Let's see your "Project" vehicle

[fly boy]

My pipe dream has always been to resto-mod an old muscle car/truck/toy. I know I'm not the only one out there, and would like to see your current or long term project you've been working on.

So post so pictures of what you have, and some general info on the build!


I'd start off, but I don't have anything. I wouldn't mind a late 40's early 50's Cab-over Engine truck. A mid 50's truck, a 70's ish high-boy type, and a boat load of various muscle cars.

And Go.....

[Robb]

This has been mine since high school, learned how to drive in this car in Jr.high, now I'm 58, 2nd owner.
This started as a plain-jane coupe, 6 banger auto. Never had any real damage but did suffer from South Dakota salt & rust.
Lots of changes over the years, and I'm still tinkering with the damn thing, LED lights were the latest addition. Maybe SOMEDAY if I ever get back to a positive cash flow I can "finish" it before I die.
Mustang II IFS, Blue Oval roller 302, (should have gone 351) Holley/Weiand, Modified engine compartmant, 4 speed toploader, (regret not going T-5) 9" rear, disk brakes all around. Stock sort-of interior.

"Brakes are good, tires fair."

[fly boy]

that's a clean engine bay! Wow. nice

[brutal]

My pipe dream has always been to resto-mod an old muscle car/truck/toy. I know I'm not the only one out there, and would like to see your current or long term project you've been working on.

So post so pictures of what you have, and some general info on the build!


I'd start off, but I don't have anything. I wouldn't mind a late 40's early 50's Cab-over Engine truck. A mid 50's truck, a 70's ish high-boy type, and a boat load of various muscle cars.

And Go.....

Not mine. Friend's neighbor. Car hauler project truck. Ford cabover with a Cummins 12V. Stupid HP he said, like 1000HP.

He came over to use his sandblaster on the bed frame the day I was there using the shop to finish my DIY silencer.


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[ray1970]

Most of my projects these days are of the two wheeled variety.

Here is a shot of my wife's bike when I was lowering it for her.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/22ea47b0616b4ebed660151835d64980.jpg

This belongs to my dad but will some day be mine. Not sure what I'd do with it as I really don't have room or time for it. Carbureted small block Chevy with a four speed manual and air conditioning.

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[fly boy]

Not mine. Friend's neighbor. Car hauler project truck. Ford cabover with a Cummins 12V. Stupid HP he said, like 1000HP.

He came over to use his sandblaster on the bed frame the day I was there using the shop to finish my DIY silencer.


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That's pretty sweet! That's something I would do with a COE too - Rat rod power haus.

[gnihcraes]

Most things I own are projects.

1973 Jeepster Commando, 304 V8, 3spd manual. Spent last fall welding up all the rust, monstalined interior, new seat upholstery, LED taillights.
Next is the finish replacing rusted out rockers and then body work. The wife likes it, so we drive it around to some car shows and for milkshakes on weekends.

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Other project is 85 GMC, Crew 4x4. Need to do a lift kit and 12V cummins swap. Someday.

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[hurley842002]

Most things I own are projects.

1973 Jeepster Commando, 304 V8, 3spd manual. Spent last fall welding up all the rust, monstalined interior, new seat upholstery, LED taillights.
Next is the finish replacing rusted out rockers and then body work. The wife likes it, so we drive it around to some car shows and for milkshakes on weekends.

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Other project is 85 GMC, Crew 4x4. Need to do a lift kit and 12V cummins swap. Someday.

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That Commando is awesome! I have fond memories of riding in the back of my uncle's while antelope hunting as a child.

[killianak9]

This is my 61 Ford Thunderbird
Hoping to finish the body work and paint this year and have it complete next year. Planning on bagging it and getting different wheel and tires but mainly just want to get it back on the road and enjoy it with my kids!







