A woman's project: 68 Fastback
08-07-2011, 10:27 PM
#481
I'm glad I got to park next to you guys and meet you both, fun show. Thanks for sharing the shade. 
The car is looking awesome, can't wait to see the progress and hopefully the finished project next year! I'll be watching this thread.
The car is looking awesome, can't wait to see the progress and hopefully the finished project next year! I'll be watching this thread.
08-18-2011, 08:02 AM
#484
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 2
I don't want an eleanor but, I am REALLY enjoying your story and greatly appreciate all your detailed photos...maybe you should create a dvd on this topic and sell it to us must-y-hangers....thanks for all your efforts. you got a sister that can work like you do and likes cars? Oh, she would also need a good home? I'm sure my wife won't mind just until we get the car back on the road....thanks.
08-19-2011, 07:22 AM
#486
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 756
Thanks guys! I'm glad you are enjoying it.
We haven't really touched the car since the show; we've been so busy lately. We had a painter look at the car and we had quite the humbling experience. He told us we were a good $8,000 and 8 months away from a paint job.. we had 3 others tell us the car could easily be painted in a month. Funny how many different takes you can get regarding what it takes to get a paintjob done. I'm tempted to paint it myself! For now we'll continue with our bodywork; we have quite a bit of block sanding to do before we are ready for color.
We are up in the air about getting the mechanicals installed before paint. It seems like it may be wiser to do it now in order to reduce the risk of scratching soft new paint. Do you guys think we should install the drivetrain first since those areas (engine bay, undercaraige) are already painted?
We are leaning heavily towards the Keith Craft Street 408w with TKO600.
We haven't really touched the car since the show; we've been so busy lately. We had a painter look at the car and we had quite the humbling experience. He told us we were a good $8,000 and 8 months away from a paint job.. we had 3 others tell us the car could easily be painted in a month. Funny how many different takes you can get regarding what it takes to get a paintjob done. I'm tempted to paint it myself! For now we'll continue with our bodywork; we have quite a bit of block sanding to do before we are ready for color.
We are up in the air about getting the mechanicals installed before paint. It seems like it may be wiser to do it now in order to reduce the risk of scratching soft new paint. Do you guys think we should install the drivetrain first since those areas (engine bay, undercaraige) are already painted?
We are leaning heavily towards the Keith Craft Street 408w with TKO600.
08-19-2011, 07:40 AM
#489
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 174
I agree. Im actually driving around in a 67 FB that is in dire need of bodywork. Its my only car. I was looking at the 408W as well until i came across the realization that that engine will run at an amazing 8 MPG! cant have that in a daily driver so im going to settle for a 302. Its still a step up from my 289 but is sadly still a ways off the HP i desired. 
08-19-2011, 07:42 AM
#490
I agree. Im actually driving around in a 67 FB that is in dire need of bodywork. Its my only car. I was looking at the 408W as well until i came across the realization that that engine will run at an amazing 8 MPG! cant have that in a daily driver so im going to settle for a 302. Its still a step up from my 289 but is sadly still a ways off the HP i desired.