Project 'Overtime': Pro-Touring 68 Acadian (Nova) with L92 swap [Archive] - Page 3

scherp69

04-19-2013, 08:46 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Got more done on the rear consoles. Started working on the sides.

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I still have a bit to do on both sides and then I hope to start wrapping them all with sheet metal.

scherp69

04-19-2013, 08:47 PM

I also got some seat sliders for the front seats. I really wanted to try and keep the power sliders, but at almost 3" high, it makes the seats sit way too high in the car.

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I also picked up a new grinder with belt sander. I have wanted a belt sander for a while and when this unit when on sale, I got one

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frojoe

04-20-2013, 02:40 AM

I want to sit in your garage and drink beer while i watch you work! great stuff!

scherp69

06-24-2013, 04:01 PM

I want to sit in your garage and drink beer while i watch you work! great stuff!

Come on over and you can even help!!

Well it's been a couple months since I've updated, so I thought I better do one. Unfortunately haven't gotten much actually done on the car. Things around the house and overtime shifts have gotten in the way. I hope to get a few productive days in though over the next few weeks as I will be on holidays for a bit.

Did get a few new sweet parts though. Thanks Matt at MCB!!

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I borrowed this idea of a photo from another thread. Shows the difference in size between the stock rad and the Autorad one

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Don't think I'll have to worry about this setup not keeping the car cool on the hot desert summer days

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0155_zps45211fe5.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0155_zps45211fe5.jpg.html)

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And a Dakota Digital programmable fan controller with LED display

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Ron in SoCal

06-24-2013, 04:50 PM

waynieZ

06-24-2013, 08:12 PM

That is such a sweet set up! Very Nice Mike.

scherp69

06-27-2013, 08:42 AM

Very cool Mike! Interesting to see the difference between your Nova model and my F body. You have the headlight buckets in the core support. Also, they stopped selling the Maradyne controller. I like the DD you have better :thumbsup:

Thanks Ron. I think they still offer the Maradyne one. It's still listed on their product list. I just liked the idea of the LED display better.

That is such a sweet set up! Very Nice Mike.

Thanks Wayne!

NvrDun71

06-27-2013, 08:50 AM

Have you had a chance to mock up the driveshaft loop? Currently in the market for one myself, and was curious how this one worked out?

syborg tt

06-27-2013, 09:23 AM

All I can say is looking at the AutoRad Core Support & Radiator makes me want one really really really bad.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0155_zps45211fe5.jpg

scherp69

06-27-2013, 01:08 PM

Have you had a chance to mock up the driveshaft loop? Currently in the market for one myself, and was curious how this one worked out?

Unfortunately I haven't had a chance yet. I don't see an issue though. I'll just need to cut the bracket where it mounts to the trans cross member. I actually got the idea of using it from a member's car on another forum. Here's a link to his website where he has a pic of it installed: http://barman.shawwebspace.ca/pages/view/transmissiondrive_line/

All I can say is looking at the AutoRad Core Support & Radiator makes me want one really really really bad.

I'm really happy I decided to go this route. It's a work of art. I can't decide now if I'm going to paint the support body color or leave it as is.

scherp69

09-04-2013, 05:36 PM

Time for an update. Cleaned up the shop a bit so I was able to get a better pic of the rad and rad support.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0169_zps091dc757.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0169_zps091dc757.jpg.html)

I've been slowing working on replacing the tail light panel.....again. When I put the first one in, I completely forgot to check the fit of the tail lights. Of course they didn't fit right and there was a huge gap. I also didn't like the way the truck aligned so here's where I'm at with that.

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I got tired of working on the tail light panel, so I decided to get my front seats installed.

In a previous post, I stated that I used the existing holes in the bottom of the GTO seats to put the seat sliders. The thing I forgot to do, was to actually measure and make sure they were parallel. They weren't.

There was 1/2" difference between the top of the sliders and the bottom. So I had to drill new holes

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0193_zps33299628.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0193_zps33299628.jpg.html)

And welded in the old ones

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Another thing I ended up doing was replacing the bucket seat floor brackets. I cut the stock studs off and welded bolts onto the ones that I had already installed. I did this when I thought I could use the power tracks for the seats. So I cut out the old brackets and put in news ones.

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I replaced all the stock studs with grade 8 bolts, but they are in the stock location. If anyone needs a set of bucket seat floor brackets, I now have an extra set that I will sell. I need to do some clean up on them to get rid of the bolts I welded on.

