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The interior is bare, just started framing walls today, and I move pretty slowly..stay tuned!

Since I last logged in to this page I've been busy building my new shop for "Grace". I've torn down the old barn on my property and erected a new 40 x 60 garage/shop. The outside is now complete and it's time to start framing inside. "Grace is still patiently waiting....

Yes that's my Daytona, '05 with 69k. Best truck I've ever owned. I'm hoping to build a new shop this fall/winter. "Grace" the 62 will be the first project done in it...stay tuned.....

For those of you who haven't heard from me for awhile, I'm still here: "Grace moved under her own power today for the first time in 34 years. No brakes yet (or exhaust), but I was able to pull her out of the garage and drain her water/ ad antifreeze. Slow progress is better than no progress...

Before you do anything you need to position your jackstands in the proper place, under the differential. Where they are now can cause the body to sag. Especially on a convertible. After all your hard work you don't want warpage when you set her back on all four! Good luck! o

The 383 with it's new coat of "Chrysler Green" engine paint ( Dupli-Color # de-1619 ). Color appears very light in the picture but actually matches original color quite well.

1-25-15: S-L-O-W progress is better than no progress: Work on "Grace" progresses as time permits. The '66 383 4 bbl sits with all new gaskets, water pump,etc. awaiting paint. Had a "suprise" of finding 3 stuck intake valves .."RoseAnna, RoseAnna Danna...It's always something"!

I've already sourced a low mileage 383 4 bbl out of a 66 Chrysler. Since the '62 is not a high-dollar collector car I've opted to do the swap and junk the 361.

Sitting in a dirt floor shed for 33 years was more than even this old 361 could handle. #7 cylinder obviously was sitting with open exhaust valve allowing moisture penetration. The cure? '66 383 4 bbl should fit nicely in "Grace", the '62 Newport.