so true man if you hadnt said that i guess was gon be the 1st one then............love your energy guyz Shout out from Zimbabwe Lotta positivity and oneness especially with family n friends
This is how real restorations were done in the 70s '80s and 90s when people would help each other out! and also just remember the good ole Day before social distancing!
This is the condition my 66 GTO is in. The frame, suspension, brakes and rear end were completed in 1990 and my Uncle never got around to finishing it. I bought it a few months back.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. The body shell is around 600 lbs. Six guys lifting it was rather easy. I did it again with only 4 guys and it was a bit of a struggle. Be careful, be safe and hope you get your car back together!
Thanks for watching... Yes I got lucky, the body was in overall good shape when I bought it back in 1988. It only needs new trunk pans and rear quarter patch panels. Otherwise, the car is largely original, just in need of a proper restoration.
Hi Scott- No, unfortunately the project is stalled right now. I don't have a place to work on it or the money to do it. The car is safely in storage, though.
@@davegto67 oh dave sorry to hear, im sure at some point you will pick it back up. Your video gives me motivation to start a old car project myself, I want to do a full build... Body off frame / ground up. I'd like to do the majority of the work myself... Take care
@@scottmcneilly5993 That's my plan- to do as much of it myself...well I'm sure the guys that helped me pull the body off will give a hand. Maybe I should watch the video again to give me motivation!
@@davegto67 Yes I should always wait untill the end of the video before I comment. I have a 1965 lemans (Iris mist with black vinyl top) and would love to do a frame off. But dosen't really need it . But I do want to replace the body bushings.
@@suewatson1912 Hi Sue- If you haven't replaced the rubber on a 55 year old car, you should definitely do that. Not to mention sandblast and powdercoat the frame. But, I digress. It's your car, do what you want with it! Thanks for watching!
Very cool to see! Bunch a guys getting together on a nice day cooking out and saving a old gto. Looked like a nice smooth operation, good team work!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun! Now I just have to put it all back together!
so true man if you hadnt said that i guess was gon be the 1st one then............love your energy guyz Shout out from Zimbabwe Lotta positivity and oneness especially with family n friends
This is how real restorations were done in the 70s '80s and 90s when people would help each other out! and also just remember the good ole Day before social distancing!
This is the condition my 66 GTO is in. The frame, suspension, brakes and rear end were completed in 1990 and my Uncle never got around to finishing it. I bought it a few months back.
Nice to get a visual of what needs to be done. I have this project (1966 Tempest) in my upcoming future.
That's sure is a good way to do it. Me and a bunch of buddies did it the same way when I started on my 68 GTO years ago
This guy should reinvent this channel with the 67 Goat if he still has it!
I still have the car, yes.
@@davegto67 good to hear!
Great.. awesome. Bravo guys 💪👏👏👏👏👏
Great video, im about to do the same with my 67 impala.
KLEEN454 Thanks for watching...it was a fun afternoon. Good luck with your resto!
Me to I have a 66 impala
Great video
I have my GTO at that stage , how heavy was it , wondering if I can get like 4 friends to help me lift it off
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. The body shell is around 600 lbs. Six guys lifting it was rather easy. I did it again with only 4 guys and it was a bit of a struggle. Be careful, be safe and hope you get your car back together!
body is in great condition. nice ride
Thanks for watching... Yes I got lucky, the body was in overall good shape when I bought it back in 1988. It only needs new trunk pans and rear quarter patch panels. Otherwise, the car is largely original, just in need of a proper restoration.
What kind of wood did you guys use
4x4s for the main beams, 2x4's for the bracing. I got the wood secondhand, so I don't know the actual wood type..
Cool thanks man awesome I'm building a 1950 Packard
Does it matter if some of the floor is gone
As long as the body is securely supported, you should be ok. Good luck on your resto!
These kids commentary is funny
Great stuff, innit? Those are my nephews.
It is
im about to do my 1980 el camino
dave did you ever finish the car?
Hi Scott- No, unfortunately the project is stalled right now. I don't have a place to work on it or the money to do it. The car is safely in storage, though.
@@davegto67 oh dave sorry to hear, im sure at some point you will pick it back up. Your video gives me motivation to start a old car project myself, I want to do a full build... Body off frame / ground up. I'd like to do the majority of the work myself... Take care
@@scottmcneilly5993 That's my plan- to do as much of it myself...well I'm sure the guys that helped me pull the body off will give a hand. Maybe I should watch the video again to give me motivation!
I just did the same thing on A 67 Lemans
Any more progress
Unfortunately, no. The car is safe and secure though.
Did you keep it
@@jaggedsleepy1229 Yes, I still have the car and all the parts. Waiting to win the lottery or something...
@@davegto67 thank goodness
Why not strap it to cart with ratchet straps
I did that.
@@davegto67 Yes I should always wait untill the end of the video before I comment. I have a 1965 lemans (Iris mist with black vinyl top) and would love to do a frame off. But dosen't really need it . But I do want to replace the body bushings.
@@suewatson1912 Hi Sue- If you haven't replaced the rubber on a 55 year old car, you should definitely do that. Not to mention sandblast and powdercoat the frame. But, I digress. It's your car, do what you want with it! Thanks for watching!