Next I made some brackets to mount the seats to the floor

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Reinforced them and painted them black

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And they were finally in

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scherp69

09-04-2013, 05:36 PM

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And with the seats finally in place, I had to modify the front console. I've been asked a few times why I chose to make the console out of round bar. Here's one big reason why. Very easy to change if needed.

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I must say, it was pretty cool to sit in the driver's seat again. I think it's the first time I've done that in about 12 years.

On a side note, I'm still looking for a pair of driver's side door hinges if anyone can help me out. I really wanted to use some stock ones and rebuild them, but I might end up having to buy some Goodmark ones.

I've also been wanting to buy a mountain bike for a few years. Finally got one

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0209_zpsc58c8a2e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0209_zpsc58c8a2e.jpg.html)

Even found room in the shop to hang it

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Between walking and biking, I've already lost 5 pounds over the past few weeks.

mrgm

09-04-2013, 06:52 PM

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0222_zpsac110c91.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0222_zpsac110c91.jpg.html)

I've also been wanting to buy a mountain bike for a few years. Finally got one

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0209_zpsc58c8a2e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0209_zpsc58c8a2e.jpg.html)

Even found room in the shop to hang it

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0239_zps5288768f.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0239_zps5288768f.jpg.html)

Between walking and biking, I've already lost 5 pounds over the past few weeks.

I found one in an alley and will be lubing it up to ride also. was planning on building one but free is free. :G-Dub:

frojoe

09-04-2013, 07:50 PM

Great work Mike. I have 5 bikes, and work in the industry. It's a helluva a bad (but so fun & good) hobby to have when you have yet another pastime that is also hugely time-consuming.. damn decisions...

GregWeld

09-04-2013, 10:09 PM

You're getting pretty good with that welder Mike!!

Awesome!!

Bought a mountain bike last week -- full suspension -- even looked at the brand you bought but ended up with a Trek Remedy 8 15.5" frame on 26" wheels.... I'm SHORT! Okay!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/file-38.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/file-38.jpg.html)

Evan Iroc-Z

09-05-2013, 07:09 AM

This is one of my favorite builds to follow! I love seeing updates. Great job so far!

Evan Iroc-Z

01-28-2014, 07:46 AM

Updates?

scherp69

01-29-2014, 02:53 AM

Updates?

Unfortunately no. Life has gotten in the way and haven't had an opportunity to spend any time in the shop for a while now. A few of the days that I could have gone out, it was so cold that it would have taken it a couple hours to warm up the shop so didn't bother. Hope to get out there in the next couple weeks then off to Phoenix for three weeks on a course through work.

scherp69

04-11-2014, 12:26 PM

Well it's been way too long with an update. I don't have much to update, but at least it's progress. Unfortunately the past winter I didn't get much at all done. Sucks when life gets in the way. The winter here was colder than normal and when it takes an hour to warm up the shop just to get it comfortable, it's hard to get motivated. Along with the weather and a few other things, didn't make it out to the shop much at all. I hope to try and play catch up now.

Last fall I bought a new rotisserie. I should have name this project Redo as it seems I keep redoing alot of it.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0265_zpsb646e9c5.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0265_zpsb646e9c5.jpg.html)

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The end of February I got to spend three weeks in Phoenix on a work course. Being on expenses everyday is great. Also a great way to buy some parts. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it to their shop as I was in course during their business hours. New trunk hinges from Fesler

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0288_zpsd1780ad0.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0288_zpsd1780ad0.jpg.html)

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I also decided that I was done trying to find good stock hinges to rebuild. I had no problem finding passenger side ones, but I could not find driver's side ones that were not worn out alot. So I decided to buy new ones from Classic Industries (via Hot Rods and Classics in Chilliwack, BC).

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0310_zpsc71caaf0.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0310_zpsc71caaf0.jpg.html)

I'm still fighting trying to get the tail light panel right where I want it. Although I think I figured out one of the issues and hope to get that done soon. In the mean time, I thought I'd attack something else so I felt like I was accomplishing something.

I started putting in the DSE subframe connectors. As I normally do, I thought I would take lots of pics so I could do a detailed write up. I haven't seen too many people actually show pics of the entire process. I've seen some comments that these aren't real subframe connectors. The way I look at it is there are a lot of guys out there that know a lot more than I do, or ever will, and they are running these connectors. Their cars are handling amazing and winning so they can't be all that bad :D

First you cut out the supplied template

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0307_zpsf15e0c5d.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0307_zpsf15e0c5d.jpg.html)

Put it in place

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0295_zps0a386f62.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0295_zps0a386f62.jpg.html)

Trace the template

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0298_zps68167f7d.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0298_zps68167f7d.jpg.html)

Cut

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0300_zpsabb5ea5f.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0300_zpsabb5ea5f.jpg.html)

And test fit

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0303_zps96023afe.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0303_zps96023afe.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0301_zps5496bab7.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0301_zps5496bab7.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0302_zps97b98404.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0302_zps97b98404.jpg.html)

scherp69

04-11-2014, 12:28 PM

Both side mocked up

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0304_zps6021e3ce.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0304_zps6021e3ce.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0305_zpsa12b666d.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0305_zpsa12b666d.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0306_zps815236d0.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0306_zps815236d0.jpg.html)

Next week I'll start welding them into place.