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[killianak9]

This has been mine since high school, learned how to drive in this car in Jr.high, now I'm 58, 2nd owner.
This started as a plain-jane coupe, 6 banger auto. Never had any real damage but did suffer from South Dakota salt & rust.
Lots of changes over the years, and I'm still tinkering with the damn thing, LED lights were the latest addition. Maybe SOMEDAY if I ever get back to a positive cash flow I can "finish" it before I die.
Mustang II IFS, Blue Oval roller 302, (should have gone 351) Holley/Weiand, Modified engine compartmant, 4 speed toploader, (regret not going T-5) 9" rear, disk brakes all around. Stock sort-of interior.

"Brakes are good, tires fair."

Very nice[emoji1303][emoji1303]


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[snichols28]

They say a project is never finished even when it's "finished". Here's the stress, umm, I mean project I've had the past two years...

Before. No, it wasn't as nice as it looked...
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Before%20Pics/20140824_114507.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/20150609_202941.jpg

Then
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Then
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Then
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Then
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Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170117_084831.jpg

Thennnnn!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170415_1921082.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170312_191108.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170416_192236.jpg

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[fly boy]

Got a question for those with "projects'


Besides "don't have time"

What is your biggest hurtle to overcome? I don't have the shop for a full frame off resto-mod so I'd have to buy a rolling chassis. But also don't have all the specialty tools to drop in an tranny and engine.


What are your hurtles you need to overcome for a first project?

[gnihcraes]

Start small, something that needs a little work and sell it when done. Work your way into the next.

Rust sucks. Expensive to fix correctly and more expensive to have someone else fix it.

Readily available parts, don't buy something too old or rare.

Time and money and tools. A lot can be done with a few tools and time. More can be done faster with better (proper) tools.

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[Dave_L]

Start small, something that needs a little work and sell it when done. Work your way into the next.

Rust sucks. Expensive to fix correctly and more expensive to have someone else fix it.

Readily available parts, don't buy something too old or rare.

Time and money and tools. A lot can be done with a few tools and time. More can be done faster with better (proper) tools.

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All great advice!

People sometimes jump in head first and try to do a full resto on their dream car and get overwhelmed. Get something that wont frustrate you and drain the bank account. Buy them right and you can keep moving up until you get your dream car without having to start with a super project because it was the cheapest.

[Dave_L]

They say a project is never finished even when it's "finished". Here's the stress, umm, I mean project I've had the past two years...

Before. No, it wasn't as nice as it looked...
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Before%20Pics/20140824_114507.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/20150609_202941.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/photo%201%201.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/20160131_205907_1.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/20160304_100053.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/20160715_173502.jpg

Then
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170117_084831.jpg

Thennnnn!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170415_1921082.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170312_191108.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170416_192236.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Camaro%20Build%20Pics/IMG_20170416_192742.jpg

Amazing car! Nice work.

[Graves]

Amazing car! Nice work.

Definitely not your grandpa's ride. ;)

[Dave_L]

Definitely not your grandpa's ride. ;)


Lol! Two cars on different ends of the spectrun! Its why cars are so fun.

[RCCrawler]

These two are dead in the water taking up space in my garage.

The truck had a 350/350 combo in it and in June 2013 I blew the motor coming home from the Goodguys show. I'm currently installing a 6.0 LSX that's been massaged a bit and a 4L80E tranny in it. Motor and tranny are in now, still needs wired, plumbed, and exhaust.

The Cadillac lost a water pump summer of 2015, and in the process of changing that I got pissed off because half of the bolts broke off in the block and I pushed it aside.

I really need to get both of them on the road again, my wife and kids really like cruising and it's been a while.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/JasonRandom/i-BhqsjmW/0/X2/trucksmall-X2.jpg

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Both of them back when they were on the road.
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For the last few months my dad and I have been working on this 1966 CJ5a that my grandpa bought brand new. It's been a fun project.https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/JasonRandom/i-rJ2jsQJ/0/XL/IMG_1960-XL.jpg

[gnihcraes]

Nice old jeep! My dad has a project CJ2A he drives around now and then.


Depending on your tastes, start with something that has readily available parts from places like LMC Truck or Auto Metal Direct - Ford/Chevy Trucks, Jeeps, Mustangs, Camaros etc. Unless you're wanting to spend hours and hours learning to weld and do sheet metal work.

