Closer look are rear qtr

Car is ready for bead blaster

Still looks pretty straight

Bottom of both rear qtrs have some rust, but not bad

The trunk has some surface rust but looks solid

Back from the blaster, the trunk was not as solid as I thought

As it turns out neither was the front floor

Well the minor rust around the window turned into a bigger problem, the whole top had to be replaced

Without the top it looks like we really did take it to the scrap pile

Looking from front to back the top is gone and you can see the bones

From back to front, you can see the new front floor

With the center piece behind the trunk lid removed, we widen in the wheel wells 1 1/2 in each, also see the new trunk floor

New bottom passenger rear qtr

New driver rear lower qtr

Almost looks like an El Camino with it open from the front of the trunk to the top

You can see the widen wheel wells from this angle

Bottom of new trunk

bottom of new trunk drivers side

Starting on the frame

New Global West front and rear suspension with New Currie 9" rear end

New 1 1/4 sway bar and AGR steering box and 13 in Wilwood in front, 10 in in rear

Proportioning value mounted on the frame to rear brake lines

New hand bent stainless brake lines

New Mallory electric fuel pump with 1/2 in stainless fuel lines

Boxed the upper trailing arms, new Koni shocks

You can see both the fuel lines and the brake lines. Finding a block for the rear end proved more difficult than planned

Body in the paint booth

Smoothed firewall

Epoxy and primer on floors

New top with fresh paint

Body out of the paint booth

The 502 comes out of the crate and onto the stand

Reading the instructions to ensure few errors are made

Milodon oil pan will create more problems in the future

Aluminum heads go on

Friend Al aligning the scatter shield with the center of the crank to ensure proper alignment

Getting ready to drop the engine in

Body dropped on to the frame

Rear of new combo

First Master cylinder, didn't like the look

First fit of the hand crafted dash board, begining of the new painless wiring

Drilled wiper knob to accept push button

Engine meets chassis

First look at 13 in Wilwood 4 piston brakes

Wheels only fit when reversed on hubs the brakes won't fit in wheels

New Chysler master cylinder installed

Here is engine with the new serpentine belt installed

Front view, use this to remember how to put the belt on

Top view with A/C compressor

Removed the stock wiring holes. Began new wiring under fender

Rear qtr extensions installed with tail lights and rear panel

Trunk lid installed and aligned

Wiring begins in earnest. Put battery in trunk creating new complexities

Tried 17 in wheels on rear, did not like look

Installed aluminum sheet between rear seat and trunk

Test drivers seat

Rear seat separator

18 in Torque Thrush installed 18X10 rear, 18X8 in front

Wiring to the front core support

Back view

Front wheel wells installed

Dynamat and A/C outlets installed

A/C lines with Low Pressure switch

A/C lines from the back

A/C Evaporator installed

A/C Lines through the firewall

Radiator installed

Driver's side fender installed

Heater hoses through firewall, use silicon long life hose

License plate on, need to see with new fender

Trunk finished with splater spray. Intended to leave trunk stock looking

Other side of trunk, note hinge attachment to wheel well

Outside with both fenders

Headlights wired

But still need horns, turning lights

Relays installed for headlights, horns, fan

Ready for color sanding, then glass

Getting anxious for the next step

Power steering reservoir installed

Color sanding begins

Water, sandpaper, old paint, makes a mess

Even with an attempt at controlling the mess it is mostly a loss

Friend Dave does the color sanding

Buffing starts with the hood

Results are remarkable

Dave buffs the door

Hood and front bumper installed

Car goes to Custom Auto Interior

Ron's shop is small but does the best custom work around

Trunk is covered with pad for carpeting

Headliner goes in

Headliner worked down the side

Rear door panels and arm rest built. Needed to cover the retractors for the sholder belts

Sound system installed, speakers are close to clear battery box in trunk

Rear seat foam built, rear seat was cut to provide room for arm rests

Carpeting goes in

Carpet into trunk, wooden side walls built

Side walls completely enclose trunk

Headliner indentations for visors

Carpeting complete

Bottom half of driver's seat installed to design console

Headliner complete

Front of headliner

Beginning of console build

Door panel backing

Trunk layout

Side panels set for design

CD Changer in side

Trunk with battery box and steo amp, panel will hide

Completed trunk, note GTO emblem is design. Still large trunk with all wiring, battery, amp hidden

Trunk, driver's side - cd player at bottom

Trunk passenger side

Rear arm rests

Console begins to come together

Top half of rear seat is complete

Passenger side door panels and arm rests

Driver's seat

Driver's door

Rear panel for cup holders and A/C vent

Back at home

Interior feels like it was always in the car

New steering wheel

Note shoulder belts coming from rear arm rests

Console fits well

Cup holders for two

Fold away cup holders and an A/C vent

Passenger door

At Grand National Roadster Show