It looks like you have a fun project, are you going small block or big block? keep us posted with your progress and plenty of pics.
I have plenty of time to think about it though....
Got a '69 Project (pics)
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From: Wilmington NC
Got a '69 Project (pics)
I picked up a project over the holidays! I wanted a '69 with no motor or trans and thats what I got. It's gonna take a really, really, really (did I say really?) long time to do since this is my first one. The frame looks good....
The car was raced, so the suspension seems to be in good shape from what I can tell so far. I started ripping out the interior and this is what I found behind the map pocket area
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That was for the water pump and fuel stuff.
I also started preping interior trim to be dyed. Here is the TT trim vs the cleaned and preped trim across the WS..
I'm going to sell off the front and rear clip and order new ones so I don't have to mess with body work. I have plenty of friends who are mechanics and ppl who shoot paint. This will def. be built on a budget. I will keep a running tab of the cost and keep you all posted with the progress. Here is another pic...
-Shark Mann
The car was raced, so the suspension seems to be in good shape from what I can tell so far. I started ripping out the interior and this is what I found behind the map pocket area
....That was for the water pump and fuel stuff.
I also started preping interior trim to be dyed. Here is the TT trim vs the cleaned and preped trim across the WS..
I'm going to sell off the front and rear clip and order new ones so I don't have to mess with body work. I have plenty of friends who are mechanics and ppl who shoot paint. This will def. be built on a budget. I will keep a running tab of the cost and keep you all posted with the progress. Here is another pic...
-Shark Mann
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From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia
Nice car, I would work with the existing panels and not replace. I put a nose on mine and it was very expensive to buy and install. If you have second thoughts and want to sell the car then let me know as I have a buddy looking for one to race. 
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From: Wilmington NC
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From: Wilmington NC
[QUOTE=coinwasher; If you have second thoughts and want to sell the car then let me know as I have a buddy looking for one to race. [/QUOTE]
I will sell the car for $6,700 if he wants it...
[/QUOTE]I will sell the car for $6,700 if he wants it...
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I must say, that there are many pro's and con's when purchasing a previously raced car. My 72 lived as a circle track car that had many suspension upgrades, along with a perfect frame & body, but I found many other interior & (road/street worthy type) necessary parts missing that ran into quite an expense. Also found worn rear wheel bearings & steer box because of it's circle track days. If your restoring on a budget, please seriously consider all these little things that realy add up before you begin.
Good Luck
Eddie
Good Luck
Eddie
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What a fun project! The options are endless. I would leave the original body in tact. Looks pretty good from the pics. You got a lot more to deal with to get it road worthy.
Have fun, keep us updated as the project progresses, and post lots of pics!
Glenn
Have fun, keep us updated as the project progresses, and post lots of pics!
Glenn
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the front & rear clip look good in the pic's?? why swap them??
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Front clip has some rough spots on it. I guess it could be fixed. The rear clip isn't bad at all, just a few stress cracks. I just thought it would be easier to get new ones....
And yes I think it was supposed to be an original side pipe car, but not sure?! How can I find out?
P.S. If anyone wants the car, $6700 OBO..........
And yes I think it was supposed to be an original side pipe car, but not sure?! How can I find out?
P.S. If anyone wants the car, $6700 OBO..........
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From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia
Front clip has some rough spots on it. I guess it could be fixed. The rear clip isn't bad at all, just a few stress cracks. I just thought it would be easier to get new ones....
And yes I think it was supposed to be an original side pipe car, but not sure?! How can I find out?
P.S. If anyone wants the car, $6700 OBO..........
And yes I think it was supposed to be an original side pipe car, but not sure?! How can I find out?
P.S. If anyone wants the car, $6700 OBO..........