Here is the disassembly in progress.

The car is a nice solid ’73 US car that needs a body, interior freshening, and paint. Very desirable–to me anyway–Chamomix and red combo. The job also entails finding and fixing rust. Despite its provenance, this car has its share of mystery damage and rot, and we’ll be getting around to fixing it and then repainting it.

Mechanically very tight and good with CNPR 3.5L and 5 speed, those bits will all stay put while we work around them. 3/27 Beginning to fix the floor rust, the fenders have been opened to analyze. The right side may need a fender complete and at least needs the upper reinforcing bar and a large fender patch.

The left side will need patching and sealing at the back. Also doing some experimental repair on the right and left doors, ‘windowing’ the upper rust, then repairing and closing the window. Worked pretty well. 4/25. The fender tops are ready for replacement and beginning on the rocker panels.

I still need the RF fender bottom and need to find a patch for the left upper fender. Soon will be doing the top transplant. on 5/9. The top is tacked into position, and the windows still fit beautifully. The next job is to remove the windows again and finish welding the top into place, closing the inner, outer, and middle sections individually.

Still have the left rocker to finish up, and then it will be time for paint. 5/13. The top is on. Some work on the left rocker, and a bit more under the car is off for paint. 7/4 Painted and beginning reassembly. Seats will need minor restuffing and repair. New headliner, carpet, and wood ready to install. 7/31 Delivered. The next stop is the Monterrey Historic.