I have a starfire that is being restored,and I have a problem, the engine has been redone with every thing new bored 30 everything new, trans rebuilt all new. Front end completely new and replaced everything. .now we get to the body, rust more than I can afford motor and trans are still on floor never put in car I. Know I will not be able to sell .should I part out? 394ci345hp slim Jim trans thanks

 

Why don't you post some pictures of the car. Somebody might like to buy the whole car and finish it. Location is important too.

 

I sent you a private message.
Steve

 

The day it arrived.

 

That's too bad, it looks solid in the pictures. How much rust is on it?

 

Buy a small mig welder and teach your self to weld. (I did) The engine rebuild is difficult. Sheet metal is not. It's just time consuming. You can do it. Don't give up. It's just going to take more time. Don't try to much at one time. Pick a small spot and go for it. Then the next one... these new migs are awesome.. I have a small Hobart that I run on gas for sheet metal. $1000 or less you can be set up. Tom

 

I live in central Fla. I don't have the space to right down every thing that's been done, i put a lot of pics on here but dont know if they are in the right place for you all to see. Thanks Mel

 

The 62 Starfire is a very desirable car and yours is a convertible. It would be a shame to part that car out.

 

I totally agree that parting out a complete car is a shame.

 

That looks like a great driver, definitely too nice to part out. Finish the mechanicals and use it or sell it.

 

This ride needs to be restored/preserved!

 

Post up some pictures of the rust and body damage you are concerned about and maybe we can help with panel sections and floor pans. I bought a mig 20 years ago at home depot and I'm still using it, not a high dollar unit but it works for everything I build. You can also rent one for a short length of time. I would set the panels in place then weld accordingly.
Steve

 

IF you decide to part out the car, I am interested in the carb. Please let me know! All the best.

 

If the rust isn't structural ie Frame maybe you can stop it for now and get the car mechanically going and enjoy as is or do the rust repair while you drive it.

 

I want to thank you for all the help I have been getting from all of you so I got a small welder to learn also if all goes well I will be getting the front fenders from s.c.tues from Regg. Mel

 

I saw the fenders and they are complete with the chrome from the pictures. I would also check out the quarters he has for sale and the other parts. Your car doesn't look that bad and should be saved. Keep in mind I'm making some of the parts that we as Starfire owners need to keep these cars on the road.
Steve
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