I also have a question regarding my motor. Do I need to put this back in place or can I just get some block offs. If I put it back, where does it hook up to.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0309_zpsa4192e58.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0309_zpsa4192e58.jpg.html)

214Chevy

04-11-2014, 01:16 PM

Great updates....progress is always fun and a great stress reliever.

Knaller

04-11-2014, 01:18 PM

Great work again Mike!

carkrazy1987

04-11-2014, 01:26 PM

I would install the steam pipe, and plumb it to the high point in the cooling system, most likely by the radiator neck. Helps purge air out of the heads

waynieZ

04-22-2014, 02:56 PM

Nice to see you getting back in the shop Mike. Connectors are looking good.

scherp69

06-17-2014, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys.

Time for another update. Like most lately, not a huge update, but it's still progress. Decided to install the Fesler trunk hinges. Thought I'd be better off with the hinges that I'm actually going to use when trying to get everything aligned.

Out with the old ones

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0371_zps549592b1.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0371_zps549592b1.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0373_zpse4ed82ef.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0373_zpse4ed82ef.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0370_zpsda2dbb03.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0370_zpsda2dbb03.jpg.html)

Putting the new ones in

Using a supplied template, had to drill a new hole

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0388_zps8131a05e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0388_zps8131a05e.jpg.html)

To mount this

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0390_zps33a51467.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0390_zps33a51467.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0401_zps0f282b53.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0401_zps0f282b53.jpg.html)

Then I had to trim the area in red

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0386_zps0cef867b.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0386_zps0cef867b.jpg.html)

I forgot to take a pic of the original pin in place, but this is where you get the old pin out. You need to bend the tab out to get the old pin out

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0383_zps98d1d002.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0383_zps98d1d002.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0377_zps8acf3dce.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0377_zps8acf3dce.jpg.html)

The shock that the hinge uses and the weird little pins

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0393_zpseab75d08.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0393_zpseab75d08.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0397_zpsfbe824c8.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0397_zpsfbe824c8.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0398_zpsee518fbf.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0398_zpsee518fbf.jpg.html)

Where the shock connects

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0392_zps35c3b925.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0392_zps35c3b925.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0400_zpsf54f29a7.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0400_zpsf54f29a7.jpg.html)

In place

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0403_zpsa03829bf.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0403_zpsa03829bf.jpg.html)

scherp69

06-17-2014, 06:05 PM

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0402_zps5dc861b1.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0402_zps5dc861b1.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0410_zps94f5ae68.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0410_zps94f5ae68.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0407_zps526c656c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0407_zps526c656c.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0404_zps5b6ddacc.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0404_zps5b6ddacc.jpg.html)

I decided to install the hinges as I've been fighting with getting the trunk and tail light panel aligned properly. I might end up having to make a couple relief cuts in the quarter panels to make it all fit.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0362_zps0cb6e8af.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0362_zps0cb6e8af.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0360_zps1dccbcc4.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0360_zps1dccbcc4.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0359_zps7d1e1aa4.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0359_zps7d1e1aa4.jpg.html)

I've been able to get the gaps along the sides really nice, but I can not get the rear gap to fit. I may just end up having to weld in a piece of round rod onto the trunk. Any suggestions??

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0364_zps80512012.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0364_zps80512012.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0361_zps85e56b25.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0361_zps85e56b25.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0337_zps2c03bd6c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0337_zps2c03bd6c.jpg.html)

Here's what I'll be working on over the next while. Been wanting to do this for a while now. We have 3 cars, a utility trailer and a boat trailer and it's like a game of tetris organizing them. I'm widening the driveway at the top by 20 feet. It will come straight back 25 feet then start to angle toward the bottom of the driveway. At the top we should be able to put 3 cars wide plus both my trailers.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0412_zps165c7a42.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0412_zps165c7a42.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0411_zpsfe8b61e7.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0411_zpsfe8b61e7.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0415_zps0b532fd1.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0415_zps0b532fd1.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0413_zps780c3048.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0413_zps780c3048.jpg.html)

So between working on the retaining wall and driveway and yet another trip to Vegas next weekend, won't get back into the shop for a while.

frojoe

06-18-2014, 10:42 AM

Any progress is good progress.. nice work!

