I have a mental obsession for classic vehicles. I do paint and body, I modify suspensions, build axles, swap axles and metal fabrication. I'm just here to share and show my work.
Beautiful truck love the color as far as wheels and tires they look great on the truck I have steelies on my 70 gmc I found my tires from interco correct a/t tires
@brendaberrones2504 thanks, I really started liking more plain steel rims the last couple of years. It's challenging finding a classic 4x4 tire, specifically in a 36. I would really like an old set of ground hawgs, I see they brought them back under a different name, but there are not many options on size.
Nice car. I like the fact that you made it yours and with a flair that is quite different. I am in the process of restoring my 70 GTX. I have owned it since 79. It was previously owned by two brothers. Engine is finished. Rebuilt front end. I have all the necessary body pieces and interior to put it back together. New bumpers. Total interior just waiting to install. The color is Deep Burnt Orange. If I had welding skills I would be painting it now. Drive it and enjoy it. That is where the real enthusiasts finds the magic of ownership.
@randylear8264 I tend to paint just about every vehicle I get, I learned everything from doing it, it's gotten me pretty far. I'm planning on starting school for auto body so I can get better and hopefully help other people with classic cars, it's a real delima with body shops now a days they focus on insurance jobs and for good reason it's much faster and more profitable.
@@danachick6898 I agree. I am retired and have been working on cars since I was 15. I can rebuild engines and put clutches in. Tune them and rebuild carbs. But body work is new to me. I have a paint booth and I have been painting a lot of the body parts. So far they have been under the trunk lid. Under the fenders and inner door. Also painted the engine bay. Two stage base and clear. I hope to be proficient by the time I lay down paint on the outside of the body. I like your can do attitude. If you want it done right. Do it yourself. I just might take a course in welding. Paint and body would be a good idea too. I sure have the time😂
@randylear8264 My good friend I call E body Evan filled the mechanic gap I was lacking when doing projects. Alot of car building works well when you have two people that bring something to the table, it also makes a better product all around. Thankfully my Gi Bill can be put to use on something useful. I have no doubt you will paint your car and have a nice product.
You have done a great job on this car,I would not change a thing. What size wheels on the back. lm restoring a 68 gtx but I am going to leave the original paint . I have some videos of it on RU-vid also thanks.
@heritagefarms552 255/60 15 on the front, 275/60 15 on the rear, 15x7 and 15x10s. The 15x10s are a -32 offset that comes out to 4.25 backspacing. I'll definitely check out your build! Thanks
Think it’s looks great, I would rather have a 68 383 sport satellite then a 68 383 RR, satellites had more options and there cheaper. In my book the only mistake people do on mopars in my opinion is paint the engine compartment black, not much for clones or recreation though. Probably badge it as a satellite but GTX looks fine, I would think if it still had its satellite badges you would get people freaking that it has a 440 lol. There was suppose to be some rare hemi satellites out there never seen one……at least 68 to 70 ones. Anyway great car love it.
@carebear2272 thanks man, I guess I hadn't thought about putting the satellite badging on it, it would be cool. I think the hood would throw some people off. Some of these guys freak out if one detal is off. Thanks for the comments much appreciated.
Yes but you can say it’s just a Satellite, it came with the badging when I got it. Most of the time it’s just interesting to find out what it was born with from the factory, and I’m a 68 nut. My brother had a light blue 68 satellite in high school then he went to a 69 Camaro, that’s why I thought the badges put back on your car would look cool because it would remind me of a high school car. I had a 74 duster in high school. I have a 68 charger now in restoration, it’s getting its vinyl top and head liner put on this next week. Knowing what time and money I have into my car, if I had to do it over I would find a car like yours or a plane 68 coronet with at least a 318 and do what you did or if the paint and body not rusted though leave it. My car was real solid except the front and rear window channels, when it rained it came threw under thaw dash on to the flow like a stream, I was surprised I badly had any rust on the floor besides on drain plug had a little
@carebear2272 would love to get my hands on a 68 or 69 charger, but I'm at the point now where I ask myself when is it enough, I have 7 vehicles and still want more haha. There is something about making a car your own fun, if this was a real GTX I would be making it close to factory resto. It's like my buddy's challenger I did, way better off doing an r/t clone and making the car what you want vs chasing every oem part. I guess now a days calling it a "tribute" is better than a "clone". Just kinda funny, if I put rubicon on my jeep I'm a poser if I do it 30 years from now it's a tribute.
I was given a '69 Swinger 340, it's solid. Parked in '82, the car suffered a lot of "Hillbilly engineering" in the late-'70's. '68 RR 383 powertrain, rear end replaced the A-body version (shackles, air shocks, springs tweaked-), T-bird buckets cobbled in...the most expensive thing has been getting the small pieces straightened up & all. The wheels look like Mopar vintage cop wheels- I like the brown color you used on them & the hood call outs. The car is cool
@olikat8 That swinger sounds nice! Thanks for noticing the details. I wanted to paint the rims something besides black, the metallic brownish copper does it for me!
@@danachick6898 have a '76 Valiant V8 sedan. Original owner gave it to me 8 years ago, she bought it around Christmas '76- V8, HD cooling & suspension, low-trim line, but has odd options. It's got a bunch of upgrades, use it for TDS vintage stuff and daily it when I want to. It's fun, reliable and over built- PNW car originally (I brought it to the SE when I moved about 4 years ago).
