[fyrffytr1]

I must have done something wrong cause I didn't get the first cut.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I took the inner fenders to my buddy in Columbus. He will fix a couple of rusty spots then undercoat the wheel side and paint the engine side. When I get them back I am going to test fit the front end.
I spent about 1/2 hour cleaning the under dash ductwork. I will update figures next week.

[fyrffytr1]

I worked 8 1/2 hrs on the car this week.That's counting the 1/2 hr I put in last week. Put the A/C evaporator, fan box and under dash box back in. I also re-did the duct work. Cleaned it, then painted it with SEM Color Coat in satin black. I like it better. I had to take the engine harness back out and return it to M&H for a minor modification. I spent $58.21 on supplies such as strip caulk, paint and tranny fluid.
I spent Friday cleaning and listing some spare parts for sale.
Her are this weeks figures.
Labor @ 310 hrs...............$6,200.00
Parts..............................$8,044.65
Outside Labor..................$3,300.00
Gifts.................................$716.52

Total............................$18,032.96

[Blue '66]

Lookin' purdy!

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Blue '66

Lookin' purdy!

How was the vacation? See any nice cars?

[Blue '66]

Vacation was EXELLENTthe weather in Mo was almost as nice as it is here which is unusual for March.I did see 1 car someone had a Stude for sale in town.I will look to see if I have a pic.
I filed out the brake hose holders to fit,took about a 1/2 hour each.

[fyrffytr1]

Did you buy it? It looks pretty good.

[GT182]

Blue, that looks like a Golden Hawk or a Sliver Hawk. The Studebaker club here in DE has a couple of each, and other models that are really nice. It's surprising how many of the old Studes are around these days.

And good to hear you had a great vacation.

[Blue '66]

The outside metal looked pretty good,you could see some bubbling.No I didn't buy,I'm spending enough on my '66 GTO resto as it is.....and wondering if I should have done it as is seems everything is going to HELL in a handbasket.....and no end in sight.

The car has been for sale for a while,I tried to talk one of my nephews about buying it and selling his rice burner.....he would have a V8 for gods sake!But his 4 banger is fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and 1 of my uncles had a Stude for many years,I got to see a pic of his standing next to the car.

[fyrffytr1]

I picked up my inner fenders last week and hung the old exhaust from the motor to the mufflers.
I hung the front fenders on and stuck the steering wheel in so I could take a picture for the Insurance company.I rolled the car out of the shop and let it sit in the sun for a few hours.
I hope to crank the car in a few weeks.
Here are the new totals with 1 hr labor and $125 for the inner fenders.
Labor @ 311hrs...........$6,220.00
Parts.........................$8,044.65
Outside Labor..............$3,425.00

Total........................$18,177.96

[Blue '66]

Phil did you find the rubber piece that goes in a hole in the inners that keeps it from rubbing the frame?

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Blue '66

Phil did you find the rubber piece that goes in a hole in the inners that keeps it from rubbing the frame?

I have one to go by. How about you?

[Blue '66]

We pulled mine off because they were oil soaked,I THINK I kept it.Do you know if anyone make them?

[Old Goat 67]

I have both of mine still on the inner fenders. Do you guys mean to say that this another piece that's not available?

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a suitable replacement. Seems like I have seen something on ebay for a chevy hood bumper that looks like that sorta.

Charles

[fyrffytr1]

I don't know if it's repopped or not. Shouldn't be too hard to make one. I know I have one and the other may be out in the shop somewhere.

[Jerry H.]

Inner fender look good. Any particular reason you choose to undercoat the underside?

[fyrffytr1]

No particular reason, Jerry. It's not regular undercoating. It's paintable and my bodyman did the whole car underneath with it.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I am almost ready to crank the car. I sorta, kinda installed the dash and cosole harness. I also installed the his and her shifter, dimmer switch and the firewall relays.
I also modified my coil bracket so I could temporarily mount the coil to the head. When I get the correct bracket I will change it out. I hooked up 2 of the 3 ground straps. Can't hook up the third until I install the inner fenders. All total I spent 4 hrs on the car this week.
Oh, before I forget it, I finally ordered my PHS.When I sent in the info I used an old insurance paper to get the VIN from. I wasn't even thinking when I did it. Anyway, I get a call from PHS asking what car I want the PHS on. I told them my 67 GTO vert. They asked why I sent a VIN for a 65. Then it hit me, the insurance paper was for the 65 GTnO I sold almost two years ago.
And, I checked my totals for the last two weeks and they are wrong! 3/28 should be $18,261.17 and 4/4 should be $18406.17. Y'all need to check my math! Oh well, at least I have room for improvement.
Here are the latest totals(I think):
Labor @ 315 hrs................$6,300.00
Parts...............................$8,044.65
Outside Labor...................$3,425.00
Gifts..................................$716.52

Total............................$18,486.17

[Blue '66]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Well, I am almost ready to crank the car. I sorta, kinda installed the dash and cosole harness. I also installed the his and her shifter, dimmer switch and the firewall relays.
I also modified my coil bracket so I could temporarily mount the coil to the head. When I get the correct bracket I will change it out. I hooked up 2 of the 3 ground straps. Can't hook up the third until I install the inner fenders. All total I spent 4 hrs on the car this week.
Oh, before I forget it, I finally ordered my PHS.When I sent in the info I used an old insurance paper to get the VIN from. I wasn't even thinking when I did it. Anyway, I get a call from PHS asking what car I want the PHS on. I told them my 67 GTO vert. They asked why I sent a VIN for a 65. Then it hit me, the insurance paper was for the 65 GTnO I sold almost two years ago.
And, I checked my totals for the last two weeks and they are wrong! 3/28 should be $18,261.17 and 4/4 should be $18406.17. Y'all need to check my math! Oh well, at least I have room for improvement.
Here are the latest totals(I think):
Labor @ 315 hrs................$6,300.00
Parts...............................$8,044.65
Outside Labor...................$3,425.00
Gifts..................................$716.52

Total............................$18,486.17

Phil are you using your old motor?

[fyrffytr1]

If you mean the motor that came with the car, yes. It runs great or at least it did when I pulled it. It's a 69 block with a 70 intake and carb. 67 670 heads.