Getting a start on the convertible project



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Getting a start on the convertible project

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This weekend, I actually took some time to get the rusty convertible out, and set the solid hardtop body on it's chassis. Here are some pics- Front half of the convertible
'59 S.F. convertible 002.jpg
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Rear portion of the convertible-
'59 S.F. convertible 004.jpg
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Convertible chassis-
'59 S.F. convertible 008.jpg
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Hardtop body [donor]-
'59 S.F. convertible 006.jpg
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Hardtop body placed on the convertible frame for mock-up-
'59 S.F. convertible 009.jpg
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Bracing fabricated to prevent body flex once the roof has been removed-
'59 S.F. convertible 011.jpg
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John,
How did you make out with FM on the Black rag top I posted the picture of on forwardlook.net a few weeks back?
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Big M, I thought I had it tough when I began my project..your stuff looks horrible...but I senze you know whta you are doing..
BWINC, where is your post you speak of?
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I have no idea what the topic was, (I have problems remembering what I ate for supper 2 hours after I eat it).
but I will attach a picture of the beast
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Brad, I sent him several e-mails regarding that car, but never got a response. Maybe it has been sold already.

Beginning to look like I will be making the header bow, unless something turns up. ---John
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i thought i had it bad, wow! :shock: ur gonna be spending some late nights in the barn. what ever happened to ur 59 fury project? --j
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Jeremy, the '59 Fury is being mated to what is left of the convertible. ---John
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John,

Are you planning a trip to South Dakota to pick up the Belvedere convertible listed on e-bay for parts? E-bay# 190159065541

It sure appears to have some parts you are looking for - even top bows!

Are you currently bidding on this item already?

Good Luck winning if you are actually bidding.

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Curt,
I am impressd that you are watching the auctions so closely! As for the Belvie cvt, I emailed the seller asking for more "top" photos, the assembly is not really visible in the photos..The nicer wogon looks good, I E-mailed the seller to inform him that is NOT Factory A/C
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Roger - I have seen that particular under dash AC in 59's before and on ebay, I think those were dealer installed.
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