Monthly Archives: July 2001

She’s all together! I even took her around the block twice. Got a problem with the break system and need to get that fixed before I can really drive it. But she runs and goes forward! Got more pictures that … Continue reading →

It’s Alive! I got her running tonight! Surprisingly it only took about 30 seconds of cranking before she turned over and sputtered to life. I’ll post more pictures tomorrow.

Tailgate is back! When I was looking into fiberglass bodies I was stunned to see that it would have cost me $500 more to get a tub with a tailgate opening. I really like having one and would have really … Continue reading →

Got the heater ducting installed too.

Got the battery and battery tray attached as well as the master cylinder and connecting lines. Was fun bending all those loops…

Have noticed a few problems with the holes in the firewall. Or lack thereof. Notice anything missing in this picture? Let’s just say that the firewall on my new body was for a Jeep with an automatic transmission. Yep, no … Continue reading →

Just a couple of close ups to show the color. She’s gonna be real ‘perdy!’

Woo Hoo! There she is!!! That’s dad checking it out.

Tomorrow! I’m picking up the body tomorrow! Woo hoo!

Arrrgggghhhh…. The body won’t be ready to pick up till Tuesday! They had a)a non-working mother-in-law’s car there taking up their time, b)a sick painter (for three days) and c)a swarm of locusts. (Ok, I made up the last one…) … Continue reading →