Hell Freezes Over...Paxton goes GM!!!

[somethingclever]

Once I'm finished correcting the paint and polishing the stainless I plan on moving to the interior. It needs a lot of love - just plain filthy. Once that's done I will toss a battery in and test all the electrical goodies. Once that's done I will probably pull the motor and start cleaning / painting the undercarriage. After that comes brake lines, booster, master cylinder, and who knows what else.

painting the undercarriage......for a true driver (9mos/yr) car....Ron you have OCD worse than me - just check the electricals and then rebuild the engine and drive it.

[PaxtonShelby]

painting the undercarriage......for a true driver (9mos/yr) car....Ron you have OCD worse than me - just check the electricals and then rebuild the engine and drive it.

I can't handle surface rust John! Besides - the exhaust needs replaced as do the brake lines. So while I'm under there I figure I will spend the 1-2 days grinding off the rust and making her bottom purdy. Without a tranny or driveshaft in the way it is a pretty simple job.

Of course the engine bay will get some R&R while the motor is out as well.

Sorry - I can't help it...

[Dan B.]

Who doesn't like a purdy bottom?!

[07v6vistablue]

Who doesn't like a purdy bottom?!

[PaxtonShelby]

Sitting here enjoying a Twisted Tea, liking this car more every second I look at it. She has a little gloss now that I have used the HD Cut all over.

[gpfarrell]

Can't wait to see it with chrome and the wheels/tires done!

[Dan B.]

Can't wait to see it with chrome and the wheels/tires done!

Im going to fab him a quad tip, side exit exhaust that dumps in front of the rear tires. That'll rock it!!

[PaxtonShelby]

Electric cutouts??

[Dan B.]

Electric cutouts??

Are goats afraid of Cam?

[John4cam]

Looking good Ron.

[PaxtonShelby]

Thanks John. This past week included zero garage time. Ugh!

But tonight I tossed a battery in and saw what works and what doesn't. Headlights, brake lights, rear turn signals, wipers, and some interior lights work. Front parking lights aren't installed and it turns out the pieces I have are junk. Horn - nope. Rear parking lights don't work. The PO installed a rubber fuel line from back to front - that has to go. This car also has a return fuel line. It's rubber too. WTF? Rear wheel bearings seem great which surprised me since the car sat out for so long.

Tomorrow I plan on removing the rear brakes and shocks ( car has a quad shock setup a-la fox body Mustangs ) and painting the backing plates and cleaning up the wheel wells. Exhaust will come off and be saved in case I need a pattern. Muffler and resonators are toast. Turns out the car is undercoated nicely - probably a LONG time ago - so I think I will scrub it down and spray a fresh coat underneath. Bare metal items will get hit with the wire wheel and painted black. Maybe I will see how Lilly can do on the back seat with a can of upholstery cleaner.

LOTS of work to do. OCD is kicking in.

[blackfive-o]

OCD is tough when working on a car!

[blackfive-o]

OCD is tough when working on a car!

Or anytime!

[somethingclever]

Any updates Ron?

[PaxtonShelby]

Been busy researching parts and doing some more cleaning and disassembly. I'll work on an update soon.

[Dan B.]

I'll work on an update soon.

Update..........it's.....on.......________.

[Dan B.]

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[PaxtonShelby]

Yes...El Toro is sitting on...uh...those thingies.

How else can you remove brake lines, brake hardware, and exhaust?

[Dan B.]

How else can you remove brake lines, brake hardware, and exhaust?

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[PaxtonShelby]

Well DUH!!!