69 Super Bee Rebuild (my way)

[hunt2elk]

On to the 4-speed swap. I used an AMD hump just because I couldn't find a decent original. The fit was perfect, although I believe the metal is thinner than a factory stamping. Picked up that and an original z-bar frame bracket from Tonys Parts. At this point, I still had the motor sitting in the car so I could hook everything up to be certain these pieces were welded in the correct spots.

 

[hunt2elk]

Thought I should mention a couple of things with Tony. I have bought a few new items from him over the years and never had any problems. I really appreciate the parts he is getting reproduced for our hobby and will continue using his stuff. But if you buy any used part from him, make sure you get a bunch of pictures first. This is the firewall clutch pedal bracket he sold me as being in great shape. I ended up buying a new repop from my friend Jamie at Mega Parts to replace this pile. Another thing that got to me was when I told him I wanted a nice 4-speed trans crossmember. Said he had a few. He has a standard price for them which was inline with the market value. I asked him several times how "nice' they were. He told me the only way to find out was to blast one to see how it cleans up. Extra $40. to do that. I paid it just because I wanted it now so as not to hold things up. I got it and it was fine, but he probably spent 2 minutes blasting it because it was not even half done. Seems to me he should be checking them all before he sells somebody one that has issues covered up by gunk and grime.

 

[hunt2elk]

Buddy of mine had a pedal assembly for me. Took it all apart, epoxy prime, and paint. Replaced the bearings and put back together.

 

[hunt2elk]

Had a couple people ask what I used for paint on the pedal assembly. After blasting, I used PPG gray epoxy primer and then a couple coats of Eastwoods Detail Gray. On the pedals I used a semi gloss black.

 

[munger77]

great job; nicely done.
Can't wait to see it in the copper brown color. Think it is my favorite by far.

 

[hunt2elk]

Couple of weekends ago I rigged up a makeshift painting area in my garage. 2x4's and plastic sheeting. Took an old furnace blower assembly and made an extension. I can open my double hung window and set this on the little shelf I made. Hung up some temporary LED lamps. I used it for the first time on the pedal assembly and it seems to work fine. Its nice not having to worry about getting overspray in the rest of the garage. I plan on restoring all the subassemblies, brackets, bolts, hinges, misc. here as well as painting the bottom and inside of the car.

 

[vintage chromoly]

That clutch pedal bracket would have gone in the trash can at my house.
I’d be embarrassed to send that to someone.

 

[hunt2elk]

That clutch pedal bracket would have gone in the trash can at my house.
I’d be embarrassed to send that to someone.

That is exactly where I told him I was going to file it. He did refund me what I paid for it, but not what I paid him to ship it, even though he is the one who forgot to send it with the original order. Live and learn I guess and that's why I even mentioned this.

 

[hunt2elk]

I found a pair of front buckets from a 68 Coronet a month or so ago that are in nice condition. Ordered a pair of headrests and mounting hardware to make them correct for a 69. Got an order in with Dantes for the new Legendary covers that will be going on. Spent a couple of hours Sunday getting the brackets for a buddy seat welded in. Hopefully all the metalwork is now done and as soon as work slows down a bit I can get the shell pushed outside to be blasted.

 

[hunt2elk]

The guy doing the sand blasting had a cancellation today and I was able to rearrange my work schedule. This all worked out just perfect as we are supposed to be getting colder temps and 12 - 14 inches of snow in the next couple of days. Pushed back in the warm garage. Now I have to make time to get it covered in epoxy.

 

[69 GTX]

He's coming..........

 

[91r/t]

That is exactly where I told him I was going to file it. He did refund me what I paid for it, but not what I paid him to ship it, even though he is the one who forgot to send it with the original order. Live and learn I guess and that's why I even mentioned this.

I ended up doing the same for my Roadrunner swap. The original looked like it was cut out and not unbolted and was garbage. Some of that stuff should be cleaned up a bit before selling I would agree.

 

[747mopar]

The guy doing the sand blasting had a cancellation today and I was able to rearrange my work schedule. This all worked out just perfect as we are supposed to be getting colder temps and 12 - 14 inches of snow in the next couple of days. Pushed back in the warm garage. Now I have to make time to get it covered in epoxy.

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That's almost as nice to see as a painted car, 100% clean slate to work from!

 

[hunt2elk]

I ended up doing the same for my Roadrunner swap. The original looked like it was cut out and not unbolted and was garbage. Some of that stuff should be cleaned up a bit before selling I would agree.

The originals were actually spot welded to the firewall. Pretty easy to cut around them carefully to remove them and then clean up. Problem was they were not careful.

 

[hunt2elk]

That's almost as nice to see as a painted car, 100% clean slate to work from!

Almost as nice as a painted car is right. One huge step closer to that point. Good news was that there were no surprises after the blasting.

 

[91r/t]

The originals were actually spot welded to the firewall. Pretty easy to cut around them carefully to remove them and then clean up. Problem was they were not careful.

Yea I knew they were tacked in a couple spots, but this looked like a sawzall committed mass murder haha!

 

[hunt2elk]

Been a busy couple of days with the Bee. Got the entire car cleaned up and into epoxy, seam sealed the interior and epoxied over that the next day. I kind of like this brushable stuff for the interior and am going to try out this Tiger Seal for the first time everywhere else, except the drip rails..

 

[747mopar]

Looking good.

 

[dadsbee]

I wish I'd had all that metal after blasting...

 

[hunt2elk]

I wish I'd had all that metal after blasting...

Lol. Believe me, I have had my fair share of rust repair over the years. Just getting smarter as to what I drag home as I get older. And of course I didnt have the sentimental attachment like you do on your car.