Gotta Start Somewhere (Saving a Demo Derby Refugee)

[daveco]

This is the beginning of my project car, the posts will be few and far between, but like the title says:
Ya Gotta Start Somewhere

This is actually the second time this tree has been removed.



I am getting the car in trade for some work for long time friend and DC.com member Allen Vasut.
Allens theory is that rabbits seeking refuge under the car deposit ..."fertilizer" resulting in rather spectacular
tree growth. A tree planted anywhere else in his yard would only be three feet tall in the same time period


I'll have to see if there is a code on the fender tag for "Fruited Mulberry Tree" (passenger side only)


I think it wants to turn left.

[daveco]

Well, at least the tree is gone.

[Mike DC]

That body looks quite solid, given the circumstances.

[daveco]

I've seen cars in far worse shape brought back from the dead by other members on this site.

[charger chris]

Nice car looks better then mine.  

[Kern Dog]

That car has the rare two shifter option.

[xs29j8Bullitt]

This is the beginning of my project car, the posts will be few and far between, but like the title says:
Ya Gotta Start Somewhere

This is actually the second time this tree has been removed.

I am getting the car in trade for some work for long time friend and DC.com member Allen Vasut.
Allens theory is that rabbits seeking refuge under the car deposit ..."fertilizer" resulting in rather spectacular
tree growth. A tree planted anywhere else in his yard would only be three feet tall in the same time period

I'll have to see if there is a code on the fender tag for "Fruited Mulberry Tree" (passenger side only)

I think it wants to turn left.

Here is the first time a short 5 years ago...  Compared to this time, it was a mere shrub...  

[Baldwinvette77]

That looks pretty good actually 

[xs29j8Bullitt]

https://youtu.be/kPlC6UKbfI0

[JR]

That looks like an easy body to bring back. It looks solid. Great starting point.

[RallyeMike]

Talk about a great anti-theft device! A tree growing though the floor and steering wheel. "The Club" has nothing on that.

[tan top]

      , looking good !  , whats the plan , stock type rebuild or .....  cant remember if ive asked before what the original color combo was /is  ....

[daveco]

Y2, black interior, black top, black transverse stripe.
Console automatic, pwr brakes, 3spd wipers, A/C.

Planning on a very stock look, with a modern drivetrain.

[tan top]

Y2, black interior, black top, black transverse stripe.
Console automatic, pwr brakes, 3spd wipers, A/C.

Planning on a very stock look, with a modern drivetrain.

Y2 & black      thanks for the info ! appreciated     ,


sounds like a interesting build , looking forward to seeing updates &  progress pictures & stuff , as & when  

[alfaitalia]

Would love to see a pic of the floor pan!....or what remains!

[Charger_Fan]

Talk about a great anti-theft device! A tree growing though the floor and steering wheel. "The Club" has nothing on that.

That's for sure!

[alfaitalia]

Talk about a great anti-theft device! A tree growing though the floor and steering wheel. "The Club" has nothing on that.

Around here someone would probably steal the tree! LOL!

[Alaskan_TA]

OK, so the R/T stands for Remove Tree ?

[redgum78]

Would love to see a pic of the floor pan!....or what remains!

Me too. Looks like a great start! Is there an engine in there?

[cdr]

OK, so the R/T stands for Remove Tree ?

   

[daveco]

OK, so the R/T stands for Remove Tree ?

I can not believe I missed that

I'll post more photos later in the week when we pull it out of the grass.

[Davtona]

Talk about a great anti-theft device! A tree growing though the floor and steering wheel. "The Club" has nothing on that.

Around here someone would probably steal the tree! LOL!

A couple of years ago a certain B7 Blue 70 that came out of the nearby building spent the night on a trailer beside this car. I didn't have a lock for the ball hitch so I was really hoping the car and trailer would be there the next morning. All turned out well and at 5 AM we backed up and hitched up the trailer and left. Kept waiting for the neighbor hood to wake up and dogs to start barking and lights to turn on. Good thing Allen lives in a good neighbor hood. As I recall I would consider the "Mulberry RT"   as being a restorable car. Looking forward to seeing your restoration of the car.  

[daveco]

...and it's outta the mud

[VegasCharger]

 

[daveco]

Would love to see a pic of the floor pan!....or what remains!

Me too. Looks like a great start! Is there an engine in there?

Allen rescued it from being converted into a demolition derby car, the 440 had been replaced with a 318.

I'll get it all cleaned out and post a good set of baseline photos soon.