61 Parkwood build

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  1. 61Parkwood

    61Parkwood Member

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    Process is starting here are a few pics
    Have a 2013 5.3 with 6l80E only 8k on it to go in wagon.:dancing:
    only bummer lots of rust but I have a good parts car to rob from.
     

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    What did the 5.3 come out of ?, did the wiring and computer come with it also
     
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    2013 Silverado is what motor is from and I have everything for it Comp, gas pedal assy, harness etc..I had to switch to LS style intake so hood would close.
     
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    Your restore

    Man I feel like such a poser I went out and bought a beautiful long roof last August and put a bunch of money into her.
    Today she is getting new front disk brakes! Imagine what that will feel like when she stops? I will be dreaming about that tonight. Rosie will be ready tomorrow.
    Next stop airbags in the springs.

    My point is that most of you all really know your **** and how to get it done.
    I wish I had some time to invest by spending some quality time with a good mechanic.

    Thanks for the pics! Best of luck on your work of art. :1st::rofl::2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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    I hAVE THE SAME CAR. I just got back from the hot rod reunion in Bowling Green Ky. We had a lot of fun in it. I have a impala 4 door hardtop parts car if you need anything off of it let me know as I am selling some of the stuff off of it that I don't need.
     

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    Cool project, Parkwood!
     
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    Convertible wagon

    work has started again on the ole 61 will post more as progress is met.:dance:
     

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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Lots of work ahead. Great start. Wish I could find a low mileage GM engine like that.
    I told my wife I need a garage like yours. Then I noticed it's already full. Never enough room for all the junk!:slap:
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Are you chopping the roof? Or just replacing it?
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I wondered about that. With all the work already involved I'd go ahead and chop it.
     
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    I'm just replacing it, chopped tops arent my thing. I like a little room over my headBut some cars do look cool like from the 20's and 30's and mercs.
     
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    No matter how big you make it, it is never big enough.
    I got lucky finding that motor on craigslist, thought it was too good to be true.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I agree. I only like chopped tops on mostly the boxy old cars that do sit too high. Always liked the chopped 49-51 Mercurys till I sat in a few.
    Chopping a station wagon would not be a good idea. Altho 4X8 panels and 2X4's would still fit.
    I remember when we moved in Illinois to a 26X28 garage. Man that was large... till I parked 4- cars in it. Ended up adding a stall out behind.
    Then same when we moved to Florida. I packed 4- cars in a 2 1/2 car garage.
    Those things sure shrink over time.
    Now moving to a place with a 20X20 garage. Gonna sell almost everything and keep only two old cars.
    I've always wanted something like an airplane hanger! But my name is not Leno!
     
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    My shop is 30x50, but i added an office and a fab area. Right now I can only fit 3 cars, but I do have enough room on my property to add on in the future.:thumbs2:
     
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