This is an original SS Convertible with 155K documented original miles. The engine is the 327/300Hp (soild lifters, double hump heads). The first step in the restoration (which will be a frame on since she doesn't need floors) is the convertible top replacement. Going back with original black but changing to cloth. Completed new top install and new carpet (original green). Decided to paint her brilliant silver. Also adding grille bar, skirts and dual antennas.

Nice but very unusual color combination of black on white on green.

Stripping the car down I found a lot of patched over rust. As a result she is getting new rockers inner and outer, new rear quarters, new front lower fenders. You just can't tell what's under the paint. Even runnin a magnet didn't reveal all this s**t. So a simple paint job turned into a major project.

Getting into the sheet metal work hard and heavy. Replacing the sheet metalt below the molding on both ides except the doors. But having to replace the inner and outer rockers on both ides. Was riveted and had bondo to conceal the poor work. Do body work right the first time. CUT the cancer out (rust) or it WILL come back.

Have the rear quarters on as well as the front lower fenders.

Sanding and blocking and paint to be completed by the end of July.

Still on track to complete in about a week. Have repaired panels and am installing replacement braces and inner rockers before spraying the undercoat. She should see paint by the end of the month!


Shot the trunk and doing the underbody. Got the drivers side braces, working on passanger saide this weekend.