Man I need to move out of the city.. not nearly enough room for the ever-growing roster of toys! :(

Steve68

06-18-2014, 08:32 PM

those are some very nice hinges, why such a big gap?

GregWeld

06-18-2014, 08:39 PM

Just extend the trunk lip down mike.

waynieZ

06-19-2014, 09:49 AM

Those look great Mike. I'm no body man but I agree with Greg W. it should be the most straight forward way to do it.

scherp69

06-19-2014, 05:42 PM

Any progress is good progress.. nice work!

Man I need to move out of the city.. not nearly enough room for the ever-growing roster of toys! :(

Thanks Joe. Yes I must admit I love living in the area we so. About ten minutes from town but have a third if an acre so lots of room.

those are some very nice hinges, why such a big gap?

Thanks. Not sure, still trying to figure it out.

Just extend the trunk lip down mike.

Those look great Mike. I'm no body man but I agree with Greg W. it should be the most straight forward way to do it.

Thanks guys. I'm thinking the same. Would be just as easy to add to the lip and be done with it. Just good to hear from others also.

scherp69

10-09-2014, 06:07 PM

Unfortunately I haven't gotten anything done on the car as I have had too much else on the go. I likely won't get much done over the winter either as I have a new project on the go. I know it's not forum related, but most guys seem to have a soft spot for these old trucks. My wife owns a 74 Bronco which belonged to her first husband. It has been sitting since 1996 and has only run once or twice since then that I'm aware of and that was when I got it running to move it out of the shop to the rear of the shop.

Where it has been sitting

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/ffcbb132f82242171a5dbed8740c9c45_zpsfb35f3e3.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/ffcbb132f82242171a5dbed8740c9c45_zpsfb35f3e3.jpg.h tml)

A few weeks ago, a buddy of mine stopped by and offered us 5K for it. We have had so many people stop by and ask if either one were for sale, but the wife never wanted to sell it. We got talking after the offer came in and she wanted to know what it would take to get it running again. I threw some numbers at her and before I knew it she was giving me the go ahead to order parts. She told me she doesn't want to hear about what I'm doing, she just wants it done and she trusts what I'm doing :D

So I spent all my spare time reorganizing the shop to get the Bronco back in there. I've come to realize that I have quite the collection of tools. I got rid of a couple shelving units and added about 25 feet of new shelving higher up and redid a bunch of other stuff.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/c30203bff8ad71e1dcb14be21c2037ce_zps8be149d5.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/c30203bff8ad71e1dcb14be21c2037ce_zps8be149d5.jpg.h tml)

Then I made a trip to the border and brought back a car load of new goodies

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/798085be71de9e94e17e1f13feebdaf7_zps93ea69cb.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/798085be71de9e94e17e1f13feebdaf7_zps93ea69cb.jpg.h tml)

I spent several hours on Tuesday getting it running. Changed the oil and plugs. Pulled the distributor and primed the pump. I also forgot to mark the distributor before pulling it and found out the hard way that Ford engines are a pain to the distributor in the right spot. I was so grateful for the internet that day. Got it running and back into the shop.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/10f552aefec20c10a5afb1d2314a5c63_zps529e0d6a.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/10f552aefec20c10a5afb1d2314a5c63_zps529e0d6a.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/7482cbdf-4d88-4281-af04-1f24eb8f05cd_zpse7b386c6.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/7482cbdf-4d88-4281-af04-1f24eb8f05cd_zpse7b386c6.jpg.html)

Took the top off and cleaned it out

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/imagejpg1_zpsd5c9e268.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/imagejpg1_zpsd5c9e268.jpg.html)

Hate seeing the car like this

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/imagejpg2_zpsf156e48b.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/imagejpg2_zpsf156e48b.jpg.html)

The plans for the truck are as follows:
- I'm going to lift the body off first and put it behind the shop again
- I'm going to be replacing the brakes, suspension, fuel and brake lines as well as pulling the entire drive train so I thought it would be easier to do all that without the body on. Might as well save my back
- I'm going to replace all the gaskets, seals etc on the motor, trans, transfer case and diffs

New stuff to be added:
- 2.5" Bilstein suspension lift
- 1" body lift
- Front disc brake conversion with new Warn premium hubs
- Power booster conversion
- Front sway bar (doesn't have one at all)
- Replace the fuel and brake lines with new nickel copper lines
- All new bearings, seals, etc
- Replacing both fuel tanks and sending units. The front will be poly and the main will be a 23 gallon upgrade

