Brought this home today to start the reassembly process. I'll try and post daily pictures, but I have to admit, not much is going to happen right away.....Friday the kids are off school with a "PA" day and we're going to a local car show.....then, of course all next week is March Break with the wife and kids all home :pullinghair:
:banana: I LOVE that color. Looks so perfect sitting there ready to go. Better then new! I'll be eating a lot of popcorn in this thread! :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Alan should be done before you reach the bottom of your popcorn tub Cody!
WOW, just WOW. :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
That is just gorgeous!! Wow! I look forward to the updates on this beauty!
Beautiful car Alan! :bravo:
Looks good Alan! Another one of "Max-imum's" or is this the Erin boys? It'll look even better when you've worked your magic on it, I'm sure! :bigthumb:
Thats sharp!!!!!! Ready Set Go!!!!!
Quote from: jimynick on March 09, 2017, 05:47:08 PM
Looks good Alan! Another one of "Max-imum's" or is this the Erin boys? It'll look even better when you've worked your magic on it, I'm sure! :bigthumb:
Max and the boys at Waterdown Collision did their magic again, this is number twenty I think... :thinking:
FOOTNOTE:
This car arrived at my shop May 10th 2016. Ten months ago. :unbelievable:
http://www.alangallantautomotiverestoration.com/71FE5RAG.html
WOW! That's impressive timing. :banana: Way to go man!!!! It didn't look to bad until you blasted it then a few spots of rust. But overall a pretty solid project. More popcorn for me. ;) :popcorn:
I was busy doing two sunroof cars and a V code 71 Cuda at the same time last year... :drunk: otherwise it should have been done by now.
Yes it was one of the nicer ones for sure... :perfect10:
You are so lucky I'm not your neighbour :drooling: I would be over there all the time look at all the cool cars you build. Even where I live if I hear a muscle car fire up I'm looking out the windows or opening the door looking
Very cool! :worship: :worship: :worship:
:yes: is it my monitor, or is it "tor-red"?
Looks EV2 here too on my screen. :veryexcited:
Quote from: 6bblgt on March 09, 2017, 11:08:11 PM
:yes: is it my monitor, or is it "tor-red"?
It's the lighting in my shop. The car in FE5 Red. When it came here (picture outside) the colour was too dark in my opinion...
Quote from: anlauto on March 10, 2017, 05:06:43 AM
It's the lighting in my shop. The car in FE5 Red. When it came here (picture outside) the colour was too dark in my opinion...
I've seen many variations of FE5 that are too dark or even kind of creamy/milky looking. Same with other high-impact colors, or even B5 like my Cuda. What color mixture chart does your shop use and do they use PPG paint?
I have no clue....I don't ask... :huh: I get what I get... :D
Quote from: anlauto on March 10, 2017, 06:02:40 AM
I have no clue....I don't ask... :huh: I get what I get... :D
So how do you know the color is accurate?
Quote from: 303 Mopar on March 10, 2017, 06:10:58 AM
Quote from: anlauto on March 10, 2017, 06:02:40 AM
I have no clue....I don't ask... :huh: I get what I get... :D
So how do you know the color is accurate?
I never said the colour was accurate.....in fact I NEVER state anything is 100% correct in the restorations I do. :alan2cents:
What I said was the pictures taken in my garage with poor lighting don't represent the true colour the car is now.
It's my opinion that the colour the car is now looks like a nicer version of red and in my opinion more correct than the colour that was on the car. :alan2cents:
Quote from: anlauto on March 10, 2017, 06:16:29 AM
It's my opinion that the colour the car is now looks like a nicer version of red and in my opinion more correct than the colour that was on the car. :alan2cents:
I would trust your opinion over others if nothing else you've seen way more cars in these colors than me. I ask because I always thought the B5 on my Cuda was correct, but the B5 on my Satty is lighter and seems to be more accurate based on pics and cars I've seen. Did Plymouth change the B5 formula from '69 to '70?
I thought 69 & 70 were the same, but is either car original paint ?
Quote from: anlauto on March 10, 2017, 06:32:59 AM
I thought 69 & 70 were the same, but is either car original paint ?
Nope, and they were done before I got them so I'm sure of any details on the paint mix. I just noticed and thought it was interesting of the difference when I parked them side-by-side.
