1970 4-speed frame off resto

I just started on a frame-off restoration of my 1970 GS 350 4-speed. I bought the car in 1985 and soon after dropped in a 455. It had been painted before
I got it, was sliver and is now white. I have not done this before so I'm learning as I go. I don't plan on doing any bodywork or paint myself but will do everything else. Here are some pics.

 

Frame pressure washed

 

Rust!

 

Car was assembled in Flint. Frame was manufactured by Hayes on Dec 4, 1969, 1st shift. Frame part number is 3960733. Frame markings were found on the drivers side near the rear bumper. I found the build sheet on top of the gas tank. The protecto-plate was in the glove box.

 

Looks good thus far. Keep it up.

 

Frame has been media blasted and painted

 

More frame parts

 

Scott, I am jelous... I will be Starting on my 70 GS 455 4spd soon.:3gears:

 

when do you guess you will be done and on the road.

 

Wow, Your Frame and Suspension parts came out great. Looking forward to more updates.

 

I'm hoping within a year

 

Thanks for the kind words.

 

This is the rust-proof primer (moisture cured urethane) and paint topcoat (2 part urethane) I used, not too expensive, 1 qt each did the whole thing.

 

The best out there! Ive used it for years! You may want to consider to spray the entire body before you do any body work.. check out the link

http://www.masterseriescoatings.com...=vintage-cars-fort-mill-sc&image=DCP_0902.JPG

 

Scott- looks great. Keep up the good work. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Are you going to have the body media blasted? That's the way to find the rust areas! Keep the updates coming.

 

You have me convinced with the MasterSeries Coatings, for the Stage 1 resto! Going shopping...:beers2:

Looks Great, so far, Scott!

 

Body at the painter

 

Doors stripped, rust at the bottom

 

Trunk lid, rust at the rear edge, thanks to shaggyfinisher, got another one

 

Lower door frame, has rust pinholes, will have to fab a patch panel