1971 Rag Top Restore
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1971 Rag Top Restore
Well the weather is starting to turn so over the weekend I built a frame dolly and separated the body from the neglected frame. From the looks of the past attempts at repair and the long list of needs this will take some time. So pop a top and see just what all awaits me ahead as I try to get this old car back to its former glory. I am sure that I will be asking a lot of questions as I progress ahead with this build.
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Hi 02,
A 71 convertible!!!!
That makes for quite a nice and worthwhile restoration project.
Have you restored a car before? If so you know you'll need to keep a large supply of time and effort on hand! Plus, at least some $$$, and a bit of blood.
Good Luck as you get going!
Regards,
Alan
A 71 convertible!!!!
That makes for quite a nice and worthwhile restoration project.
Have you restored a car before? If so you know you'll need to keep a large supply of time and effort on hand! Plus, at least some $$$, and a bit of blood.
Good Luck as you get going!
Regards,
Alan
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no tank sticker ? looks like the first time that body has come off ,and wow that tank looks BAD or is that mainly dirt?
also looks like someone shoved a new fuel line in at some time ?
also looks like someone shoved a new fuel line in at some time ?
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the control arms look so much better. Is the trick to media blast them and then paint them or is alot of this new? How much did you have to replace. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can so if I ever decide to do this, I know what I'm getting into. First I need a garage where I can do this.
Thanks
Dean
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Yes tank was very bad. No hint of the tank sticker remained. The fuel and brake lines both were spliced in the back half and the fuel line has signs of rubbing the body.
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Well the motor is starting to look like something. Found the old Cal-Custom covers and have them painted up. Next is some prep work to the body and then maybe i can start to put some things back together.
