Well here it is, my 68 J code I picked it up in early December and am now into the dismantling stage. This is my first attempt at restoring a car (I know many of you have been there and look back with fond memories) I hope to do most if not all of the work myself. I'm planning on about 2 years to finish this, depending on available time and of course money.
A bit about the car itself. Its a California car Vin 8R1Jxxxxxx with a pretty wrecked blue interior (no worries i prefer the basic black interior) Not a great deal of rust, though i have found some in the front floor pans, after lifting the carpet I guess I wont be able to properly assess the extent until after its been media blasted, Though at this stage it dos'nt look too bad. It already has front discs I was well pleased when found that out. Any wayIi hope to post many more pics along the way, and to you guys who have posted pic of their journey, I have taken a lot of inspiration from you
Hey Steve, great to see another 68 here in Perth - welcome to the club. Just seems that most of them are in various project stages and not actually on the road yet. Tim Morrison (on here) also has a J code coupe so you will have found a friend in him. All the best and keep posting pics and updates as you go and ask heaps of questions.
Fifty Years Afloat
We can't alter the direction of the wind,
But we can adjust our sails
Actually I do have a question (the first of many) Is it worth doing a basic panel repair course down at the Carlisle Tafe ? It seems to me, money well spent
steve851 wrote:Actually I do have a question (the first of many) Is it worth doing a basic panel repair course down at the Carlisle Tafe ? It seems to me, money well spent
Tim and I did a basic course down there about 2 years ago and I definately used some of those skills in a few places during my project to date. For a couple of hundred dollars or so it would serve you well.
Fifty Years Afloat
We can't alter the direction of the wind,
But we can adjust our sails
Congrats on the delivery Steve
I also did the carlisle panel course 3 years ago and even though i have played around with old cars for 30 years i still managed to learn a little more that helped out alot , very recommended and fun.
tim_morrison82 wrote:
I'm SOR, but happy to travel to meet a fellow 68 project!
Cheers,
Tim
Sex Offender Registry ?????
(PRAYER) Oh thank you Wild Turkey American Honey & Cola in those small thin bottles, for giving me the strength to act like a half wit, and say stupid things at inappropriate times, semi-anonymously, on a public forum.
Amen.
