1968 Bucket List Rust Bucket

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I arrived at Strip Clean to pick up the old girl...



When they opened the gate and wheeled her out to me, I had the biggest smile on my face. As I got ready to load her on to the trailer, I could finally see what was really going on underneath all of the paint and bondo. I had a bit of a panic attack! Am I going to be able to do this?

I paid the man $2,200 for the service and calmed down enough to start the 70 mile trip home.

Lesson (I) learned #4: The Harbor Freight ratcheting straps are junk and won't stay tight, especially if you make a body dolly with pneumatic tires.

Here she is back home...






















Thanks for following along! I'll post more detailed pics of the problem areas in between tears and shots of Jack...

tdw28210, the flares were fiberglass.
Last911, I will be doing the welding myself.
scotiagreg, thanks for subscribing. You made yours look so easy...
Lapkritis, thanks! That's what I keep telling myself (right after I think of quitting).