Ok, so i have a '66 coupe to sell and a '65 convertible to fix up. anything that i get from the coupe is going to be put into the convertible.
First of all, I'm not sure what i'll be able to get out of the coupe. it has a couple of rust spots on the quarter panels (all the way through the metal just in front of the wheels) and was originally a 6 cyl. Currently it has...
grab a trak suspension
rebuilt steering box.
fuel safe fuel cell
new windshield
front SSBC discs (the standard ones)
power brake booster
carburated '89 5.0 HO
C4
and a new exhaust and subframe connectors.
the paint is scratched in a few places and is just a maco job i'm sure.
The convertible is in pretty good shape, very rust free, except for a few pin holes in the floor pan. It has what i believe is the original C-code 289, and C4 tranny. I just added power brakes, a grab a trak suspension, front BAER 11" discs, and a fuel cell. My goal for the car is to basically build a GT350-R convertible (yes i know they didn't exist), but with a full interrior, 5 speed, and bumpers for the street.
I guess my question is, where to begin? The convertible is going to need a new rear-end, engine, transmission, hood/valence, and steering (the box is pretty much gone).
What would you guys suggest? I know the sale of the coupe won't cover all of the things that need to be replaced, but it should at least get me started.
First of all, I'm not sure what i'll be able to get out of the coupe. it has a couple of rust spots on the quarter panels (all the way through the metal just in front of the wheels) and was originally a 6 cyl. Currently it has...
grab a trak suspension
rebuilt steering box.
fuel safe fuel cell
new windshield
front SSBC discs (the standard ones)
power brake booster
carburated '89 5.0 HO
C4
and a new exhaust and subframe connectors.
the paint is scratched in a few places and is just a maco job i'm sure.
The convertible is in pretty good shape, very rust free, except for a few pin holes in the floor pan. It has what i believe is the original C-code 289, and C4 tranny. I just added power brakes, a grab a trak suspension, front BAER 11" discs, and a fuel cell. My goal for the car is to basically build a GT350-R convertible (yes i know they didn't exist), but with a full interrior, 5 speed, and bumpers for the street.
I guess my question is, where to begin? The convertible is going to need a new rear-end, engine, transmission, hood/valence, and steering (the box is pretty much gone).
What would you guys suggest? I know the sale of the coupe won't cover all of the things that need to be replaced, but it should at least get me started.
