David's retirement Project! Building a Roadster.

[David_L]

Hi guys! I’m finally building a Roadster! This is something I’ve wanted to do for years. Newly retired and this is my first major project. I’m located in Colleyville Tx and would love to touch base with some builders in the area. Seem I fall in the demographics of a lot of builders with 5 grandchildren and another on the way! My Son will be helping me when an extra set of hands are needed.


I placed the order back in January and got it delivered June 15th.
Progress:
The body is removed and stowed away on the ceiling of my garage, and I’ve labeled and removed all the panels.
Mounted the first 2 panels on the front and installed the lower control arms.

This is where my issues start. There are so many missing parts do to Covid that I need to help on what I can steps I can work on. Or maybe I just wait.. I will post the missing parts later but they seem to be something from every critical group.

Build:
Complete Kit
Powdercoating
Hydraulic Clutch
Body cutouts
Standard Seats (I’m planning on upgrading to high back when I get there)
Power Steering
3-Link Rear
17.9/10.5 Halibrand Wheels (These were my free gift for just asking!)
Wind Wings
Sun Visor
Wiper Kit
Heater/Defroster
Right and Left Rollbars in black (My wife might disown me if I had not gotten them for her)

I am going with the black rollbars and side pipe look. I’ve see where guys had success with painting the side pipes with high temp paint but may do the ceramic coating instead.
At this point I’m planning on doing my own body work and possibly the paint as well, but we will see how that goes! Lol
I loved how Papa, in his build thread, painted the panels black and used the Thermo-Tec so I will be doing the same.



Mike Forte will be supplying my Moser 8.8 with brakes as well as building my Engine and Transmission package.
Boss Small Block 363 expected to get 440-450 HP
Holley Sniper EFI
AC/PS
TKX 2.87 / .68
His Mechanical Throttle Linkage

Mods:
Russ’s Trunk mod. Looks like it would cost as much or more building it myself as getting it from him/
Lots of stuff from Breese Automotive. Battery to front kit, radiator shroud, mounting kit ect.. Didn’t get the seat mount till I decide what seat ect.. May want to do sliding seat mount.

Looking forward to getting input from everyone as my build continues.