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SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 10:27 am
by Skyman
I picked up this project a while back. I was thinking of just redoing the frame, and turning my current "clone" into car # 60. I've started disassembling the car. After looking at everything, I may have to change my mind, and just redo # 60 all together as the car is actually in better shape than I had thought. The inner fenders, rockers and floor pans are gone. The dash, wiring, hydraulics, frame all look to be in great shape. Since the motor (U20) in SPL311-14241 is real solid, I may use that motor and drive train in # 60 and maybe consider a swap at some point on the SPL. I'll go through the engine and drive train currently in the car and keep for a spare.
This will be a long project, and will always need a running car. So, the swaps may need to happen during the winter. I'll start a build thread when I get to that stage.
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 11:25 am
by notoptoy
You'll certainly have a higher value car if you refurbish the original SRL Vin#.
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 7:52 pm
by Gregs672000
I had holes big enough to throw softballs through them. That car is quite salvageable!
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 6:45 pm
by spl310
The original engine for #60 can be had. It is here in Florida - at my house!
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 6:48 pm
by Gregs672000
HA! That's cool. My original was #1000, but apparently it came apart big time (welded cam cover and 7 quart pan), has #540 now...
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 7:03 pm
by Skyman
spl310 wrote:The original engine for #60 can be had. It is here in Florida - at my house!
What, Arkansas wasn't far enough to drive! We will be making a deal in the future that's for sure. I guess shipping can't be that bad. You had better toss in those Konis as well.
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 7:33 pm
by spl310
Don't talk to me about Koni's. They are all long gone...
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:38 pm
by jamesw
I have one of Sid's set of Konis - but you have to drive to Houston to get them...
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 12:45 pm
by Alvin
i know you'll do her right...the spl resto turned out awesome
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 1:07 pm
by jamesw
All joking aside - I agree Kyle, If your "high test" SPL is any indication you'll do a great job on #60. I'm glad to hear you're considering restoring the whole car.
You should head over to Pueblo and pick up the free car - then you can use the floors and other body parts to patch up #60. Seriously.
Cheers
James
Re: SRL311-00060 May Live Again!
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 7:23 pm
by Skyman
jamesw wrote:All joking aside - I agree Kyle, If your "high test" SPL is any indication you'll do a great job on #60. I'm glad to hear you're considering restoring the whole car.
You should head over to Pueblo and pick up the free car - then you can use the floors and other body parts to patch up #60. Seriously.
Cheers
James
I thought about that pretty seriously. I just don't think I can get there before he needs to get rid of it though. My SPL was my first attempt at a resto. I'll do things a bit differently with #60. Since I have one to drive, I will be a bit more patient.
