Dean Jenkins
Promoted Users
I've never used "finished" and "buffing" in the same sentence before. More like "that's it, that's all I'm doing."
It looks really, really good!
1968 Plymouth GTX
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It looks really, really good!
Whitesnake
Newbie
Looks great! I like that color.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Ha, ha. Yes, it's more like I'm finished buffing. Amazing how picky you can get. I had to reach the point where "that's good enough."I've never used "finished" and "buffing" in the same sentence before. More like "that's it, that's all I'm doing."
It looks really, really good!
Thanks for all the kind words and thumbs up. Now on to the doors, hood and trunk lid.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
I taped off the GTX emblems to respray the black portion but noticed the chrome seems to be lighter on the one.
Doubt anyone will notice since they will be on opposite sides of the car, but it bothers me.
Doubt anyone will notice since they will be on opposite sides of the car, but it bothers me.
Dave C 5
Member
No one will notice - you can only look at one side at a time
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Factory Q code color.
Electric Blue,didnt see many with this colour.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
No sir.
This is an early production model that was built on October 6, 1967.
It also has the 10 to150 mph speedometer that was shortly after replaced with the 1 to 15 mph version.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
I decided to paint the dash metal, steering column, rear view mirror, A-pillar trim, etc. with the Bahama Blue paint.
This paint is supposed to impart a slight texture to the surface. Everything was black to start with, except the steering column which was just faded old paint.
Installed Dash:
This paint is supposed to impart a slight texture to the surface. Everything was black to start with, except the steering column which was just faded old paint.
Installed Dash:
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Reassembling the steering column is not as easy as it looks. LOL
I had to order some small parts for it but coming along.
I have been looking at reproduction dash pads and they are running close to $600 and made in China. So I am going to attempt to restore it myself.
Below are pictures of the original vinyl texture and two purchase options (both by the same supplier).
The original show serious signs of wear on the right side of the picture. So I am thinking Option 1 may be the best choice. Any thoughts and/or suggestions?
Option #1
Option #2
I had to order some small parts for it but coming along.
I have been looking at reproduction dash pads and they are running close to $600 and made in China. So I am going to attempt to restore it myself.
Below are pictures of the original vinyl texture and two purchase options (both by the same supplier).
The original show serious signs of wear on the right side of the picture. So I am thinking Option 1 may be the best choice. Any thoughts and/or suggestions?
Option #1
Option #2
JimKueneman
Mopar Nut
I would go with one personally or get a small quantity of each and see what matches best
metalman
Oldtimer
According to the photos no.1 appears to match better. No.2 looks like a smaller grain but that could be the distance of the photo?
You are there so I'm sure you can tell which is a better match. At $600 for the pad I would also try to do it myself.
That texture paint looks great, what did you use to get that?
You are there so I'm sure you can tell which is a better match. At $600 for the pad I would also try to do it myself.
That texture paint looks great, what did you use to get that?
DanMcG
Promoted Users
that's crazy!!
JimKueneman
Mopar Nut
Getting one restored is over $1000
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
www.8774Paint1.com
It was recommended on the B-bodies only forum and is a specialty mix. The can said Shop-Line mix 1:1 but his instructions were to mix it 4:1 and apply no clear to get the textured look.
Here's what I ordered:
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