'69/'70 B5 are supposed to be the same formula. changed to slightly darker for '71 (mine was resprayed sometime between '71 and '73 with the '71 B5 on top of the '70 B5 and its an obvious difference)
Got ZERO done today.... :'(
I've been waiting for this one.... :banana:
Dogger, I knew it.
Beautiful car/project. Can't wait to see it done. :popcorn:
Very unusual for me to work on a weekend, but today I got board so I tinkered around a little bit.....
Was able to get a few things taken care of...
:banana: Looking good. You don't waste any time. :clapping:
Great thread !! :bigthumb:... That FE5 is tough to photograph especially in a shop with the flash...Mine looks the same way depending on how much backround lighting is used...
It's amazing how each brand of paint offering varies for the same color...PPG is a good choice for the FE5 color..The sikkens version is a darker/richer color that appears nice but not quite correct when sitting next to an original...But never say never keep in mind those factory assembly line barrels of paint made the cars shade change from the top compared to the bottom of the barrel so the original panel match-up is the only real way to get it right...
The old paint application books had different variations for a given color adding to the confusion...
I agree 1000% and red tends to fade over time, so how anybody can say they have a 100% match to an original 47 year old colour is beyond me ? :takealook:
I think it looks good....hopefully the owner will like it......He saw the FE5 Challenger I just finished and like it...this is the same colour. :alan2cents:
Little better today, got the back half done, fuel lines, brake lines etc...Got a lot of little things under the hood done too...
Amazing, all those details, markings....Wow! :worship:
Great work ... as always. :worship:
Looking good :twothumbsup:
Nicely done! You're flying. :1place:
Wow, great great work. :clapping:
Really looks good and you're moving fast.
Quote from: anlauto on March 13, 2017, 01:51:16 PM
Little better today, got the back half done, fuel lines, brake lines etc...Got a lot of little things under the hood done too...
I really like those wheels with that color! Was the car originally built with those or did the owner want those added on?
Quote from: 303 Mopar on March 14, 2017, 06:34:03 AM
Quote from: anlauto on March 13, 2017, 01:51:16 PM
Little better today, got the back half done, fuel lines, brake lines etc...Got a lot of little things under the hood done too...
I really like those wheels with that color! Was the car originally built with those or did the owner want those added on?
The car came with the 14" version of those wheels, The owner upgraded to 15" x 7" and added the rubber bumpers, everything else is on the sheet.
For the record...I hate those wheels with any colour, would look way better with 15" rallies....heck, I'd even prefer 14" Magnums over the current selection.
I like the way your guy blew the paint in over the primer.
Yea, for a collision shop they're finally getting the hang of how I want it.... :worship:
Decent day today....
Started with both sides of the firewall....
Then moved on to the engine, transmission, suspension installation...
Tomorrow I'll likely finish up under the hood and put the front end together, maybe get underneath to button that up as well... :thinking:
You serious? All this in three days? I feel pretty stupid now. It takes me forever to do the simplest things. Would you come south and help me with my interior?
Looks fantastic!
Nice Job!! :bigthumb: Wondering at what stage of the assembly will you be spraying the OEM undercoating in the wheel wells?
Quote from: 750-h2 on March 14, 2017, 04:15:53 PM
Nice Job!! :bigthumb: Wondering at what stage of the assembly will you be spraying the OEM undercoating in the wheel wells?
The owner does want it....So I will be doing it last to make sure everything gets covered just like the factory :brainiac: Can't wait, been awhile since I've had somebody that wants it....hides all that beautiful detail work...
Thanks. I know what you mean by hiding some of that nice detail work. But for me a properly restored Mopar should always have factory undercoated wheel wells [unless its a Super Stock or other light weight]. IMHO just looks wrong without it.
I hear ya...I prefer it without that ugly black stuff...I like the nice clean look and it's much easier to keep clean....to each his own though... :slapme5:
What product do u spray in there
I'm just going to use rocker guard stuff from Canadian Tire....maybe run it through a shutz gun ? :dunno:
Black tar.
