Today was the day for the first drive of the '68 (Father's Day for Dad's car!)
Considering this project has been underway for a few years, with parts spread hither and yon while the shell was blasted and painted, while the engine and trans were overhauled, and while I plugged away at the interior, wiring, and mechanicals, I have to say it was an amazing feeling to start the car, put it in reverse, back it out, drive down the driveway, on the street to a sidestreet, then around and back, I was amazed and very pleased that EVERYTHING major worked exactly as it should, considering that there was not one single piece of the car that was not torn off, torn apart, rebuilt, refinished, and reinstalled. The car felt like brand new, and had plenty of power. Even the alignment was fine!
There was still no windshield but I did bolt in the driver's seat for safety. My punchlist is down to about 25 items and every day brings me an item or two closer to completion.
Video I've already ironed out little things like the reverse light switch.
Vikki 1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
Nice work!! Looks like Grand Central Station in front of your house!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
Very nice looking Bird Vikki! It's pretty cool to see those classic lines and color out there against todays designs. (You should put in a toll booth on that road- wow!)
What a feeling that must be to take that out for the first time.
Cant wait for summer... 68HO4004spvert Sleddog Iowa
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