1973 Convertible Project: Continue Rust Treatment

[Hemikiller]

I'd source a used one before I made one, and I work in sheet metal.

 

[Steve McMahan]

Yea, I’ve got a semi long list forming of parts I need.

I guess my dilemma or ??? is, if I remove from the now donor car, my current 73 coupe, the engine, trans, driveshaft, custom built ECU harness, rebuilt ECU, all of the new front suspension components, and all of the new brakes. And, I put the old worn out suspension and brakes from the Vert on the Coupe, will anyone be a buyer of that car? I haven’t sold a car in so long, I’m not sure I’d take my own advice on the subject. The coupe will have a mostly complete interior (less the new single din unit with speakers, and the tach upgrade in the dash), but no engine, trans, a modified engine harness, etc. Will that be sellable?

Thankfully, I’m in the middle of restoring the floors from very mild rust, and in a few weeks, scraping the underbody to do the same, so I have time to reconsider or consider my plan.

 

[Moderator73]

Wow Steve what a project. Don’t know where I’ve been but just now seeing what you’re starting. This is amazing. I could never do anything as big as this so for sure I’ll be enjoying following your work.
Bob

 

[will e]

So you'd sell the Coupe with no drive train? The answer is 'yes, someone will buy it' if you price it right!

 

[Steve McMahan]

After a long illness, my father passed at 94. I’ve been in Texas since the last week of Sept taking care of family and preparing my mom for living without him. So, as others have the same experience, car stuff has been on the back burner.

Before I left for Texas, I was able to start on the interior rust spots. It was almost nothing; was one small hole in the floor of the passenger side rear seat. Welded a plug there. And applied a rust treatment after I cleaned the trunk and interior floors, at least as much as I had.

Will be a few more weeks before the car sees me again. Steve

 

[Steve McMahan]

Well, hoping to get back to the car by the end of the week. Home in Az undergoing new flooring, so am banned until that’s done, but expect that to be done in a few days. Once I get the interior treatment finished, now that I have more rust treatment supplies, I’ll be putting the car on wheel cribs I made last year, and start from the rear. I should have Popeye arms by the time I’m done.

Will be good to get back to the car doing what I love.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

After a long illness, my father passed at 94. I’ve been in Texas since the last week of Sept taking care of family and preparing my mom for living without him. So, as others have the same experience, car stuff has been on the back burner.

Before I left for Texas, I was able to start on the interior rust spots. It was almost nothing; was one small hole in the floor of the passenger side rear seat. Welded a plug there. And applied a rust treatment after I cleaned the trunk and interior floors, at least as much as I had.

Will be a few more weeks before the car sees me again. Steve

Condolences on your father's passing.

 

[Sheriff41]

Sincere condolences, Steve.

I was just visiting my 94-year-old dad in Tucson this past week. Time well-spent, though I know the opportunities for visits are running out.