My 70 Convertible project.

[my70stang 10]

Hi all,

 

Long time browser of the forum and I thought that since work has started on my restoration I would provide links to the work that is being done for me.

 

Part 1. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.359806874066088.78180.155765861136858&type=3

 

Part 2. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.648886491824790.1073741871.155765861136858&type=3

 

unfortunately I don't have a garage so I had to farm out the welding but these guys are doing a great job and it will give me peace of mind that things are going to be done right.

[Chris'69Mach 23]

OMG .... is there any metal on your car that doesn't need replaced or repaired? WOW ..... Simply wow!

 

GL with it. It is looking a lot better, that is for sure!

[my70stang 10]

yeah I know a real basket case. I pretty much told them to replace any and all metal that was rusted. This way I know the car will be solid when done and should last another 40-50 years. Plus I couldn't resist saving a convertible since there aren't that many running nowadays.

[Chris'69Mach 23]

I hear you ..... I cant fathum how much $ you are going to have tied up in metal work repair/replace.

 

I am just flabbergasted on how much attention and metal it needs. Really big project. But once you start putting her back together, it will be well worth it IMHO. :punk::rockon:

[my70stang 10]

I actually think I am ahead of the game cost wise. Been reading many forums that show cars that were just as bad but they paid like 10K-15K for it and then had to replace much of the same panels. I only paid $700 for the car.

[RPM 1,190]

Well it certainly looks like the so it doing a good job. Good luck with the build. And Welcome to the site.

 

Bob

[1969vert 55]

You cut out alot more of that car than I did...I guess I was lucky..

[70Nightmare 20]

Welcome and your car reminds me of my 70 fastback that need metal work. The shop quoted me 15-20k to me that could buy me a nice solid body. Good luck

[Mike65 476]

Welcome. I only have a 1 car garage that shares space with my woodworking machines, so I have to do most of my work outside, so not much gets done this time of year. I guess that is why it is taking me years to get it done.

[69RavenConv 286]

Wow, like the others have said, that's quite a project you've taken on. Glad to see another 'vert saved, though. They only made 7,820 of them in 1970. Welcome!

[my70stang 10]

"They only made 7,820 of them in 1970"

 

This is one of the main reasons why I chose to restore the convertible. I know it will cost a lot to replace the metal but once they are done it should last another 40-50 years.