The Golden Rotisserie Chicken

[MoparMitch]

Well I guess its about time that I started a restoration thread on the 68 Roadrunner. I'll preface this by telling you , that I've had this car for a while, and really only got started on it about three years ago. A numbers matching 68 Roadrunner 383 spd car . Lots of options . Power 4 piston disc brakes, p/s, tinted windows, dash tach,am/fm radio, rear defogger, special bumper guards, 323 sure grip , and more. Start with pics of car assembled. never taken apart before me. Found gas reciepts from the 70's and full tab beer tops under seats and carpet, also coins from taht era. Areal time capsule. More pics coming of dissassembly

 

[detmatt1]

Awesome! Some unusual options on that `68, this one will be very kool.(as if there are no kool ones!)

 

[TheSwede]

Cool car, can´t wait to see it ready for the road again! Keep those pictures coming!

 

[moparker]

Nice man cave!

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Hey Mitch, glad to see your posting pics of your project. From talking with you yesterday sounds like you are taking your time with this one and giving it the treatment it deserves. Keep posting your disassembly picks along with the stripping,repair of sheetmetal, paint prep and paint. How about throwing us a bone and lets see where you are at now, you know we don't like to be teased!:sideways tongue:

 

[TheSwede]

68chicken, your avatar tell us more, it looks like you have come a long way into the restoration?

 

[MoparMitch]

Here are some pics of dissassembly

 

[MoparMitch]

More pics .Car goes to Allentown Pa to be chemical stripped. I tried putty knives and heat on the undercoating, wheww!!No way

 

[blackblazer717]

Wow, that thing is a damn clean shell cudos to the strippers (no pun intended)

 

[MoparMitch]

After I got it back from stripper we eraticated bad metal , not mutch, still has all original panels and floors. I'll bet there wern't 4 spots to fix that a dollar bill would not cover. After I checked and wire brushed some areas , I took it to a powder coater, who powder coated it with soft grey body work ready stuff. I was amazed at how it was covered in every nook and cranny. Guy only wanted $700 for the job !!. More pics to come .!!

 

[Ron 73]

Looking great already... Good luck with it, same color when done?

 

[TheSwede]

Stunning, it looks great! And the shop too, looks better then my house does inside! This car will be awesome! Let me know when it is ready for shipping to Sweden ;)

 

[detmatt1]

I have not heard of this pre-bodywork powdercoating, great option. Really looks great!

 

[684door]

Wow just awsome, keep up the good work

 

[MoparMitch]

I was a little aprehensive about the powder coating, so I called the German manufacturer, he explaind to me that this product is softer than normal material. My concern was that the surface would be too hard or brittle for body work. Learn something every day !! LOL. Car is painted original JJ1 gold now. I did add just a little more metal flake to the mix though. Pics coming

 

[tn66satellite]

This is some cool stuff here! Thanks for the pics and keep them coming!

 

[blackblazer717]

Just ain georgous! Ive always loved the gold ones

 

[EV2 GTX]

I have not heard of this pre-bodywork powdercoating, great option. Really looks great!

Me either, that's really interesting and would cover like crazy...into places the primer may not normally reach. Learning lots here, also really nice job of the chemical strip..she's SUPER clean. Keep the updates coming...I'm subscribed to this one!!

Oh... and I like the photos at the chemical yard...the guys using the Mustangs and the Camaro (on the sea cans) as sacrificial annodes, so the Mopars don't rust.......never thought of that...I'm gonna hang one in the back alley off the light pole!:yes:

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Nice work Mitch, let me know if you ever need a hand w/ some of the heavy work. I need an excuse to get out of the house sometimes!

 

[Ron 73]

Beautiful color, That will be a sharp RR for sure.