Progress Thread I Have A Problem

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problemhouston

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I hear you guys. I need to go check it out and see the true condition. Is the price he is asking OK. I read that Summit closed out that block in the early 2000's for $300.00 was thinking I would offer him that.

 

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OK I have actually been working on the car since I started the thread. I guess I will start with some of the parts I have purchased.
Suspension:

Disc Break Conversion:

Wheels:

Front Valance:
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This what I found under the front fenders when I took them off.
Drivers Side:
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Pass Side:
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Now this is what they looked like After i cleaned them up.
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Drivers Side:
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I got the suspension off and was able to do the shelby drop and laid on a coat of self etching primer.
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problemhouston

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Finally two weeks ago I was able to pull the motor and trans out of the car with the help of my girlfriends brother.
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woodsnake

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Always good to see somebody else make progress! My 69 Cougar is being put on hold-again.

 

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must head to PHs house and pick my new five spoke wheels.

 

horse sence

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is that C D an instructional Cd for installing those wheels? cuz i think they go on shinny side out

 

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problemhouston

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Hahaha!!! Thanks guys. The disc is just there to get an idea on the size of the wheel. Fronts 17x8 rears 17x9.

 

horse sence

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that car must be an original poppy red?

 

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problemhouston

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horse sence said:

that car must be an original poppy red?

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You are correct Sir. Why someone would paint it this terrible orange color I don't know. But here around town I have seen more than on in this color and I am like

 

horse sence

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i like poppy red on a convert . i had a 65 fast back that was poppy red
when it is fresh its a pretty color .

 

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This thread brings back many many memories of the resto of my car... I might have to find another to build. OP progress looks great so far keep it up!