Just a brief update:
The body is completely removed from the old frame and we're in the process of gathering all usable parts from the old frame and transferring it over to the new frame.
The old transmission and frame will be scraped. Any suggestions on what I should do with them?
The Engine
I was told when I bought the car that the engine was "rebuilt" but after seeing all of the gunk and rust, it appears that they may have only painted the valve covers. What do ya'll think? I would love to get feedback on the engine, if anyone could provide any useful insight from the attached pictures. I believe the block is an 1968, 350, but I will varify that shortly. The only numbers I've seen on the block is 395558 2...I believe that places my engine in the year range of 1968-1976???
I'm going to paint the frame black, only on the areas where it could be seen once placed on the frame. The engine will be painted back factory gold. The new 2004r will be left silver.
The Body
The body is currently being assessed for the severitry of rust damage, but I believe all of the mounting points are good, so we shouldn't have any problems attaching to the new frame. Metal work will be done for all of the rust holes on the rear quarters. The trunk and floors are solid. I will defintely need a passenger door. The passenger door I purchased last year was damaged by UPS and it is going to cost more in labor to repair, so I'm in the market for another GOOD, SOLID door. Oh yea, and I could use a header panel and grill for a 79 calais as well.
What's New
In addition to the new 2004r, I also have a new intake and carb (see attached photos). I also have new re-chromed bumpers (see attached photos), but they won't go on until some time in the distant future after I've painted. I have some olds rally wheels that I've restored (I'll post photos soon).
The body is completely removed from the old frame and we're in the process of gathering all usable parts from the old frame and transferring it over to the new frame.
The old transmission and frame will be scraped. Any suggestions on what I should do with them?
The Engine
I was told when I bought the car that the engine was "rebuilt" but after seeing all of the gunk and rust, it appears that they may have only painted the valve covers. What do ya'll think? I would love to get feedback on the engine, if anyone could provide any useful insight from the attached pictures. I believe the block is an 1968, 350, but I will varify that shortly. The only numbers I've seen on the block is 395558 2...I believe that places my engine in the year range of 1968-1976???
I'm going to paint the frame black, only on the areas where it could be seen once placed on the frame. The engine will be painted back factory gold. The new 2004r will be left silver.
The Body
The body is currently being assessed for the severitry of rust damage, but I believe all of the mounting points are good, so we shouldn't have any problems attaching to the new frame. Metal work will be done for all of the rust holes on the rear quarters. The trunk and floors are solid. I will defintely need a passenger door. The passenger door I purchased last year was damaged by UPS and it is going to cost more in labor to repair, so I'm in the market for another GOOD, SOLID door. Oh yea, and I could use a header panel and grill for a 79 calais as well.
What's New
In addition to the new 2004r, I also have a new intake and carb (see attached photos). I also have new re-chromed bumpers (see attached photos), but they won't go on until some time in the distant future after I've painted. I have some olds rally wheels that I've restored (I'll post photos soon).
