Frank the '66 Deluxe project.

KalgoorlieGreg · 2016-09-20T13:36:07+00:00

Hey all, I managed to get my hands on a fairly decent 1966 Deluxe. My kids have called him Kirby, but since I'm the one doing the bulk of the work, I'm calling him Frank! The intention is not to do a full restoration, but to do a period sympathetic body off rebuild with modern updates for safety. Main updates are the front seats, and the wheels. Putting in a pair of BMW E36 coupe seats, and rebanding the wide 5's to 15x6 with staggered offsets to keep the tires inside the guards. Engine is a 1300SP that runs but with low compression, so will get a rebuild along the way. Minimal rust, just in the rear of both front wheel arches and bottom door hinges, along with a few other repairs, which is to be expected in a 50 year old car! I'll upload pics as I go, but here are some to get started with. And yes, I'm planning this to be at least a 3 year build. Cheers, Greg.

KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Aug 2016 · 28 Jun 2017, 9:05 pm

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Started on the bottom of the engine cover. Not in great shape.

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KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Aug 2016 · 6 Jul 2017, 10:25 pm

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More work on Frank's vents and rear valance. Damn I hate sanding!!

https://imgur.com/gallery/H8Wvh

KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Aug 2016 · 9 Oct 2017, 11:56 pm

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Frank's engine lid continues...

https://imgur.com/gallery/7Vm1J

KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Aug 2016 · 12 Oct 2017, 11:10 pm

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Frank. Engine lid. More progress.

https://imgur.com/gallery/SwqPn

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 13 Oct 2017, 7:16 am

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It all takes time but it will be worth it all in the end. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

Yogie