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My 68 has always had an ill fitting front clip. I plan to address this over the winter time. My doors are pretty well set, but my big question is how the hood and bumper are supposed to mate. Is the hood supposed to be "over" the actual chrome bumper at the nose (meaning if you were looking straight down from the hood, would it go past the rear edge of the bumper) or does it end on the upper reinforcment panel? Also, what is a typical gap between the bumper and the fenders where the fillers are?
![[Linked Image from imageshack.us]](http://imageshack.us/a/img845/5189/turd2.png) I know that washing and waxing my car with the present condtion of my paint is like polishing a turd.....but it's my turd and I want it polished!
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Hood does not go past rear edge of bumper. Gap between fender and bumper is about 3/4", or slightly smaller. 5/8" is too small.
I can send you some pictures if you like.
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
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Thanks. Pics would be great. You can send them to daryl_keys@yahoo.com
I know that washing and waxing my car with the present condtion of my paint is like polishing a turd.....but it's my turd and I want it polished!
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Can you post 'em here too Craig? I'd like to see too.
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Can you post 'em here too Craig? I'd like to see too. I emailed the pix to Daryl. I am on the road today, perhaps he can post them? If not, I'll try do do it tomorrow.
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
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yeah, I can try to post them.
I know that washing and waxing my car with the present condtion of my paint is like polishing a turd.....but it's my turd and I want it polished!
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I just forwarded them to Dion. We should be good.
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
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Thanx again Craig,
If any else would like to see them I can post them later. Just let me know.
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Would like to see as well. Detail on how the front bumper/grill and rubber surround all fit together would be great too.
One other issue I am having is the rear of my hood is sitting UP to high with the new cowl seal. Without thew seal, it seems to fit fine. Any suggestions? All fenders to door panels, etc all fit great.
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Cowl seal may drop a bit as it ages and compresses. Or you may need to try another brand. Not all weatherstripping manufacturers have the correct fit. Especially trunk seals. Ill email you the picts I sent too.
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
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here are some pics for you.
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more pics.
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Dave et all, here is the pics Craig sent me. Very nice.
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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
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Craig, I never got that last one, but thanx for posting. I did get one of a nice pair of deluxe bucket seats sitting on some grass with bricks underneath. Maybe I got the wrong one???
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I did get one of a nice pair of deluxe bucket seats sitting on some grass with bricks underneath. Maybe I got the wrong one??? That's funny! Yes, those are the deluxe seats I have for sale on craigslist. Way too nice to re-cover, so I thought I'd sell them. They are almost as nice as the originals in my 'vert. I'll re-send the correct pict!
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
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Thanks Craig & Mark for the photos...very helpful! Mark, it looks like you have been wearing your sandles out in the sun too often and have "sandle tan" on your feet!  Dave
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lol yes they are brown stripped  .
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A lot of the rebuilds out there omit the filler panel so the bumper always appears closer to the fenders. Some stock photos I have seen show the bumper taper away from the center out to around the 5/8-3/4 in front of fenders. I would like to see pics as well.
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Some stock photos I have seen show the bumper taper away from the center out to around the 5/8-3/4 in front of fenders. I would like to see pics as well. Picts are in this thread above. Yes, my bumper flares out a little from the center as you have described.
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
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I know this thread is 6 years old. But I have been trying to figure out why my front bumper looked like crap. I had it way to close on the driver side and do not have the bumper fillers. THANK YOU for still having the pictures available. You have no idea how happy I am right now.
Rob
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I think I have an extra set of original bumper fillers if you need them too.
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
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