:rofl:
Holy Fastest Restoration Ever Batman! :1place: I'm saving those photos for future reference! :takepicture: Very nice! :bravo:
I'm using one of those cheap eBay Schutz guns (I think Harbor Freight has them too) and using the Resto Rick Undercoating. I really like the way it comes out. :yes:
http://www.restorick.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Undercoat
Not to hi-jack your thread, but another Resto Rick product I like to use is the Cosmoline in a rattle can for the control arms. We know the factory dipped them, but dipping them in Cosmoline doesn't last very long. But painting them doesn't have the oily petroleum look either. So I paint them to look like Cosmoline (up to a imaginary dip line) then after they dry I put a light coat of the real Cosmoline on with his rattle can. It has a really factory correct look and holds up really well.
http://www.restorick.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CosmoAero
Quote from: anlauto on March 14, 2017, 05:30:59 PM
I'm just going to use rocker guard stuff from Canadian Tire....maybe run it through a shutz gun ? :dunno:
Not fast....just efficient :wave:
Finished the engine compartment with the exception of the bulkhead and steering column of course and fluids.
A face only a mother could love....oh and me too :drooling:
Looking amazing as always! :worship:
I'm never going to see Rubber Bumpers the same now that you pointed out the 70 / 71 different. :)
Looking great. :drinkingbud: Do you have a target completion date? Where does the owner live? I bet their excited to see it.
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 15, 2017, 04:03:02 PM
I'm never going to see Rubber Bumpers the same now that you pointed out the 70 / 71 different. :)
Looking great. :drinkingbud: Do you have a target completion date? Where does the owner live? I bet their excited to see it.
The car has to return to New York by the first week in May. There is a bond on it that expires after 12 months.
Car will be done next week, but will probably wait a bit before taking it to my mechanic for the alignment etc...
The owner actually bought it last year and had it shipped directly to me, so I'm guessing he's really looking forward to enjoying it for the first time.
Alan,
As usual another great job, I assume the SPD on the car is after March 5,1971 due to the wheels being painted Black instead of body color or did the customer request Black. My SPD is 430 and is coded for the 2944450 wheels painted TX9 but I think I will paint them body color (EV2).
Quote from: anlauto on March 15, 2017, 04:31:56 PM
The car has to return to New York by the first week in May. There is a bond on it that expires after 12 months.
Car will be done next week, but will probably wait a bit before taking it to my mechanic for the alignment etc...
The owner actually bought it last year and had it shipped directly to me, so I'm guessing he's really looking forward to enjoying it for the first time.
Just in time for Summer! 8)
Quote from: A.Gramz on March 14, 2017, 05:24:45 PM
What product do u spray in there
I have used Roger Gibson's as well as Resto Rick's undercoating and they are both excellent products that look factory original.
Quote from: anlauto on March 15, 2017, 04:31:56 PM
Car will be done next week, but will probably wait a bit before taking it to my mechanic for the alignment etc...
We will get the duster back from paint and body in a few days. There is NO WAY ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH we will be done in 2 weeks! You are amazing! :Thud:
Quote from: 76orangewagon on March 15, 2017, 04:48:40 PM
Alan,
As usual another great job, I assume the SPD on the car is after March 5,1971 due to the wheels being painted Black instead of body color or did the customer request Black. My SPD is 430 and is coded for the 2944450 wheels painted TX9 but I think I will paint them body color (EV2).
Build date of May 20th....
Quote from: Rev-It-Up on March 15, 2017, 05:52:20 PM
Quote from: anlauto on March 15, 2017, 04:31:56 PM
Car will be done next week, but will probably wait a bit before taking it to my mechanic for the alignment etc...
We will get the duster back from paint and body in a few days. There is NO WAY ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH we will be done in 2 weeks! You are amazing! :Thud:
As long as you're all set for Carlisle.....It's all about setting goals that you can achieve that brings you the most joy....
The only reason I need to get this done in two weeks is so I can get back on the other four cars I'm restoring :tired:
You make me very tempted to send you one of my cars. :yes:
Quote from: anlauto on March 15, 2017, 06:14:46 PM
The only reason I need to get this done in two weeks is so I can get back on the other four cars I'm restoring :tired:
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 15, 2017, 06:27:23 PM
You make me very tempted to send you one of my cars. :yes:
Quote from: anlauto on March 15, 2017, 06:14:46 PM
The only reason I need to get this done in two weeks is so I can get back on the other four cars I'm restoring :tired:
Not sure if my work would live up to your standards, :brainiac: but sometimes it's better to be looking at a finished project then a rusty bucket of bolts......
