[dataway]

Excellent ... that beats $1200 for a store bought piece that's probably half the quality.

[68droptop]

More progress today

[dataway]

I hate you

[JSPONT]

Nice, getting some time in on that baby! Looks great!

[68droptop]

Originally Posted by Brewster

Okay, perfect! Sounds like it will fit my needs I guess its only a matter of a green light at your end? No hurry either way since Im still collecting parts..

Sent you a PM about the rotisserie. Let me know if you still want it.
Thanks

[68droptop]

More progress pics. Found a little rust in the bottom rear of the drivers door. Quick patch job there

[68droptop]

Have about 8 hours in the trunk lid.

[68droptop]

Test fitting the door and fender. I like to hang them to keep them off the floor or standing up against the wall

[68ragtop]

Looking really good!
Your about where I was at 2 years ago, but at the rate your going you will probably pass me up in the next couple months.

[dataway]

Are you unemployed or something Jeez, you have so much time.

[68droptop]

LOL.....no, I just set a goal to get this car done. I started this resto 18 years ago

[68ragtop]

Originally Posted by 68droptop

LOL.....no, I just set a goal to get this car done. I started this resto 18 years ago

That makes me feel a little better as I am at 15 years. I went on a restoration hiatus after my kids where born & other things in life got very busy.
Now things are slowing back down a little & I am back at mine on a regular basis.

what color/s will your car be? original factory color, or something else? other than some of the updated driveline stuff I see on yours, we are building pretty much the same car.

[68droptop]

Same boat here bud. I started this when my kids were very little. Now they are 14 and 15 and not doing any sports. So now I have a bunch of time on my hands.

I'm going with the original color....verdoro green. I wanted to paint it red but my daughter said absolutely not....LOL

[68ragtop]

Mine is already in Verdoro.
I painted the body & panels about 18 months ago. One thing I can tell you is every paint mfg has a completely different version of the 67-68 verdoro green. I bought a half pint from several mfg's & sprayed test panels. I swear they were not even in the same color chart. it's crazy as heck. I ended up going with PPG Global. it was dang near exact to the backside of a trunk lid that I had with original paint on it. Coverage is very good & I was able to cover everything with 3 Qts (bought a gallon) 1:1 reduction so I sprayed about 1.5 gallons of base.

[68droptop]

Thanks for that tip about PPG Global. I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully, I'll be laying down some paint in the spring

[68ragtop]

Originally Posted by 68droptop

Thanks for that tip about PPG Global. I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully, I'll be laying down some paint in the spring

Once you get over the pricing shock of Global, you will like it if you go that route. I have zero regrets. Too bad I tossed my spray out cards, I would mail one too you. I'll look just in case tho, but I am pretty sure I tossed them all.

what was the build date & plant your car came from?

[68droptop]

I'm not sure of the build date. Was there a Baltimore plant? I think that rings a bell of where it was built, but can't remember 100%

[68ragtop]

date should be on the trim tag, upper left side. vin has the plant iirc, not sure what digit it is though. would be interesting to compare things as you go.

[68droptop]

I'll check it out tonight when I epoxy the fender and valence.

[68ragtop]

Heading off to work ,but took a quick peek mine again. its 01A first week in January, "P" in the 7th vin for Pontiac Michigan plant.