John is absolutely right. Just get that thing running and on the road. I took my car apart 7 years ago when I was 16 and it will just be getting back on the road this spring because I fell victim to the "overambition" and "while I'm here I might as well do this too" that he spoke of. I'm definitely glad I got everything done to my car that I did, but I'd rather have done it slowly each winter and had seven more years of driving time!!! Excellent food for thought. Oh, and take advantage of the fact that your dad is willing to help you!!! I did my car completely by myself and it took way longer than it would have if I had someone knowledgeable helping me. Like for instance when I took out the old 350 and just hacked off all the wires that were connected to it and didn't bag any parts......ou:
Dads teaching me real well, this is the third car we are restoring together. This time Im donig alot more on my own.
pretty good for someone who's not old enough to drive yet. i wish my son was into cars like you seem to be.:TU:
Dads helpin alot... I got to give him most of the credit. Im learning everyday though between him and the forum
no picture update but: the left innnerfender is mostly down to bare metal, the left front fender is being welded on the bottem. All the paint is off of the roof, down to the reddish\brownish\orange primer\glue? I dont know what it is but theres no more red its that primer\glue and grey. Cant wait for carlisle to see if we can score some parts.
Wow, didnt realize this hasnt been updated in a while. My dad is working on the lower left fender making patches for the structure and the skin. The structure is done and the skin is coming along nicely. Im running around the car with a razor blade taking off the red paint down to the primer. parts list updated also. We are now receiving help from Brian, he is on the board and owns a beautiful 70 stage 1 4 speed, and my friend Kevin who is learning with us.
Hey, nice progress there. I appreciate you letting me to come up and help. I've been busy the past few weekends, but please let me know when you are going up next time. I would definitely like to come up if I can. Keep me posted. Brian
Brian we havent been up there in a while. I think we went up last thursday. all we did is moved all the cars around, except the GS. We are getting ready to put the Stage1 up there. :TU: Some pics of the rearrangment: I thought I took pics of all the cars. If you remember how we had them arranged, heres the changes: The 63 Riv moved to the 75 eldorado converts spot The 75 Eldorado went to the POS 69 Riv GS's spot The 69 Riv GS went to the other 69 Rivs spot The 69 Riv went to the 73 Rivs spot The 73 Riv went to the 63's spot. I think thats it :laugh: Louie
Progress had been made but no picture progress. This is the first time we went up since Easter. I used a razor blade and took alot off the door today, Dad is still working on the left front fender. We also put 2 14in rally wheels on the front. Going to Carlisle friday, hoping to make out good. Louie
Carlisle Made out real good at carlisle today! We bought: left front innerfender all badges (grille, fenders, and trunk lid) air cleaner decal (GS 455 :laugh: ) center caps power window switch (not sure if its a buick one or not but we got itfor $3 dollars) a $25 dollar 72 bumper. Really nice core with grey paint on it. 2 tiny dings. We have a deal for 4 15x7s also. Louie
Well a few more hours were put in today. The aircleaner lid is DONE...I put over 4 hours into getting it perfect. The bottom of the base is down to bare metal. Dad is still playing with the fender. Gas tank is going to be dropped next week. Hoping for a buildsheet ray: ray: ray:
Ok now that the resto is in full swing, heres our list on how we are going to tackle the car: Bodywork\paint first Stock 72 455 installed. Interior Disc brakes maybe the 2.5 inch exhaust with flowmasters... Back on the road before Winter... Winter 2011- MAKE ME GO FAST :laugh: Pull the 455!! TA 284-88H cam Lifters valve springs Hoping on ported 70 455 heads edelbrock performer stall converter 3:23 posi What do you guys think? I like it. PS checked my aircleaner lid today, I'm proud to say this is the first part I ever painted that looks good, I dont mean to be cocky but it looks real good!
Update? not really just having a little fun with some little parts. :laugh: Last full week of school then finals! I'll be with my baby alot this summer. Here are my 80% sanded sport mirrors, Both bases and 1 head is done. Just got to finish the other one. Shiny! I need to get a few more spots on the top still, I'd say another hour of taking off that ugly primer. Ken Gies allowed me to complete step 1 to go fast! Who needs new mufflers? Louie
Our new 80 gallon compressor works great! I wish my dads welding was as good as the compressor works. :laugh: Hes getting better though. Im taking the entire quarter back down to bare metal. Paint remover was just applied to the other half of the trunk lid so the trunk lid should be down to bare metal completly next sunday. His welding and grinding ou: Louie
Father's day is coming up, maybe hit up MILLER's web site pick up some how to vids. :Brow: Just a little fun, hey the only way you get better is to keep doing it and try to do it several days or weeks in a row. Keep pushing forward!!!!!!
Well trunk lid got its first shot of primer, as did 70% of the sport mirrors ( I got side tracked and never finished the other head ou: :laugh: ) I also painted the plastic pieces on the air cleaner, not correct but looks good. Let me know how were doing, NEXT SIDE PROJECT: The grille. :Brow:
It's looking pretty good louie! I wish I had my dad would help me like yours.. but hey, it'll get done eventually. Keep it up!
