Project 68 The Great One

[badbu68]

Nice work! Looks like you're on the right track, too bad about the rust issues but you're getting it done. I'm on my way there with my 68 A body. I think my drivers side inner fender is fine but the passenger side is too far gone. Keep photo documenting, I know I appreciate it.

[Code Red]

Only a few more bolts and the body could be of you know

What being done with the motor? stock rebuild ?

for the most part upgrading pistons for better compression and getting a RA III cam for it

[Code Red]

These may make your stomach hurt

CANCER!!!! plus bondo









so the question will be if its cheaper to reskin or cut and patch

[Code Red]

I checked yearone.com and they list performanceyears.com catalog seems to be down right now for me and my local shop is closed for the day

RF33LH LH door skin for 1968 models $205.00

RF33RH RH door skin for 1968 models $205.00

RF33LHRH LH/RH door skin pair for 1968 models $387.00

patch panels cover bottom 8 inches of door

JS5003LHRH LH/RH door skin patch panel pair for 1968-1969 2-door models. $82.00

JS5003LH LH door skin patch panel for 1968-1969 2-door models. $44.95

JS5003RH RH door skin patch panel for 1968-1969 2-door models. $44.95

I think the patch panels could cover me but then again its time and labor

[jackfrost]

seems like reskinning would be easier and end up better...

or try and find clean replacements.

[Code Red]

well my local shop here in dayton said $140 a piece for whole skins so I may go that route

[Code Red]

ordered my new inner fenders and my cam today

[jackfrost]

well my local shop here in dayton said $140 a piece for whole skins so I may go that route

what place is that? do they only do a-bodies?

[Code Red]

what place is that? do they only do a-bodies?

Restoration World on executive in huber right same road the new meijers is on

they carry parts for many older vehicles heck I even got my hood for my colorado from them they can get quite a bit not sure about G-bodies but you can ask I love going in there and seeing all the parts (only body trim and interior no mechanical)

[andrewb70]

Personally I would look into getting good, used doors. Try The Parts Place. I know they have a ton of clean used parts.

Andrew

[Code Red]

GTO went bye bye


well for a little while

[Young Gun]

where she going???

[Code Red]

where she going???

shop to get the front frame horns fixed

[Code Red]

Old and busted next to new hotness

lol

old vs new core support although the new is actually for a 70

[Code Red]

GTO is back

I'm fairly happy with the repair and they said they will pull the frame again once the front end is back on if there is still an issue and ended up being cheaper than the quote





Through some black primer on real quick to cover up the bar metal




Also got my cam and lifters yesterday and dropped them off at the engine shop today. They said to stop back by tomorrow and they should have the engine apart for some pics

[Young Gun]

nice!

[GM_muscle]

what cam are you useing in the motor?

[Code Red]

what cam are you useing in the motor?

Ram Air III

@.050 Lift Opens-0 deg. TDC(int) 57 deg. BBC(exh)
@.050 Lift Closes-44 Deg. ABC(int) 1 Deg. BTC(exh)
@.050 Lift Duration-224 Deg.(int) 236 Deg.(exh)
@.006 Lift Opens-29 DEG. BTC(int) 86 Deg. BBC(exh)
@.006 Lift Closes-88 Deg. ABC(int) 44 Deg. ATC(exh)
@.006 Lift Duration-297 Deg.(int) 310 Deg. exh)
Cam Lift-271(int) 271(exh)
Gross Valve Lift-407(int) 407(exh)
Center Line C/L- 112 Deg(int) 119 Deg.(exh)
Rocker Arm Ratio-1.5(int) 1.5(exh)
Valve Lash-HYD(int) HYD(exh)
OEM #-744 RA III

[bwhinnen]

This has the makings for a great car, I already like it. Also I have to say I love the neighbourhood you live in! Looks fantastic!

[jackfrost]

sweet... now get to work.