[Dave_L]

Im selling a great entry level muscle car in the trade zone if anyone is looking. :)

[ray1970]

Got a question for those with "projects'


Besides "don't have time"

What is your biggest hurtle to overcome? I don't have the shop for a full frame off resto-mod so I'd have to buy a rolling chassis. But also don't have all the specialty tools to drop in an tranny and engine.


What are your hurtles you need to overcome for a first project?

My biggest hurtles for undertaking any project are space, time, and funds. In that order.

I've skirted the space issue by realizing that motorcycles take up far less space. My last two projects were a 1970 CB750 hard tail chopper and a 1974 KZ400 cafe racer.

The time thing is always an issue as I never work less than a forty hour week and am subject to call outs at any time.

Funds, well that's more a matter of prioritizing what I do with my money. Sometimes I find my projects end up taking a back burner to things like vacations, entertainment, and other hobby spending.

[Dave_L]

Spent the weekend cleaning up the interior. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170424/8e8d22fde4c74c42bb6a0d25c82218e3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170424/0c3da0cdd05d6396cfadbefe7bd0a58e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170424/320af1d15624291c5a9ab5220442f002.jpg

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[Ridge]

I installed a suede steering wheel in my car this weekend. Man it feels so good, really classing up the joint!

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[The Norseman]

Here's mine: 1993 XR600R. Goal is to have it rideable by spring.

Engine is currently suspect and there is no muffler yet, but I'm optimistic it'll all work out...

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[Ah Pook]

For the last few months my dad and I have been working on this 1966 CJ5a that my grandpa bought brand new. It's been a fun project.https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/JasonRandom/i-rJ2jsQJ/0/XL/IMG_1960-XL.jpg
Nice project!!

How is the Carnage Crew doing? What happened to the mail delivery van?


Here's mine: 1993 XR600R. Goal is to have it rideable by spring.

Engine is currently suspect and there is no muffler yet, but I'm optimistic it'll all work out...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/3e6ffbca4d57ca309299a9fb8d1f75c3.jpg
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I have a reliable XR650 and am loving it. Best of luck with your project.

[rondog]

I've got a '56 Willys CJ5 Jeep under restoration, and an '82 Harley FLT under reconstruction. Both are stalled mainly due to lack of space to work on 'em, and money too.....

[Great-Kazoo]

I've got a '56 Willys CJ5 Jeep under restoration, and an '82 Harley FLT under reconstruction. Both and stalled mainly due to lack of space to work on 'em, and money too.....

Enclosed oil bath shovelhead Oh yeah. I have an 86 FXRT tour pack if you're wanting to get something on the rear fender ;)

[Ah Pook]

I've got a '56 Willys CJ5 Jeep under restoration, and an '82 Harley FLT under reconstruction. Both and stalled mainly due to lack of space to work on 'em, and money too.....

A local has a '42 Flatty for sale. I'm soooo close but have no place to work on it. Damn!!

[RCCrawler]

Nice project!!

How is the Carnage Crew doing? What happened to the mail delivery van?


We're still around, still having fun. Mail van got sold to a Jeep collector in Salt Lake City. It was one jeep he was missing out of his collection of nearly 1 of every jeep made and he wanted it more than I did $$$. It's one vehicle I've had that I regret selling.

[ColoWyo]

Here is my slow project car. I bought it to race in NASA Spec Z class. It's taking longer than I wanted, but she will be a full on race car someday. The biggest hurdle is the $5000 for the role cage. But ya gotta pay to play. I'll get there someday.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Nissan-350Z-Pics/i-K24TrFx/0/4fb0579a/L/IMG_4403-L.jpg

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[fly boy]

I have recently fell in love with a Kit Car.

Factory Five 818c uses Subaru drivetrain

[CUatTheEnd]

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1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A

[Irving]

Did you tarp it before that storm rolled into town?

[izzy]

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1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A

so jealous!

[WillysWagon]

Soooo jealous !
Been looking for an older Willys to work on.
But I need to get my 50` Wagon fully finished first.

[CUatTheEnd]

LOL yep, got it into the garage before the rains came.

