Wow... I lot of positive reinforcement...…. but, to answer your questions...
1. There is no definitive proof. There were 6 press release cars built, for the most part it is thought that there were 3 manual and 3 autos with pairings sent to the West Coast, Detroit/Mid-West and the East Coast for there local magazines. There is one auto equipped with steelies and hupcaps, so that one isn't the video car. Mine remained in the Detroit it is thought and that's where Lindemann did his videos at a track up there. Of the 6 cars, 4 are known about by a friend of mine, actually the friend that turned me onto this car and with much appreciation by me to him. There are 3 manuals accounted for and one auto ( mine ).
2. So the original trans is gone?
Yes, the original tranny is long gone. An original 69 Hemi 727 came with the car, for whatever that's worth.
3. Will the car actually get finished?
That sounds like a challenge and one of disapproval since I "gave up" on the Superbird.. To set the record straight on the Superbird. There was an agreed price on the work and that's the way the business model of this particular person worked. One of the reasons I chose him. But when 90% of the money is paid and only 50% of the job is done and you seeing the writing on the wall, it is time to bail and start fresh. So, that's what I did....
4. With the corners being filled in on this car do you have any idea just how solid the 500 is?
That's the proverbial question when it comes to ANY paint and body work, even on unrestored survivors. That question will be answered when that time comes. But, based on what I see around the rear window plug, the interior floor pans, doors, front fenders and hood, the car is in pretty darn good shape. The complete trunk pan along with the trunk extensions will need to be replaced. Your typical Mopar goes through this anyways. I would suspect the bottom of the quarters are going to need attention and I'm not sure what the deal with the rear valance is yet. Could be rust or could be banged up sheetmetal.
Regarding me always over here... To each their own when it comes to their most frequented discussion board.
