Resurrected Junk
Fortunately, the engine and transmission were in great shape. The brakes could not make the same claim. I rebuilt the brakes and in the process found out that the car had (non-operative) power steering. The pump leaked like a seive, but it did work when topped off. I had a pump from the Demon that I put in to fix that problem. (Power steering has really improved since 1973!). Now, I can drive it with one finger.
I never did body work before and have only painted engine compartments and trunks. I tapped out all of the dings I could find (missed a few) and fashioned partial floor pans to take care of the craters in the floor. I learned to arc weld and how to remove roof skins. I still was insecure about painting a car, so I paid MAACO for a clearcoat finish in the original color.
Fortunately, the engine and transmission were in great shape. The brakes could not make the same claim. I rebuilt the brakes and in the process found out that the car had (non-operative) power steering. The pump leaked like a seive, but it did work when topped off. I had a pump from the Demon that I put in to fix that problem. (Power steering has really improved since 1973!). Now, I can drive it with one finger.
I never did body work before and have only painted engine compartments and trunks. I tapped out all of the dings I could find (missed a few) and fashioned partial floor pans to take care of the craters in the floor. I learned to arc weld and how to remove roof skins. I still was insecure about painting a car, so I paid MAACO for a clearcoat finish in the original color.