I have a lot of interest from my American friends because they get a 30%-35% discount right off the top due to our lousy CDN dollar...An $80K CDN resto only cost $60K USD... :'(
For now, I see the dollar index dropping towards the middle of the year.
Only worked a few hours today. Finished everything on the underside with the exception of the exhaust...Shifter linkage, clutch linkage, torsion bars etc...small stuff like floor plugs, wire brackets too...
Spent the rest of the afternoon hanging curtain rods....HAPPY WIFE .....HAPPY LIFE..... :) :woohoo:
Multitasking. Smart man! :bravo:
Quote from: anlauto on March 16, 2017, 02:47:20 PM
Spent the rest of the afternoon hanging curtain rods....HAPPY WIFE .....HAPPY LIFE..... :) :woohoo:
Good thing you washed your hands with all that white..... :haha:
Dude!!! Nice job hanging those curtains!!!
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Now the wife needs to take them down to hem them.....That's not my department :haha:
Wow looks great. I can't believe how fast you are.
Didn't do anything on Friday...except take the family out for an escape room....then the kids to a trampoline park and out for dinner... :takemymoney:
I'll get back on it Monday....promise :rofl:
Hey Alan
How did you like the escape room?
I've heard mixed reviews.
Those trampoline parks are so much fun! :veryexcited: I last about 5 minutes.... then I'm pooped. Just can't hang with those kids any more. They have tons of energy.
Quote from: HP_Cuda on March 18, 2017, 11:04:51 AM
Hey Alan
How did you like the escape room?
I've heard mixed reviews.
I've done them twice now.....I thought this one was super challenging which I thought was a bit much.....they allowed you to "ask for clues" which when we did, we ended up kicking ourselves saying duh? that was easy....but the last clue was so difficult I don't understand how anybody would have got it....They told us how to do it and I still didn't get it... :pullinghair:
Fun for the whole family though :ohyeah:
I didn't go on the trampolines, sorry ....some things you just learn not to attempt at a certain age :haha:
If you are ever in Maui there is a Magic show which has a component of an escape room to get into the show.
It's called Warren& Annabelle's in downtown Lahaina's - you will have to book before you get there since it's a popular show.
After you get passed the trick room, you will get to relax and have some drinks before you get to see the show.
I thought it was kinda fun overall.
Alan, what escape room did you do? One of my daughters is into them. I'll pass it along to her.
"Escape the 6" in Mississauga.
Thanks PARD-NER
I'm taking notes....excellent work
Quote from: anlauto on March 15, 2017, 06:12:33 PM
Quote from: 76orangewagon on March 15, 2017, 04:48:40 PM
Alan,
As usual another great job, I assume the SPD on the car is after March 5,1971 due to the wheels being painted Black instead of body color or did the customer request Black. My SPD is 430 and is coded for the 2944450 wheels painted TX9 but I think I will paint them body color (EV2).
Build date of May 20th....
My cars twin brother.... not identical but same SPD. Excellent work! You have what it takes Alan. Excellent work in a timely manner! I wish I could find that around here. Hard to find.
44 hours so far...
Absolutely finished the underside today, exhaust installed rear axle and transmission filled, details taken care of. Car is back on the ground for good. I think I'll do the undercoat the very last thing, maybe even after the break in test miles....Might see if I can do it on a hoist at my mechanic's shop. The car goes there for alignment and tuning later.
Not much in the way of pictures....
It was a nice day for working I bet you could have had the garage door open today?
Looking great as usual! :clapping:
:perfect10:
Quote from: Brads70 on March 20, 2017, 03:31:27 PM
It was a nice day for working I bet you could have had the garage door open today?
Looking great as usual! :clapping:
It's 80+ degrees in my garage everyday :D
I do 44 hours and all I get is more confused lol looks great keep yhe pictures coming.
Got all the windshield trim on today, some interior stuff as well as all the side glass. Not sure about adjusting the glass until the roof is back in place. :thinking:
1/4 glass installation is about 100 times easier without a roof :D
awesome build alan,don't know how ya do it.bu ti ful job dude,wish i had the cash for you to do my 71 chally. :yes: :yes:
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 21, 2017, 02:34:19 PM
Alan, you really should have your own TV show. :yes:
He already had his worldwide debut. Not to shabby for an "amateur restoration".
