59 Bel Air Redux..........The Reacher

[NAPA 68]

What a treat to have floors like this! Almost a shame to cut them.

[214Chevy]

As they say, you gotta give a little to get a little. Give up the floors for better handling. It'll be a good sacrifice.

[gofastwclass]

Nice to see a build start with solid floors. The floors on my 61 Impala were holy... not in the religious sense.

I'm excited to see this project take off.

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by gofastwclass

Nice to see a build start with solid floors. The floors on my 61 Impala were holy... not in the religious sense.

So, in other words, you mean "holey" then and not "holy."

[gofastwclass]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

So, in other words, you mean "holey" then and not "holy."

Yes, that one. Apparently I can't take you anywhere. Hahaha!

For visual reference, this is what my floors looked like before I replaced them. One good look and you will see why I'm so happy NAPA 68 doesn't have to endure what I went "through..."




NAPA 68, do you have your chassis yet?

[NAPA 68]

Originally Posted by gofastwclass

Yes, that one. Apparently I can't take you anywhere. Hahaha!

For visual reference, this is what my floors looked like before I replaced them. One good look and you will see why I'm so happy NAPA 68 doesn't have to endure what I went "through..."




NAPA 68, do you have your chassis yet?

I'm told the beginning of December!

I am digging the seats in your car!

[NAPA 68]

Had a chance to get into the shop for a day yesterday. Getting ready for lift off. Lot's of holes to smooth out!











I also got the dash stripped out along with all of the old firewall insulation



This whole car comes apart with hand tools. Untouched from 59

[NAPA 68]

While I'm waiting for parts, I thought I'd share a couple of cool items about the 59.

Original warranty book....................




The paperwork for the underdash A/C unit purchased from Montgomery Ward in 1963..........






I am going to use the original shell of the A/C unit and use it as a plenum for the Vintage Air unit that will be installed.





Spare oil change door tag...............

[dhutton]

That is such a cool car. And will be even cooler when you are done.

Don

[NAPA 68]

Making progress..................















This thing is a pleasure to work on!






Tomorrow...................off to the Roadster Shop!