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Aug 19, 2011 | 09:47 PM

jafranke

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From: Harveys Lake Pa

63 Resto Mod Update

I have about the slowest Body shop guy around, but we are getting close. He uses my cars for "fill in work" when he doesn't have insurance work going. Below is a the current status. I think a little wet sanding and some reassemply and it comes back to me for the mechanical work.

Thought I'd give an update....I have collected up a complete LS2 engine, Tremec 5 speed, Front Disk Brake Kit, Power steering and suspension upgrade font and rear....All I need is a few months of Sundays and the advice of a few you you that have been down this path before... I'll keep you informed.

Jon

Aug 19, 2011 | 10:23 PM

pw2006

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Looks like a great project Jon! My paint/body guy is pretty quick, but the mechanical side has been slow going. I found with my second shop that a weekly meeting to go through the accomplishment from the previous week, plan for the next week and any parts issues helps a ton. It is not fast progress, but at least it is progress.

Aug 19, 2011 | 10:48 PM

OldKarz

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That is going to be sweet!

Aug 19, 2011 | 10:49 PM

mikey

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drop me a line anytime.. i'm about an hour south of you.. RJ is probably less than 20 minutes from you.. we've both done '64 restos..

Aug 20, 2011 | 11:03 AM

jafranke

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Originally Posted by mikey

drop me a line anytime.. i'm about an hour south of you.. RJ is probably less than 20 minutes from you.. we've both done '64 restos..

Thanks Mikey....I have a 59 I restored several years ago, but all this computer driven stuff is new. I am trying to learn, but expect I'll make a few mistakes along the way. The car has been in the body shop for about 9 months if you can believe it. The front clip had to be replaced, but it is finally getting close. My son and I are going to put it together as a father/ son thing.

I'll update as I go and I am sure I'll have lots of questions.

Jon

Aug 20, 2011 | 07:14 PM

mikey

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ha yeah I can believe how long cars can be in body shops..

i'm a big fan of computer controlled, but then again I'm an EE by degree and never learned carbs..

electronic control for tuning has been a must for me since i bought my first vette 15 years ago ('94 LT1 6spd)..

even went drive by wire on my '64..

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