found a 69 bee...

[northerndave]

Right under my nose, hiding in clear sight.

69 WM23, numbers matching 383, auto trans, bench seat car, red with black vinyl top. N96 hood, seems to all be there, partially disassembled. Engine has fresh rebuild, has not gone back into the car yet.

I've seen photos of the car and fender tag, couldn't make out much on the fender tag photo but I did make out the WM23 and the N96. And it does still have the hood & related components in good shape.

More info to come.

I'm fresh off a 69 road runner build so much of this is still fresh in my mind. That being said, is there anything "bee specific" I should be looking for?

 

[Durandal25]

Right under my nose, hiding in clear sight.

69 WM23, numbers matching 383, auto trans, bench seat car, red with black vinyl top. N96 hood, seems to all be there, partially disassembled. Engine has fresh rebuild, has not gone back into the car yet.

I've seen photos of the car and fender tag, couldn't make out much on the fender tag photo but I did make out the WM23 and the N96. And it does still have the hood & related components in good shape.

More info to come.

I'm fresh off a 69 road runner build so much of this is still fresh in my mind. That being said, is there anything "bee specific" I should be looking for?

.....normal stuff for me, but numbers matching is a nice touch and obviously the condition of the body. If the 383 is numbers engine, you have a really good find there, but if not the N96 option is very desirable too.

 

[mr. b]

nice find keep us posted

 

[northerndave]

My partner on the potential project, is looking at the car right now. So, I should have some decent feedback from him soon.

The owner was confident that the engine matches the VIN. I specifically asked him if the stamping by the passenger motor mount matched the VIN on the dash, he said yes.

The suspense is KILLING me...

 

[northerndave]

Talked to my partner, he doesn't always share my imaginative vision on these things. But, he is very interested, sees the potential here.

Well, if he's thinking it's worth buying then I guess I have to drive down and look at it. Probably take off tonight, drive half ways, spend the night at my folks place and finish the drive tomorrow to look at the car.

 

[northerndave]

I coded out the tag.

st Louis super bee, 383HP engine, 3 spd auto trans. R6 red paint, black vinyl top. H2X interior "high level black vinyl bench"

A01 "light group"

A31 Axle code "high perf axle package hemi suspension and cooling, 3.91 ratio"

A62 rallye instrument cluster
G33 driver remote side mirror
J25 variable speed wipers with washer
M22 drip rail moldings
M46 quarter side scoops
N85 tachometer
N96 fresh air hood
R11 AM radio
V1X black vinyl top
V88 bumble bee stripe delete
26 END 26=bigger radiator to go with the axle package I think?

Nice that it's got the tack & air grabber options. Red is nice, black vinyl top also nice...

yep, going to have to go for a drive, dig through this thing in person and verify some stuff.

 

[snakeyes]

dave don't forget the camera for us all

 

[northerndave]

If I go tomorrow, I'll get better pics.

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Did the A31 axle come with sure grip?

 

[Durandal25]

looks good......I assume they are asking about 9-12k?

 

[jfreakofkorn]

nice solid looking body ...

 

[northerndave]

looks good......I assume they are asking about 9-12k?

or a little less...

Not much less tho.

 

[Propwash]

There you go...your new shop mascot..lol Nicely optioned Bee. You doing the work, should fetch you a decent profit. Originally a Northern or Southern car? Frame decent?

Good luck Dave.

 

[Budnicks]

looks like it could be a decent build...

 

[Jason69 RR]

Great find!!! Keep us posted

 

[northerndave]

Yes prop, if we pick this one up it will be the first one through the new shop. It will be really hard to not get attached to this one. I'm in love already and I haven't seen it in person yet. My bidness partner saw the car today. Bottom side of the car has been media blasted as well as the engine bay. Trunk floor is done already, car comes with quarter skins. It will need outer wheel houses and trunk floor extensions. And probably some patching in the front fender areas. Nice thing about the Bare blasted belly is we can really see the frame and floor pans well. I'm told it is all really nice and solid.

 

[roadrunnerman]

Curious to see how this plays out Dave. I'm hoping you get this.

 

[Propwash]

Yes prop, if we pick this one up it will be the first one through the new shop. It will be really hard to not get attached to this one. I'm in love already and I haven't seen it in person yet. My bidness partner saw the car today. Bottom side of the car has been media blasted as well as the engine bay. Trunk floor is done already, car comes with quarter skins. It will need outer wheel houses and trunk floor extensions. And probably some patching in the front fender areas. Nice thing about the Bare blasted belly is we can really see the frame and floor pans well. I'm told it is all really nice and solid.

Sweet....Sounds like a real good project. "My name is Dave, and I'm an addict" LOL

 

[69Coronetrt]

Did the A31 axle come with sure grip?

Yes and you are correct. The axle package is why it has a 26" radiator.
Since it's a STL built car, I'd be interested in learning more about the car if you get it.

Nice find. Good luck.

 

[northerndave]

Ok, I can't go see it tomorrow but i will make half the trip tonight and we will be at the location of the car aprox 9AM tomorrow (thurs morning)

I always dig for ownership history on these things because I think it's so interesting, I hope to learn that sort of detail tomorrow. For now, all I know is that it's been store inside for around 20 yrs, which is nice.

 

[hunt2elk]

Sounds like a great project Dave. Your mind is already pretty much made up that you will be bringing it home isn't it? Might as well pull a trailer when you go to look at it lol.