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[lotrucker]

welcome to the site , love your cars.

 

[John Reddie]

Thanks again for the friendly greetings. I have tried to attach several more a few more pics of my convertible but I keep getting an error message. I don't know why this is as the ones I posted earlier were no problem. In 2000, I repaired the body damage from years of year round use. I got it looking pretty nice again and then had a devastating fire that destroyed the entire interior. I was able to score a parts car and within a year had it looking better again. These c body cars are the best for sure.

 

[commando1]

Welcome from a Proper Bostonian, born and raised.
Where in Mass. are you?

 

[66/440]

Welcome from Texas!
Great cars.

 

[tallhair]

Thanks for the responses. The convertible has just over 600,000 miles and its 3rd engine, a 76 318. I have done a lot of body repair to it too as it was my everyday car for 28 years. I've had the hardtop for 9 years and it has 238.000 and a '72 318 engine with about 48,000 miles. I'll post more pics soon. I drive these cars all the time as long as the weather is good.

WOW ... glad you joined us. Please keep posting. I'm sure you have a lot of stories and knowledge of these cars

 

[John Reddie]

Welcome from a Proper Bostonian, born and raised.
Where in Mass. are you?

Hello, I am from the South Shore not far from Plymouth, MA.

 

[John Reddie]

Here are some pictures of my '67 Fury III convertible from 2000 to present. It's not perfect but I really this old gal.

 

[75LandYacht]

Here are some pictures of my '67 Fury III convertible from 2000 to present. It's not perfect but I really this old gal.

All three pictures are of the same car ?

 

[RCB]

If that is the same car all I can say is WOW! What a come back!

 

[The Horvaths]

Nice '67's! I hope to get mine looking good again soon.

 

[John Reddie]

Yes this is the same car in all the photos. I repaired the body rust in 2000 and then had the fire in 2005. Everything from the windshield to the rear cowl was destroyed. I lucked out and found a parts car (convertible) that I was able to use its interior, rubber parts and wiring etc. For all this car has been through, I have to say that it goes pretty good.
John

 

[75LandYacht]

Yes this is the same car in all the photos. I repaired the body rust in 2000 and then had the fire in 2005. Everything from the windshield to the rear cowl was destroyed. I lucked out and found a parts car (convertible) that I was able to use its interior, rubber parts and wiring etc. For all this car has been through, I have to say that it goes pretty good.
John

Wow!!! Now that's dedication!! Thank you for saving her!! I don't think I've ever meant that more. lol. you should be VERY Proud of your work..

 

[RCB]

If I may ask, what was the cause of the fire? Electrical?

 

[John Reddie]

If I may ask, what was the cause of the fire? Electrical?

I am ashamed to say that the fire was caused by my carelessness. It was a super hot August afternoon, almost 100 degrees, and I was welding a small piece underneath on the frame. The rear carpet caught fire and traveled to the underneath part of the seat cushion. I could not believe how quickly the fire blazed up. The engine compartment, trunk contents and thank GOD, the fuel tank were spared. The fire department did a great job keeping the situation from becoming really bad. I really gained a lot of respect toward fire after that and still to this day feel really guilty for being so careless. I am so pleased that car was able to be brought back afterwards. One other thing that really hurt was that I had just had a new top and rear window put on the week before which of course got ruined.
John

 

[LeBaron1973]

Hello and welcome from Australia.