New Restoration Project
 

I been out of the restoration scene since selling my '67 hard top a few years back.
I picked this up last week and excited to jump back in.
The car is original Tyrol Blue/ Parchment, YS 400, factory A/C, Auto.
needs a ton of new sheet metal, full floor, full trunk, full quarters, tail lamp panel and outer wheel wells.

Nice looking project, especially with the blue/white.

couple more pics

NICE...
 

...Very Nice

Should be a nice one
 

I see a/c, p/b, p/s, parchment interior with head rests. All of those are a plus for most.

Please keep the pictures / commentary coming. If you don't mind me asking, who did the motor on your last oroject ?

Thanks

My motor in my last project was professionally rebuilt by one of the in the business locally here in South Jersey. His name was Tiny Figga.
He passed away inexpectantly a few years back.
I was told from the previous owner that only owned the car for a month that this current engine was rebuilt. I don't know at what extent so I may have it broken down and inspected by a machine shop before final assm.
As for all the detail work on my previous project, that was all me. I love handling al the final assm and detail work
I will be happy to post progress pics too
Thanks for your interest

I liked the RA pan and exhaust etc on your previous project, very nice touches

Thanks
I plan on doing the same with this car too
Going with a steel ram air pan and ram air exhaust manifolds

As you're going to tear down the motor anyway, thought you might be interested in this

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...53#post2484853

Its been about a month since I got the car home and stripped down.
Removed the engine and trans, front sheet metal and doors
Dashboard, wiring and all factory AC components
Pretty basic stuff, took a few hours

Disassembled and removed all the engine accessories.
Removed the intake manifold, water pump, timing chain cover.
I wire brushed the entire engine by hand and removed the old flaking paint
Repainted engine, intake manifold, bought new timing cover.
Installed new gasket set on valley cover, intake, exhaust, timing cover, valve covers, water pump. Spent over $1500 on odds and ends parts

Using Ram Air exhaust manifolds again
Date coded Alternator with resistors and capacitors
Date coded belts
Vintage NOS spark plugs
Upper pulley zinc plated like original

After 1 long month the engine is 99% complete
Trans has been rebuilt and just waiting on a new torque converter

Worked on my pedal assemblies. All ready but the rubber pedals and stainless dress up is on back order
Just killing time and doing small parts till my metal man can start on the body
I think I will be moving on the the gauges and dash next

I will be following this thread and if there is anything I can do just let me know.

Thanks Phil
I always enjoyed your Sunday night posts on your restoration thread when you were doing your 67 convertible

I'd get him to paint my house if he said that to me.. ;)

Slow and Steady
 

I been working on my GTO and doing what I can till my sheet metal arrives and I can begin the body work

I have the complete A/C and heating system all ready

Front Suspension
 

It's a dirty knuckle breaking job.
All my front control arms have been sandblasted and refinished
New Moog components too. Just need to press in the bushings with an arbor press