GTX project

I'm on 71/72 overload !! Sitting since 98 !! Wow you have some discipline !!

Love the 72.. Wnder how those wheels will look? I'm trying to picture them.. I'm sure it'll be great.. More pics..

Have not located fender tag yet. Was told it might be in one of the boxes of parts I received...it does have the fender tag screws still there but no tag under hood. Not holding breath on finding tag either but hope find it. The guy liked the roadrunner look and 72 style stripes I guess lol. Will probably go bahama yellow down road when repainted but going to try and stay out of body for now and just drive heck out of...it's my everyday driver.

Fixed speedometer issue today...seems you HAVE to put the male cable end into the little hole to make it work lol not just screw onto trans. Also, fixed heater issues with a new heater control valve and rehooked up vacuum lines. Soooooo nice being able to control temp and where it comes out now. Car is coming along nicely.

Got rear ended by a big metal pole today...actually had went into a parts store today and right after I went in a guy walks in and asks "who here owns the green car?" Me I say..."well it just rolled across the parking lot into the pole" Guess I didnt have it in park all the way and it jumped out of gear and took off; wasnt running. Fit the gigantic pole just right of the license place taking out the bumper and probably the deck lid. Got into the trunk a little but that can be massaged back out fairly easily. Not a good day. One positive note though is the pole stopped car from going out into noon time St Louis Traffic.

Ah, that stinks. I'm sorry man.

Geeze! You have been having all sorts of trouble with this car. I hope it gets better.

Gives excuse to make her look even better. Could have been alot worse. Isn't deterring me yet lol.

GOOD NEWS! Found fender tag!!!! Not bad news but kind of not so good news though found out it wasn't bahama yellow as told but GF3 Green. I actually found some of the green today also while gazing at a large paint chip on door could see some of the original green under multiple coats of paint. Not the most desirable color but very glad to have found tag.

Found out it came with a green interior as well. Currently sporting black interior.

Question also...what exactly are V21 and V7X codes. Know they are stripes of some sort but any pictures?

V21 is Performance hood treatment, aka stripes for a 1971. The stripe on your car is for a 1972 instead of a 1971 style. The V7X is for a black accent stripe down the side which is a pinstripe that follows the body lines on a 1971 GTX.

Thanks for the info. Yeah the guy that had it before me liked the 72 RR stripes better so painted those on it. Now the V21 are those the twin solid ones that run down to the front wheels or just the hashmarks within the recessed area on hood.

Well took some military leave and was going to replace driveline. That's on hold. Since damaged trunk awhile back and car got hit with some massive hail during thunderstorms in St Louis MO I decided to just go ahead and repaint car. Have been working but off getting ready and is just about there now. Going with a more correct 71 FJ6 Sassy Grass than the old FJ5 that was on it. Ordered new GTX stripe kit also to get away from the 72 roadrunner theme last guy had going on. Figured better use of free time to do this than driveline...which I am going to try and knock out after a couple weekends after painted. Wish me luck. Son refers to sassy grass as Ski Green

I have to say I am soooo proud of my 8yo son Anthony. He has been right there by dads side while at bodyshop. Every day has been at least 7hr days and he has not complained once. He can DA, block sand and tape with the best of them, I am so proud. He has helped out greatly and his eyes have spotted defects ole dad couldn't see. Thanks buddy I love you.

thats great that you and your son have this time toghter. better than him working out his thumbs on the couch. don't think he has future plans for the car for himself do you?