cpovette

Sticking with original frame that's in good condition. Swapping out the 283 (non-original) with a 350 with Edlebrock top end and new cam. New TKO 600 trans package from Silver Sport. Going with Martz front and rear suspension package and a new Mosler rear axle. Wilwood brakes front and back.
Body had numerous cracks and badly filled in speaker holes. Interesting replacement of the rear end to a 62 duck tail look (bought that way) and a modified front end. Still deciding whether to go back to stock front end.
Below are pictures of car at time of purchase. Been sitting in my garage for a year before starting.

Frankie the Fink

Interesting; judging by the front/rear body mods - some other owner clearly wanted a '61/'62 in the first place....

cpovette

Yes, true. helped my negotiation. I actually like the duck tail rear end. Trying to change the front end back to original.

cpovette

Body work under way. Almost ready for sand and block.

cpovette

Few more

Eckler's

Coming along nicely!

cpovette

Thank you. Probably paint in the next two weeks.

fyreline

Looks like you're making good progress. I actually don't mind the "XP-700" style front end, which was a popular modification back when these cars were fairly new. At the end of the day, your car, your choice. Enjoy the build and keep us posted.

Jud Chapin

Nice progress. Looking great!

Randy G.

Do you think someone could have put a 1961 body on a 1960 frame and kept the 1960 VIN?

That front end mod was pretty popular on some of the old gassers. Here's a 1960 I worked on when I was a kid, and actually drove later on for a couple years in the 1970's when I was in my late teens. Belonged to my neighbor, who is now in his mid 70's.