Progress Thread Horse Sense - 66 Coupe To Fastback Conversion

horse sence · Jul 24, 2013

i got my deliveries done early so i picked up my parts.not every thing was there but enough to get started. the trunk devider was there and it is the first piece that has to go in.fit perfectly ,got it welded in place .even old pop and spatter was welding good the door post pieces were there so i spot welded them in place .i assembled the driver upper jamb but it is only clamped in right now , i have a lot of measureing to do there .still not bad for just a couple hours work.that spot welder is a big time saver. i should be able to get pretty far with it tomarrow.

candphall · Jul 25, 2013

Amazing!!

horse sence · Jul 25, 2013

i wish i could show what i got done today,but my imaging program is down so i cant size images. both door openings are done .both quarters are on but not yet welded at the bottom in the rear.tail panel is connected to both quarters and done. back window panel is welded in .trunk lid is bolted on .end caps are bolted on . the roof is setting in place but not welded .i just have to weld the roof on and put in the rear roof under brace in and weld the bottoms of the quarters and the out side is done .then i have to make the inner bracing for the inside of the quarters and it is finnished. i hope to have my imaging program back up tonight but you know what computers are like

racerxmd · Jul 25, 2013

WOW! You are Truly One Talented SOB! You make look so easy.

Boogie's AutoRama · Jul 26, 2013

Really nice work.

My brother & I have several '65-'66's laying around that our Dad hoarded over the years.
So far, I'm the only one who has done anything with them. My nephew is really getting enthused since I've got my '66 conv back on the road.
I'm trying to convince him convert one of the coupes to a FB.

What do you do with the slot in the door jamb for the ¼ glass?

I changed out the door jambs on my '65 FB years ago and had to use door jambs out of a coupe. I made a small patch panel and just welded it up.
Are the FB door jambs available now days?

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

Boogie's AutoRama said:
Really nice work.

My brother & I have several '65-'66's laying around that our Dad hoarded over the years.
So far, I'm the only one who has done anything with them. My nephew is really getting enthused since I've got my '66 conv back on the road.
I'm trying to convince him convert one of the coupes to a FB.

What do you do with the slot in the door jamb for the ¼ glass?

I changed out the door jambs on my '65 FB years ago and had to use door jambs out of a coupe. I made a small patch panel and just welded it up.
Are the FB door jambs available now days?

i make a filler patch but the door jamb for the fastback is now available

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

my imaging program is still down so i used my moms computer

one long ,and very hot, hard days work. i should be able to finnish the outer body today

66Coupe289POWER · Jul 26, 2013

Looks great except for the trunk lid. I hope that's not going to be the color scheme

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

66Coupe289POWER said:
Looks great except for the trunk lid. I hope that's not going to be the color scheme

nope ,that's off my old drag racer .looked good on the race car.

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

roof brace welded in ,the roof is welded on, the welds are ground ,the lower part of both quarters is welded ,she done. i still have to roll the wheel lips at the rear quarters but i am going to wait untill i get it up on the rotisserie. i have to make the inner structure still but i have other work to do this week end so it will have to wait a couple of days. not to bad for a couple days work.

racerxmd · Jul 26, 2013

Incredible Work! How long have you been doing this type of work?

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

racerxmd said:
Incredible Work! How long have you been doing this type of work?

on and off ,about 25 years.

racerxmd · Jul 26, 2013

Just out of curiosity, what would all that work cost to do for a customer?

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

about $7,500 labor and parts.

racerxmd · Jul 26, 2013

How much were the parts so far?

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

about $3500 but i still have torque boxes to go so around $3600
dynacorn is changing every thing over to weld through primer and they raised the prices on very thing .i kind of prefer the black coating

racerxmd · Jul 26, 2013

How much will the conversion affect cost compared to a real fastback car?

horse sence · Jul 26, 2013

hard to say ,every one has there own thoughts about it .it doesn't bother me
as long as i can register it. last one i did ,i got an offer on it and sold it before i even had it finished.

candphall · Jul 28, 2013

Horse sense do you find these cars, convert them, then sell them, or do people bring there cars to you for conversion. Either way I can see that it is truly a labor of love .

horse sence · Jul 28, 2013

i buy them and convert them with intentions of finishing them but just like the last one i already have two people interested in this one.good thing i have two more of my own cars ,i may get one finished just for me

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