Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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Thanks, this has been more work than I expected and is taking longer than I expected and it seems I still have so much to do, hard to stay focused, when I go out into the shop I catch myself looking at everything that still needs to be done and feeling a bit overwhelmed but the metal work is almost done...whew...
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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Well, it's been awhile since I updated this build and it continues to be more work than i ever imagined...new pics coming soon as it should be back from my brother in laws shop where is is finishing up the roof skin replacement. The front suspension is completed and waiting on the car, the dana is completely rebuilt and waiting. Now for the hard stuff...the dash...I called Instrument Specialities about a "turn key" dash restoration... so now I'm over that. I'm officially stumped about what I will do...so I'm looking for input or suggestions about what other DIYers do about dash restoration thanks
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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09/16/13 01:54 AM
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just why do you want to restore your dash? better look or restore the function? I've never done a nut and bolt resto, but if it's just the look I have seen others redo there own, at least the Charger Rally dashes with good results.
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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09/16/13 06:25 PM
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Well, that's a really good question Dave, here's the deal, the car sat in a pasture for 25 years. The rats ate the dash pads, the wiring and the dash paint is severely faded. On the positive side the gauges look ok, the dash frame is not rusted and all the trim looks decent. Should i just find some new or used dash pads, buy a new harness, paint the frame and hope that the gauges are good or send the gauges off to be checked/restored...and that's kinda where I'm at, never messed with a dash or wiring before so I'm in unknown territory?
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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well it mostly depends on your budjet. Used pads pop up pretty frequently, but you might have to dye them. I would take the dash apart(alot easier if you're going to pull the windshield) and check the wiring, and paint the dash frame. Unless the critters got to the wiring, you'll probably be OK.
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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well it mostly depends on your budjet. Used pads pop up pretty frequently, but you might have to dye them. I would take the dash apart(alot easier if you're going to pull the windshield) and check the wiring, and paint the dash frame. Unless the critters got to the wiring, you'll probably be OK.
Yeah, dash is apart, rats trashed the harness so that's a done deal...now if I could find a new or good used lower dash pad I might able to make some progress...
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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My tail panel and the right side tail light bucket and right side trunk rail were off when I put the one piece AMD trunk pan in. I had to change the rh quarter panel so I had all of this rear area open.
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Re: Updated pics from my 68 GTX project
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12/27/13 03:57 PM
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lookin good! do you have a target date?
Well...that's a REALLY good question... ...My hope (and plan) is to have it moving, and stopping, under it's own power by mid summer, the "long pole" in the tent as they say, is the dash. I have the dash frame done, the dash harness and switches are with Jim at JS Restorations and thye are almost finished, the dash pads are at Just Dashes and should be back anytime now, the freaking dash cluster is sitting on the kitchen counter waiting to be sent out (shame on me, I'm on my backside on that), in my mind I think once the dash is reinstalled it should be somewhat downhill after that, so with all of that being said I think i can have it ready for exterior paint by mid summer...
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