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Old 8/10/12, 07:47 PM
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Proud New Owner '68 Coupe

Now what do I do with it?
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What are some details on the car??? More pictures. Looks like an awesome car.
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VIN says San Jose, 289. It has the center console, automatic transmission, very minimal rust, frame & body are straight. I'll have to get back to you on the rest... once I build out the to do list. More photos when it's not raining.
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Here are some more photos taken this morning. Tell me what you see.
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let the customization & modification begin

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That's a straight old car!
You mind telling is what you gave for it?

I would start with the interior....everything on the outside looks pretty great in the pics. Are numbers matching?
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Originally Posted by youngstang90
You mind telling is what you gave for it?
Probably more than I should have ;-)

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Are numbers matching?
I'm a noob. When did number matching become widespread? Plus I don't know where to look for numbers.
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Originally Posted by Agent
Probably more than I should have ;-)

As long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters.
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Originally Posted by Agent


I'm a noob. When did number matching become widespread? Plus I don't know where to look for numbers.
numbers matching only matters on something rare ... you have one of a zillion cars .. make it something you want ...
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This is my high-level plan:
1. Pass inspection & get tags - asap
2. Get it driving right - this season
3. Interior - next season
4. Exterior - season 3
5. Accessories - season 4
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Originally Posted by Agent
This is my high-level plan:
1. Pass inspection & get tags - asap
2. Get it driving right - this season
3. Interior - next season
4. Exterior - season 3
5. Accessories - season 4
That sounds like a great plan!
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To Do List #1 - Pass Inspection:
  • Replace missing parking brake
  • Replace rear brake drums
  • Replace front brake shoes, resurface drums
  • Replace 3 damaged brake hoses
  • Replace upper ball joints
  • Replace front wheel bearings
  • Replace unevenly worn front tires
  • Alignment
  • Diagnose & fix non-functional horn
  • Diagnose & fix dim headlight
  • Replace bulbs in 1 turn signal & 1 reverse light
  • Replace missing rear side markers & trim
  • Replace bungee cord holding the battery down
  • Service automatic transmission
  • Replace improvised "fittings" between mufflers & tail pipes
  • Replace windshield wiper blades
  • Replace windshield washer fluid reservoir, get windshield washer working
I have my fingers crossed this will all be complete & I'll have tags on the car by Labor Day weekend.
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i would have thought there`d been a TSB on those bungee cords a long time ago .
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I'd like to own one of these in Red sometime in the future... Good Luck with it
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Originally Posted by carfreak666
I'd like to own one of these in Red sometime in the future... Good Luck with it
look in the"Gallery " .. there should be dozens of red ones ..
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Originally Posted by HOSS429
i would have thought there`d been a TSB on those bungee cords a long time ago .
ROFLMAO!

Y'all DID take a close look at my front left motor mount, didn't you?
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Originally Posted by Agent
ROFLMAO!

Y'all DID take a close look at my front left motor mount, didn't you?
i dint catch that .. but ive` seen it plenty enuff .. there no doubt was a TSB on that also many years ago ...
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I'm looking at a black '67 coupe right now...hope I can have one of these threads going soon too!
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I had my eyes on a chevelle for the longest time now, but something seems more right about buying a mustang now! Can't wait to see the project get going


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