere.I do have some nice pictures of my wife's candy green paper weight.

 

Where are you located I know there are a few members with 330 parts available 2blu442 (John ) is one that comes to mind

 

I'm located in Berlin Ct.

 

CTSPLICER-I was looking at your nice firewall, question did you put a ground strap from the back of the motor to the firewall? That grounds the electrical on the body. Just checking buddy! Very nice car and work too.

 

Robski,absolutely.It's just down low so as not to mess up the view.

 

did you do the priming in your garage? nice work. did you butt weld the quarter or lap weld? Just curious if you can see the weld from the inner trunk. I need to make this same repair on the driver side and need to perfect my butt welds.

 

I did all the work in the garage from ripping it apart to body,paint and reassembly.All the welds are butt welds.

 

I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank 2blu442.He saved the day with some very hard to find studs.

 

Nice work and it looks flawless did you have quarter patches or did you make some ?

 

Nope,I made them pigs.