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Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:37 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
Found a bunch of screw holes on the passenger door where they added a mirror.

Mirror Mounting Holes.JPG


After welding them closed:

Mirror Screw Holes Welded.JPG


Had to do some welding to reshape a damaged area and correct the door to quarter panel gap. Turns out this area was worked on before as I found brazing.

Driver Door Upper Rear Gap.JPG

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:34 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
Installed the old tail panel and quarter extensions to check the fit. The newer panel and tail light housings are getting a professional re-chroming.

Old tail panel.JPG


I didn't bolt the panel in place so the right side is tipping back slightly at the top.

Spent a lot of time today messing with the trunk lid. Turned out the left side edge had a slight bow in it. The right side wouldn't quite seat all the way and when I pushed down on it, the left front corner would raise up slightly. Made a lot of progress but still not quite there yet.

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2023 5:38 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
Sprayed the interior metal today.
This is one coat of color and one coat of clear. Most of this will be covered with carpet, headliners and interior panels and equipment.

Firewall.JPG


Floor Pans Frost Blue.JPG


Rear Floor Pan.JPG

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Fri May 12, 2023 8:33 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
Reduced white epoxy for sealer:
White Epoxy Sealer 2.JPG


One coat of base so far:
First Coat Color Sail Panel.JPG


First Coat Color.JPG

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Fri May 12, 2023 9:12 pm
by Doright
Nicy nice! :goodjob: :clap:

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Sat May 13, 2023 8:39 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
Second coat of color sprayed today:
Second Coat Color Sail Panel.JPG


Second Coat Color Quarter Panel Left.JPG


Second Coat Color.JPG

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:27 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
While waiting for supplies to get here, I started working on my steering wheel.
It is dry and cracked even after I sprayed it with two coats of epoxy and sanded it.

Steering Wheel Bottom Side Condition.JPG


I remembered that I had some E-Z Lam epoxy which is much thicker when mixed.
E-Z Lam Epoxy.JPG


Here it is after one coat:
E-Z Lam Epoxy  Top Side.JPG

E-Z Lam Epoxy Close up.JPG


It takes at least 24 hours to cure.

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:14 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
Sprayed some clear coat today.
Third Coat of Euro Clear 2.JPG


Third Coat of Euro Clear 1.JPG


Third Coat of Euro Clear.JPG


Third Coat of Euro Clear 3.JPG

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Tue May 23, 2023 9:12 am
by 69cuda340s
Wow that looks super nice!

Re: 1968 Plymouth GTX

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2023 10:44 pm
by '68 Coronet R/T
This is one round of buffing with Meguiars M-100 and a twisted wool pad.
I plan to do another round with Chemical Guys V36 and then one more with Menzerna 3800 Super Finish.
Left Quarter 2000 grit, M-100, Reflection.JPG

Left Quarter 2000 grit, M-100, Flash.JPG

Waterfall Gone.JPG