Well Larry, Since I am 67 and been restoring E bodies for over 40 years, 1,2, or 10 times is the same. I can actually do it with my eyes closed. Its not easier, just frustrating that the quality of work these days is so low. It is getting to the point where body shops only want to do the quick...
Ok been couple weeks since I posed anything. Reason is I was not satisfied with the repairs after the accident so I decided to redo the paint. I disassembled the exterior, and have the shop doing a much better alignment and repairs that I was not satisfied with. They started this week and...
I don't own the shop. I dont have anything on them. Just a good guy that works with the classic car guys. I did trade him a 67 Belvedere II for this project so he has some skin in the game so to speak. He is doing me a solid by getting it in and out fast for me. I will probably pay for that ont...
It is a AMD fender, needed a little massage to the body line but I thjink it may have been a return at Classic Industries as it had some surface rust on it as well. But the massage was no. more than normal on reproduction parts from my experience.
Yes was on front wheels on dollies so brakes and steering was unavailable at the time... no worries, I bought all new parts yesterday and will be at the shop later this week to start repairing. If all is good will be back as good as new next week
Had a little setback today, started the car up to check trans fluid and was in drive... flew out of the garage and dead on into the neighbors car! good news is no one is hurt! Bad news is will need fenders, bumper hood and grill repair. Was so close and now it will be months before I am on the road.
I understand your stock approach to an interior. However after building many E-bodies over my years, I am finally building a keeper that I can drive and feel comfortable in. I am a short person, and the high backs make it difficult for me see over and around. I am doing a full custom interior...
FOUND....Thanks EdI am in the final stretch of my build and started to put in the door glass and come to find out I hve two Right hand door guide brackets. I am in desperate need rightaway for the drivers side. Please PM me if you have one.
Here is a photo of what I need and will take a set if...