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Finally done with my son's Firebird. We put the interior in today and he's ready to cruise. I dont have any pics before we gutted it but suffice to say is was pretty tore up. He picked out everything himself; black headliner and carpet, two tone seat covers, black seatbelts and left all the gray trim. I think it came out pretty sharp.
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a few more. We also put in some new tunes for him. I'm proud of him; worked his butt off without complaining and even helped me clean up. Finally, back to the Plymouth.:)
The interior came out very nice! They should leave you alone for at least a couple of weeks now!!!!!!!!
Nice work! I like the two tone grey and black! Your son now has one stylin ride.:3dSMILE:
Maybe for only a few hours might get a couple days but we love them anyway .Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Big change to the interior made a big difference in looks . Got to be making him feel real good running around in it .
Nicely done Falcon and the kid did good huh! Very cool. Now back to your fun huh?
Nice work on the skins Bobby, even though it takes more time I guess we all have budgets so we compromise. Won't be long befor you'll be laying down some paint huh?
I am going to be really lucky on my Dart build because my buddy has 30 is his field so parts will be no problem. I can't wait to get started.
Brick the skin was $59 when i got it and they haven't went up much since . Alot easier then trying to fix that door skin . Small area's and me can get along but them big ones drive me crazy and i just keep working them .
Too late, my daughter called about an hour ago and said, "Daddy, my car failed inspection, it needs a wheel hub bearing and some kind of tie rod thingy, Can you PLEASE fix it for me this week?" :CRY: :CRY: :CRY: It never ends.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
OK, now my daughter's car is done, too. I think I need to have a word with the inspection station she took this to. I put a new wheel hub assembly on but I cant find a thing wrong with the one they said was bad; just as tight and smooth as the new one. I think they saw a woman coming and figured she wouldn't know any better. They're repair estimate was $450 and the parts cost me $130.:mad:
Ok, so now are you back on the project???? My Bonneville needs an oil change and a set of plugs, maybe I could just sneak it through your garage and you'd just think it was one of the family!!!!!!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
That would be a great idea Dave save us some time to do other projects.
What the heck, drop em off! :LOL: :LOL: Seriously, I'm ready to hang a "Closed" sign on the garage door. But they're my kids, what are you gonna do?:rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by falconvan
Eventually the kids grow up, move out, get married, have their own kids, then are too busy to come to see dear ol' dad for their repairs. My closest is 250 miles, the furthest is 4000 miles away, with a couple more in between. I do recall that there was a period of time, ~10 years, that they had their cars lined up waiting for work like a tuneup, a replacement fender(or more) or, in the case of one daughter, a lift kit installed on her Toy pickup. This is a period of time that your cars are in general, left out of the loop:whacked: but you get over it:3dSMILE:
You're right, I'm complaining more than I should. I went through a really bad time with two of my kids when I got remarried. It was just them and me for several years, but now there was someone else plus I was getting two stepchildren and they had a rough time with it. They pretty much shut me out of their life for a year and stayed with their mom. It was my oldest son's birthday this weekend and we were all together. All the animosity seems to be healed; we had a great time just being together. They've all seemed to have adjusted and accepted each other; a lot of prayers were answered over the last year. Old cars are great fun but they'll always come first.Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
No, no, no, - I didn't take it as a complaint, more like a statement of fact - and really don't think you are complaining. My kids range from 42 down to 36......and I miss their "little" projects. Daughters Kim and Kris - both have a laundry list of projects when I visit. Kim's hubby - nice guy, but tools and him - they aren't compatible. Kris, well she is a single mom with a major problem ex.....Jen, well she is still in the UK but moving back to the US by the end of the year(Texas), and for sure will have a list of projects as her husband is still learning about tools. Son David - well, his wife just calls someone to fix whatever while he's out of town.Quote:
Originally Posted by falconvan
No, I haven't gotten over it yet and probably wont
No, I didn't take it that way, that was more of a self analisys. Sometimes all those little side projects kind of pile up, but it's nice to be loved and needed just the same. My kids range from 15 to 21. Jordan is the youngest, that's his Firebird we just finished. Brittany just started college on a volleyball scholarship (19), Patrick is 18, working at Valvoline instant oil change and making pretty darn good $$ for a single guy. We built him a 69 Chevy truck a few years ago and had a great time doing it. He wants me to help him build a 383 stroker for it so there's another one coming up. Jessica is 21 and has our first grandbaby who just turned 15 months. She and her boyfriend are getting ready to move about an hour away for his job. I dont think I'm ready either.
Sounds like you've got a great family! I cant imagine having your kids living in another country, that must be tough.
Hey, at least their your kids. Im working on my car, my mothers car, occasionally my fathers car, my kid brothers friends cars, my friends cars. Im single and yes im fixing all these cars. WTF?? When do I get to put MINE back to shinyness??
Got a bit more work done on the pickup....and also discovered that somehow I managed to punch a hole in my new aluminum radiator, so I guess it will have to be repaired or replace...just one more delay, oh well.
