68 GT convertible project
This is my first A-body and second restoration project. I'm just finishing up my first complete restoration of a 73 Challenger my dad bought new. I went back to stock on that build. This car won't be going back to stock so I have some freedom to do what I want. I've got two options that I'm contemplating.
Option 1. Stock looking engine, body colored steel wheels with dog dish hub caps and redline tires. I'd keep the GT body side mouldings as well as the DART letters on the quarters and the finish panel on the trunk lid. I'd return the interior to stock except for a volt meter conversion and a small tach on the front of the console.
Option 2. Newer aluminum master cylinder, aluminum intake and fabricated valve covers.(basically try to make the engine not look like your typical SBM) 18" front/20" rear wheels. Remove GT side mouldings, DART letters on the quarters and finish panel on the trunk. Interior close to stock except custom gauges in the dash and maybe an aftermarket shifter in the stock console. Rear disc brake kit.
Here are the specs...318/904, PS, manual drum brakes, no sway bar, 7 1/4 rear, QQ1 with white bucket seat interior, center console and white top.
A GTS hood will be going on the car no matter which option I decide to go with.
I found a complete disc brake front suspension on craigslist and bought it. I'll most likely do a BBP conversion with the Mustang rotors. I also have a C-body 8 3/4 rear that will be narrowed. I'm going to fit the widest tires on the back that I can. I'll move the springs in with the Dr Diff relocation kit and role the quarter lips if I have to.
This is my first A-body and second restoration project. I'm just finishing up my first complete restoration of a 73 Challenger my dad bought new. I went back to stock on that build. This car won't be going back to stock so I have some freedom to do what I want. I've got two options that I'm contemplating.
Option 1. Stock looking engine, body colored steel wheels with dog dish hub caps and redline tires. I'd keep the GT body side mouldings as well as the DART letters on the quarters and the finish panel on the trunk lid. I'd return the interior to stock except for a volt meter conversion and a small tach on the front of the console.
Option 2. Newer aluminum master cylinder, aluminum intake and fabricated valve covers.(basically try to make the engine not look like your typical SBM) 18" front/20" rear wheels. Remove GT side mouldings, DART letters on the quarters and finish panel on the trunk. Interior close to stock except custom gauges in the dash and maybe an aftermarket shifter in the stock console. Rear disc brake kit.
Here are the specs...318/904, PS, manual drum brakes, no sway bar, 7 1/4 rear, QQ1 with white bucket seat interior, center console and white top.
A GTS hood will be going on the car no matter which option I decide to go with.
I found a complete disc brake front suspension on craigslist and bought it. I'll most likely do a BBP conversion with the Mustang rotors. I also have a C-body 8 3/4 rear that will be narrowed. I'm going to fit the widest tires on the back that I can. I'll move the springs in with the Dr Diff relocation kit and role the quarter lips if I have to.
