JeffTepper
Well-Known Member
Dateline 9-22-10********* Here are the latest pics**********
I apologize for the lack of posts on the project progress, but I have been busy. Right now the car is at the trim shop having the new topping and rear curtain installed. It should be done by Tuesday so I'll have an opportunity to take some pics and post them here next week. SInce the last update in April, the engine/trans has been installed and broken in (thanks to Craig & Justin for their help) The power steeering components were refurbished and installed; the glass has been installed and aligned; the weatherstripping has been installed; the bolt on body panels have been installed and aligned; the engine compartment has received all new wiring; rebuilt master cylinder and brake booster have been intalled; grill, lights, bumpers, and shiny trim has all been installed. Remaining tasks include the A/C, the steering wheel refurbishing, the rest of the interior, the GT stripes, rocker panel moldings and a few other odds and ends. I also need to get under the car again to adjust the shift linkage as it is a bit clunky and hangs up occasionally. Lastly, courtesy of Frank, we have a set of black plates with a '68 tag that will be going on shortly.********
The car was carted off to paint a week ago. Enjoy.....
I finally had a chance to snap some post disassembly shots of the car I picked up a couple of weeks ago. I continue to be amazed at how solid the car is....the floor rust consits of a couple of holes smaller than a dime!! At any rate, here is the first installment .........
Also, the Marti report came in and the car appears to be a substantially original San Jose built, San Francisco White over Parchment (1 of 89) car with the following options:
390 -4V Engine
4 Speed Manual Trans
3.00 Limited Slip Axle
Power Top with Glass Backlight
GT equipment Group
Electric Clock
Visibility Group
FR70 Wide Oval Radial Whitewall Tires (these were not that common back then were they??)
Console
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Power Disc Brakes
PowerSteering
Air Conditiioning
AM Radip
Tinted Glass
Heavy Duty Battery
An engine has been located and acquired and is now at the machine shop for freshening;
All new brake components have been acquired and await installation;
A parts list has been started........
Weather permitting, I hope to have the engine bay stripped and detailed along with the front suspension and steering within the next several days.
I apologize for the lack of posts on the project progress, but I have been busy. Right now the car is at the trim shop having the new topping and rear curtain installed. It should be done by Tuesday so I'll have an opportunity to take some pics and post them here next week. SInce the last update in April, the engine/trans has been installed and broken in (thanks to Craig & Justin for their help) The power steeering components were refurbished and installed; the glass has been installed and aligned; the weatherstripping has been installed; the bolt on body panels have been installed and aligned; the engine compartment has received all new wiring; rebuilt master cylinder and brake booster have been intalled; grill, lights, bumpers, and shiny trim has all been installed. Remaining tasks include the A/C, the steering wheel refurbishing, the rest of the interior, the GT stripes, rocker panel moldings and a few other odds and ends. I also need to get under the car again to adjust the shift linkage as it is a bit clunky and hangs up occasionally. Lastly, courtesy of Frank, we have a set of black plates with a '68 tag that will be going on shortly.********
The car was carted off to paint a week ago. Enjoy.....
I finally had a chance to snap some post disassembly shots of the car I picked up a couple of weeks ago. I continue to be amazed at how solid the car is....the floor rust consits of a couple of holes smaller than a dime!! At any rate, here is the first installment .........
Also, the Marti report came in and the car appears to be a substantially original San Jose built, San Francisco White over Parchment (1 of 89) car with the following options:
390 -4V Engine
4 Speed Manual Trans
3.00 Limited Slip Axle
Power Top with Glass Backlight
GT equipment Group
Electric Clock
Visibility Group
FR70 Wide Oval Radial Whitewall Tires (these were not that common back then were they??)
Console
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Power Disc Brakes
PowerSteering
Air Conditiioning
AM Radip
Tinted Glass
Heavy Duty Battery
An engine has been located and acquired and is now at the machine shop for freshening;
All new brake components have been acquired and await installation;
A parts list has been started........
Weather permitting, I hope to have the engine bay stripped and detailed along with the front suspension and steering within the next several days.
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