Few details about the truck:
- 351 Windsor, C4 auto trans, D20 transfer case, Dana 44 front and 9' rear

Here's a couple other pics

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/58eb1f3509d8c6c1d9bc457fb3908982_zpsc8636eff.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/58eb1f3509d8c6c1d9bc457fb3908982_zpsc8636eff.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/47dd155edc68706f4e045e946152ab26_zps881d22ef.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/47dd155edc68706f4e045e946152ab26_zps881d22ef.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/50d96161d776cea90a56a96c65c3f76c_zpsc674f890.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/50d96161d776cea90a56a96c65c3f76c_zpsc674f890.jpg.h tml)

I plan on spending most of my time this winter working on the Bronco, but hope that I can still squeeze a few days working on the car. I will update the thread if that actually happens :yes:

frojoe

10-09-2014, 06:16 PM

Hate seeing the car like this

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/imagejpg2_zpsf156e48b.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/imagejpg2_zpsf156e48b.jpg.html)

You get used to having your car be another storage shelf/organizer... :(

67goatman455

10-09-2014, 09:57 PM

You get used to having your car be another storage shelf/organizer... :(

You two make me glad that i am single.

frojoe

10-10-2014, 10:12 AM

You two make me glad that i am single.

I'm single too.. just life, work, etc gets in the way!

I can't even imagine how little work I'd get done on it if I had a wife and kids.. oi!

HBRod

10-10-2014, 12:56 PM

Sorry that your car will be sitting for awhile, but that's a cool old Bronco there. Will be a nice ride when you get done, though I wonder if the little woman will be able to get in it after you install the lift, LOL.

Rod

WSSix

10-10-2014, 07:17 PM

Looks pretty good to have been sitting that long, Mike. Good luck with it.

frojoe

01-23-2015, 02:18 PM

How's it goin.......????!?!??!!!?

scherp69

01-23-2015, 09:45 PM

Havent made as much progress as I was hoping (isn't that always the case though lol). I'll admit though, as nice as it is working on the car with all new parts, it's pretty nice taking parts off, cleaning them, adding some paint and putting them back on. I don't have a up to date pic, but here's the last couple I took:

New rear lift springs in

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/5d5627387db2779b2698fc236bbd77d8_zpscd38267a.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/5d5627387db2779b2698fc236bbd77d8_zpscd38267a.jpg.h tml)

Since taking this pic, Ive cleaned up and painted a bunch of the parts. Have put in new axle joints and started doing the disc brake install. I don't have much left on the suspension then I'll pull the motor and trans and start running the brake and fuel lines. I'm going to rebuild the trans and replace all the gaskets on the motor.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/006b1176d4096c685cf2a35b1576b3f7_zpsd13d5fce.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/006b1176d4096c685cf2a35b1576b3f7_zpsd13d5fce.jpg.h tml)

I'll try and grab a more up to date pic when I'm out there next. As for the car, still holding up all my bronco parts lol.

scherp69

01-23-2015, 10:15 PM

I just noticed that I didn't post any pics since I got the bronco running. Here's a few of the progress between then and now.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/imagejpg3_zps95661ec0.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/imagejpg3_zps95661ec0.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/imagejpg1_zpsb1871007.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/imagejpg1_zpsb1871007.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/imagejpg5_zps7fa37b9c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/imagejpg5_zps7fa37b9c.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/744cb7e8bfab209e92914ce7757d27d5_zps6606d034.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/744cb7e8bfab209e92914ce7757d27d5_zps6606d034.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/5ec4f7fd6ceecf5515891aa60230319d_zps9de9aafd.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/5ec4f7fd6ceecf5515891aa60230319d_zps9de9aafd.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/5fed59d525b9fee5aa95f77920dac03d_zps18302f37.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/5fed59d525b9fee5aa95f77920dac03d_zps18302f37.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/207990cdaf2af7e721bcd2e11275be3d_zpsa68d43cf.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/207990cdaf2af7e721bcd2e11275be3d_zpsa68d43cf.jpg.h tml)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/image_zps69f9aaec.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/image_zps69f9aaec.jpg.html)

waynieZ

01-23-2015, 10:31 PM

Wow busy guy! Look at all that knowledge you got from working on the car. Your branching out! Nice.

frojoe

01-24-2015, 08:48 PM

Maybe I need to make a road trip thru the interior this summer and stop in up there to "check in" on the progress, and maybe provide some inspiration...!

scherp69

01-26-2017, 06:03 PM

Hey guys remember me. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to update. Since my last update, life, work and finances have gotten in the way of me doing much on the car. Also have been working on the wife's Bronco and have the body back on it and hope to have it running by summer time. One of the big reasons I didn't get much done on my car is I got to a point where I was stuck and didn't know what to do next or how to do it. I usually don't like to ask for help and wanted to try and do as much of the car by myself as I could. Well life isn't getting in the way as much anymore, finances are better and I'm at a point where I want to get back to work on the car.

