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Greg_R_63
3rd-February-2008, 01:01 AM
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Year: 1963

Model: 400 Series 2 door hardtop

Body/Exterior: As detailed in a variety of threads, just about the only factory sheet metal left on the car is the roof and the deck lid. I replaced the rusted cowl sides and front passenger floor pan and toe board. I had aftermarket full quarters done, replaced the doors and the fenders with originals, and the hood with a Goodmark cowl hood. Had it painted black base/clear. I'm keeping the original hood and deck lid diecast, and putting on the 62 SS fender c-moldings.

Engine: The engine is built and bagged, and sitting at my cousin's shop in Oklahoma, waiting for me to pick up. It's a 355 with aluminum heads, air gap intake, and Demon 650 carb. Stewart Stage 2 water pump, Canton oil pan, blueprinted oil pump.

Front End: 5 lug conversion, front disc brakes from donor parts, CPP lower arm kit, Addco 1" sway bar, new shocks, new springs, roller spring perches, idler bearing conversion.

Transmission: 200-4r

Rear End:Global West subframe connectors, 8.2" 10 bolt, rebuilt with Eaton Posi and 3.73 gears, Moser axles.

Exhaust: Doug's D-367Y headers, Pypes X-pipe 2.5" exhaust kit

Wheels/Tires: Currently 10-hole 'Mod O' steel wheels by Pete Paulsen, 15 x 7, 4 5/8" backspace. 195R-15s front, 215R-15 rear. I have no idea what I will end up with. Deciding on wheels is a nightmare.

Interior: Not in yet

Electrical: American Autowire Highway 22 kit. Plan on headlight relays, battery in trunk, power windows and door locks.

Accessories/Options: Plan on Vintage Air A/C.

Sound system: Not a huge priority, but most likely a basic head unit with MP3 capability.

Comments: Aside from the bodywork, most of the above is not done, but I have almost all of the parts. If I'm lucky, I might get it back on the road this year!

TY70SS
4th-February-2008, 12:34 AM
That is a very slick car.

1965proSTREET
4th-February-2008, 12:51 AM
sweet looking paint job...very slick indeed!!!

novanutcase
5th-February-2008, 06:34 AM
Nice Roller! When you gonna get on it?

John

Greg_R_63
5th-February-2008, 12:27 PM
Nice Roller! When you gonna get on it?

John

In my proud tradition of doing everything bass-ackwards, I managed to get the suspension off of the car in the past few weeks, and now I am cleaning and stripping the undercarriage to get some master series , then some truck bed liner, on the bottom of the car. After that, the suspension goes back in. Then brakes, sound insulation, then wiring, then engine + trans, radiator, more plumbing and wiring, exhaust, interior, glass, trim, and wheels. :D I might get it all done this year.

klean63
5th-February-2008, 03:01 PM
Greg, it sounds to me like you only have a little left to do:rolleyes::rolleyes:
You should be able to finish that up in a month or 2:eek::eek::rolleyes::D:D

Greg_R_63
5th-February-2008, 03:08 PM
Dude, Overhaulin' can do it in an afternoon! Real life is just like TV, right?

klean63
5th-February-2008, 03:11 PM
Dude, Overhaulin' can do it in an afternoon! Real life is just like TV, right?

:yes::no::yes::no::rolleyes::D:D

72GreenRally
5th-February-2008, 05:07 PM
Dude, Overhaulin' can do it in an afternoon! Real life is just like TV, right?

Only if you do what they do, and quit wasting time at night sleeping!!:sleep:

GSD66NOVA
10th-February-2008, 09:22 PM
Only if you do what they do, and quit wasting time at night sleeping!!:sleep:

and hire about 45 guys to work on it.:D:D

Greg_R_63
17th-August-2008, 04:57 AM
For those of you keeping score at home, here is roughly what I have done to the 63 since getting it back from paint:

Underside cleaned and painted (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101445)

Rear end rebuilt and installed (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101446)

Front suspension completely torn down and upgraded (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101450)

Subframe connectors installed (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101451)

Brakes (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101448)

Engine and trans installed (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101452)

Soundproofing (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101454)

Checked wheel fitment (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101455)

Radiator, core support, fan and shroud (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101456)

Enjoy!

450HP
18th-August-2008, 10:08 AM
Sweet ride! Thanks for the updates, keep up the great work!

Scott