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This eliminated water leaks in my '68 with a new gasket and glass. Windshields for these old cars are not cheap, especially when you add the shipping costs and new gaskets/seals. I found this stuff from 3M, which is pumped in under the rubber lip of the gasket and doesn't harden. It finally...

I did my '70 E-Body doors by myself. The best tip I got was to align the back of the door edge with the quarter panel and paralel to the bottom sill. Then align the fenders to the leading door edge and adjust the fenders to the hood ( some fine adjustment to the leading door edge may be needed...

I've switched to Rupes products and have been nothing short of amazed how much quicker and easier they are to use, and they produce superior results. I don't color sand too often, but sometimes I have to. Their course polish & pad finishes out better than anything else I've tried. It's so good...

Detroit Muscle Technologies has high quality products, and you can find high quality seals here too. https://www.steelerubber.com/search?year=1970&make=plymouth&model=duster&style=2-door-coupe

Paints should flow out and level when sprayed. This requires them to be thin or reduced enough to flow AND to remain thin long enough for this to happen, which requires the thinner to evaporate slow enough to allow flow out. Temperature plays a key role in this process. Once the thinner's flash...

I've had good luck using spray bombs including a few high heat paints and matching them to a known good color. It may cost a few cans I won't use because they were off a bit, but some are so close its amazing. These days I find the highest quality spray bomb paints at O'Riely's or Autozone.

All of the catalyzed primers shrink over time. Much less so than non-catalyzed primers, but they still shrink. Depending on the finish you are trying to achieve, waiting longer is generally better. After spraying them out, allow the minimum recommended cure time at the correct recommended...

The modern clay bar substitute material (looks like what they use in wet suites) lubricated with detail spray might be what you are striving for to get your paint clean before sealing it again, but sometimes a dual action polish with the appropriate material is what is required to perfect your...

What is this "rust" thing you guys always talk about? :poke:

Under the car....couldn't resist. I put mine on the front K-member bolt heads up front (hook one of the jack stand saddle horns just behind the big bolt head), and on the frame just in front of the front spring mounting point in the rear.

I used these guys for the pot metal Rallye mirrors and a few other items on my '70 ebody. Home They are not cheap, but their work is second to none. They drill out each pit and plate the entire part with copper , sand it down and keep plating it with copper until the surface is smooth. Once...

What is this "rust" thing of which you speak?

Did you install weld-in sub frame connectors? What about torque boxes? Those two items should stop or at least limit what you are describing. As mentioned above, the cars will still flex, but my convertible doesn't even flex an inch when putting jack stands on the subframe at the front spring...

They look good. The trick is to line the door to the quarter panel and door sill, then line the fenders and hood to the front of the doors. I spent about 40 hours fine tuning my black cars panels in, but it paid off in the long run.

Well, remember the famous line from the movie for a few dollars more when the father of the Rojos clan tells Clint Eastwood," Often times a man's life in these parts depends on a mere scrap of information.". I found that to be very true in this life.

I'm pretty sure its done like any traditional metal work, hammering, shaping, sanding and polishing. It is truely amazing what some craftsmen can do. I sent my '68 Barracuda grill to the guys in this link. While not cheap, they did work with me by doing only the restoration of the parts I...

Great effort guys! A t-shirt sprayed with some brake or carb clean double wrapped around a paint stir stick is good for cleaning off the raised areas. Especially if you spray the black. Also, some low-sheen or semi-gloss paint would help knock down the glare of the top of the paint and...

Just keep in mind that even though 2k and high-build primer sealers are catylized, they still shrink significantly over the years. My point is that while they are very good and have their place, using less(aka a thinner mil thickness) is always better. In other words, get your sheet metal as...

I think it all comes down to material compatibility and surface prep, but experienced painters may chime in. I've only sprayed a dozen cars or so, and used matching products to do it.

Wash the car good. I use a terry cloth rag and dish washing liquid. Rinse well. Clay bar or use one of the new black foam pads that replace clay bars. No need to use 1500 grit. If you want to get aggressive use 2500 or 3000 on a wet dual action sander, but stay away from the corners/edges. A...

These guys could straighten and aluminum can that has been stomped on, and you wouldn't be able to tell it was ever crushed. They are not cheap, but their work is world class concourse level. I was quoted over $4k to completely restore my '68 front grills and surrounds. I ended up having them...

Use caution on dark colors. I tried doing a maroon colored car once and had a photo-chemical reaction. I made the mistake of sprinkling the Comet directly on the car instead of onto the wet, terry cloth towel. Be sure to try an inconspicuous test area down low on the body or other less obvious...

What color is the paint you are trying to buff out? If it's a light color, you can try washing the whole car with a terry cloth rag and some Comet in the green can. It clearly states it will not scratch delicate surfaces. It's much different than a course scouring powder like Bon Ami. I've...

Is that a metallic paint? Be careful sanding it back before buffing if it is. Color sanding with a soft block until the surface is evenly cut down until it is all matte and then buffing it back to a brilliant luster is typically how it is done, but if you don't have enough clear coat or if you...

Just say no to metallic if you can. You will nearly never be able to match it when doing panel repairs unless you are lucky or very good. Use a quality sealer before laying down your color coat.

They told me when the parts were in there. I believe so, but I'm not 100% sure now. Having them restored was the final step of my exterior restoration. It certainly hurt the pocket book, but I felt I had little choice given that they are a one year only set of parts. The car looks stunning...

If you have the cores, you are looking at $4k for both sides including repair, polish, and replating, paint and assembly. I spent $2k and had to paint and assemble them. They are a bit involved. Once they were done they looked like new. Considering what my surrounds looked like when I sent them...

These guys are arguably the best available out there. I used them to do my surrounds and a few other grill parts. Their workmanship was nothing short of jaw dropping. Not cheap, but amazing. My surrounds were smashed flat in some places. These guys could restore a crushed aluminum can if they...

Oh, I was remembering my e-body. Good catch. My front A-Body gasket from Soft Seal leaks water at speed, so I'm going to try squirting in some non-hardening sealant to stop it.

That's probably a good idea too, but I was referring to installing the trim at the same time the windows are epoxied into the car to ensure they at the correct height on the glass.