Ugly betsy my forgotten '63

[Sillyoldman]

I pushed her out of the shop over a year a ago to make room for a 67 skylark 455 project. Ugly Betsy ('63 BW) was at first a project that was going at a enthusiastic pace. I got in pretty deep with body issues and my interest declined. I went into this project focused on the engine, a 327. Not to say that I have not done a ton of body work & lowering. I spent a bunch of money on the heads. And tossed in a mighty cam. Today I peeled off the rotting tarp to reveal what I had expected. What I did not expect was the new motor to look so bad. The aluminum is oxidized as is the new intake. The paint has started to peel in placed from the block. I threw in a bunch of body bolts today and assembled the hood latch assembly. Chased down a few parts today. Hope to get her running tomorrow.