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1968 Coronet R/T - Updated 4/20/09 #256269
03/16/09 10:05 PM 03/16/09 10:05 PM
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Began with this:



Stripped it:



Replaced the quarters and trunk floor:





Painted:


Cut and buff and bumble bee stripes:


Tail lights and panel:


Upgrade the clock and tach:


Restore the dash:





Restore the grill:


Restore the dana 60:


Vinyl top is on but still working on the trim.



SS Trim restoration:
Started with this:


This piece had a deep scratch:


Sanded scratch out with 400 grit using a paint stick for a sanding block:


Sanded with 1000 grit:


Sanded with 2000 grit:


First buff:


Scratches are gone:


Will finish buff with soft wheel and green compound to high gloss once all trim is to this point.

Dash install:




Back light ready to be cleaned up for install:


Protection in place:


Installed:




Windshield installed:

Last edited by 68CoronetRT; 04/23/09 06:50 PM.
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256270
03/16/09 10:37 PM 03/16/09 10:37 PM
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WOW! That looks AWESOME! Is that the factory 68 hood?

Looks GREAT!

2 Demons...no, not my kids!
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 4speeds4me] #256271
03/16/09 11:42 PM 03/16/09 11:42 PM
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Thanks and yes it is the factory power bulge hood.
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256272
03/17/09 09:13 AM 03/17/09 09:13 AM
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Car is looking WICKED.. I love the look of the rear lights/panel. Black JJ steelies with chrome lugs???

Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 440challenger] #256273
03/17/09 10:07 AM 03/17/09 10:07 AM
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Great looking car. Let us know when you are able to get the drip rail mouldings on.

Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 440challenger] #256274
03/17/09 10:48 AM 03/17/09 10:48 AM
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Car is looking WICKED.. I love the look of the rear lights/panel. Black JJ steelies with chrome lugs???



When it comes to picking wheels I am at a loss. I'll be looking at a lot of pictures before making up my mind.
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256275
03/17/09 05:33 PM 03/17/09 05:33 PM
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Beautiful car man!
here's one i saw this summer similar to yours..
redlines

Mine W/ 15 x 10's in back

or go to andy440.com to see tons of coronet's

Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256276
03/18/09 08:34 PM 03/18/09 08:34 PM
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that's beautiful and the best color too.

Dave


1981 Dodge D150 360 auto
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256277
03/18/09 08:49 PM 03/18/09 08:49 PM
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you and I have identical cars (except mine is TT1, has the standard dash and wheel, and the quality of your work far surpasses mine)

absolutely beautiful

68 Valiant 408
69 Charger 318
69 Cougar 351W
70 Torino GT 351C
71 Country Squire 351W
71 Road Runner 440+6
71 Satellite sedan 318
73 Duster 318
73 Challenger 383
77 Grand Prix 455
83 Malibu 9C1 383
84 Delta 88 403
87 Grand National
96 Ram 360
09 Crown Vic
10 Challenger R/T M6
15 Challenger Hellcat M6
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: basketcase] #256278
03/19/09 01:13 PM 03/19/09 01:13 PM
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Quote:

that's beautiful and the best color too.





Sweet car. GG1?

Dave

1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256279
03/19/09 08:08 PM 03/19/09 08:08 PM
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Quote:

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Car is looking WICKED.. I love the look of the rear lights/panel. Black JJ steelies with chrome lugs???



When it comes to picking wheels I am at a loss. I'll be looking at a lot of pictures before making up my mind.



Cragar SS

Dave


1981 Dodge D150 360 auto
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: basketcase] #256280
03/19/09 08:26 PM 03/19/09 08:26 PM
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Outstanding! All this at home? Commendable work, can't wait for more pics!

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: dmoore] #256281
03/19/09 10:53 PM 03/19/09 10:53 PM
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Thanks.
Yes it is a GG1 color code and I have done everything on the car myself. (Can't afford to pay someone.)
I'll post more pics as the progress continues.
Cragar SS or Magnum 500 or ????
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256282
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Is that even a question? 500's baby!

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: dmoore] #256283
03/20/09 01:43 AM 03/20/09 01:43 AM
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Is that even a question? 500's baby!



I am leaning that way. 15x7 on the front? 15x10 for the back????

Suggestions anyone?
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256284
03/20/09 09:58 AM 03/20/09 09:58 AM
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Very, Very Nice!!!!

Great Job!
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256285
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Quote:

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Is that even a question? 500's baby!



I am leaning that way. 15x7 on the front? 15x10 for the back????

Suggestions anyone?



Sure;

500's or TT's for rims. Redlines look very cool with the dark colors and you can get them in larger sizes.

I'd stick with 15 x 8's on the back. I have 15x8's with 275/60/15's and I think the 10" wheels would be too big.

......you asked! .



Dave

1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: DPelletier] #256286
03/20/09 01:34 PM 03/20/09 01:34 PM
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I think Cragar S/S would be great on there. But, if your racing requires a stock wheel, I'd go with body color steelies. Green cars look fantastic like that.
Travis..

70 GTX project, orig 440-4, 4 spd, track pack, FC7, stripper/street racer special.
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: 68CoronetRT] #256287
03/20/09 08:35 PM 03/20/09 08:35 PM
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Quote:

Quote:

Is that even a question? 500's baby!



I am leaning that way. 15x7 on the front? 15x10 for the back????

Suggestions anyone?



heres my vote

68 Valiant 408
69 Charger 318
69 Cougar 351W
70 Torino GT 351C
71 Country Squire 351W
71 Road Runner 440+6
71 Satellite sedan 318
73 Duster 318
73 Challenger 383
77 Grand Prix 455
83 Malibu 9C1 383
84 Delta 88 403
87 Grand National
96 Ram 360
09 Crown Vic
10 Challenger R/T M6
15 Challenger Hellcat M6
Re: 1968 Coronet R/T [Re: RangerDan440] #256288
03/20/09 09:04 PM 03/20/09 09:04 PM
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Lt Dan thats sweet!
I have 15x8 with 2756015s on my road runner. look just right to me.

Dave


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