I got off the phone a short while ago with a guy who is interested in doing some work on my car for me. I'm likely going to get him to finish up the trunk work, get all the panels hung to make it look like a car again and maybe a few other custom things that I want done. I've seen some of the work this guy has done and it is very nice. He also does this as a side job as his main job is he owns a towing company. Makes it even easier to get the car to his shop lol. We will be getting together in the next week or two so he can look over the car and make a plan as to what I want done and when to take it to his shop. I may even get him to paint it when it's ready. I can actually say I'm getting excited again :D:yes:

WSSix

01-27-2017, 08:44 AM

Don't give up, Mike. It's worth finishing even if it takes longer than originally planned. Good luck!

scherp69

01-27-2017, 10:23 AM

Thanks Trey. I can honestly say that I thought about giving up a few times over the last couple years. But now am very excited about getting it going again. Definitely going to set some small goals and tackle each one before the next.

aany001

01-27-2017, 11:02 AM

Mike don't give up bro. I feel your pain and know first hand what your going through. I fought for 10 years but finally enjoyed it last summer and it was awesome. It will be worth it. Hang in there

214Chevy

01-27-2017, 01:17 PM

As others, I feel your pain bro and I too, have felt the same about giving up. I took a break as well from my car. I spent money in other places like on guns and stuff. Just got a bit tired of my car, but I'm getting back on mine too.

waynieZ

01-27-2017, 03:59 PM

Nice to hear from you MIke, we al l have those things that take us away from our projects. I'm glad your finally back at it. Kee us in the loop so we can know what you decided on.

syborg tt

01-30-2017, 10:05 AM

glad to see you are back

Mikael A

01-30-2017, 04:19 PM

Dude life happens....nice looking project,now get to work.

scherp69

01-30-2017, 07:33 PM

Thanks guys. It does feel really good to be able to update again. Patiently waiting for the body guy to call so we can make a plan. Then hope to keep the updates coming

pro66tour

01-31-2017, 07:10 AM

Year 5, slow going, but going and going and going...
All good Mike, keep at it!

scherp69

02-26-2017, 10:52 AM

Bonebuster29

02-27-2017, 10:01 AM

I met with the guy who's going to do some work on my car yesterday. He said he's quite picky on the work he takes on as he only wants to work on cars that he's excited to work on. He liked my build 😁 He is just finishing up a new and bigger shop and wants to wait until it is done before taking my car. He hopes to be done in a month or month and half, then my car will be spending some time with him.

I mean if you dont want to wait that long bc Im sure its in the way, Ill give you 5 grand cash and Ill just come haul that piece of scrap metal to my place next to my firebird. HAHAHAHA :G-Dub:

scherp69

02-27-2017, 11:46 AM

I mean if you dont want to wait that long bc Im sure its in the way, Ill give you 5 grand cash and Ill just come haul that piece of scrap metal to my place next to my firebird. HAHAHAHA :G-Dub:

Haha a year ago I might have taken you up on that...especially since 5k US is worth like a million dollars Canadian lol

waynieZ

02-27-2017, 01:13 PM

Glad to hear it's getting close to going in for the work soon.

scherp69

05-02-2017, 08:44 PM

I know this is a small update, but I haven't been able to post a pic of new parts since 2014 so I'm posting one. Found bit of cancer on the fenders so decided to pick up some new AMD ones. Just waiting for the call from the body guy as to when he's going to pick the car up. He said first part of May so hopefully soon.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0799_zpsn5gt8ogm.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0799_zpsn5gt8ogm.jpg.html)

syborg tt

05-02-2017, 09:07 PM

Hey an update is an update and this is a good update as I see a mountain bike hanging above said fenders

GregWeld

05-02-2017, 09:19 PM

Progress is progress Mike!!

EH!

waynieZ

05-02-2017, 09:36 PM

I just saw this a minute ago and posted else where, Glad to see it's getting close to him taking it.

scherp69

05-03-2017, 08:38 AM

Hey an update is an update and this is a good update as I see a mountain bike hanging above said fenders

Thanks. Your are correct. There is a mountain bike hanging. Nothing special, but it gets my ass out doing something

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0209_zpsc58c8a2e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0209_zpsc58c8a2e.jpg.html)

Progress is progress Mike!!

