1968 Charger Restoration

[Charger440RDN]

I love this thread! The metal doesn't look bad at all, do you plan to put full quarters on it or just patch them?

[pkianka]

I love this thread! The metal doesn't look bad at all, do you plan to put full quarters on it or just patch them?

Well... I hadn't decided yet. Other than the lower sections and around the wheel wells, they aren't so bad. I thought initially I'd have to with full quarters, but after looking at what blasting has revealed, I may just patch them.

Any suggestions on good qtr patch panels? Is AMD the only way to go?

The shop called and said the epoxy primer was done and its ready for pickup on monday. I guess the real work starts now!

Pete

[lexxman]

There are others I think for sheet metal,but AMD is the best from what I have seen.Make sure you keep us updated.

[Charger440RDN]

Any suggestions on good qtr patch panels? Is AMD the only way to go?

I'm not sure if anybody makes a quarter patch panel anymore, I only see the full quarters for sale.  

[pkianka]

OK, more progress!!!  The car is now back home from the media blast shop and has been fully primed with DP-90 epoxy from head to toe.
Nice to have it back at home in the garage again  










-Pete

[tan top]

good lot of pictures !!      

looking good 

[lexxman]

Looks great now you can get to work.

[pkianka]

Not much progress lately but did purchase some sheet metal. Looks good sitting there, just need some one to weld!

On another note, found several large sticks and rocks inside the gas tank when I drained it today. Have to wonder if someone was trying to sabotage me at some point... strange.

[pkianka]

Well, it's been a long while since I posted any updates on my progress.  The project was sidetracked for a little while, but I'm back on it!

Since the last post, I have cut out and replaced the rotted floor pans.  Left half and right partial.  In hindsight, I wish I would have replaced the entire floor as spot welds are much easier to deal with than butt welds.  The most difficult part was butt welding the right edge of the left floor pan to the tunnel.  Welds are all ground down, primed, and seam-sealed.  Floors are now solid again.

Ready to move on the next rust repairs --- rockers, trunk, quarters, windshield channel....

Here's a link to the complete Picasa photo album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/105509065431493219372/201168ChargerRebuild#5829237761544192658

[JB400]

Glad to hear you're making progress.  Looking good

[Charger440RDN]

Any updates on the restoration?

[Homerr]

Just went through the whole album, it's pretty much what I am anticipating in my own future.   

[hemi-ed]

I've always admired anyone that can do that kind of work.  I can do pretty much anything but I don't have the knack for doing bodywork.  I give you credit for that.  Especially after sending my Superbird to two different people over the years and having the car come back home with the job not done right.  I have had my 68 Charger for 38 years, which has been stored all that time, has never been restored, needs a little work, and have never had it on the road.  And so many times have thought of selling the car because I have not done anything with it.  But every time I come in to this forum and see you guys putting the effort into these cars you inspire me to rethink and keep my cars.