Nine Ball

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Okay, I know I haven't posted any sequence photos lately, been saving them up to add to the webpage. I've been working on the car (by myself) just about every single day, trying like hell to get the car running for Hotrod Power Tour in June. Its going to be tough, but I've finally started re-assembling the car.

Had a few setbacks, the engine bay needed alot of work, especially the firewall smoothing and painting. Tons of misc holes and such I had to weld up and sand/paint. Then we removed the windshield to replace it with a new one, and found a TON of rust and bondo hidden underneath it. So, that cost me another couple weeks to restore the dashboard and get all the rust out.

But, the results are rewarding, it looks so nice now. I should have the engine/tranny sitting in the car in the next couple days, then I can begin wiring it up. Then the windshield will be replaced, and I'll start assembling the supercharger kit and exhaust system. Then I'll put the freshly powdercoated (gloss black) inner fenders on, and the rest of the front sheetmetal. It will soon look like a car again!

Anyways, here are the two updated pages showing all the repair/restoration work I've been tied up with lately:

Front end teardown, firewall smoothing, painting, install new subframe
and
Dashboard rust-fest removal, new dash panel installed, painted

Overall, the project has been enjoyable. Sometimes I get a little frustrated since I am doing everything by myself, and don't have much time left until the Power Tour. So many things to do, so little time....

Tony

frcefed98

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Damn your project is coming along nicely.....need some help, I need a job lol.
Great pics, can't wait to hear how she sounds.
J

HOTROD98Z

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Looks like it should turn out pretty nice. I would say steve's gonna have some competion.

SilverGhost

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looking good man. if you are doing the whole hot rod tour the chicago stop is 10 minutes from me, should have my car over there as well.

Nine Ball

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I plan on doing the full Power Tour. The car will be parked in front of the Year One booth (if I get it finished!)

JackZ28

You sure do got a lot of sponsors! How much of your own money are you actually spending?

BIGBOS

Looking good, I can't wait to see how it is finished, keep us updated w/pics as you progress

Xsta Z 28

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Good job Tony. That will be one hell of a car!

Nine Ball

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Lets see, I bought the car for $16,500, then I've probably got about $10K of my own invested, with about $3K more (estimated) to spend to finish it. Sponsors help out a ton for sure, but even with them its still an expensive and time-consuming project. The car will get alot of magazine coverage and advertising coverage when it is completed, a deal I worked out with each sponsor. If I could pay myself the labor I've spent, I'd be rich!

Tony

Bad Blu Formula

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Nice work man

Mark IXZD 150

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Lookin' good!

I'm so behind you and Steve...

Steve1969LS1

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Looing VERY good Tony!! I can relate to all your frustrations and the pressure of trying to get the car done for events this season.. Its hard when you want to drive it SOOOOO bad

Im not sure if i will be at power tour this year since its so far from here (and ive used most of my vacation working on the car) but I can wait to cruise with ya someday..

Keep the pics comming!!

Nine Ball

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Awww, come on Steve! At least bring her out to the Texas kick-off

As for driving the car, hell I'd be happy to just have the engine/tranny in place so I can slap the polished blower on top. That would be some good motivation to look at daily.

Red Shift

Looks awesome! It's hard to tell what's better, a project to put together and anticipating the result, or the finished product.

PendragonZ

Am I gonna have to fly down there to help you finish up?
Damn i can't wait to see yours and Steve's cars finished!

Nine Ball

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Too bad Power Tour can't rain out, I'd love to have another Month to get it finished. I'm planning on taking several vacation days in the next few weeks to work on the car.

JackZ28

Hey Tony, I see you're in Houston. I will probably be there next year, as I'm fairly certain I'll be attending UTI's Houston campus. I look forward to seeing the project in person!

01 Red WS6

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Dang Tony, the car is coming along great. Hope you get it done in time. Ill be at the kick off for the tour but thats it. Hope to see your car there. I know what you mean with the frustration and the time and money that youve put into the car. I have my project car that Ive finally started on this year. Ive had problems already, it seems that as soon as I start to make progress I find something else that sets me back. I was hoping to have the car done for the good guys show here at TMS but its not going to happen. I think I set my hopes too high. If you would like a real challenge then come and help me with my 442.

Nine Ball

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good progress tonight, I got the engine/tranny mounted in the car. It was hell getting the engine mount bolt holes to line up.

Brandon Boomhauer

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Been waiting for these. Now post some pics of the engine in car!

This is making me want to beg for the all original no rust good interior one owner factory 69 that I know of.. If only I had a place for it....