new member w/ a rust bucket.

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  1. boost4life

    boost4life New Member

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    So this is my great grandmas car (she passed away :( but my grandma is giving it to me for free! It needs some serious restoration and a v8 swap ;) lol but I remember driving it once when I was 18 or so (im 26 now) and loved the car. Even did a lil donut in the gravel hahah 20150830_004848.png View attachment 100248 View attachment 100248
     
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  2. Hotrock

    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the site from northeast Ohio!!! :tiphat: Looks like it might have decent whitewall tires. :huh:
     
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    Find some doors and paint then to match, wash the thing too. It would look presentable then. My 71 looked exactly like that when I first bought it, but had the small bumpers, which would also make it look good. Nice project, keep it in the family.
     
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  4. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    check the cowl and door hinge posts real close...:yup:
     
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  6. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! Doors and such can be replaced relatively easy, but if it has any major rust underneath the car or in the cowl area, I'd be prepared to spend tons of money and time on it. If it were me, I'd get the car roadworthy as-is and then plan on a V8 swap and other modifications later.

    Good Luck, and please post more pics (interior, engine, etc)! :Handshake:
     
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    Congratulations and welcome!:cool:
     
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    Welcome!! Be sure to post lots of pictures and info :thumbs2:
     
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    Welcome from Western Canada. We've seen worse! Try source some doors from Arizona or sunny California. The guys on this forum are seasoned experts so ask for opinions. Good luck!

    M.D.
     
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  10. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Looks like you have some moss growing there - wash it up real good and it will look 100% better :thumbs2:
     
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    Welcome fromTucson, AZ :cool:
     
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