@olikat8 I'm not a big fan of a 76 but it sounds like a good daily, and who knows with the prices going up on 3rd gen chargers and A bodies I could see that going up in value. Definitely hold on to it.
@@danachick6898 completely understand. I, too, would not pay decent money for a clean malaise sedan. Once I got here to NC, I started working on it as a solid driver & performer. Funny thing? It gets a ton or attention- people want to talk about their experiences with the A-bodies, smiles, thumbs up, & waves; even have been video'd driving it twice on the highway. If you see footage of the 2024 Southern Classic, the beige-ish Valiant? Me.
Im 61 years old. When i was seven, me and my dad went to the local dealership and picked up his brand new 68 GTX that he ordered. You got a sweet deal my man. Have fun with it.
@tomwaytula90 it's a dented bumper, not a rare antique worth millions. I get what you're saying, but he named his price. I would expect sellers to do their research. I have given parts away worth more. I honestly would have kept the painted bumper but just happened to see this one by luck. Last note I gave the other bumper away for free.
@MrJaime4044 You don't know what gear ratio I'm running in that 9in or tire size in the rear, but I'll ask, do you think 4,000 rpms is too much for a 390 fe? Again I can't control the water pump going out, but I still took responsibility for the motor regardless. Thanks for the comment it does make an interesting discussion.
@mikekokomomike thanks man, those FE's were good! Mine has roller rockers and other goodies so I'm definitely going to just find another block and pistons and build with my parts. I will definitely check forms for the best water pump on these.
@eugenebaroni1298 thanks, I really appreciate it, I had been thinking about building something like it for a few years, just happened to come across the right parts.
@user-vq7bv8kd7o Yes, I completely understand the age of the truck. If it's advertised and priced as better than it displays, you better believe I'm going to point out the obvious. Now, like I said, I was very respectful and willing to walk away as a buyer. Today I'm glad I purchased it as the price on these classic trucks have really gone up in value. So to answer your question I expected it to be what was advertised as. Key word negotiating, I wasn't negotiating I was walking away. I could understand how it could be perceived that I was out looking to lowball the guy, however that wasn't the case. Thanks
The buyer :" I started looking for all things" ( defects ). There are plenty of new trucks at the dealers with no irregularities. You know ! let me know if you want to sell it, as is.
@user-ez7hx4vr7e It is tempting to put a price on it, that concrete was a considerable set back. I just don't know if I'm ready to sell it. I feel like the crazy cat lady with vehicles sometimes. I will eat top roman while I drop 3k in car parts!
Well, I can't control the push rod breaking and destroying a roller rocker things happen. I don't drive my vehicles hard by no means, I've gotten alot of grief in the past how I baby my rigs. The truck just felt good that day I was just stretching her legs to say, the motor was definitely not screaming. The water pump went out and yet I still take responsibility for the motor, all reality, if I wasn't on the interstate, I probably could have stopped in time and again if I was going a tad slower in the slow lane. If anyone has never done anything stupid in the world of automotive by all means through the first stone!
@@danachick6898 Well that's a nice one. I remember those hoods rotting like that. If they only painted them right! I had a '79 Chevy and the leading edge rotted. The steel was pretty lousy then too. Fluid film helps a lot on these. I drill the rockers and spray them, works good. Over the rear fenders too. I'll be watching to see what you do. Like the color and the white roof.
@@danachick6898 I was thinking about buying a used set of Hurricane wheels that are 16.5x9.75 - then I went to look for tires and there is only one maker that even makes 16.5 tires now, so the tire choices on 16.5 wheels is almost zero now,..... bummer!
The ford's are expensive to rebuild, the problem is that motor has roller rockers and other goodies that's hard to walk away from, so I'm honestly just looking for another block with pistons and use all those parts.
Too cool for school my friend. Makes me want mine back! The color choices are great. Hope your move went well and looking forward to more original builds
Thank you, the move is definitely going great, alot of work setting up the shop still boxes everywhere. Currently stuck in carpentry mode. I would love to get some more videos up.
Me too, I was really wanting a original ratty mopar to build, this was my first try as making some ratty patina. I've seen a few others that actually rust the metal, obviously I wasn't willing to do anything like that, if I decid later to repaint and make it look nice that's still an option.
So could I just swap the spindles and brake parts from a 76 f250 to a 78 150 call it a day. I just got axles from a 76 250 and I don't like how corroded the steering knuckle is on the front axle i got out of the junkyard. But if I can just swap a few parts and buy new rotors and calipers. Then I won't need to swap the whole axle out.
Yes I believe that will work because the 76 had front disc brakes, you may have to use the outer knuckles. Regardless you have a lot more parts to do the swap then I did. Also you can sell your f150 brake brackets and put money back into your build those brackets worth good money, look them up haha. Don't worry too much about the corrosion on the cast parts they will clean up nice. Give them some good primer and paint. Hopefully this helps and good luck on the build. You can email me at dana.chick@yahoo.com and I'll give you my number if you have any questions.
Nice lookin truck dude! I like it. Had a Caribbean Tourquoise short bed 2wd in the late 90’s. Walked by the cab yesterday shaking my head about why I tore it apart to paint it 🤦🏼♂️
I ment to reply back a while ago, I found the rims on marketplace a set of 4 for 60$ they were close to matching 2 one style and 2 of another. Then I saw 3 more on marketplace that matched the other 2 for 20 each only had to drive about 3 1/2 hrs. So I got the matching set sanded them real good and gave them a white base coat and clear coat. They are 16.5 x9.75. I love the old steel rims.
