Passion Polly: 61 in Erath County Texas

[Shaark92]

March '20 Fuel tank install.

 

[W Head]

I live about 6 blocks from Armadillo Restoration here in Hamilton.

W Head

59 Impala 409-2,4s

 

[Shaark92]

I like cool fluids. engine and transmission oil coolers


Retaining "something old" ... the original windshield wash fluid antifreeze bottle. I remember asking Dad what that was when we first got the car. That struck a nerve with me ... so during the build sheet ... I specifically directed to retain this bottle. A new bracket could be installed, and it could be wiped, but I wanted the bottle with the label. So they sealed the label with a high temp clear tape.

 

[Shaark92]

perhaps the most expensive ever windshield wash fluid reservoir. It started as an expansion tank ... Custom washer fluid tubing. After it was all said/done, I realized ... I've spend a lot of money on something I never intend to use! LOL.


Chrome strikers.


for aesthetics in the engine compartment ... the shop convinced me to use the spare tire rack for the battery.

 

[Shaark92]

more to follow ... gotta scoot. Thanks y'all.

 

[Don Jacks]

I like that Sniper efi unit!!!!!!!!! Looks great.

 

[Shaark92]

Apr '20. Engine Oil and Tranny coolers


Dakota Digital instrument panel.


Custom splash guards.

 

[Shaark92]

15 June 20. after some virus-induced parts delivery delays, Polly is going to the (first) interior shop.

Original back and door/vent glass. new windshield. At this point, we were still waiting on the rear door window door channel/felts. SMH

 

[Shaark92]

June '20. Enroute to the first interior shop, a stop at Discount Tire to get "fitted" for Cragars and BFGs

for fitment of what they had on hand.


here are Polly's final tires/wheels to be installed after return from the Interior shop.

 

[Shaark92]

Made a stainless steel plaque of this "proof." It will hang on one of the rear door windows during exhibition.

Dad's car club medallion from 1962. It will be installed in the package tray.

 

[Shaark92]

admin note ... tried to put this in the previous post but it didn't take. So here it is ...

Dad's 1962 Car Club medallion to be installed in the package tray.

 

[Shaark92]

As noted in the OP, Polly sat in the first interior shop for 4 months and had zero work done.

Nov '20, being loaded for the trip to the SECOND interior shop.

Been working hard for this door molding. 4 door sedan pieces are just about impossible to get, so we reused the forward section and had it reconstituted, incl new chrome plating. At this photo, still need the passenger front door molding.

 

[Shaark92]

this is the left side "quarter trim???" piece. It fits between the rear seat and the sidewall. Between the rear door jamb and the package tray. I'm missing the right side. May have to fabricate the metal cap as well as the backer board.

The original door panel with the 1985 upholstery removed/used for a template. Still has the OEM aluminum sheet in the middle.

Polly had been at the 2nd interior shop less than 24 hours and the new door panels are already being made.

 

[Shaark92]

so that's where we are to date here in the middle of November '20.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Looks like progress

 

[63 dream'n]

 

[Don Jacks]

Looking good.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

15 June 20. after some virus-induced parts delivery delays, Polly is going to the (first) interior shop.View attachment 88539

Original back and door/vent glass. new windshield. At this point, we were still waiting on the rear door window door channel/felts. SMH
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Nice mallard....and Golden.

 

[409gang]

Very Nice, I think the 2 tone is awesome! Looks like you have done a lot of work in a short time, keep it going.

 

[Phil Reed]

Nice mallard....and Golden.

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