1968 GTX.. Gonna need advice and parts.

[saintsandimas]

I am the proud new owner of a pretty beat up 68 GTX. I am lucky enough to have a father in law with a pole building, all the tools needed, and all the knowledge needed to restore this beauty to show room condition. He restored a 61 Impala SS 12 years ago and it is still beautiful. He is older and not as active as he was then and his car was in much better condition when he started. I am asking for any and all advice and help I can get. We are not flipping a car. This car is going to stay in the family. We are not in a hurry to get this done as it is as much about the journey as it is about the final product. From what is left of the fender tag I know this car was white w red stripes, black vinyl roof, red interior, and factory air. Got the interior stripped (almost all of it has to be replaced) and that is about all we have done so far. Winter in Minnesota so not a lot is gonna happen til spring.

 

[tallhair]

Looks very complete and solid from the look of it which is a major plus. Where did it come from?

 

[Photon440]

Hi saintsandimas. Welcome to the forum! Good luck with your GTX, it looks way better than some of the projects here, and they turned out great as well. For your questions, just ask away. Usually somebody here has a quick answer, there's almost no item that hasn't been scrutinized on this board.

 

[hunt2elk]

Welcome to the site. Looks like a decent solid project you are starting with. Is it a rust belt car, or did you find it down South?

 

[conv67bdere]

You've come to the right place - I joined here for the same reason and you'll get all the help you can imagine. Don't forget to go and read through some of the build threads that are already out there and see some of the amazing things that the people on this website are doing to these cars - and the end results. It'll simply amazed you.

Welcome aboard ! ! Good luck and have fun building ! !

 

[eric383]

Welcome, looks like a cool project.

 

[batt2rm]

Nice looking car, it's in better shape than my 68 GTX project car. Mine is almost not worth restoring except it is a 4 speed. dana rear end car.

 

[eldubb440]

68 GTX er here....... welcome

 

[saintsandimas]

Looks very complete and solid from the look of it which is a major plus. Where did it come from?

Found her in the mountains of Virginia. The story I got from seller is that this car was put away in 1978 and never drove sinse. After getting the car shipped and looking it over, I think some people tried to fix her up more recently. It is pretty complete. Frame is good, front half of car is salvageable, Every piece of body metal from back seat floor pans to end of car will be replaced.

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68 GTX er here....... welcome

Thank you. Can not wait to really get at this car and find out more about it.

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Nice looking car, it's in better shape than my 68 GTX project car. Mine is almost not worth restoring except it is a 4 speed. dana rear end car.

Your car sounds like a great candidate for restoration. I think all of these cars should be saved if possible. Good luck.

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You've come to the right place - I joined here for the same reason and you'll get all the help you can imagine. Don't forget to go and read through some of the build threads that are already out there and see some of the amazing things that the people on this website are doing to these cars - and the end results. It'll simply amazed you.

Welcome aboard ! ! Good luck and have fun building ! !

Thank you! I am really excited to get into this resto. and I believe this is gonna be a great place for advice and help.

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Welcome to the site. Looks like a decent solid project you are starting with. Is it a rust belt car, or did you find it down South?

Found it in the mountains in Virginia. It is gonna need a lot of body work. Don't know about the motor yet. It is a 440, someone poorly sprayed it orange, I think it is supposed to be an aqua color.

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Hi saintsandimas. Welcome to the forum! Good luck with your GTX, it looks way better than some of the projects here, and they turned out great as well. For your questions, just ask away. Usually somebody here has a quick answer, there's almost no item that hasn't been scrutinized on this board.

Thank you! I am really excited to get at this thing. We got it in October and the pole building we are working in is about an hour north of my house so it is going to be a one day a week kind of project and a good excuse to drink some beer and learn a lot. We are guessing it will take us about three years and around 10 grand. I am going to the car tomorrow for the first time in three weeks as I have been working overtime on weekends lately. Last time I had a crack at her I got 2 of the bolts off the rear bumper and it took three hours!

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Looks very complete and solid from the look of it which is a major plus. Where did it come from?

The photo's are a little deceiving. It is very complete, but the body is not solid. We found this beauty in Virginia up in the mountains.

 

[Meep-Meep]

Welcome and nice builder you got there. First I'd say is to keep as much of the original sheet metal that you can. Example. If the truck is peppered with small holes, but is still solid enough that you can jump up and down in it, then why cut it out? There are a couple of great products that will fill the small holes and pits and after some sanding you won't even know there was a problem. That is one example but you would have to judge the condition of the area before making the call. If the structure is compromised then you will have to cut and weld. I do know that a tiny rust hole can become a huge hole and a lot more work then expected so tread lightly. This is why I say test the integrity of the area before stampeding towards the panel with a saw.

 

[Budnicks]

welcome to FBBO, you have a cool 68 GTX project, they're one of my favorites...

 

[Snowtrooper1966]

Welcome!
Badass ride, 4 sure!

 

[Lowhound]

Nice to see an A/C equipped car in Minnesota. Keep it on there. Welcome to the madness!

 

[mr. b]

welcome to the site good luck with the gtx it looks pretty good

 

[saintsandimas]

Welcome and nice builder you got there. First I'd say is to keep as much of the original sheet metal that you can. Example. If the truck is peppered with small holes, but is still solid enough that you can jump up and down in it, then why cut it out? There are a couple of great products that will fill the small holes and pits and after some sanding you won't even know there was a problem. That is one example but you would have to judge the condition of the area before making the call. If the structure is compromised then you will have to cut and weld. I do know that a tiny rust hole can become a huge hole and a lot more work then expected so tread lightly. This is why I say test the integrity of the area before stampeding towards the panel with a saw.

I really appreciate that advice. Thanks, and keep it coming. I will update in the projects thread as much as possible and hope for more great advice.