My '63 gets some lovin'

[bobs409]

Well, the time has come to pack up my tools for the winter on the '63. I moved her into the old garage I like to call the "black hole". (no windows, dirt floor and lots of junk!)

On a good note (for the car, not me) I just spent $2,376 dollars on new sheetmetal today! :eek: I went shopping and got carried away.

I went to a place 35 miles north of me that sells GM parts (Northeast Chevelle) While I paid a little more on some parts, I won't have to pay ANY shipping, more important, TRUCK SHIPPING which all of these parts would have to be sent by. That makes this method cheaper in the long run and I can inspect all parts before I take them.

My shopping list:

Left full quarter $424.95
Right full quarter $424.95
upper trunk floor with braces $424.95
left door skin $279.00
right door skin $279.00
rear body brace $94.95
outer trunk floor $109.00

I also got 4 door skins for my trucks. 2 for the 69 Stepside and 2 for my 71 Cheyenne at $84.95 each.


Now, where's spring?

 

[bobs409]

Picked up some of the parts today. I am very impressed with the quality of these Dynacorn parts! They look factory!

I got the RH full quarter, upper trunk floor, lower trunk floor surround and rear body brace.

I was pleasantly surprised to see the box mount braces and cover plates come with the upper trunk floor. I didn't know they did. Now, I have to sell the ones I already bought. Here's a few pics of everything.

 

[bobs409]

Now, here's an example of Dynacorn (taiwan) and American made parts:

The black are Dynacorn, the others American (no name) Which of these look like they were made in 10th grade shop class?

 

[Brian Thompson]

Wow! I wish my quarters looked like those!!! Mine look like they were made in shop class!!!

 

[bobs409]

Yeh, they look great! Everything so far that is made by Dynacorn looks spot on factory to me! The metal feels thick as original too.

I'm really starting to wish I didn't put the car away now. Going to be a long winter. :

 

[Brian Thompson]

Bob-

It's not even cold out yet! Pull it back out and get to work!!!!!! As far as heat, go to Home Depot or Lowe's and get a blow heater. It will definitely heat up your garage.