1969 Road Runner....another one!

[Capt-Culver]

did they give you a ballpark price??? they should know prices,, like quarters install $$, drops$$, floor pan$$, etc,,

should have left it here!! after sandblasting,, id given you a flat rate, +/- 20%. there are some shops i blast for, and I wouldn't take my car there,, but, "dont bit the hand that feeds you" i just blast and keep on moving on... be careful!! and kids RULE!!! jc

Jeff, man...honest to God, I didn't know you did that type of work. Honestly bro....or else I would have given you the project. I thought you were just a blasting guy. Yes, they quoted me on each individual task. Again man, I'm sorry.

 

[68427vette]

no biggy!!! we'll get together sometime!!! i'm a bit a ways from you,, send me a PM, where you took it,,

my body guy is sickly good!! he just finished a black aluminium 64 pontiac factory race car... ..., love the pics!! kids rock!! jc

 

[Capt-Culver]

Just got a call....bad news. Bent frame. Yet another headache to deal with. UGH!

 

[Propwash]

They always seem like more of a hassle than they're worth....till you get behind the wheel. Hang in there Capt, after the frame shop, at least you'll know she's nice and square.

 

[Capt-Culver]

Not a real big update...but getting some things accomplished.

 

[LeoD]

Read this whole story, what a great story! Good luck on finishing this project, looks great so far.

 

[Basket case]

got mine in a buddy's shop getting new skins and repaint. bit by bit they come together.

 

[roadrunnerman]

Any progress no matter how small you think it is means you are moving in a forward direction.

 

[Propwash]

Any progress no matter how small you think it is means you are moving in a forward direction.

Yup...Good words Roger.

Works looks good Capt. All the little fixes here and there add up real quick.

 

[Donny]

Just re-read the entire thread, amazing car and story and honesty, all good parts to a good story!

 

[OhioMopar]

Still kinda amazed you didn't buy the R/T I had! The body work would be done now and you would be half done! Lol. Good work, man. Maybe if I ever get some down time I will come out and check it out.

 

[Capt-Culver]

Swung by the shop yesterday...Floor is in, trunk and rear crossmember out. Bracing in place. Door hung...

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

 

[Basket case]

ah sweet progress!

 

[OhioMopar]

Looking good man!

 

[Capt-Culver]

Dropped the engine off at the rebuilders today. Should get a preliminary report next week on that. Hoping no cracks are found....fingers crossed. Just going with a stock build. Keeping the same heads, intake and exhaust manifolds. Will be balanced, valve job, new pistons and rods, bored and surfaced. Should be pretty cheap. Anyone know where I can send the carb for restoring?

Also, the welder should be done on January 15th. Then comes the hard decision on trying to determine if I want to tackle the body work with the limited time I have.....or send it out. Decisions decisions.

Thanks

 

[wannadrag]

Dropped the engine off at the rebuilders today. Should get a preliminary report next week on that. Hoping no cracks are found....fingers crossed. Just going with a stock build. Keeping the same heads, intake and exhaust manifolds. Will be balanced, valve job, new pistons and rods, bored and surfaced. Should be pretty cheap. Anyone know where I can send the carb for restoring?

Also, the welder should be done on January 15th. Then comes the hard decision on trying to determine if I want to tackle the body work with the limited time I have.....or send it out. Decisions decisions.

Thanks

http://harmsauto.com/iHarms_Carburetors.html

 

[OhioMopar]

http://harmsauto.com/iHarms_Carburetors.html

X2. Seems to be the place to go.

 

[Capt-Culver]

Thanks guys! I'll contact them soon and ship it out.

Darin, I'm using Fowler Engines. They seem to know what they are talking about....but, being a noob....it seems like everyone is more knowledgeable than me.

 

[OhioMopar]

Fowlers has been around a long time and built a lot of engines. I don't think that is a bad move.

 

[Ron 73]

The floor looks great. Coming along nicely..