I did it again... PICS

[Rolling_Thunder]

So I did it again. I was left alone by my GF for a day so I hunted Craigslist and scored a 1968 Plymouth Satellite Convertible....           She isn't too pretty but frame rails and floors are spotless - It'll need quarter panels, door skin, and a new driver's fender - but overall I think I did pretty good -

Pics tomorrow when the sun is up.

[Ghoste]

The GF will soon learn not to leave you alone. lol
Good for you though.

[404NOTFOUND]

I was left alone by my GF for a day  She isn't too pretty .

Oh, you're in trouble now.

[Rolling_Thunder]

Teaser

[skip68]

   cool!   318?      

[Bobs69]

Could have found worse on Craigslist list.

[Rolling_Thunder]

originally a 318 auto ---   non numbers drivetrain. looks like a 360 - runs and drives and stops. I was just looking for a solid base to build ---   found it for a great price too   

[DREDILSKI]

Good for you dude. I've been looking for a decent GTX just cause I feel the body style is sick.

Can't wait to see more pictures.

[Kern Dog]

Heck yeah.... Good luck with it !!

[djcarguy]

    check the,,, wing car in a convertable state ,,,,  there is a awesum 68-69 ply birdable superbird??  well i think it is awesum. lov the extra little body line and taillites of 68-9's..

[moparstuart]

Awesome find

[Rolling_Thunder]

Here's the Breakdown

CAR: Plymouth Belvedere 2 Door Convertible
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: 7.35x14
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: May 24.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade, Vinyl Split Bench Seats. Green Interior.
PAINT: Ember Gold Metallic (Plymouth)
OTHER:  Forest Green Metallic (Plymouth, Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color.

MOLDINGS:
30: Body Belt Mouldings
55: Body Side Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
X2: Tinted Windshield Only
Y0: Green Convertible Top

abc OPTIONS:
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror

[PocketThunder]

I love California cars... 

[68RT4ME]

WOW, what an awesome score. Good luck with whatever your plans are. 

[Rolling_Thunder]

I know it looks like a toothless hillbilly - but a friend is giving me a GTX grill and tail panel if I want it.



Ugliest part of the car is this quarter panel...    



Yeah, CA car...    no rust in the floors...   a couple pinholes in the trunk - not even worth replacing the pan. Might spot patch it.



Proof it's a vert. It is missing the hydraulic cylinders and motor but that's not a huge deal. The frame has NO rust and moves as it should.



Looks like a later 318 or 360...    no matter - It runs like a top. I will probably keep the small block in it for now.




I plan on making this look like a Satellite Sport / GTX with the different tail panel and grill - keep the 318 and have fun with it. No matter what its being converted to a 4-speed and probably get a 3.23 rear. If the 318 ever takes a dump I'll swap in a 440 and make it a legit GTX clone. The car is power steering and power brakes - should make a really nice cruiser here in SoCal ---  I still have all the factory A/C stuff from my Charger so I also plan on installing that A/C stuff into this beauty. Do I need to?  No - but why not?

[Fred]

- runs and drives and stops. 

Can't ask for more than that! 

[b5blue]

Cylinders on ebay right now for cheap! 

[PocketThunder]

    dude you're killing me!

[1970Moparmann]

Good score!

What's the plan?

[skip68]

Oh hell yah!       
Just by looking at the brake peddle it looks like it has low miles.  The peddle isn't all worn looking.   

[Charger4404spd]

That will be a great ride man, nice find

[tan top]

   looks good from the pictures 

[Rolling_Thunder]

Cylinders on ebay right now for cheap!  

Who do you think it the guy who placed the first bid?     But thanks for the heads up!

The Odo states 72,xxx miles.  

The plan is to replace the quarters, driver's door skin, remove / clean the 318? and have the car painted and new top put on and convert it over to a 4-speed. Fender tag states 2.76 gears. Narrowing down color schemes at the moment. Replace the trim panel and grille with ones for a GTX / Satellite Sport and drive it. The biggest thing will be adding the factory air conditioning stuff. I am also looking at adding factory cruise control. Basically - I am just looking at making it a nice cruiser without going the extreme route like I did on the Charger.    

Oh - and just to stroke my ego a bit. The asking price was $4500.00....       I ended up paying the guy $2000.00 cash.     

[Finn]

Wow you stole that thing man! Nice one congrats!

[skip68]

$2k !   You bastard!       
Great deal.     That will be nice on a summer night with the top down.