Period Correct - In the beginning of this build we decided this car would be built
period correct. For me, this means the driving experience would be the same as you would get back in 1963. This would be achieved by making sure the drive train and major components were manufactured in 1963 and they would also be date coded appropriate for the day and month the car was manufactured. Exceptions would be allowed only if they supported the fact that the car would be driven often. Some exceptions we have taken include neoprene bushings, stainless steel fasteners and shims, and the engine has valves and valve seats that tolerate unleaded gas. This is an example of a period correct car:
Era Modified - We are considering 1960’s era modifications simply because if you had a car like this back in the 60’s chances are it would have been modified. Era modifications for our build would be limited to bolt on modifications only, no cutting allowed, and the original part would be retained. Era modifications under consideration include:
· American Torq Thrust D wheels
· Side exhaust
· 1967 Big Block Stinger hood
· Other modifications you might recommend
This is an example of an era modified car:
So, do you prefer period correct only or do you also like era modified? There is a poll at the top of this posting. Please be sure to vote. Thanks.
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The most recent paint was applied above the center line of the car only. Additional primer will be applied below the center line once the body is put back on the tall dolly. That will occur after Cool Deserts Nights.
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All issues with the 67 hood have been fixed and it too received a full coat of primer.
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The car looks great from 10 feet away but, once the primer was applied it became even more obvious there is a lot of body work to do.
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You can see clearly in this photo that Wilson still has work to do on his section of the car.
Wilson... come back...
Thankfully most of the fiberglass blemishes look like this.
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