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I bought a somewhat rust free 70 LeMans Sport convertible a couple months ago. Has A/C, power steering, power drum brakes, 350/350, console, and tinted glass. It was taken care of really well. The body had small patches of rust along the weld seams of the rear panels and a couple small holes in various places of the outer wheel houses and trunk floor. The car came with the heavy duty frame which was in very good condition. The front fenders inside structure is rusted, the bottom of the core support also, and the car was hit at some point a long time ago hence the repaint and replaced parts on the front drivers side
Anyway, I drove it around some and it is good, actually awesome, but I kept thinking the holes in the panels will only get worse. So I completely disassembled the car - took lots of photos - and had the body and frame sandblasted. The front 2/3’s of the body is perfect, only needed a small patch along the top of windshield frame. The back needed some panel pieces and patches to get it all as good as new. That job is not done yet but is progressing nicely.
The Plan. I will hopefully drive the wheels off it cruising and an occasional burn out. I like the idea of stock but the original motor was gone before I got it and a GTO front end will be easier for me to accumulate vs LeMans, in fact it’s already here. I didn’t set out to build a clone car but that’s where I’m at now
I’ve gotten the GTO front end- aftermarket fenders, hood, and core support and a used endura bumper and brackets and an NOS valance panel I bought in 1990. I’ve also already gotten the disc brake conversion kit and new stuff for rear drum brakes among other things.
I have read threads on this forum and it’s been a great source of information and motivation.
Anyway, I drove it around some and it is good, actually awesome, but I kept thinking the holes in the panels will only get worse. So I completely disassembled the car - took lots of photos - and had the body and frame sandblasted. The front 2/3’s of the body is perfect, only needed a small patch along the top of windshield frame. The back needed some panel pieces and patches to get it all as good as new. That job is not done yet but is progressing nicely.
The Plan. I will hopefully drive the wheels off it cruising and an occasional burn out. I like the idea of stock but the original motor was gone before I got it and a GTO front end will be easier for me to accumulate vs LeMans, in fact it’s already here. I didn’t set out to build a clone car but that’s where I’m at now
I’ve gotten the GTO front end- aftermarket fenders, hood, and core support and a used endura bumper and brackets and an NOS valance panel I bought in 1990. I’ve also already gotten the disc brake conversion kit and new stuff for rear drum brakes among other things.
I have read threads on this forum and it’s been a great source of information and motivation.
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