69 Super Bee Rebuild (my way)

[hunt2elk]

You make it look so easy.. stop that! LOL

Haha. I can assure you things are not that easy in my world.

 

[69 GTX]

For a LM2?

 

[hunt2elk]

For a LM2?

 

[1968GTX9]

Haha. I can assure you things are not that easy in my world.

I’m new to here don’t really know how to post my name I Mike and I just bought a 68 Gtx out of a building downtown Memphis been sitting there for 20 years or better just wonder if anyone could tell me about it off the ID plate and vin

 

[hunt2elk]

I’m new to here don’t really know how to post my name I Mike and I just bought a 68 Gtx out of a building downtown Memphis been sitting there for 20 years or better just wonder if anyone could tell me about it off the ID plate and vin

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Probably should post the question in the general or 68-70 forum, after you check in at the welcome wagon. You will get a lot better results there.

 

[1968GTX9]

Probably should post the question in the general or 68-70 forum, after you check in at the welcome wagon. You will get a lot better results there.

Thanks I will do that

 

[rp27g8]

Took a little time to get the headrest mounts fitting nice. I had to elongate the holes in all 4 spring clips so as they would grab into the notches of the posts. Also had to file the holes in in the black plastic pole supports as well as the large hole of the metal frame on one of the seat uppers. Mounting hardware for some reason doesn't come with hardware. I believe they originally would have been fastened with sheet metal screws, but after making the holes bigger in the plastic supports, I felt better using some 8-32 screws and nylock nuts.

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Took a little time to get the headrest mounts fitting nice. I had to elongate the holes in all 4 spring clips so as they would grab into the notches of the posts. Also had to file the holes in in the black plastic pole supports as well as the large hole of the metal frame on one of the seat uppers. Mounting hardware for some reason doesn't come with hardware. I believe they originally would have been fastened with sheet metal screws, but after making the holes bigger in the plastic supports, I felt better using some 8-32 screws and nylock nuts.

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[rp27g8]

Where do the spring steel pieces that are the catches mount?

 

[hunt2elk]

Where do the spring steel pieces that are the catches mount?

You can see 1 of them in this pic.

 

[hunt2elk]

Got my original wheel lip moldings and tail panel back from the guy who had them reanodized and painted yesterday. A retired gent from MI referred to me by @Big D A12. Same guy who helped him out with his floral Bee.

 

[dadsbee]

Anodized and painted for you !! Now that's just cheating! GOOD FOR YOU!! LOL Not sure I ever want to polish and paint another...

 

[hunt2elk]

Anodized and painted for you !! Now that's just cheating! GOOD FOR YOU!! LOL Not sure I ever want to polish and paint another...

Yeah, after reading how long it took you on yours, I thought $350. to have mine restored was a bargain.

 

[hunt2elk]

The wheel well moldings are not perfect by any means on the bottom side, but what shows turned out real nice. After using reproduction moldings on a previous restoration, fighting to get them to fit and look 1/2 way decent, I said never again if my originals were at all usable.

 

[Gpuller]

Yeah, after reading how long it took you on yours, I thought $350. to have mine restored was a bargain.

$350 for your tail panel and wheel openings? Guessing he repaired any dents too? I gotta get this guys number.

 

[themechanic]

The wheel well moldings are not perfect by any means on the bottom side, but what shows turned out real nice. After using reproduction moldings on a previous restoration, fighting to get them to fit and look 1/2 way decent, I said never again if my originals were at all usable.

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Not to mention the new ones don't come pre-drilled.

 

[hunt2elk]

$350 for your tail panel and wheel openings? Guessing he repaired any dents too? I gotta get this guys number.

No, $350. for just the tail panel. The wheel well moldings were $280. for the set. And yes, he repaired any bad spots.

 

[themechanic]

They look nice. Did you get them bright dipped?

 

[hunt2elk]

They look nice. Did you get them bright dipped?

Guess I don't know the answer to that, didn't know there were different types of anodizing. They shine like an original.

 

[themechanic]

Guess I don't know the answer to that, didn't know there were different types of anodizing. They shine like an original.

It's getting harder to find a shop that does BD. It accentuates the shiny finish of the polished aluminum. In other words, it's a lot more shiny than regular anodizing.

 

[dadsbee]

Yeah, after reading how long it took you on yours, I thought $350. to have mine restored was a bargain.

Wow.. I would have gladly paid that! LOL