Amateur restoration :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl:
Quote from: Rev-It-Up on March 22, 2017, 07:08:11 AM
Amateur restoration :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl:
:iagree: Alan the rock star until they call him an amateur at the end. WTH
I think you have Alan confused with some other mopar restorer that does have A television show!!!
Quote from: Rev-It-Up on March 22, 2017, 07:08:11 AM
Amateur restoration :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl:
I had a blast with Steve...what they "cut-off" was him busting a gut over my "I've been called worse" comment there on the end....He was all apologetic calling it an amateur restoration and we both had a pretty good laugh... :rofl:
Steve is one of my favorite Mopar guys. Truly has a passion for these cars. :driving:
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 22, 2017, 11:00:31 AM
Steve is one of my favorite Mopar guys. Truly has a passion for these cars. :driving:
:iagree: STEVE DULCICH,RIGHT?
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 22, 2017, 11:00:31 AM
Steve is one of my favorite Mopar guys. Truly has a passion for these cars. :driving:
Vast, vast knowledge of everything with wheels too...
Drove to NY today to pick up the ECS windshield, so not much getting done today...
Steve Magnante :twothumbsup:
Quote from: MOPAR FANATIC on March 22, 2017, 11:13:45 AM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 22, 2017, 11:00:31 AM
Steve is one of my favorite Mopar guys. Truly has a passion for these cars. :driving:
:iagree: STEVE DULCICH,RIGHT?
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 22, 2017, 12:51:04 PM
Steve Magnante :twothumbsup:
Quote from: MOPAR FANATIC on March 22, 2017, 11:13:45 AM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 22, 2017, 11:00:31 AM
Steve is one of my favorite Mopar guys. Truly has a passion for these cars. :driving:
:iagree: STEVE DULCICH,RIGHT?
Steve Dulcich has a passion for Mopars too!
Quote from: anlauto on March 22, 2017, 12:45:44 PM
Drove to NY today to pick up the ECS windshield, so not much getting done today...
looks like a nice day for it anyway!
:wowzers: that is used real Alan. What's your favorite one you have restored so far?
Okay...So I couldn't put the dash assembly in until I did a full dash assembly. So the restoration of the dash doesn't really count as far as "assembly time goes".
Taking it apart I was shocked to see how clean the steel frame was. I've never seen anything like it :takealook:
Was able to get everything cleaned painted etc last Thursday/Friday.....Just need to order a new emblem now.
So today, day eight as far as assembling goes, I was able to do all the interior windshield trim. complete and install the dash and steering column. Everything is 100% completely finished and hooked up ready to roll. :alan2cents:
However the gas pedal broke in half :huh: :pullinghair:
Dang Alan did you mash that pedal to the floor playing zoom zoom?
:rofl:
Looks amazing! :worship:
Nicely done! :banana:
That's the cleanest dash frame I've ever seen in my life. :yes:
Nice! Your'e so fast, but I'm right behind ya, gimme 2 more years and my dash will be in again! :yes:
Making some decent progress....
Those seats look sooooooo much better then the other 71 Cuda seats.
Good looking car< For 71's I liked that FK5 one with no billboards you did that came from my home town.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on March 29, 2017, 07:47:57 AM
Good looking car< For 71's I liked that FK5 one with no billboards you did that came from my home town.
Roy's car came from your hometown ? I didn't realize that....He still has it, and I'm now doing his 70 V code Road Runner from out that way as well. Do you know that car too ? Do you know Roy Gelling ?
No, I don't know him. What colour is the V-code Runner?
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on March 29, 2017, 09:27:12 AM
No, I don't know him. What colour is the V-code Runner?
B7 Blue...came out of a field somewhere. 4 speed, post, stripper car, taxi cab interior etc... http://www.alangallantautomotiverestoration.com/ROY-S-RUNNER.html
No: I don't know that car either, boy is it ever clean though.
Couple more hours today, glass adjusted, new vapour barriers installed and the interior buttoned up...
You make it look so easy. :twothumbsup:
One day you will receive one of my cars!
