Resurrecting Grandpa's Dinosaur - a rebuild story. (1963 Chrysler Imperial) by topdawag_mc4

By diyauto
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2 minute(s) of a 137 minute read

9-17-2012

So the goal now is to have the car ready for Cruisin' The Coast, Mississippi's biggest car show/event: http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/About.html


It's about a 2 hour drive. Which is scary for the current state of the car. But it's a month away, so we're going to push for it.




Absolutely. It's scary to think that the fuel cost for just the trip down there will likely be close to $75.


9-19-2012


These cars had some pretty cool options for the day. Self dimming rear view mirror: 


 


Self adjusting headlights: 


 


Unfortunately it does not appear we have either of those on this car.  


But, the fact that we can potentially push start it may come in handy at some point: 




9-25-2012


Well, folks, the new goal is to have it ready to go by the 11th. Our main hang up right now is financial. If we can rally another $200 in donations, I think we'll be able to make it to the MS Gulf Coast by the 11th. 


If you would like to donate: http://*******/cEZyf. Remember, you'll get your name and location on the trunk lid in thanks for the donations. 



Comments

I remember watching this car come together, such classic lines.

Posted by MPower on 10/12/20 @ 2:16:51 PM

Great name Grandpa’s Dinosaur!

Posted by Diggymart on 10/11/20 @ 2:03:57 AM

Great name Grandpa’s Dinosaur!

Posted by Diggymart on 10/11/20 @ 2:03:55 AM