EH!

Thanks Greg. I was reading some of your posts. Wow lots of changes in your life. Good for you and the F cancer approach. Too many people would just give up.

I just saw this a minute ago and posted else where, Glad to see it's getting close to him taking it.

Thanks Wayne. How's yours coming along?

syborg tt

05-03-2017, 09:24 AM

Norco - Love the bike and on top of that it's bad ass looking.

waynieZ

05-03-2017, 09:24 PM

Getting back in the garage next week, I ordered some parts and getting over my three weeks with double pneumonia.

scherp69

08-04-2017, 01:02 PM

Well it happened. A buddy of mine dropped off his trailer on Tuesday night.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942512_Unknown_zpssnzsssoa.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942512_Unknown_zpssnzsssoa.jpg.html)

Wednesday morning the doors opened for the first time in a while

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942528_Unknown_zpsyfopxfqk.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942528_Unknown_zpsyfopxfqk.jpg.html)

And the car was loaded

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942608_Unknown_zpshmimy4iu.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942608_Unknown_zpshmimy4iu.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942688_Unknown_zpssh9vscmn.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942688_Unknown_zpssh9vscmn.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942720_Unknown_zps35x9v1bd.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942720_Unknown_zps35x9v1bd.jpg.html)

Had to take this pic. Going to look awesome from behind

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942640_Unknown_zps0b2kvtx9.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942640_Unknown_zps0b2kvtx9.jpg.html)

And in its temporary home getting all the panels hung and lined up

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_1150_zpsxyui1qok.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_1150_zpsxyui1qok.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_1149_zpsmsjjbf1u.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_1149_zpsmsjjbf1u.jpg.html)

I also thought I'd post a pic of a new car I bought last year. It's a 2017 Ford Fusion sport. Snappy little car. 320 hp and 380 tq. Helps fill a void until my car is done lol.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942704_Unknown_zpsa7zgminh.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942704_Unknown_zpsa7zgminh.jpg.html)

syborg tt

08-04-2017, 02:13 PM

This is awesome and I love the Fusion !!!!

aany001

08-05-2017, 10:57 AM

Mike that is huge for you bro. Gotta dig in your heels and push through it. It's a damn roller coaster ride building these cars but well worth it in the end. Take it from me. As you know 11 years for my build but driving the wheels off it!!! Real happy for you and all the best.
Keep the pics coming.

Steve

scherp69

08-05-2017, 01:14 PM

This is awesome and I love the Fusion !!!!

Thanks Marty. Yeah I quite like the Fusion. It's a total sleeper. I'll end up getting a tune for it also. There are a couple good ones out now for it.

Mike that is huge for you bro. Gotta dig in your heels and push through it. It's a damn roller coaster ride building these cars but well worth it in the end. Take it from me. As you know 11 years for my build but driving the wheels off it!!! Real happy for you and all the best.
Keep the pics coming.

Steve

Thanks Steve. I'm getting pretty excited to get it back. I know he's already started working on it which is nice. I've told him no rush, but can't wait to get it back. And yes it will be a huge hurdle done with. I'm glad I decided to do this as I don't know if I would have ever made any progress if I didn't. I was stuck and really didn't know where to go with it. Can't wait to enjoy mine like you are. Keep looking at your pics on instagram. Love the car!!!

waynieZ

08-05-2017, 09:44 PM

Great news Mike, glad to see it getting worked on. How far from home is it? Is it close enough so you can go peek in once in a while, you know we like pictures..

scherp69

08-06-2017, 11:29 AM

Great news Mike, glad to see it getting worked on. How far from home is it? Is it close enough so you can go peek in once in a while, you know we like pictures..

Thanks Wayne. It's about an hour away. Close but not close enough that I could drop in really easily. I Hope to head out there on my next set of days off. I know he's already working on it as he's been messaging me with any questions as he goes along.

WSSix

08-08-2017, 10:23 AM

That's a big step. Congrats, Mike!

69 Pilot

08-09-2017, 01:50 PM

Smoky outside! You must live near me, mind you I think all of BC is one big campfire right now.
Don't give up, your doing better than me. I've had my camaro for 16 yrs and driven maybe 4 of those years between teardowns and mods.
Come to the realization it doesn't have to be perfect, just need to get out and drive!

scherp69

08-09-2017, 08:23 PM

That's a big step. Congrats, Mike!

