Saving my 67 Sport Fury Convertible

[chief geek]

New thread, the old one asked if it should be saved. This thing is too complete and solid to modify it in any way that couldn't later be undone.













I'll re-cap what I've done to the car so far:

new battery, rebuilt carburetor, replaced fuel sending unit after cleaning out tank, replaced water pump, changed all the fluids and filters, found a faulty ground wire in the ignition system, and she fired right up. I set the timing, and adjusted the carburetor, and she fires up almost immediately every time. Discovered a broken T-bar on the driver's side so I haven't been able to see how well the transmission survived, although it seems to be well behaved at low speed moving it around in the yard. Thanks to folks on this forum for the pointers, Murray Parks is currently sending a suitable replacement T-bar, and the bump stops and dust boot are on their way from Firm Feel.

I intend to make it a driver for now, with the option to restore later so I ask this crowd for advice on what I can do (and should not do) about the top and interior. Must I go all out now and do the interior "right", or can I go cheap with the expectation that it would be redone in a proper restoration anyway?

I'll keep posting pictures as I go along, and appreciate any and all comments (favorable & helpful or even hostile).

BTW....pretty sure I'm not under water.......yet. With all that I've done (including the suspension parts that are on the way, I've invested less than $2000 so far. That's one solid car for the money, considering what I've seen others on this forum trying to save.

 

[Samplingman]

Nice! Great job so far, keep going. You don't have to worry about being "under water" if you're not trying to sell it. I would put money into the top and take my time on the interior. It's easier to piece together what you have when you are able to keep the weather out.

 

[bluefury361]

http://collectorcarmarket.com/menus/ccmprcs/67plspry.html


as you can see ...... #3 condition value on your car is around $8500. A new top installed will come in around $1200.00, Legendary seat covers ... $800.00, carpet $250.00. Replated front and rear bumpers ... $1000.00. Your still under $4500. That leaves a lot of room for things like tires, mechanical, trim and misc parts and materials. A good painter and 5K will push the value between a #2 & #3 condition.
The more work you do yourself ..... the better.

So you have plenty of room to invest into that car before becoming "up side down".
Keep in mind, the more "original" you keep the car the better the value it will obtain.

Making it your own is OK .... but will not bring as high a return.

 

[bluefury361]

Here is a source for the top. They can supply you with a very high quality OEM style top and back window. You'll need to check with your local trim shops for installation costs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301007203638?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[tallhair]

Congrats on a great and very cool find Geek

 

[greasemonkeyman]

She looks like she's coming along just fine. If I were you,I'd do the car "as you like" and not worry too much about keeping everything all original.Just don't go overboard and do something tasteless that will give you a hard time if you try to sell the car in the future.Build it the way you'd like it to be and enjoy the car,or if you don't plan on keeping it and are fixing it just for profit,then I'd say just invest the bare minimum to get it up and running and driveable,and then sell it. You'll never make a killing for what your gonna put into this car, at least thats the way things are right now,but who knows,5 or 10 years down the line as it becomes harder to find clean examples,the prices may soar.Good luck on whatever you decide~

 

[commando1]

I didn't know what to think on Day 1.
You figured it out. Keep going with what you're doing! :yourock: