[Transporter]

Originally Posted by Hammertime Mike

Fenders are painted. Starting to run out of parts to paint.

Come to Kansas, I have a LOT of parts that need painting! LOL

[Hammertime Mike]

Originally Posted by Transporter

Come to Kansas, I have a LOT of parts that need painting! LOL

Thanks for the offer Stan. lol I'm ready to start getting greasy again. I'm all blocked out.

[Transporter]

Originally Posted by Hammertime Mike

Thanks for the offer Stan. lol I'm ready to start getting greasy again. I'm all blocked out.

Understand totally, I have a lot of "greasy" work also. LOL

Cars looking great Mike.

[Hammertime Mike]

The front fenders are in place. She's now starting to look like a car and the parts pile keeps getting smaller.

[triathlonx13]

Good progress - Nice work

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[Hammertime Mike]

I'm just beginning to work on the nose piece. Spare time is a scarecity this time of year.Here is what I've got to work with.

[triathlonx13]

What will be your approach to address the passenger side head light area?

[Hammertime Mike]

Originally Posted by triathlonx13

What will be your approach to address the passenger side head light area?

Chris,That's definately an issue that I have to try to correct. I'm initially thinking some type of box or cage to bring back the correct shape. Maybe someone out there has dealt with this. I'm open to suggestions to fix this.

[LeoP]

how fragile is the nose piece, that may decide your plan of attack.

[Hammertime Mike]

Originally Posted by LeoP

how fragile is the nose piece, that may decide your plan of attack.

I just started sanding the paint off the nose. The plastic nose seems pretty simular to that of a late 70's firebird. The passenger side headlight bucket area is distorted so much I have my doubts if I can make it presentable. A fiberglass unit would have held up better imo. In the end I might have to buy a replacement nose from the vendor in California.

[LeoP]

good luck.

[Transporter]

Hey Mike, any progress?

Sorry to say I missed you at Norwalk, asked one the gals there at your trailer, she said you would be back in a bit and I never got back there.

Stan

[Hammertime Mike]

Originally Posted by Transporter

Hey Mike, any progress?

Sorry to say I missed you at Norwalk, asked one the gals there at your trailer, she said you would be back in a bit and I never got back there.

Stan

I've been climbing the greased pole all summer Stan. Haven't touched the Aero Coupe in a while. Been putting most of my time on the 65. Didn't get to race at Norwalk this year, which was a disappointment for me. Sorry that I missed you . I should be back on the Aero coupe soon.

[Transporter]

Originally Posted by Hammertime Mike

I've been climbing the greased pole all summer Stan. Haven't touched the Aero Coupe in a while. Been putting most of my time on the 65. Didn't get to race at Norwalk this year, which was a disappointment for me. Sorry that I missed you . I should be back on the Aero coupe soon.

LOL Mike, I know all about the greased pole! Right now I did get motor plate on the 63 modified and have the midplate in the car with the tranny and crossmember fabbed up.

But it's been 100 degrees here every damn day. I'm also starting to put my 69 FB 400 coupe back together, it has sat in the garage for over 12 years!


BTW, nice 63 you have there, If you ventured over to the Little Indians corral, mine was the orange coupe with the black vinyl top.

Stan

[Hammertime Mike]

I put the motor in this weekend. It's the 455 #197 headed motor that I had in my 65. I'm using 2" Maddog headers. No hassles putting these on, very happy with the fit. Now I can start working on the wiring and plumbing.

[twinturrbo406]

... lookin' good Mike ...

[Hammertime Mike]

I've added a few more parts on the motor. Started running the wiring, which had been all hacked up or missing. Got the two electric fans on and the oil relocation kit in place. I'll be ordering up some fittings for the oil kit and some relays for the fans. Oh yea, if you noticed what I have for an oil filter, it is for mock up only.

[Hammertime Mike]

Had one more photo that wouldn't fit on one post.

[Hammertime Mike]

I got the rubber nose separated from the bumper. I have a few holes to fill. Then I'll see if I can make the passenger side headlight area look a little better. I see that GM did put some support pieces in there. Too bad they didn't do the headlight opening. Here's a few photos.

[Hammertime Mike]

I filled the holes and put two coats of urethane primer on the aero coupe's nose. The next step will be some polyester puddy on the repairs. Sand with 150 grit and reprime.