usaroadrunner
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Thanks for the update. Let's see KAHN or DR. OVERKILL. Progress is progress overkill. Looking good.
My 1967 Belvedere Convertible Plans and Restoration (aka - Mad Scientist Build)
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"The name is Overkill.... Kahn Overkill" Do I see a mini-series in the making?
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Happy Birthday Dr. Kahn Overkill!
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I'm not even going to try and top usaroadrunners post lol so just Happy Birthday Khan.
kb67mopar
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Happy birthday Larry!
Been a little busy trying to get some things done - and getting older too . . .
Been working on a couple of things around the house and keeping busy . . .
First . . . let's look at the stuff that I've been working on the car ( needed a little break from the tunnel hump, but I an still working on it ) so I dove into the gas cover, as I wanted to have the convertible be very clean and sleek looking . . . so here's the process . . .
figure out where I need to make the cuts . . . and doodle on the car like usual . . .
After cutting a hole . . . get the fitment for the new cover situated as needed . . . and mark the edges . . .
Cut out the metal that is in the way . . . and fit the new cover in place . . .
After welding it all in place, this is the look of the new cover . . . sleek . . .
Next . . . some home stuff - found I had a 6" wall in my bathroom ( remodeling the other bath that backs up to it ) and needed a bigger cabinet - so time to do a built in . . .
Paint it . . .
Work on building the lower two drawers for the cabinet . . . here's one . . .
Build the cabinet doors for the center section . . .
So that the end result will be a built in cabinet that looks like this . . .
And a neighbor had this tractor for sale . . . and I've been wanting one for along time . . . so it's now in my carport . . .
Been working on a couple of things around the house and keeping busy . . .
First . . . let's look at the stuff that I've been working on the car ( needed a little break from the tunnel hump, but I an still working on it ) so I dove into the gas cover, as I wanted to have the convertible be very clean and sleek looking . . . so here's the process . . .
figure out where I need to make the cuts . . . and doodle on the car like usual . . .
After cutting a hole . . . get the fitment for the new cover situated as needed . . . and mark the edges . . .
Cut out the metal that is in the way . . . and fit the new cover in place . . .
After welding it all in place, this is the look of the new cover . . . sleek . . .
Next . . . some home stuff - found I had a 6" wall in my bathroom ( remodeling the other bath that backs up to it ) and needed a bigger cabinet - so time to do a built in . . .
Paint it . . .
Work on building the lower two drawers for the cabinet . . . here's one . . .
Build the cabinet doors for the center section . . .
So that the end result will be a built in cabinet that looks like this . . .
And a neighbor had this tractor for sale . . . and I've been wanting one for along time . . . so it's now in my carport . . .
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That new fuel door looks like the one on my 95 Eldo ETC!!!
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Loving the new tractor!!
Finally getting back in the swing of things . . .
It's been far too long since I've had my hands in the Belvedere . . . and I'm finally getting my head back in the game . . . Lots of progress on the Tunnel Hump . . .
Welding in the top side . . .
Welding with more heat . . . and I should have far less grinding needed as a result . . . ( I sure hope ) . . .
Not bad . . . I think I'm getting the hang of this thing . . .
And the bottom after I got it cleaned up a bit . . .
More of the bottom cleaned up . . .
It's going pretty well and I hope to have it done this weekend . . . FINALLY ! ! !
It's been far too long since I've had my hands in the Belvedere . . . and I'm finally getting my head back in the game . . . Lots of progress on the Tunnel Hump . . .
Welding in the top side . . .
Welding with more heat . . . and I should have far less grinding needed as a result . . . ( I sure hope ) . . .
Not bad . . . I think I'm getting the hang of this thing . . .
And the bottom after I got it cleaned up a bit . . .
More of the bottom cleaned up . . .
It's going pretty well and I hope to have it done this weekend . . . FINALLY ! ! !
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Great to see you back on it brother!
kb67mopar
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This will be so cool when your done. Keep it up!
Well . . . I guess I hit somewhat of a milestone . . .
Just gone done getting the tunnel hump welded in the Belvedere . . . and for the most part . . . the major metal fabrication has been completed ( I think ) . . .
Here's what I've got . . . Getting this part to look "mostly straight" . . . took a couple hours of work last night . . . time consuming, but very much worth it ! ! !
And the inside welded . . . and minimal grinding ( smile )
Little closer look . . .
Now I think it's time to get most of the car in epoxy primer and get ready for the body work ! !
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Thanks for all the support Goon ! ! ! ( it means a lot to me )
Good to finally be back on it - my oldest is doing much better, the temps are not freezing, and I'm getting my head back in the game . . .
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Thanks KB - great to see you back around ( although I would not blame you one bit for driving the tires off your 67 ! ! )
Just gone done getting the tunnel hump welded in the Belvedere . . . and for the most part . . . the major metal fabrication has been completed ( I think ) . . .
Here's what I've got . . . Getting this part to look "mostly straight" . . . took a couple hours of work last night . . . time consuming, but very much worth it ! ! !
And the inside welded . . . and minimal grinding ( smile )
Little closer look . . .
Now I think it's time to get most of the car in epoxy primer and get ready for the body work ! !
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Thanks for all the support Goon ! ! ! ( it means a lot to me )
Good to finally be back on it - my oldest is doing much better, the temps are not freezing, and I'm getting my head back in the game . . .
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Thanks KB - great to see you back around ( although I would not blame you one bit for driving the tires off your 67 ! ! )
Congrats on a major milestone!
I have been getting my butt kicked at work, but I've been trying to at least check in and follow along. Things are getting serious now!!!
Keep up the good work!
Hawk
I have been getting my butt kicked at work, but I've been trying to at least check in and follow along. Things are getting serious now!!!
Keep up the good work!
Hawk
kb67mopar
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Don't think for a second I haven't been lurking around here keeping an eye on this thread....
I have been pretty busy with family issues, events, work, and projects.
usaroadrunner
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Man, the 67 is coming together. Looking good. Can't wait to see it come together.
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