- Joined
- Jan 30, 2014
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- My Car
- 1973 Convertible
Father /Son resto-mod project
1 year in:
351 Cleveland- modified
Maier suspension
Tremec 5 speed
The culmination of three years of rest-modding the pony was to come to an end yesterday as we picked up the car for the paint shop. Replace the wheel opening molding and we were calling it good. That was the plan. The plan before I backed the car out of the shop and right into a fifth wheel trailer, catching the corner of the top and part of the top frame. OMG. A dentists drill was a lullaby compared to the grinding, aluminum cracking sound emanating from over my left shoulder. A salty sailor wold have been wide eyed at the torrent of frustration that left my lips. Done- we were done! Arghhhhh!
So, the good news is that the frame is still functional, and there was no sheet metal damage. The car looks great with the Boss inspired hood paint scheme (pix coming after my hands stop shaking LOL).
If there is anyone out there with a convertible top frame they are looking to get rid of or part out , let me know! I'm calling the shop now to have them order a new top....
Butch
So, the good news is that the frame is still functional, and there was no sheet metal damage. The car looks great with the Boss inspired hood paint scheme (pix coming after my hands stop shaking LOL).
If there is anyone out there with a convertible top frame they are looking to get rid of or part out , let me know! I'm calling the shop now to have them order a new top....
Butch