Sammy"s Save ..68 442
January 14th, 2014, 07:57 PM
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Began to patch the doors.
Small ones on the corners only.
One speaker is factory, the other is not
Package tray metal is in good shape.
Next is front light assemblies...
Small ones on the corners only.
One speaker is factory, the other is not
Package tray metal is in good shape.
Next is front light assemblies...
January 19th, 2014, 02:11 PM
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I wish..
I wish my fabricating skills were this good!
I hired a friend to do it for me in my shop.
I do the tear down,but he is the fabricator.
That said, I have learned a lot from him about fabricating/metal work in the last two weeks, and at the same time trying to keep to a budget...
There are 2 other friends involved in their own resto's in my shop...a 69 mustang convert and a 51 Fud PU...we help each other when asked. Both are VG welders and mechanics and are helping me out a lot....both in enthusiasm and in mechanical aspect....
All of us share the shop, and divide heat and hydro 3 ways....has been working out well
Ted
I hired a friend to do it for me in my shop.
I do the tear down,but he is the fabricator.
That said, I have learned a lot from him about fabricating/metal work in the last two weeks, and at the same time trying to keep to a budget...
There are 2 other friends involved in their own resto's in my shop...a 69 mustang convert and a 51 Fud PU...we help each other when asked. Both are VG welders and mechanics and are helping me out a lot....both in enthusiasm and in mechanical aspect....
All of us share the shop, and divide heat and hydro 3 ways....has been working out well
Ted
February 19th, 2014, 07:50 PM
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Allan, I posted the the same question in the 442 section...
I am trying to find out if the pin stripes found on the dash would have been the same as those found on the body.....I always thought there was one stripe but when I look I can see the faint outline of what appears to be two stripes...
Dash stripes I assume would have been available only in white, but exterior stripes were apparently available in 4 colors.....
I am trying to find out if the pin stripes found on the dash would have been the same as those found on the body.....I always thought there was one stripe but when I look I can see the faint outline of what appears to be two stripes...
Dash stripes I assume would have been available only in white, but exterior stripes were apparently available in 4 colors.....
February 23rd, 2014, 07:05 AM
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That fab work is looking really good Ted! Sounds like a nice arrangement on the shop sharing. I wish I could get into something like that. There are so many times you need an extra set of hands or eyes on a project.
February 24th, 2014, 02:24 PM
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very nice....
Sammy quite the transformation, excellent work
Looks like the quarters fit well they do look like good mark quarters I have what look to be the same for my vert anyway enjoying your thread
Looks like the quarters fit well they do look like good mark quarters I have what look to be the same for my vert anyway enjoying your thread
February 24th, 2014, 03:38 PM
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back window..
removed and a small area needed attention...usual place
Thanks Eddie and Steve the car is coming along...your support is appreciated...
I just love the condition of the dash in this car...had to post a pic!
Thanks Eddie and Steve the car is coming along...your support is appreciated...
I just love the condition of the dash in this car...had to post a pic!
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February 24th, 2014, 03:51 PM
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seats done!
I did have the seats recovered by a pro...an older gentleman who has been doing it for 45 years...you should see his shop! He did a good job!
I included pics of the seat tags only because it is the first time I found 2 in each seat...one for headrest-colors-and one for A body seat
Sammy has the right idea....I think I should kick him outside once I awhile!
I included pics of the seat tags only because it is the first time I found 2 in each seat...one for headrest-colors-and one for A body seat
Sammy has the right idea....I think I should kick him outside once I awhile!
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April 7th, 2014, 05:00 PM
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finally!
Off to the body shop for final prep, paint and POR 15...and a new winshield
Here is to a few sleepness nights
Here is to a few sleepness nights
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April 7th, 2014, 05:59 PM
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The painter said that we did a pretty good job prepping the car that he is said by next Monday
You are right Steve.....it is a big day!
Not that long ago, this car was sitting in a driveway, awaiting certain doom...with a lot of work, we bring these cars back...very cool!
You are right Steve.....it is a big day!
Not that long ago, this car was sitting in a driveway, awaiting certain doom...with a lot of work, we bring these cars back...very cool!
April 11th, 2014, 01:50 PM
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are the inspiration for more guys wanting to do the same.
And keeping them from the jaws of the import builders
is always a good thing in my book.
I hope to get back to my 69 442 one of these days...
Time will tell. My house will be paid off in Sept.
That can't do anything but help everything.
April 11th, 2014, 03:00 PM
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Thanks Allan! Glad you had a good trip!
The local float service I use is used by the local police for their towing needs....and they are compelled to advertise this on the side of their trucks..good PR I guess
Adam, congrats on the soon to paid mortgage!!! ....another few more years for myself....
Hopefully you can get back to the 442...it's waiting for ya!
The local float service I use is used by the local police for their towing needs....and they are compelled to advertise this on the side of their trucks..good PR I guess
Adam, congrats on the soon to paid mortgage!!! ....another few more years for myself....
Hopefully you can get back to the 442...it's waiting for ya!
April 22nd, 2014, 02:13 PM
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Ted?
I can't imagine how disappointed you are with those results...so I'll be a true friend and come down and bring it home with me so you don't have to look at it anymore. It'll give me a summer project....
JK - now it's down to the details and trim. You must be getting a bit excited?
I can't imagine how disappointed you are with those results...so I'll be a true friend and come down and bring it home with me so you don't have to look at it anymore.
It'll give me a summer project....JK - now it's down to the details and trim. You must be getting a bit excited?
April 22nd, 2014, 06:15 PM
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I am trying to find out if the pin stripes found on the dash would have been the same as those found on the body.....I always thought there was one stripe but when I look I can see the faint outline of what appears to be two stripes...
Dash stripes I assume would have been available only in white
Dash stripes I assume would have been available only in white
April 23rd, 2014, 09:51 AM
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Thanks for the support !
I will have no trouble finding it in a parking lot....interesting color...
I will start with the front and rear light assemblies...that way I can drive it sooner
I am going with the steelies that came with the car painted body color...I know this is not correct, but I think I will like the look....pov caps or the spokes?watcha think?
I will have no trouble finding it in a parking lot....interesting color...
I will start with the front and rear light assemblies...that way I can drive it sooner
I am going with the steelies that came with the car painted body color...I know this is not correct, but I think I will like the look....pov caps or the spokes?watcha think?
April 23rd, 2014, 01:19 PM
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April 23rd, 2014, 01:38 PM
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Poverty caps, my buddy put them on his '68 last year, they really look good, he is using B.F. Goodrich T/A's, as that's what he had for a couple of years, he wants redlines, but damn they are expensive.
April 23rd, 2014, 03:15 PM
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awesome
Wow looks great, I will be a naysayer and vote for the spokes I think Poverty caps have been done to death I mean I like em but nowadays everyone does it and for every marque, now a set of spoked hubcaps that would be cool lol......
