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Old 6/29/12 | 11:09 AM
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Noobie wants to restore 68
Greetings! I have a 68 coupe that is in bad shape. It has been sitting in a field the past 15 years gathering rust, dirt dauber nests, etc. So now I have been given the opportunity to restore it. Question: Where to begin? What should I do first? The car doesn't run at all. I know how to turn a wrench and have a lot of "helping dad" experience from years long gone, but I am in no way an experienced mechanic. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Old 6/29/12 | 11:17 AM
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Is it rotted out? Post pictures so I can get a better idea what your getting into.
Is it a 6 cyl, or 289 or J code 302?
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Old 6/29/12 | 11:58 AM
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Old 6/29/12 | 09:46 PM
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Welcome, be sure to post PiCs so we can follow Your build. Good luck!
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