[CUatTheEnd]

so jealous!

Took a little convincing from the wife but should be a fun project.

[newracer]

As soon as I save a few more pennies I am going to try and pick this up.

https://i.imgur.com/7xc1pbm.jpg

[bczandm]

The SL has been in the wife's family since 71, they bought is used with 1,000 or so miles on it. It was in PA and needed lots of body work due to rust, we got that done 25 years ago and now it needs an interior. The factory closed in 71 to gear up for the 73 models, so only 900 of the 71's were built. It's equipped with the California "rear jump seat" and air conditioning that was a dealer installed item but MB branded.

The 2007 Z06 vette was purchased with an electrical problem for pennies on the dollar. It's fixed now and I'm working on heads/cam for it. It dynos at 540 crank HP currently, I hope to get it to 650 crank HP with heads/porting/cam.

The 71' has been an ongoing project and never seems to end, but it's been a fun one. It's amazing how cheap some parts can be and how stupid expensive others are. I've given up trying to predict. As an example I needed a fuel pump, the best we could find was $2600 new so I waited and found a reconditioned one for $600. As it worked out it was NOS in the original box so it was worth the wait. I also needed the antenna, $10 plus freight. Go figure.

Bob

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[Zundfolge]

In recent years, MB Pagodas have gone through the roof in value, so once you have it done it should be worth the investment.

[bczandm]

In recent years, MB Pagodas have gone through the roof in value, so once you have it done it should be worth the investment.

Yea, I had no idea and my insurance company called me last fall and asked about the value. After looking at recent sales we determined I was under valued by 4x! Fortunately it only doubled the insurance cost.

You know your stuff, I rarely hear them referred to as Pagodas!

[Zundfolge]

You know your stuff, I rarely hear them referred to as Pagodas!

points at username :)

I used to work on them for a living (worked for a German guy that in his youth was a mechanic at Mercedes R&D).

I've always loved the W113s and regret passing up several opportunities to buy one back when you could get them reasonable.

[theGinsue]

As soon as I save a few more pennies I am going to try and pick this up.

https://i.imgur.com/7xc1pbm.jpg

Is that an M38? Looks like it got post-war reutilization as a fire vehicle.

[newracer]

I do not know old Jeeps very well so I am unsure of the model. It was definitely used as a fire vehicle.

[Zundfolge]

I do not know old Jeeps very well so I am unsure of the model. It was definitely used as a fire vehicle.

Big headlights means its a CJ (so not a military jeep) ... the low hood means its either a CJ 2 or a CJ 3-A ... at any rate that's what I was looking for when i bought my CJ5 (I shoulda just held out for what I wanted).


ETA: Its a 3A
http://www.cj3a.info/cj3a/cj2acj3a.html

[Justin]

I love the idea of working on an old Jeep.

[Zundfolge]

I love the idea of working on an old Jeep.

Just remember what Jeep stands for; Just Empty Every Pocket.

[Colorado68]

new member here and just saw this cool thread. Thought I'd share our project.

When we picked the shell up:

https://i.imgur.com/JxN83nA.jpg

After a couple years of hard work:

https://i.imgur.com/MfMb38U.jpg

[ray1970]

455?

[Colorado68]

455?

400 RA (with a few tweaks)

[DFBrews]

1969 Jacobsen chief 1200


https://i.imgur.com/XtQDRUp.jpg

[Great-Kazoo]

1969 Jacobsen chief 1200


https://i.imgur.com/XtQDRUp.jpg

get that fired up yet? Looks like new rubber, too.

[Nagant1984]

My 82 Honda CB750

Original: https://i.imgur.com/oQuMaS9.jpg
Now: https://i.imgur.com/h95qdTy.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/h95qdTy.jpg

[Nagant1984]

My 1995 Harley Heritage Softail

New 107 engine
Vintage Springer tanks

https://i.imgur.com/LWacxQY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mre8Xgp.jpg

[killianak9]

I have my 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Almost ready for paint ! A few pics of before and after media blast.
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Good ,deck lid and body almost there!

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