67 Coupe Restomod

[pwbabcock]

I stumbled across this site a few weeks ago and am very impressed at the amount of knowledge and support in here (new favorite site). I am a little over a year into the rebuild which has been a very enjoyable family project. I have been documenting the day to day of the resto on a blog:
http://pwbabcock.blogspot.com/
These are some highlights of the build so far.
As purchased in June 2013

First, some engine bay cleanup. Original 289 runs great by the way.

Lots of rust in trunk area.

Quick work with the plasma cutter.

New frame rails and floor.

Paint on. Eastwood Jaded Green Metallic

Dying interior black.

Headers and Exhaust (Magnaflow)

 

[cmayna]

All I can say is......WOW! You are determined to bring that pony back to life. Congrats.

 

[Fst Blk]

Awesome work. That door looked barely useable before the repairs. Very nice.

Bill

 

[Drumr90]

Looking good man and glad to see another 67/68 style coming back to life.

Got a question for ya man.

Did you spray that motor wile in car and if so how easy was it?

 

[pwbabcock]

Thanks everyone.
Drumr90 - I did spray while in the car (since I plan on removing it next year for a full rebuild and mild stroke). There was actually plenty of room to get all around with the engine enamel. It also helped with the radiator, water pump, alternator and power steering system out of the way.
Fst Blk - The door is definitely a work in progress. My goal on this was to save as much original steel as possible. Nothing teaches you welding and metal fab faster than necessity.

 

[Drumr90]

Ok i was gunna pull myn when i paint it so i can spray my motor bay also.

 

[janschutz]

Ya! Another 67 coupe brought back to life. Look forward to reading about your progress.

 

[Fast68back]

Nice work

 

[pwbabcock]

It has been a little while, so here are some updates:
http://pwbabcock.blogspot.com/
Parts have been accumulating all winter so its time to start getting them on.
I tore down the suspension.

This is what I found on the driver side shock tower. The PO had at least coated it with a rust encapsulator to stop progression. I had to cut away the bad and weld in some patch pieces.

The welds in the tower are a little ugly as I couldn't get me grinder in to dress them, but it is solid.

Coated with KBS Rustseal. This is some good stuff.

All new suspension components (minus the original spindles). I did the UCA drop and am using 1" drop springs. I will be fabricating some adjustable strut rods.

Power 4 wheel disc brake conversion well under way.

 

[Fast68back]

Nice work

 

[B67FSTB]

Did you brace the top of the shock tower prior welding ??
I also didn't do it but in case I must do it again , i will.

ps nice shiny brakes

 

[pwbabcock]

Thanks. Yes I did have the export brace and Monte Carlo bar on when I welded up the shock tower.

 

[B67FSTB]

GOOD BOY !!!!!!

Notice: use some clamps for your fuel line cause vibrations could brake/crack them.

 

[pwbabcock]

Thanks, yeah I have new lines to go in so they will be secured.