[gtomike72]

Ok, I have the car on jack stands, I got all viable lines disconnected to pull the frame. Looks like I don't need to pull the gas tank or rear bumper at the moment. Is there anything else to disconnect? I have the engine and trans disconnected. I think all I have left is the brake lines and steering linkage and then start praying I don't brake body bolts off!

[gtomike72]

Initially I thought I would need to do a frame off but I think I can restore the LeMans on the frame as the body bushings are still in good shape.

Put the car back together the other day to test fit everything. Need to tweak a few things but overall not bad. The hood sits low in one corner and the header panel sits a little high but nothing major.

Still need to do a full quarter on the passenger side and a partial on the drivers then get her in primer and its all easy work from there...right??

[gtomike72]

It's been bugging me that my baby has been sitting around in pieces for a few years now waiting for me to do it perfect...turns out...I'll die before that happens so, I figure get it the best I can with what I have and can always fix little stuff here and there along the way! So hoping to get the original Brasila Gold shot before winter which leaves me winter to get the engine installed and tuned (rebuilt 400...6x-4 heads, RA3 cam, intake, carb, headers) and if I have time to throw the interior back together however I will need new carpet and the front bench seat recovered.

Here is my 72 after 180 grit sanding...all masked up ready for primer

[gtomike72]

3 coats of primer sprayed...now to block sand the **** out of it and get her straight as an arrow! I hit her with a guide coat after I took this picture to find low spots.

[gto406]

Looking good Mike! Gotta get this one back on the road for sure 8^)

Cheers,
Brian.