finally getting around to my 68rr after 10 yrs of hibernation!

[Matts68bird]

wow great work! I'm hoping i just have to do the skin but we will see when i open it up

 

[Matts68bird]

firewall progress

 

[Cranky]

I've actually done a little work on mine but it's been very little.....better than none I guess.

 

[kiwigtx]

Taking shape now Matt, and looking good.

 

[Matts68bird]

I have a lot of work ahead of me. Installed a 75,000 BTU heater in the garage, so I can pc together this puzzle over the next couple months.

 

[Matts68bird]

Thanks Cranky and Kiwigtx! little progress is better than nothing.

 

[Matts68bird]

Firewall is in! Just a bit more feathering it in, and it will be ready for the new floor. (Piecing together the puzzle.)

 

[Bart K]

Wow, I really have to say I am impressed. Matt, you have a lot of guts and talent, it looks like it is going to be an awesome car!

 

[Matts68bird]

While replacing the damaged outer wheel well, I found someones house!

 

[Matts68bird]

A bit more trimming and it will be ready to be welded up! AMD panels are pretty spot on. (even tho they are made in Taiwan...)

 

[Matts68bird]

Thank you Bart K. Really appreciate it. Im learning as I'm going. Taking it one piece at a time.

 

[Riverdawg]

Looking really good. Put some insulation in those walls. It'll be worth it.

 

[threewood]

Looks good! That is exactly how I did my outers. A bunch of waste but a much simpler fix.

 

[mmissile]

Good work. It's not the stuff most people like to do. Stick with it!

 

[Matts68bird]

Threewood it was easier to do this and keep the lines. Otherwise you are dealing will more spot-welds and a chance to have things loose shape.

 

[oldbee]

Excellant Matt. Looking good

 

[Matts68bird]

So another warmer day today for IL. (35deg) Heated up the garage and put in a couple hrs on the rear wheel well. 95% done, then ran out of gas on the welder... Good time to stop anyhow.

 

[Matts68bird]

While on my 4-spd search around the midwest, I was able to locate a hump (no I did not spend 375.00 on it either lol.) During breaks at work I cleaned it up, blasted it, and then epoxy sealed it. Ready to be installed in the floor. Fits like a glove!

 

[Matts68bird]

Here are some A-833 parts that I acquired along the way. Will be building this on the side while doing the body. Thanks again to the guys that helped! You all know how you are.

Still on the hunt for shifter assembly/ linkage/ z bar/ clutch linkage/ etc. Anyone holding?

 

[Bart K]

Sweet work Matt!!!