Vapor barriers, seen them on newer cars, didn't know we had them originally, (been none on the 7 e-bodies I had) I suppose they go in the doors also, what about behind the kick panels?
All E Bodies should have them on doors and quarters...none under the kick panels :alan2cents:
Quote from: anlauto on March 29, 2017, 06:21:19 PM
Couple more hours today, glass adjusted, new vapour barriers installed and the interior buttoned up...
When you put the carpet in, do you use any type of sticky material to hold it in place as you lay it down back to front to keep it from shifting around? I found mine constantly moving after I trimmed the sides.
I never had to use glue or sticky tape :dunno: The seat belts tend to hold it in place ... :alan2cents:
I don't trim the sides until the seats are in.
Yes...agreed. the sides don't need to be super short either :alan2cents:
So...I took about a week off, haven't really got much done. I had my glass guy come in and install the windshield and I finished trimming it up and wipers etc....so that's done.
Today, I only had a half day so I got the driver's side done. Stripe installed, marker light, jack assembly and door handle. Also got the final check of everything glass related, vapour barrier installed and finally the interior panel.
Hopefully tomorrow I can find time to do the passenger side.
Nice job!
Nice work! That billboard stripe has got to be a pain in the butt to install.
Quote from: 750-h2 on April 06, 2017, 05:08:41 PM
Nice work! That billboard stripe has got to be a pain in the butt to install.
No argument there :pullinghair:
Looks awesome. Love the color.
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I would have left the stripe off if it was mine. Looks good though Alan.
Fantastic work like always!!!
It's a V6X car though...
I love that color combo, Mopar sure didn't mind going all out. Wonder where the billboards were put on in the assembly plant, body shop?
Coming along nicely. :bigthumb:
Beautiful! :clapping:
Assembly is done, fired the engine today, few bugs to work out...Hopefully get it off to the alignment shop this week.....so much now depends on nice weather....no way I'm trailering it or driving it in the rain now....
The owner has decided he wants to do the undercoat himself, which is great... :veryexcited:
We need to find a way to put a live camera on Alan so we can watch these awesome cars come together live. :lookatthat: Can't wait to hear what the owner thinks and see the final results of all your hard work.
I agree with you Cody! Alan you really are an inspiration to us all. :worship: Truly beautiful work!
11 days from a shell to startup....amazing. :rubeyes:
Quote from: soundcontrol on April 10, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
11 days from a shell to startup....amazing. :rubeyes:
Looks like a total of 82 hours....assembly time....about $5100 CDN with tax.... :bigmoney:
Still got some bugs to work out...that takes the most time :pullinghair:
I'll try and get some pictures of it outside Wednesday hopefully :fingerscrossed:
That's a good deal for someone!
Yes: That's the deal with Alan, you get his years of experience on your build so it's all production. Most places waste a lot of your $$$ on figuring things out for the first or second time. Also his network is proven as well.
Even at 4 times that much just for your expertise is well worth it. You are still the best value that I know of.
Let us know if we can help with the shakedown stuff. :drinkingbud:
Quote from: anlauto on April 10, 2017, 06:34:55 PM
Quote from: soundcontrol on April 10, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
11 days from a shell to startup....amazing. :rubeyes:
Looks like a total of 82 hours....assembly time....about $5100 CDN with tax.... :bigmoney:
Still got some bugs to work out...that takes the most time :pullinghair:
Quote from: anlauto on April 10, 2017, 06:34:55 PM
Quote from: soundcontrol on April 10, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
11 days from a shell to startup....amazing. :rubeyes:
Looks like a total of 82 hours....assembly time....about $5100 CDN with tax.... :bigmoney:
Still got some bugs to work out...that takes the most time :pullinghair:
That is a really good price!
Quote from: anlauto on April 10, 2017, 06:34:55 PM
Quote from: soundcontrol on April 10, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
11 days from a shell to startup....amazing. :rubeyes:
Looks like a total of 82 hours....assembly time....about $5100 CDN with tax.... :bigmoney:
Still got some bugs to work out...that takes the most time :pullinghair:
I am doing mine to save money, but heck, I would have saved money by letting you restore it , good job
:haha: That doesn't count the other 280-300 hours I invested restoring all the components
or the 300 hours or so the body shop invested
or the 200 or so hours the metal shop invested
Absolutely stunning, your work is second to none. :banana:
Moved outside under it's own power..... :worship:
Absolutely beautiful Alan! :worship: Have you got all the bugs worked out?
