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62 Savoy project underway #1151542
01/06/12 02:36 PM
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I bought this from a moparts member this fall. You may recall having seen it advertised here. I'll never forget working at the St. Paul main Montgomery Wards store in the auto dept in 1966. A guy in the tire shop had one of these with a 413 in it. It was a good thing he worked in the tire shop as he needed rear tires regularly. I've wanted a 62 2 door sedan ever since!

A guy who used to work for me retired this summer and is doing auto body as a retirement supplementing activity. It was great to see him get so excited about this project, compared to the ho-hum or that's a lot of work reaction from so many in the trade. I stopped out today to see how he was doing and was amazed at how much he'd done in such a short time. I'm pleased to share it with you all.

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151543
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I was sure pleased to find the cowl in this condition!


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151544
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Other side of the cowl. Even clean at the base of the windshield.


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151545
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Trunk floor


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151546
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The car had the usual floor pan problems. I advertised locally for 62 parts and a guy not 5 miles from me responded. He has a really solid convertible and had a 4 door for parts. Sold me the floor pan and a few other pieces I needed for the car.


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151547
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Passenger side rear quarter


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151548
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Very nice metal so far! Yes, I remember seeing it for sale here for a while. I'm glad someone stepped up and bought it. Keep the pics coming


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: 70440+6bbl] #1151549
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My favorite early B-body. Good luck, it sounds like it went to a good home!

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151550
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Engine compartment. Talk about basic!

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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151551
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Passenger side front quarter

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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151552
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Bottom of door

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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151553
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Preparing the replacement floor pan

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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151554
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Trial fit the back floor section.

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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151555
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It doesn't get much better than a black '62 Savoy, in my book, especially the Maxie cars. Looks like a good starting point.

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Wow, awesome!

Re: 62 Savoy project underway #1151557
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Thats going to be a real nice car. Ron

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Will be watching,,,did one of these in '82-'85. The cowl was always a trouble spot with them. I had to pretty much do away with the original stuff...


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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: CHAPPER] #1151559
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Cool project! Is the wagon next?

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Will be watching,,,did one of these in '82-'85. The cowl was always a trouble spot with them. I had to pretty much do away with the original stuff...




I agree. I have had 10-15 62-65's and everyone has had a soft spot in the cowl.

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: Ontos] #1151561
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Cool project! Is the wagon next?




Hi Rob. Good to hear from you. The wagon is doing fine. I've gotten more comments on that car than anything else I own. I still marvel at how solid that car is. Thanks again for selling it to me.


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