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Getting a start on the convertible project
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:41 pm
by big m
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
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:43 pm
by big m
Rear portion of the convertible-
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:45 pm
by big m
Convertible chassis-
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:47 pm
by big m
Hardtop body [donor]-
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:49 pm
by big m
Hardtop body placed on the convertible frame for mock-up-
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:51 pm
by big m
Bracing fabricated to prevent body flex once the roof has been removed-
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:24 am
by BHWINC
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?
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:40 am
by rogerh
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?
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:12 am
by BHWINC
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
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:09 am
by big m
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
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:12 pm
by batmobile
i thought i had it bad, wow!
ur gonna be spending some late nights in the barn. what ever happened to ur 59 fury project? --j
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:29 am
by big m
Jeremy, the '59 Fury is being mated to what is left of the convertible. ---John
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:56 pm
by savvy59
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.
Curt in MD
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:51 pm
by rogerh
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
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:37 am
by Dick Koch
Roger - I have seen that particular under dash AC in 59's before and on ebay, I think those were dealer installed.
Dick.