Hey guys, I got my 68 charger with the exterior complete abs the interior nearly all removed. I need some instructions as to how to put everything back together. Any good resources for this? Door panels, trunk divider, package tray. Also I’d like to dye the lower dash board stuff do need to know how to get to that. Thanks!
When I rebuilt my first GTX I had the same issue. I bought a shell and many boxes of parts the previous owner had collected or taken out/off the car. When it came to the interior, I can assure you that it is not as difficult as you think and almost goes together logically. Here is my advice:
1. Get all of your parts together and section out each component (dash, trim, console, seats, doors, etc.) and make sure you have all of the hardware. I know you may not like this, but buying a new hardware kit is great because you will have no question of having what you need. If you are sure you have it then never mind.
2. Create a list of all of the components that go in. Then build out a list in order of what goes in and when. For example, you know that seats don't go in before carpet.
3. Have patience, you will likely make a mistake and install something only to realize later that you needed to move the order around, but it is okay. If it came apart once it can come apart again and you can just make the adjustment.
4. If you dash is OUT completely, I assume your windshield is out. If it is not, remove it. So, if the dash is out, make sure you have everything wired up and solid as it is far easier to install the pieces under the dash when it is out of the car.
5. If the headliner is out and you are reinstalling it yourself, GOOD luck. I am sure there are experts that can install it without removing the glass, but my experience is that it is easier and results are better without it.
6. If you are buying or have new carpet, a sharp utility knife and a cheap soldering gun with a fine point will be your friend for making holes for seats, console, seat belt bolts.
Honestly I think this is a good starting point, without knowing exactly what is still in the car and what is removed it's hard to create a starting point for you. You mentioned re-dying the lower dash. So, I am guessing the dash is in the car (yes, I just noticed that) you will need to remove the speed nuts from the back (not easy, but not too hard) just take your time. Spend the extra money on prepping the surface (clean, clean, clean), surface prep and adhesion promoter will help from flaking. Light even coats for adhesion are key and follow the instructions on the can (assuming you are using a rattle can dye).
Are the seats good? Do you need to recover them? That is whole thread in itself, I will assume they are done or you are having them done unless you say otherwise.
One last piece of advice I will give you. Make sure your wiring is solid, hunting for disconnected wires/connectors, or breaks in the line sucks once you are in the process of reassembly.
