Resurrection of my 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible

[Samplingman]

So, after removing the old undercoat, more pinholes appeared in the floor. I took a page out of Wollfen's book and cut out the bad and replaced with decent metal from the '73. This will be the only section of flooring I'll need to replace.

Ooo, look at all the pretty lights!

Taken from the top.

Outline of the cut-out on the new metal:

Not too shabby!

 

[oliver]

Great work James! The black 300 wants attention too.

 

[Samplingman]

Great work James! The black 300 wants attention too.

Yes, my crew is ready to get to work on the black car, LOL!

 

[65sporty]

What did you have to promise to do to get the help?

 

[Samplingman]

What did you have to promise to do to get the help?

She gets to drive the black car when she gets her license next September....

 

[Samplingman]

A few final images to finish up 2017.

the floors after a nice soothing bath in phosphoric acid.

A double coat of POR15 in black and then silver.

Shocks installed. E-brake cables installed.

Refreshing brakes.

Gas tank installed.

Finally, after 7 years it looks like the majority of the work will be topside next year. I'm satisfied that the undercarriage is clean and the basic structure is solid. Onward to the electrical!

 

[oliver]

Nice clean work, James. I can't wait to see the black car receiving the same treatment...You know, the car that you no longer call a "parts car"

 

[Samplingman]

Nice clean work, James. I can't wait to see the black car receiving the same treatment...You know, the car that you no longer call a "parts car"

Thanks Oliver. "Frank", the black parts car, will get some attention in the spring next year, but the vert project has to be completed by 2020. My son is getting married and they want to use it as a wedding car.

 

[Wollfen]

Glad to see you are getting there. I am sure you can't wait to be cruising, which is the whole point of us doing up these cars, right?

 

[Samplingman]

Glad to see you are getting there. I am sure you can't wait to be cruising, which is the whole point of us doing up these cars, right?

Absolutely, I can’t help but feel bad for all of those poor rotisserie restored trailer queens that will never get gravel between their treads.

 

[Samplingman]

One more parting shot. Finally stored in the garage for the winter. My wife had the suggestion for the extra workbench in rear seat area so I can get some work done on the dash over the winter.

 

[Ripinator]

One more parting shot. Finally stored in the garage for the winter. My wife had the suggestion for the extra workbench in rear seat area so I can get some work done on the dash over the winter.
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I really like that upgraded engine ya got there. . .

 

[Samplingman]

I really like that upgraded engine ya got there. . .

How do you think I got it in the garage?

Jet air power. I'd better be strapped in when that thing takes off. Cheaper than the 440 rebuild, but the special fuel is $8 a quart, LOL!

 

[bajajoaquin]

Thanks Oliver. "Frank", the black parts car, will get some attention in the spring next year, but the vert project has to be completed by 2020. My son is getting married and they want to use it as a wedding car.

2020? Wow, that's a long engagement!

 

[Ripinator]

2020? Wow, that's a long engagement!

They are waiting for James to get done with the car. . .

 

[Samplingman]

2020? Wow, that's a long engagement!

He is waiting until his fiancee finishes grad school.

They are waiting for James to get done with the car. . .

LOL, I could only wish to have that much control over my kids!

 

[bajajoaquin]

Figured it was something like that. Just sounded funny!

 

[Fratzog]

Looking good. Thanks for the update. Hope the road wheels stay on it.

 

[Samplingman]

Looking good. Thanks for the update. Hope the road wheels stay on it.

Yep, I even have the matching spare.

 

[Big_John]

Yep, I even have the matching spare.

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I have one of those original tires too. I decided not to use it as a spare... A 47 year old tire might not get me home.