Thanks. Pretty excited.

Smoky outside! You must live near me, mind you I think all of BC is one big campfire right now.
Don't give up, your doing better than me. I've had my camaro for 16 yrs and driven maybe 4 of those years between teardowns and mods.
Come to the realization it doesn't have to be perfect, just need to get out and drive!

Yes all of BC is very smoky. And I just found out yesterday that I'm being deployed to go work the fire zones for a week starting next Saturday so will be even closer to the smoke. Oh well will be good money for the car. Where in BC are you? I'm in the loops.

Update:

It's been a long time since it looked like this

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0338_zps01yfs3ij.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0338_zps01yfs3ij.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0339_zpsuhygquq0.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0339_zpsuhygquq0.jpg.html)

Can't wait to see it with the hood one. Getting pretty excited I must admit.

scherp69

08-09-2017, 09:36 PM

Some more photos he took

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0343_zpsmgv6zi5m.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0343_zpsmgv6zi5m.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0342_zpsujtfwi7z.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0342_zpsujtfwi7z.jpg.html)

Love this photo

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0345_zpsufdcxply.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0345_zpsufdcxply.jpg.html)

Don't think he's looking forward to cleaning up my mess lol

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0344_zpsq44wvrfh.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0344_zpsq44wvrfh.jpg.html)

waynieZ

08-10-2017, 11:50 AM

It looks nice all in one piece! Do you remember what rate and length springs you have on there?

aany001

08-10-2017, 05:15 PM

Looking good Mike!!! Keep us updated.

scherp69

08-10-2017, 07:13 PM

It looks nice all in one piece! Do you remember what rate and length springs you have on there?

Thanks Wayne. I'll look for that when I get a chance.

Looking good Mike!!! Keep us updated.

Thanks Steve. As requested..........

First time with the hood on. I'm liking :yes::yes::yes:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0347_zpsgfbfhnwa.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0347_zpsgfbfhnwa.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0346_zpsg1tvpdih.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0346_zpsg1tvpdih.jpg.html)

scherp69

08-11-2017, 04:44 PM

Well he cleaned up my mess quite nicely

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0352_zpslb7wv3zb.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0352_zpslb7wv3zb.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0354_zpsh59zy66e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0354_zpsh59zy66e.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_0353_zpszcndmdmy.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_0353_zpszcndmdmy.jpg.html)

waynieZ

08-11-2017, 06:23 PM

It looks good.

98ssnova

08-11-2017, 06:53 PM

Damn looks really good

Steve68

08-13-2017, 08:06 AM

Looks great Mike, progress even when you cant do it yourself!

BBC71Nova

08-13-2017, 09:42 AM

Loving the progress.

traut811

08-13-2017, 08:46 PM

Nice build! Going to be a sweet car for sure!

67rstbkt

08-15-2017, 08:46 AM

looking amazing!

vdrivinmike

08-16-2017, 01:58 PM

Mike:

As one of the Nova bretheren, I'm so stoked to see your project still moving forward!

Be safe out there on fire duty...

Mike

syborg tt

08-16-2017, 02:26 PM

Car looks awesome and I can't wait to see it come together.

Come to the realization it doesn't have to be perfect, just need to get out and drive!

Well said and that is why my 70 Camaro has satin Paint on it. Because I want to be able to lean or heck even lay on the fender and not worry about it

scherp69

08-25-2017, 03:37 PM

Thanks guys.

A picture I took when I went to check out the car. Going to pick the car up on Wednesday if I can get my buddy's truck.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_1204_zpspv54nbzc.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_1204_zpspv54nbzc.jpg.html)

scherp69

08-31-2017, 11:05 AM

The car is back home

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942880_Unknown_zpsnwjo6ueh.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942880_Unknown_zpsnwjo6ueh.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942896_Unknown_zpsrbwnmy1j.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942896_Unknown_zpsrbwnmy1j.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/30942912_Unknown_zpsbpwtmfeb.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/30942912_Unknown_zpsbpwtmfeb.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_1315_zpstcyr2jeo.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_1315_zpstcyr2jeo.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/IMG_1317_zpsmqfhzbxi.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/scherp69/media/IMG_1317_zpsmqfhzbxi.jpg.html)

It still needs quite a bit of work in the body. The gaps need to be finished up and lots of block sanding, etc. Main thing I wanted to do was get it back looking like a car and now it does. I know that all the panels fit and we won't have any issues when it comes to getting it painted. Next up is to try and get as much done on the car as I can with mechanical, interior, etc. Have already been pricing out parts haha. Order coming soon :)