Getting closer and closer to the Finish!

[Gen2Cudas]

Morning all.

Bumped up the previous thread so that my pics and stuff of the "before" would come up. I didn't realize how spaced out in time all this would be. . .

Now, some more of the "during": Ah, the process of teardown!

 

[Gen2Cudas]

My helper and I- she tore off the chrome and other goodies while I tackled the dash and firewall. . .

 

[Gen2Cudas]

Obviously, this didn't happen all in one day; I had to force a day or two each time I was home from work to just concentrate on getting this lady prepped to go to the body shop!

 

[Gen2Cudas]

. . .and then I had a thought: I really need to get the engine bay and bottom blasted clean so that my shop will have a fighting chance to get good welds on. . .and so I can Rhino Hide and detail the underside the way it ought to be. Kudos to several of you here that have gone that step- it sure looked great, and I was motivated to do the same. . . .

 

[Gen2Cudas]

. . .and then, things took their own course. The paint and grease and grime and Everything was coming off so darned easy!

 

[Gen2Cudas]

crappy left fender from Waaaayyyy before wreck and body work done when I was a twenty one year old. . .

 

[Gen2Cudas]

. . .the fender that I will replace it with:

 

[Gen2Cudas]

. . .I was scared of how the sandblast might warp the panels, but the fellow that did it for me also restored cars and such and convinced me he could do it cool enough not to ripple the body. . .

. . .so here is more of the same. I am pleased with the results, stoked to see this dear lady of mine finally getting the restivification she has so deserved for so long. . .

. . .and I can't wait to get her on the road complete!

 

[Gen2Cudas]

how 'bout them pics Mike!

 

[Gen2Cudas]

Cowl area and under it great. . .

 

[mattsmopars]

Looks like you hve a nice car to start a restore with. Just keep up the work and it will all come around. Better get some epoxy primer or self etching on that body while she still good and clean. Matt

 

[Gen2Cudas]

. . .as you can see, the spare area, trunk pan extensions and rear quarters got problems. . .

 

[Gen2Cudas]

. . .and I got some more fixes for that: whole quarters and sections for the window glass areas in the back of the truck!

 

[Gen2Cudas]

Looks like you hve a nice car to start a restore with. Just keep up the work and it will all come around. Better get some epoxy primer or self etching on that body while she still good and clean. Matt

Thanks Matt. I am not familiar with self etching, but she is staying inside at the body shop that is doing the work for this week. . .and they start immediately with the cutting and welding for me this next weekend. The fellow that blasted her said much the same about finger and hand prints showing up in the bare metal.

 

[Gen2Cudas]

Now, I start reconditioning hinges and chrome and aluminum and engine and tranny and. . .

. . .I hope I can get her back on the road in a year, money and time to work always the choke point.

Guys and gals, I have really enjoyed watching everyone work on their joys here- keeps inspiring me to push ahead. I really appreciate all the input and advice- keep it coming!

Mike

 

[memike]

Looking good and I bet the shop that is doing your work will put the self etching primer on after the welding work is dun Good to see a great helper jump in and enjoy this great project :cheers: Keep up the good work, Looks like you have a dandy Barracuda =P~

 

[Gen2Cudas]

Looking good and I bet the shop that is doing your work will put the self etching primer on after the welding work is dun Good to see a great helper jump in and enjoy this great project :cheers: Keep up the good work, Looks like you have a dandy Barracuda =P~

Yea, Memike I am proud of her too- she is learning which socket to use just by looking at the head of the bolt, doesn't go wandering off after 15 mins or so. . .and is really happy to see one in its "neckkid" state as she has the convertible to drive and wrench on too all too soon. That's where "Charlotte" aka "Charlie" will be getting her miles on.

Appreciate the votes of confidence!

Mike

 

[DRENO]

I like this thread,can't wait to see more. With luck I will be doing this in a few years.Same car,too! What color you got in mind? Good luck with the build.8)

 

[Gen2Cudas]

this is what I am aiming for. . .

 

[pettybludart]

Looks like you have a good body to work with.My next projec will be a fastback,I,ll probably be retired by then.LOL.Keep up the great work and pics.Also tell you helpe to put on some shoes while working on the car!LOL

 

[4spdragtop]

Hey great thread and nice car! She certainly looks solid. Leave it to pettyblue to notice the no shoes on the helper!!! I'll be honest I wasnt looking at her feet!! LOL

 

[Gen2Cudas]

Hey great thread and nice car! She certainly looks solid. Leave it to pettyblue to notice the no shoes on the helper!!! I'll be honest I wasnt looking at her feet!! LOL

I appreciate the comment- same I made over and over until she did get her foot bruised on a part. . .

. . .wife wants to remind the admirers that that one is a late '93 model- you can do the math! #-o