• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

The Golden Rotisserie Chicken

MoparMitch

Well-Known Member
Local time
12:54 PM
Joined
Apr 12, 2011
Messages
3,818
Reaction score
2,865
Location
Friendship, Maryland
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
 

Attachments

  • 116-1655_IMG.jpg
    116-1655_IMG.jpg
    111.3 KB · Views: 2,739
  • 116-1657_IMG.jpg
    116-1657_IMG.jpg
    110.4 KB · Views: 2,746
  • 116-1674_IMG.jpg
    116-1674_IMG.jpg
    135 KB · Views: 2,770
  • 116-1671_IMG.jpg
    116-1671_IMG.jpg
    106.7 KB · Views: 2,722
  • 116-1685_IMG.jpg
    116-1685_IMG.jpg
    153.2 KB · Views: 2,651
Awesome! Some unusual options on that `68, this one will be very kool.(as if there are no kool ones!)
 
Cool car, can´t wait to see it ready for the road again! Keep those pictures coming!
 
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:
 
68chicken, your avatar tell us more, it looks like you have come a long way into the restoration?
 
Here are some pics of dissassembly
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1162.jpg
    IMG_1162.jpg
    141.7 KB · Views: 2,570
  • IMG_1159.jpg
    IMG_1159.jpg
    149.6 KB · Views: 2,582
  • IMG_1163.jpg
    IMG_1163.jpg
    140.5 KB · Views: 2,570
More pics .Car goes to Allentown Pa to be chemical stripped. I tried putty knives and heat on the undercoating, wheww!!No way
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1256.jpg
    IMG_1256.jpg
    129.8 KB · Views: 2,579
  • IMG_1190.jpg
    IMG_1190.jpg
    153.1 KB · Views: 2,551
  • IMG_1188.jpg
    IMG_1188.jpg
    154.8 KB · Views: 2,585
  • IMG_1185.jpg
    IMG_1185.jpg
    168.7 KB · Views: 2,548
  • IMG_1165.jpg
    IMG_1165.jpg
    141.5 KB · Views: 2,577
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 .!!
 

Attachments

  • 69 camaro 006.jpg
    69 camaro 006.jpg
    121.3 KB · Views: 2,473
  • 69 camaro 003.jpg
    69 camaro 003.jpg
    125.7 KB · Views: 2,479
  • 69 camaro 002.jpg
    69 camaro 002.jpg
    135.6 KB · Views: 2,504
  • IMG_1258.jpg
    IMG_1258.jpg
    116.2 KB · Views: 2,486
  • IMG_1257.jpg
    IMG_1257.jpg
    108.1 KB · Views: 2,480
Looking great already... Good luck with it, same color when done?
 
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 ;)
 
I have not heard of this pre-bodywork powdercoating, great option. Really looks great!
 
Wow just awsome, keep up the good work
 
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
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1261.jpg
    IMG_1261.jpg
    143 KB · Views: 2,400
  • IMG_1642.jpg
    IMG_1642.jpg
    95.9 KB · Views: 2,411
  • IMG_1639.jpg
    IMG_1639.jpg
    100.4 KB · Views: 2,399
  • IMG_1705.jpg
    IMG_1705.jpg
    107.3 KB · Views: 2,386
  • IMG_0001.jpg
    IMG_0001.jpg
    149.1 KB · Views: 2,434
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:


:poke:
 
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!
 
Beautiful color, That will be a sharp RR for sure.
 
Auto Transport Service
Back
Top