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11-17-2025, 10:56 PM
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Update on the 68 GTO
It's been a long time since I've posted on here but just thought I would give an update on my car. After dealing with the "engine problems" I had, I've been steadily working on my 68 GTO. Since I last posted, I've done, floor pan and trunk pan work, installed a 4l80e trans, Dakota Digital gauges, SPC front upper control arms and I just got the car back from paint and body. I went from what was supposed to be "Solar Red" (it was too orange) to Blue Charcoal Poly. Had some rust repair work but was glad to find out that the fenders and quarters were original GM parts. After paint and bodywork, I ended up taking it to a shop that specializes in paint correction for wet sanding, cut/buff and polish. I think it came out pretty good. I'm looking for lower quarter panel molding/trim if anyone has a pair and is willing to sell. Hopefully I'll be getting the new black vinyl top installed soon!
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11-17-2025, 10:59 PM
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That's a lot of work! Paint is impressive, you must be excited!
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11-17-2025, 11:04 PM
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11-18-2025, 12:05 AM
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Paint looks nice. How's the 4L80 playing? Did you go with the Vacuum Modulator or the ElecControl Module?
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11-18-2025, 05:36 AM
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11-18-2025, 02:09 PM
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Very Sharp! I love the dark color, I'm leaning towards liking the off colors that nobody else has. My 69 Bird is Limelight Green with Black Top/Interior. Vinyl Tops Rule!
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11-18-2025, 02:13 PM
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Judging by the way the paint turned out, your patience has paid off! I think the vinyl top is going to look awesome on that color! That car will look really good at the Cruisin' Ocean City in May of '26!
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11-18-2025, 02:26 PM
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car looks awesome great job
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11-18-2025, 02:47 PM
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Beautiful color. Looks great.
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11-18-2025, 06:16 PM
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I don't think I've ever seen a black one in person or black in general so it was cool to see yours. Have fun and enjoy.
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11-18-2025, 11:49 PM
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11-19-2025, 12:02 AM
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Limelight Green is awesome!! Yeah, I had to keep the vinyl top. Not everyone is a fan but I had to keep it! |
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11-19-2025, 12:06 AM
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11-19-2025, 02:11 PM
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Solar Red
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 I love the real Solar Red as my 68 GTO is, your Goat now is WOW
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#15
11-19-2025, 08:50 PM
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Beautiful car in any color. I know a guy who has a car with a color similar to that one lol
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11-21-2025, 07:02 AM
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That looks really really good. Glad it worked out for you.
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