[RedDirtRoad]

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.

[lugnutx2]

Nice looking project, especially with the blue/white.

[RedDirtRoad]

couple more pics

[Jeff Hamlin]

...Very Nice

[400 4spd.]

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

[nmoreilly]

Originally Posted by RedDirtRoad

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.

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

Thanks

[RedDirtRoad]

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

[nmoreilly]

Originally Posted by RedDirtRoad

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

[RedDirtRoad]

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

[nmoreilly]

Originally Posted by RedDirtRoad

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

[RedDirtRoad]

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

[fyrffytr1]

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

[RedDirtRoad]

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

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

.... if there is anything I can do just let me know.

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

[RedDirtRoad]

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

[RedDirtRoad]

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

[RedDirtRoad]

Thanks to all the replies that helped me with my rear axle question.
The rear was all rebuilt and is from a 1968 GTO 4 pinion Posi with 3:55 gear ratio,
I sandblasted the axle. Drained and refilled with new gear oil and additive.
Replaced the dented rear cover with new, new brake lines, Brakes and inspection marks and decals

[shifty]

Really like that painting tree. I had to hang my stuff from the garage door tracks and then leave the door open during drying time.

[Greg Reid]

That's nice work... I'm switching rears at this time myself. Wondering where you sourced your brake lines?

[roy381]

Best luck! with the project. I have the same car and specs just finishing up a 4 year + journey.

pics to come having trouble uploading