Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Two kids had them at mine as well. I wanted my Uncle’s 65 when I was a kid but couldn’t afford it. I ended up with an 88 GT as my first. Which in the long run was probably much better anyways.
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66 Mustang GT Restoration
- Thread starter Curbkrawler
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Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
As for the car’s condition you are exactly right. This thing literally is in amazing condition given the fact it was DD’d in northern VA/WV in salt and snow. You had to know the owner and his family to understand. My dad likes to tell the story of telling Mike’s dad about how his car would use a qt of oil bn 2k-3k miles. Mr. Spiker’s response was “the. Why don’t you change the oil every 2k miles?” They were very particular and that is what saved this car.
Awesome project! I'm jealous of anyone that has the patience to do body work/panel replacement the right way.
Sidenote: I'm digging all old-school gas station memorabilia and signs you have around your shop. Cool stuff!
Sidenote: I'm digging all old-school gas station memorabilia and signs you have around your shop. Cool stuff!
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
That is another stupidly expensive hobby. Probably more so than actually restoring cars. I have a dream of building a replica gas station in my shop one day...
My family business is full service gas stations and we've been doing it since 1955.
Our original location was a Standard Oil depot/gas station and we kept all the old signage and pumps. We still have old oil cans/drums, vintage oil can racks, cash registers, coke machines, etc.
I'm right there with you as far as that hobby goes too.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Oh wow! That is awesome. I feel like I got into collecting 10 years too late. Now everybody is an American Pickers expert. My biggest problem is too many expensive hobbies. I have been looking for an Esso, Standard Oil, and 50's era Amoco (red and black one) signs. It's really hit or miss with the auctions around here.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Finished transmission today. Waiting on paint to dry before I wrap in plastic and place on shelf.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Also managed to finally find a good deal locally on a used drill press this weekend. Or as my wife said “$600 to drill holes? Ok I guess…”
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Started tearing rear end down this evening. Bragged on how well they took care of car. They forgot about rear end. Gear oil had consistency of pudding.
Flatbed
Web Wheeler
Yeah. Want to see how this turns out. It's going to be a beautiful car in the end by the look of what's been done so far.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Apparently being cocooned in gear oil pudding for 40 years does no damage. Got rear end torn down this evening and NPD delivered a box of goodies.
crispins
FJB
love this!
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Installed new carrier and pinion bearings tonight as well as got third member painted in correct red oxide primer. Also painted interior of door panels and dash.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Inflated the paint booth this evening.
72blazer
Marion Cobretti
What was the issue with the transmission?
Killer build.
Wish my old man and I could semi build something together. I am considering having him help semi build a squarebody for my daughters 16th birthday. Nothing crazy. Just something she can cruise to school and back.
Killer build.
Wish my old man and I could semi build something together. I am considering having him help semi build a squarebody for my daughters 16th birthday. Nothing crazy. Just something she can cruise to school and back.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
There was a circle clip that apparently got stretched a little too much that was holding 1st gear from sliding completely into place (It was supposed to fit into the bore of 1st gear).What was the issue with the transmission?
Killer build.
We fight like absolute cats and dogs but that is just how we "love" each other. He is very much old school. His brother who was 21 years older than him ran a body shop from the 50's to the 80's. God forbid I try to show him a different or new way of doing something than his brother's way. We butt heads but he truly is my best friend on this earth. I am blessed in that regard.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
I think y’all building a square body WITH your daughter would be an awesome idea! I’ve been obsessed with cars since I was a kid. That was what bonded my dad and I when I was a teen. Always wrenching on shit together. I also am a firm believer in if you get your kid hooked on cars they have no money or time to get into trouble.
SHARPMACHINE
Web Wheeler
Very cool build. Kinda regret selling my 65 gt. But hope to get another fox body eventually, something like the 85 gt I had just after high school...
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
My Quality Control supervisor came up to inspect our tape job…
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Not much progress lately. We did an initial spray of the underside and it looked like shit so we sanded it back down and are redoing it today along with interior and back side of fenders in single stage.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Not much for updates as of late. Built a garden fence, garden boxes, chicken coop, and went to Moab. We did our final coat of high build primer and wet sanded today in prep for sealer and hopefully color tomorrow.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
I have been collecting all parts for front and rear suspension and steering so that we can set it back on the ground shortly after paint is done.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
Bottom of hood and trunk lid, doors, and small parts sealed, painted, and clear coated. Doors have a shit ton of orange peel that I am going to have to sand out and buff but we are using a new paint gun and still learning it.
Cameronswmp9
Well-known member
I'm jealous of you being able to do something cool with your dad. My dad did car stuff years ago, had it vandalized and just stopped, and hated anything car modification or restoration since. Then he turned into an asshole for other issues.
Really cool project. I like the way it's coming out!
Really cool project. I like the way it's coming out!
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
I truly am blessed. He is my best friend. We literally do everything together.
rockmup
El Hefe
As a guy who has never had a relationship with his father, thanks for sharing yours.
Curbkrawler
Shitbox Connoisseur
My family never had anything but each other during my parents and previous generations. I grew up in a disfunctional divorced household like many others but was raised by my father and taught that family is everything. I am blessed in that regard.