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Building a driver
Thought I'd start a new thread documenting my 68 rebuild. Not calling it a restoration because this car is not numbers matching and will be driven often. The body is at a friends shop on a spare frame while I finish the chassis/drivetrain.
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Are you going with aftermarket or oem type stuff? Looks like your working with a very solid body.
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"Honestly the car will only be there for a few weeks, OK maybe a month at the most" |
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I've collected parts for a few years. The only aftermarket parts that I plan to use is a radiator support and inner fender wells. The new front valance may also be worth a look although I have a few originals
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Interesting, I'll be watching for sure ...as my "restoration" gets closer to a driver every time I start figuring up costs
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I'll be watching as well. I'm trying to keep my restoration as original as possible but "Mission Creep" is an ongoing battle.
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Ed 1968 GTO (Thanks Mom) 2006 Silverado 2007 Cadillac SRX 2015 Chevy Express |
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you may want to air-nibble the lower Firewall and Fenders to let the leaves flow out freely. I did.
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I understand the theory but I'm not exactly sure where or to what extent you would open it up
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I was thinking the same thing. Very nice car to start a project with!
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68 GTO 4-spd Convertible 78 S/E Trans am L78, WS6 Auto 78 S/E Trans am W72, WS6 Auto 79 10th aniv W72 Trans am 80 Indy pace car Trans am 89 Trans am GTA |
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Not sure what numbers matching has to do with any restoration? Good luck and look forward in watching progress.
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Its economics. ...... Numbers matching ram air car special edition vehicle etc are worth more Therefore it's easier to justify big spend on the resto. I deleted the AC went from auto to for speed driver
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Visited my car today. Great progress. Said he'd have 70 hours into the primed tub
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Building an original looking 68 driver here too.
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Progress pics
The firewall and dash have been grafted to non AC. |
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Brought her home. Fenders and valance are next
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Pic
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Gonna be great
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There ya go,
Well on your way, looks great ! Frank
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Poncho Huggen, Gear Snatchen, Posi Piro. |
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Good luck with the build! Inspiring pics for me as I’ve got a ‘68 I’ll eventually get to. Subscribed!
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You know me, "Safety Forst" 68 GTO-Verdoro/Black/Black, what else was available in ‘68? Has to be longest resto in history. 69 GTO Vert-Liberty/Blue/White Top, 4spd, match #’s 68 Mustang FB-Green/Black (Bullitt) |
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Here are a few more progress pictures. Doors and hood are next
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