Awesome job.
Quote from: Rev-It-Up on April 12, 2017, 01:31:48 PM
Absolutely beautiful Alan! :worship: Have you got all the bugs worked out?
Yea actually I covered pretty much everything....my mechanic will now do the alignment, adjust the timing, carb, etc...and he also does an overall safety inspection, kinda like having your Mom check your homework ..... :slapme5:
Wow, so beautiful. very very nice job. :worship:
Love being able to click the photos and enlarge them to see all the great detail work! That car turned out super nice! :1place: :1place: :1place: :1place: Someone is going to need to get a trophy case. ;)
This is almost like my Cuda only a convertible. And finished. And just freakin awesome looking! On second thought, it's not like my car, more how I want it to be. Great job Alan! :bradsthumb:
Looks beautiful as always Alan! :bradsthumb:
Looking great , nothing like the bill boards on anything else :ohyeah:
Car looks amazing Alan, as usual!
Quote from: soundcontrol on April 10, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
11 days from a shell to startup....amazing. :rubeyes:
11 days? What happened? Did you take off a few days? :)
Great job! And I may be in the minority but I still love those wheels! Especially with the billboard.
I wish I could put my 'Cuda back together in 11 days!! Heck, I'd be happy with 22 days! :haha:
Has the owner taken delivery of this awesome car?
Quote from: Cuda Cody on April 28, 2017, 12:03:37 PM
Has the owner taken delivery of this awesome car?
Not yet...it's 100% finished, polished to perfection, paid for, and waiting to go......just waiting on the transportation company... :dunno:
Quote from: anlauto on April 28, 2017, 03:18:00 PM
Member @YYZ (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/yyz_291) has pointed out to me that it's available in a lot of places like Staples, Curry's, Uline etc....
Good to know !
Uline appears to only offer the tape in quantity - but if any US members wanted to set up a group buy/distribution for themselves, here's the link.
Otherwise Staples sells individual rolls (smaller selection).
FWIW the black masking tape is frequently used in photography & art processing, so a local shop may be your quickest path. Unlike the $35 that Amazon Canada wants for a single roll.... :looney:
Terrific craftsmanship, Alan!
See you in Carlisle.
judy & Charlie
Well thank you Judy :worship: :drinkingbud:
Alan
On Post 9 you had a link to your website showing the tear down. On those pictures, it looks like new quarters (AMD I'm guessing).
Do you have any progress pictures showing the work on the quarters? Skins with butt weld seams or the AMD reproductions that have been reworked by Ken Hopperdietzel? If skins where did you do the seams? Or does your guy make the flange and modify the upper belt line area like Ken does?
I'm looking for step by step details and pictures on making hard top quarters work on a vert. In particular, the top trim area where they are different. Seems many retain the original belt line area and butt weld it to the new quarter after cutting off the sail panel.
Thanks Alan.
Would appreciate if you could document and share any "progress conversion" photos of your upcoming barracuda vert resto.
Challenger convertible quarters are slightly different from hardtop quarters in the belt trim area. The area on a convertible is actually wider. Here a couple of shots of the Challenger ones he did.
I'll try and get Barracuda pictures, but he works pretty fast....I miss one day....I miss a lot. Now he's moved his shop as well. used to be 7 mins away, now he's 90 mins away. :crying:
I guess I can chime in. Alan restored the Cuda for me. At the time I had no idea who Keith was I have dealt with Ken in the past and I know he is passionate about ebody convertibles. What it came down to was Ken's experience he has converted more than 100 ebody quarters. Plain and simple.
Quote from: AH1S on October 02, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I guess I can chime in. Alan restored the Cuda for me. At the time I had no idea who Keith was I have dealt with Ken in the past and I know he is passionate about ebody convertibles. What it came down to was Ken's experience he has converted more than 100 ebody quarters. Plain and simple.
Fair enough. A truly beautiful car!
I'm just looking for detailed "how to knowledge" on the quarters. Seems like details are slim as if folks are hoarding a black art. I don't have a deep wallet.