newbie with 40 olds
#1
newbie with 40 olds
Hello, i am new to the forum. Happy to be here! I am looking forward to working on my olds. I am a high school autobody instructor, and run a small shop at home. I do restorations on classic cars. We have been hit with alot of mopars in the past 2 years but that is fine with me! I am doing a 69 charger for myself and after it is done i am doing the olds. This is the oldest car i have done for myself and parts and advice is not as easy to find as i am used to. Anyway, the olds is very solid and wont take very long to do. I am hoping to have it done by summer. I plan on keeping it all stock and just change color ( i hate green, unless it is money!!) i will post pictures of it as soon as i can.
#4
Welcome to our site! These guys are the best and will help you out. There are a few "older pharts" on here that are just full of .... advice!! Right Jamesbo?
I like green... we like to see pics too!
I like green... we like to see pics too!
Last edited by cutlassgal; December 14th, 2009 at 07:24 PM. Reason: Redgoats crawcrabs
#6
Welcome
Welcome aboard
Sandy, I representt that remark.
Boy, when Citcapp wakes up and put's his teeth in, he'll really be excited about this project. [He's on the Left Coast] But he'll be stiring directly.
Sandy, I representt that remark.
Boy, when Citcapp wakes up and put's his teeth in, he'll really be excited about this project. [He's on the Left Coast] But he'll be stiring directly.
#7
Welcome to CO. It is good to have another fat fender car member. Looking forward to some of your pictures. Maybe you could do a thread in the "major builds/projects" forum when you do you car this spring. My good friend also teaches automotive at the high school level, except he teaches mechanical. It sure appears to be a very difficult task these days to teach kids. Good luck.
#9
#10
Welcome , you have found a good site for advice and though there are not as many members with 40's Olds there are a few and would likely love to see pics of your progress. good luck and we would not mine seeing the charger either.
#11
Welcome to CO
I caught your message on the vintage olds forum. Great car looking foward to the pictures.
Teeth are in or I forgot to take them out last night can't remember the far back
Teeth are in or I forgot to take them out last night can't remember the far back
#12
#13
thanks for having me. i got the primer and guide coat on the charger today, will post pics a little later. i know this is an Olds forum but i will post pics of the charger to give an idea of what has been done. all new metal, new motor, trans, ect... basically, whatever goes back in or on is new. the motor is a 451 stroker with 727 auto with manual valve body and 3500 stall. and if you are wandering it is going to be a GENERAL LEE. i grew up on the dukes and have always wanted one, now i am old enough and able to do it right. i also have a 64 impala 2 dr hardtop, 283 3 on the tree with 62,000 act miles. trying to get my son involved but he is a typical 14 year old. i will keep trying!
#16
here is a picture of my Olds. it is very solid over all. cant wait to get started. i am looking for parts. does anyone make patch panels for the rear fenders or rear valance?
#17
AWSOME! Unfortunately, you won't be able to find any pre-fabricated patch panels for this car unless something happens to fit that is manufactured for a Chevy or Ford. You will have to rely on your own fabrication skills to repair that rust. Definitely a cool car!
#19
Finding body parts for the Olds fat fenders is a challenge. There is a GM factory cross reference guide available for the 40's cars that I have seen on e-bay a time or two, been meaning to buy one just haven't go round to it. I have problems finding parts for my 48 as well. I am doing my own metal fab work too because of the parts issues.
#22
can make some on the english wheel we have at work
#23
the english wheels is not that bad, i took a class at the university of northwestern ohio from a guy by the name of Ron Fournier. he is a master! he even trained us on his own brand of english wheels. the most important thing is to take your time, keep checking the piece your making to the area you are replacing.
#26
the english wheels is not that bad, i took a class at the university of northwestern ohio from a guy by the name of Ron Fournier. he is a master! he even trained us on his own brand of english wheels. the most important thing is to take your time, keep checking the piece your making to the area you are replacing.
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