Anyhow, here's some current pics for ya.
Dave patch it too expensive to replace and im sure its just a small hole. Kid put a hole in FB one this spring have to close it up and solder to keep it prepped for the winter .
That truck is looking great and soon it will be gone to make way for something else for you to bend about .
Also, friend of mine is making some eyeball gearshift knobs out of fiberglass....thought they were kinda kewl! He's going to start selling them soon, both painted and unpainted.... Anybody interested, let me know and I'll fix ya right up!
Tom came over today and brought the frame for the coupe... we got things temporarily put together and spent some time figuring out how the rest of the car should be... Here's a few pics, including one when we couldn't decide which side the steering wheel went on, so we comprimised.......:whacked: :whacked: **) :whacked: :LOL: even at our age I guess we need adult supervision......
Looks great, Dave! Is that a Buick V6?
Well Dave looks like you and Tom are getting it together . Don't look like it will be too long and you'll be opening a stall up . HMMM :HMMM: a open stall that needs a car in it . I know of a few that could fill that in a bit .
I see the maro front is all in prime also you have been busy .
Looks good Tom and Dave. I like the wheel in the middle. No more chinese fire drills!:LOL: :D
yup, Buick V-6---231ci I think....
Just an update.... Got some more body mounts made for Tom's coupe and began fitting the sheetmetal.... Also had a "posse" stop by Sunday afternoon, got the body off the Bronco frame and sitting in the garage....a 95" wheelbase with a Windsor and a 5 speed has got to be a lot of fun....2 or 3 other projects to get out of the way before I can get started on it, but it should be a blast to build and take out and play with!!!!!!! Some initial measurements have the ride height at 5.5" and the top of the roof at 54"....subject to change.
Leaving Wednesday for a couple weeks in Texas, need the rest....
Truck is Bad to the bone Dave, very nice. I not big on blue ovals but I really like the year and the way you did yours. Nice.
Tom's car is starting to look really good too, I will be watching how you install the wheel in the middle. Brillant Idea, I can just let the Misses steer on cruise and I can sleep. I like it!!!
I have a question for you guys, it concerns basic cam function. I am planing a build and I want to pick the best cam so I need to make sure what I think is right. Here goes, what is the meaning of "Lift" and "Duration"? If it is what I think, lift is the amount the valve raises from the seat and duration is how long it is open.
Pretty much how it is, Brick...
Comp Cams has a program on their site called "Cam Quest", seems to be fairly accurate on helping with the selection process.... A call to one of their techs with this information can confirm it....
hey i am building or going backwards really on my 62..but here in the southren missouri backwoods its hard getting things done very fast but hope to drive it out of the shop again by spring
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I have been seeing a few of these 1962 Fords around this year. It's worth saving. It needs a 406 with 3 carbs though.
Tom
Cool Falcon! 62 makes a great looking convertible. Leave the slots on it.
Yup, gotta do the '62!!!! Not a lot of them around at all!
Here I go again; complete 48 Dodge with title and a ton of good parts, $500. I'm sure I'll find some things I can use off of it. Anybody need anything? I'll make you deal before I start parting it out on Ebay.
You do have a knack of finding the old mopars hey falcon? I don't need another project but I have to say that is a pretty straight ol' girl.
That 62 is a beauty rclake, I do beleive there is a feller here that has a couple of those. I will go by his place tomorrow and take a look. Do you still have the old plymouth lancer in the woods? I would like to have that car, it is cool!
It is pretty straight, I hate to part it out but I think it's worth more in pieces. There's a few things I'll keep for myself. Just a lucky find, popped up on Craigslist last week.
Got the body mounts done for Tom's coupe and getting the sheetmetal to fit a bit better.... Going fairly well.
Greg came over after he got off work and we started cutting on the Bronco II. Small roof and good pillars should make it a fairly easy chop. Didn't get much done tonight, layed out some lines and made a few preliminary cuts, got the center skin cut out of the roof....
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Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Dave,
I have a 'Curious" question. I may chop mine a couple inches.....still mulling over the idea. I know mine has a solid top but I'm still curious about Tom's car. In the bottom picture.....why would you remove the roof panel? It looks like metal. Dont they have a very square roof top? Wood or metal? I'm assuming its so you can stretch and section the roof for a racked chop? I'm just curious because I've never seen an older car done.
I know if I do my 36 I'll have some sectioning to do...went down that road with my 69 Chevy. On the 69, I literally took everything apart....l separated the skin, windshield, pillars, and inner skin....then took what I needed out of the inner structure and made the outer skin to fit.
I'm not critiqueing....just very curious! :D
Dave G
Dave was talking about TWO different vehicles, my T coupe and his Bronco II.
My T coupe has a plywood roof. I'm planning to take it off and put on one I can snap-on and off. Those T coupes are Very Hot inside so it will be a way of cooling it.