Dave, pretty much yes. It currently has a 3spd, but it came with a 4spd top loader, so I plan to install that. Rebuild everything mechanical (suspension components + fatman dropped spindles, engine, trans, clutch, d-shaft, rear end, brakes - front disc swap, etc), install new wiring harness, new cooling system, fuel/brake lines. Then move onto body work (my weak point). I want to paint the car Blitz Black and my son (who's 7) wants flames on it.

I would like a vintage air system and a chopped top, but I'm putting those off until the later years.

I think I may have posted this previously, but this car was dragged sometime in the 60-70's (I'll try to get more details) in NH. It has a '61 390FE w/ '58 Edsel 4bbl intake and a 67 4bbl carb from a fairlane. the current 3spd looks like a top loader (did they make such a thing?). It also has a 9" from a station wagon (reportedly larger axle shafts??). Anyways, it won a couple races and has window stickers showing off the wins. While it may not be the best performing setup by today's standards, I would like to keep it (minus the 3spd) for nostalgic reasons.

Don, I didn't notice any rot in the crossmember, nor frame rails. The car looks VERY solid. Remember, it has been in storage for 30+ yrs. However looks can be deceiving so we'll see once I have the frame sandblasted.

I need bigger muscle to get the body bolts off - my 7yr old is strong, but not that strong.

Chris