Brakes, thats right brakes

[Bryan A.]

Maybe we should start a separate area for seacraft gearhead lovers.
The Imapla was my Dad's since 79'. He had it painted and drove it for many years till the frame got bad then parked it. A few years ago I convinced him to give it to me to use as an ongoing project for kids to learn on. When we tore it apart the frame was shot and I decided it was easier to get another car. I found one in Ohio that was hit in the nose and otherwise in decent shape. All the panels are in pretty good shape save the RR quarter and of course the floor pans because it is a convertible.

I have the frame from the firewall forward, including the suspension, in POR-15 (gotta love that stuff) and am in the process of doing the quarter, floor pans and smoothing the firewall and the dash. I have two cars and we are basically taking the drive train and suspension, including the 12-bolt out of the original and using the "new" car for its body and frame. It is my car and I am financing it. I don't think I could convince the Board of Ed to pay for a project like this in this town. It will take a little longer than if it was just me but the kids benefit by gaining hands on experience.

Jason - Let me know what you need to do. I don't have the space or time to do the whole thing for ya but If you need to get it up on the lift or pull the engine or stuff like that we can. As long as you don't mind students working on it. Might be a little far for you though, got a car trailer? Don't think you can use the one for the boat.

I like the look and stance of this one with the air ride but HATE, Hate, hate, the stupid wheels. Obviously mine would be a drop top and maybe some type of tastful two tone paint ala Chip Foose.