New Member’ “new car”

Hi all, I recently picked up a 1965 (64.5) drop top as a retirement gift for my father.


It’s rust free as far as I can tell, spent a couple hours looking for rust, under car and under dash. Looks to have had the pans replaced at some point, as well as the 4 fenders, as I could not find date codes on them. The torque boxes also looked to have been welded on.

There are several things incorrect on the interior, and the original hood has a bend and dent in it, so it is currently sporting a ‘65 hood, but I have the original.

I have a couple other classics, and a fairly involved project I am currently working on, so didn’t want to take on another project. I figured this one has good bones, so my father and I could spend time looking for the incorrect parts at meets and such, and replace as we find them. I would rather he spend the time enjoying it with my mother, rather than working on it with me.

He had a 1st gen convertible that he had to sell when I was born (I’ve heard that story so many times….), so it has come full circle

I am inclined to do a disc brake conversion, and wondered if there is a consensus on what is the best kit that doesn’t require altering anything factory.

I am also going to throw up a few photos to see if I can get a running list of things that are incorrect so I can start looking.

any input is appreciated.