12-16-2013, 01:13 PM
I don't want too much out of my little '66. Just a daily driver/hunting/fishing/camping/light wheeling truck for me and my family. Oh, and I need it to be as clean burning as a '66 can be (resource management matters to me). Also I have to have it drive-able before my daughter starts driving (so she can inherit my Escape), so I'm on a timeline. Also a tight budget. So, yeah...no problem 
upergrin:
I started with a bucket of rust for $800. Not too shabby, even though it IS essentially rust flavored Swiss cheese (as demonstrated by this Fred Flintstone 'Upgrade'
![[Image: IMG_0082_zps81fb0fae.jpg]](http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Joshua_Scott_Castleberry/IMG_0082_zps81fb0fae.jpg)
Not to worry. It passed inspection IN 1994!
![[Image: IMG_0083_zps9cbb0c79.jpg]](http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Joshua_Scott_Castleberry/IMG_0083_zps9cbb0c79.jpg)
It doesn't look too bad from a distance. The bondo is holding the rust together rather nicely. On a side note - who in the heck paints their top black? Not a good idea in the south, unless you want to roast to death. Side side note - my wife and I agree that the Holly Green is a great color. She likes the black top with it :banghead:
![[Image: IMG_0080_zps21299e1f.jpg]](http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Joshua_Scott_Castleberry/IMG_0080_zps21299e1f.jpg)
I am most likely going to keep the 170 I-6. I just love an I-6, and the guys over on the inline six forums are doing some pretty awesome stuff. This one "ran fine when parked" (six years ago...)
![[Image: IMG_0084_zpsb9c72180.jpg]](http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Joshua_Scott_Castleberry/IMG_0084_zpsb9c72180.jpg)
This is NOT an abandoned vehicle (any more). PO's sticker, not mine. But still appropriate.
![[Image: IMG_0081_zps350fc93c.jpg]](http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Joshua_Scott_Castleberry/IMG_0081_zps350fc93c.jpg)
Fortunately I have a support staff to help me in my endeavor. Here my Bronco Mechanic in Training demonstrates proper come-along technique. What he lacks in experience he makes up for with enthusiasm.
![[Image: IMG_0078_zps62ccc0aa.jpg]](http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Joshua_Scott_Castleberry/IMG_0078_zps62ccc0aa.jpg)
upergrin:I started with a bucket of rust for $800. Not too shabby, even though it IS essentially rust flavored Swiss cheese (as demonstrated by this Fred Flintstone 'Upgrade'
Not to worry. It passed inspection IN 1994!
It doesn't look too bad from a distance. The bondo is holding the rust together rather nicely. On a side note - who in the heck paints their top black? Not a good idea in the south, unless you want to roast to death. Side side note - my wife and I agree that the Holly Green is a great color. She likes the black top with it :banghead:
I am most likely going to keep the 170 I-6. I just love an I-6, and the guys over on the inline six forums are doing some pretty awesome stuff. This one "ran fine when parked" (six years ago...)
This is NOT an abandoned vehicle (any more). PO's sticker, not mine. But still appropriate.
Fortunately I have a support staff to help me in my endeavor. Here my Bronco Mechanic in Training demonstrates proper come-along technique. What he lacks in experience he makes up for with enthusiasm.