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11/10 Update - suspension - My '68 Hemi Charger R/T
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Well, finally got one side finished for the most part...... I'm thinking of starting on the other side tomorrow.. Taking a personal day off to attend my son's elementary's ceremony of Veterans Day in uniform.. After which, it's garage time. icon_smile_big
I decided to leave the leafs natural since that's the way they came new... They won't look perfect, but with the wire wheel, it didn't turn out so bad... The clamping process turned out to be easier than I thought... Thanks to Jet for the inspiration... Now I'm closer on getting the rear of the car on the ground.. The housing's painted already and have new u-bolts....
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Re: 11/10 Update - suspension - My '68 Hemi Charger R/T
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method of putting it all back together...
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Re: 11/10 Update - suspension - My '68 Hemi Charger R/T
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One side pretty much done.....
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Re: 11/10 Update - suspension - My '68 Hemi Charger R/T
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I decided to leave the leafs natural since that's the way they came new...
When you say 'natural' do you mean just bare metal?
If so,to keep the looking good for longer is there such a thing as a paint which would mimic'bare metal'
Cheers
Simon
Eastwood sells products like that.. I prefer though not to do that for paint scratches/chips over time.. Granted, I'm using a clear paint, but it isn't as obvious to wear and tear as coloreed paint would be.. The wire wheel I have on my grinder cleans the leafs up pretty good while maintaining the cold steel look to it.. The Krylon satin clear I use, for me, does the ticket.. Doesn't shine too much, maintains the steel look and protects for corrosion control as well..
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11/16 Update - fuel tank
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Here's some of the tasks done today.. I installed the filler neck, cap and tank so it could be done before I installed the rear leaf springs and differential.... Obviously, the tank's installation would be easier with the rear out of the way... I finally finished the leaf springs today and I'm pleased on the outcome.. I'll probably have the majority of the rear installed by week's end....
Sorry for the residue and dirty look.. Still some dust from the body shop I haven't cleaned off yet....... I luckily had a very nice original trunk-2-filler tube seal for the reproductions are different.... I'd rather have a very nice original as opposed to a ok new reproduction... Speaking of reproduction, I went with the cap sold by Jamie over at megapartsusa and it is great... Waiting for the gas cap trim ring from Mike from BE&A....
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11/18 Update - rear suspension - My '68 Hemi Charger R/
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Well, she's one step closer in getting on her own four feet... Got the rear-end/springs in today.. It's great when everything's clean.... I'll add the inspection markings later....
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Re: 11/18 Update - rear suspension - My '68 Hemi Charge
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Troy I love most of what you've done, most of it is over the top...NOS fuel tank  I hate to say it but your Charger is way to nice to use those generic U bolts...Seriously someones checking out the undercarriage, lookin at the sweet fuel tank only to see those U bolts hanging down an inch further than stockers plus the area over the axle should be flat instead it's round.... 
Darn, it's that obvious? I was hoping it wasn't. Who sells the correct ones? I tried finding them, but couldn't.. Maybe Frank over at Roger Gibson's?
Just emailed Frank... Proper ones on their way...
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Re: 11/18 Update - rear suspension - My '68 Hemi Charger R/
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On your next car...assemble the rear axle on the bench then put the whole thing in as a unit  Just a friendly tip 
I've done it both ways, I actually prefer putting the housing on the springs first & building it in place so & don't have to deal with all the weight as an assy...But I tend to work alone...
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01/06 Update - brake/fuel/tranny lines - My '68 Hemi
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Hey gang..
Well, a belated Christmas gift.. I received my box of fluid lines from FineLines today.. Thanks to Randy at Dixie Restoration Parts... Gave me a great deal on the complete sets and kits... Had to check it out and put something on.. Since I'll be installing the engine/tranny soon, figured the firewall brake line would be the most appropriate..
The lines and kits are complete for the brake system, fuel system and tranny....
On to the next step.......... Since the Daytona I was looking to buy has sold, looks like I'll get more done on this jewel.....
Box of booty...
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Re: 01/06 Update - brake/fuel/tranny lines - My '68 Hemi
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along the firewall.... Thus far, fits pretty good....
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