Restoration Tip From Forum Members

[chargervert]

Buy the best most complete and solid car you can within your budget. If you are not finding this within your budget,wait and save up more money and buy a better car. Rare missing parts and extensive rust repairs can have you upside down in a project car in no time flat!

 

[1967coronet]

When you DYI the body and paint remember you can not get things to clean.
Wipe down with a good grease and wax remover each step of the way.

 

[chargervert]

Not every car needs a date coded OEM restoration. Some rare examples may warrant this,but a decent driver Mopar can be a lot more fun,and less stressful to enjoy!

 

[Moparfiend]

If you run into a problem sometimes it’s better to stop and walk away and think it through. Plowing ahead hastily to get it done quickly often leads to wasted time and regret. If the FSM doesn’t help ASK FOR HELP HERE. The members here and FABO are very knowledgeable and the majority want to help and see you succeed in your vision.

 

[themechanic]

And don't put an ignition coil in the same box with bags labeled with a sharpie. It could leak oil an erase all the labeling.

I use a Sharpie on the outside of the bag and a paper list written in pencil on the inside of the bag. Don't forget to include quantities of each part/pieces.

Example: Oil pan bolts (20 each)

 

[XS22J8R]

When buying a carpet, unbox it and roll it out on the floor somewhere right after it’s delivered. Repro carpets more often than not are made to order, so when you receive it, it’s only been rolled up and folded up in its shipping box for a few days. If you get it laid out flat, or install it right away after getting it, there’s little time for creases or lumps to set in the carpet.
ECS used to sell carpets laid flat for a premium price and higher shipping costs, but that extra cost could be saved by buying them direct from ACC and doing what I describe.
They don’t sell those laid flat carpets anymore anyway.

 

[themechanic]

When buying a carpet, unbox it and roll it out on the floor somewhere right after it’s delivered. Repro carpets more often than not are made to order, so when you receive it, it’s only been rolled up and folded up in its shipping box for a few days. If you get it laid out flat, or install it right away after getting it, there’s little time for creases or lumps to set in the carpet.
ECS used to sell carpets laid flat for a premium price and higher shipping costs, but that extra cost could be saved by buying them direct from ACC and doing what I describe.
They don’t sell those laid flat carpets anymore anyway.

Don't buy carpet sets direct from ACC unless you need a custom order or like paying more than you will spend at RockAuto.com for the same thing.

In addition, you can buy from RockAuto.com and call ACC to have them ship the carpet without gluing the insulation to it. It is easier to install that way and has less wrinkles. The insulation gets bunched up in odd places when it's glued on in the steam press when it's molded to fit your car.

 

[icetech]

You guys are killing me with the labeling stuff... i know all these tips and never follow them.. this is why most of my stuff is "In a safe place" that i can't find cause it's soo safe

 

[WileE]

And don't put an ignition coil in the same box with bags labeled with a sharpie. It could leak oil an erase all the labeling.

That's why you put the note inside the bag.