I was going to part this car, but decided to save it instead. Hopefully the pics will only get better!


Removed front clip yesterday. Firewall looks good. The top frame is salvageable. Interesting to see the white liner on the top. I would assume nowadays nobody bothers with it.More to come, and thanks for following along as I go into the Abyss

 

some pics

 

some more...I will win

 

You have your work cut out for you thats for sure! Let the quest begin! :-)

 

You started!!!! Awesome!!!! and the fun begins The weather just broke here....so back to my frame and chassis parts.....hopefully I'll be rolling again by June????


Good luck and Enjoy


Eric M

 

Lot's of rust on that frame Ted. Please record those firewall stamps and post them here

Wish I was there to help you tear it apart. Shoulda bought my compressor and sandblaster back on April 1...

If that dash pad is cracked anywhere or gets broken taking it out LMK. I have a spare in the shed you can take home when you come out this summer. It's blue but can easily be dyed. Looking forward to your save on this one bud.

 

Thanks guys, I am going to need all the support on this one

Allan, the stamps were posted when I got the car last Fall. I wish you were here to help too!....pick ya up at the airport, or will you be driving?.
Hehe, the funny/ sad thing is I was pondering whether to buy them or not
The dash is excellent on this car, but it is nice to know I have another in case this one does crack....TY for the offer!

Just a bit more imfo on this car...it is a Lansing built, 350 4 bbl/ 350, power windows, rear speakers, white interior, silver with a black top. Bought it from a mafia looking guy in Toronto who knew little about its history!!

 

Ted if I remember right this car has the "Z" on the data plate. Be sure to look for any oddities, especially with the interior, that might be what that Z is notating.

Looks like a worthy project!

 

Subscribed Ted. Looking forward to the transformation, good luck with her bud.

 

Thanks for reminding me Mike about the Z ....so far I have seen nothing odd..

Adam, I thank you in advance for the support. . Gonna need it. . Car is all there just needs time and a bit of sweat and money....and I have one of the two

 

Ha ha, I have no doubt in your abilities Ted. That durn $$ thing can get in the way at times. After seeing the magic you performed on the 68 442, no doubts at all. You got this.

 

I feel for you guys up north. I don't think I could deal with the rust.

We have it down here but not nearly as bad.

Good luck with the build. It should keep you busy for awhile.

 

Tuned in and along for the ride Ted. Looking forward to watching you perform your magic. That color combo will look Awsome. There is a 70 vert being parted locally. Let me know if you need any parts and I will check to see if they are available.

 

We have lift off!


Frame is solid


motor not seized


....and AC Delco air shocks.....cool

 

Excellent!
Two major hurtles have just been crossed, you are well on your way.

 

So now it's frame off to the media blaster and then powder coat? Or maybe a spray instead? It would be cool to still find the frame VIN derivative stampings after all those years. Do you have a rotisserie yet? Maybe Henry (DENT) lives close enough you can borrow his?

 

Update time Ted. You must have something new to show n tell?

 

a friend needed the hoist, soooo I came up with this on short notice
I guess it is a farm rotisserie?

 

A little frame repair, then a mobile soda blaster will be dropping by


Allan, is the VIN derivative on top of the drivers side on a convertible?

 

Supposed to be. Also on the part that goes over the axle. LMK if you need directions where to look. What factory was this car built at?

 

Lansing.....and directions would be great Allan

 

Hey Ted and Allen......just found mine today.....couldn't find it in the normal areas? but saw it after I painted it on the DS side of frame rail, about the middle of trunk......my car was built in Cali
Eric M
BTW Ted I forgot to tell you that with my car hanging.....it feels like I had a few to many when working in it and swinging.....LOL!

 

Ok just ckd and this # doesn't match anything in vin #???










Ok thanks boiler

 

That is the frame P/N stamping.

 

So your VIN derivative will start out 30MXXXXXX

Here's a link to find VIN Derivatives (numbers) on frame. Courtesy of John McNeel - 2blu442 - in Medford Oregon

 

Thanks for the link Allan(and John).

 

Between the two cars I will make a driver. Started patching the floor with the new welder. Works great. The top works and the 71 455 with edlebock intake, holly double pumper and G heads and headers runs strong.This car will be a driver....I finally will get my convertible with some hp under the hood

 

started to clean motor. Need one header...the po backed over a rock.

 

engine compartment is pretty good

 

Found a stubby and a pair of funky glasses under the drivers seat

 

new welder with gas ...

 

typical rust. have a doner panel. The well is good tho!

 

Used the donor fenderlip and attached after welding a series of pieces to weld the piece onto. Came out pretty good.....

 

Looks great Ted. How long do you think this one will take you?

 

Thanks Allan. I am hoping a couple of months. But more than likely it will be my winter project

 

Personally I wouldn't worry about rushing anything. Mine has been sitting for longer than it should have. Need some motivation I guess.

 

Trunk half repaired and both rear patch panels fitted.Floor needs paint...coming along. This car also has a posi ....have to open the pumpkin and see what is going on

 

Looking Good

 

few more

 

few more...It will live again!