my rag top resto....

[PDFROGMAN]

Bought this about 5 yeras go mid resto my Kids refer to it as car in box.
new quarters solid car down side is no build sheet no fender tag
numbers matching 383 Hp auto car

 

[PDFROGMAN]

aside from some minor dent repair this is the worst I have to deal with
and I have to remove undercoating from undrcarriage

 

[detmatt1]

Nice project, another resto that will be fun to watch, let's get started!.:grin:

 

[roadrunnerman]

is that the blue you're going to paint it like the engine bay,that will look good.

 

[PDFROGMAN]

is that the blue you're going to paint it like the engine bay,that will look good.

yes car Was B5 Blue white gut white top
I decided to go to the nats so I started going through all the small parts for this car, and making a list of stuff I need.
I am at a stand still till I get my shed built. I sold the 18X10 shed I had at the end of my drive way and ordered the wood for the 18X24
I have a 2 car garage attached to my house I dont think my wife would appreciate me painting a car in the garage so....

I started to buff out the windshield moldings

 

[roadrunnerman]

nice job.good luck on getting your new bldg up

 

[PDFROGMAN]

nice job.good luck on getting your new bldg up

guy I sold the shed to is picking it up on Thurs I'm leaving for nats on Fri morning,
Monday when I get back I'll order the wood my 19 year old will be back from his vac with X so I will have him to help
I figure it will take 2 days start to finish to get the shed done
than I will move the car into it and get to work

 

[PDFROGMAN]

looking forward to the nats this weekend
last week I sent my dash to to have it Blasted got it back today and I just finished applying 2 coats of epoxy primmer
it had a bit of rust on it from sitting in my shed for 5 years
if I feel ambitious tomorrow I will blow some primer filler on it tomorrow
not sure if I want to base coat /clear coat it or use lacquer
my paint supply has both

 

[goodneighbour]

nice project dude, you asked about the dollies under the "V" code runner they are home made, will take some closeups for ya! bout the only shopping you`ll need to do is buy the caster wheels. is that a sat or runner?

 

[PDFROGMAN]

sport satellite
thanks!

 

[PDFROGMAN]

after searching Carlisle and the nats for the correct radiator for my rag top I gave in and pulled the trigger

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0609646633&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I figure even witha re core still cheaper than 1200.00!

 

[JKLNHYDE]

Frank, the car is looking good! Thank's for sending me the link to this site...now get back to fixing that car!

JP

 

[PDFROGMAN]

Frank, the car is looking good! Thank's for sending me the link to this site...now get back to fixing that car!

JP

Welcome!
hoping by sept it will be on rotisserie
mean time searching for parts!
post some pics of your rag top!

 

[PDFROGMAN]

I had considered selling this project at one point, money has been tight, one son in catholic school another in college and truthfully health hasnt been that great. I got one insulting offer so I decided to take my time and finish this car.

when I start making some progress I will start to post some pics.
I think this is the therapy the doctor ordered!

 

[roadrunnerman]

working on a project can be better then any medicine or therapy.Itt keeps your mind and body busy so you're not thinking about any physical ailments.Do what you can when you can cause i would like to see this finished.

 

[Basket case]

looks like a great project. I feel your pain. I got my car in '07, and the new 1/4 skins have been hanging in the garage since then. BUT, the Wife's car got paid off, the oldest daughter graduated collage, youngest finished High School, so I'm positive I can at least get my 1/4s on and have her sanded down and in primer by the end of fall. Bought the Wife a anniversary present Id been promising her for 20 years last year, a '72 Karmann Ghia, so she's a fan of the old cars, and that helps.
and working 21 turn doesn't help with working on the car either.
keep us posted!

 

[71dodgechargerrt]

Love that colour, it takes time (and money) I,m glad you decided to work on it than give it away, it will be a great looking car when done