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

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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.

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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

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Got the heater ducting installed too.

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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