Well ive decided its about damn time i restore this beast and i have absolutely no clue where to start. It doesnt run, im sure i will have to replace every single piece of the body, all tubes and wires, and def the entire interior and floor panel. So my question is, does anyone know where i can get the parts i need, any good suggestions? I am also looking for a good place to get some performance parts to really get this baby rollin once its running. I of course want to go OEM/OER with interior and exterior and most of the engine work if i need to replace any of it, but i will want to beef it up in the process.

Below are some pics, you can all cry with me, its ok. When you have 6 other cars one of them has to be neglected, but its going to be taken care of now! PS, when i got it it wasnt in much better condition than this my uncle has had it for years and im finally going to bring it back up to pristine standards.


Yeah we had the bottom part of the bumper held on by a zip tie i think...



















Yes, its being used to store alluminum in the back seat (placed it in there during a hurrican a few years back, coming out sunday.) And yes, grass managed to grow up into the engine bay and over the tires... this is going to be quite a project. Do you guys think it is even worth it to start with this body?

 

Well considering your asking these questions. kinda hints that this project is too much for you.

1. you need to source parts


2. completley strip the entire thing down.

3. Start sanding, grinding, cutting and welding.

4. those rust spots will need patch panels.

5. You seem to have limited knowledge on this resto, so I think you should accept your loss and move on.

Sorry bro!

 

it's in good condition
won't be to hard to bring back to life
i sujest you start by tacking out the engine and the tranny
and see what's good or not
i like this ride!

 

then give it to me !
the thing will be done in less than a year

 

I wouldnt be doing it on my own thankfully, father is a certified mechanic and has been working on cars for the part 30 years so he would be there helping every step of the way, but id have to do the bulk of the work since im well, younger. And i know the first step is figuring out what all needs to be replaced and more importantly, where to buy it. Which is why im asking for good Resto suggestions as to where i should get the parts. Then it comes to the other question i had which is would it honestly be cheaper to restore this one, or to find another body in better condition, though it wouldnt be as fulfilling as doing it all myself, but like you say it may be too much for me. Got the car free anyways so it wouldnt really be a loss

 

I know im going to have to replace every rusted part, check all the seals and such, a bit of work to be done. I think what scares me the most though is the framework and bodywork, there is a lot of rust.

 

you can buy some brand new sub frame
less trouble:cut old sh#t than weld the new

 

that my friend needs alot of tlc to say the least but it can be a bad $ss ride when finished.

 

Thats what im hoping for, i just wish i could do more on my own, dad works full time where as im sitting around on my **** full time. If it were a computer i could rip the damn thing apart and rebuild it without a problem, but when it comes to cars im def affriad im going to screw something up lol.

Figure i could always get some engine schematics take it appart and check all the pieces on my own, the only hard part would be remember where everything went but with good organization it shouldnt be too hard. That i could atleast do on my own without taking it out of the car and get a parts list to replace everything i need. Way i see it, its like super sophisticated Lego's, and i pwn at building legos

 

not just tlc but major surgeries and transplant.

 

I think you can do it man, but your gunna need to be dedicated, stuff is not going to go your way pretty much the entire time.

Source another one for donor parts, price out some new replacement parts from a resto company. Then get out your air tools, and start dissasembling evrything.

The stuff thats rusted thru, can be cut out and welded back with patch panels.

you have a welder right?

Go for it man, then post pics when your done!!

 

IMO I wouldnt even touch that car. Once I saw the rust around the rear window Im most positive it ran behind the rear seat so I would think the rear of the car would be thrown away. I had a 1961 Olds 98 Holiday Coupe that had this happen and it was a nightmare finding parts and/or making new ones.

 

Chances are JC Whitney or Summit Racing (or similar company) will have all the parts you need. Honestly, though, I don't think the car is worth it, it's too far gone. If the visible parts of the car are that rusted, I cringe to think of how bad it'll be in the parts you can't see.

 

Are you kidding? that is going to be a REALLY big project, its by far in no means in good condition.

 

I took the liberty of cleaning out the back seat today, just a few cans, a grill lid, and the back window's metal shade cover thingies... i dont know what they are called, sad i know. Anyhow, after removing this stuff i took out the back seat.. i mean well, the back seat coushin kinda well, fell out. And the drivers seat is def rigged more ghetto than any ghetto rider youve ever seen, you sit in it and its only connected by a single bolt on the back right side, you literally fall backwards and have to use your feet on the steering wheel to pull yourself back up. Ill get some pictures taken and post them. The tracks on the front seat are completely rusted to the point that they are dust, literally no formation left to them, just orange chips. However the passanger seat is actually intact for some reason, i wont know the true extent of the rust until i really gut the car.

This is definately going to be a huge project, so if anyone has any pointers feel free to speak up.