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Is there a manual out there that identifies correct bolt information, what to paint and what not to paint, frame paint color, factory paint markings etc. I am trying to get my car to as close to factory and need a good reference manual. For a 1967 Plymouth Satellite.
Many thanks;
 
Short answer NO.....Long answer, research research....ask questions....go by what your car tells you. Search previous restorations threads and talk to owners of nicely restored cars....

My thread in the restoration section is detailed well but that is for a 69.....

Dave Wise books are a very good reference but not a gold standard. However, he does not have a pre 67 reference.....
 
In addition to what Justin said above, go to a show like Carlisle and photograph any of the known survivor cars you can find. Lots and lots of photos of every area you can think of. Survivor cars are one of your best resources for referencing the details to assist in an assembly line correct restoration...
 
nice survivor cars are few and far between
and half the time you can't get within 5 feet of one at a show without having to ask and being a general pita.

i mostly look at never ever restored ugly projects in original paint
and i find most of those in the swap or the car corral.
i will look at other restorations,but not take them as a final word or gospel,they always leave me leery
except for a restoration done by a detail freak like Justin lol
 
You know it's all a crap-shoot like nation74 says. 50 yrs. old & counting. What's been changed,altered,etc. I have no idea what "paint" markings,etc. were on mine from day1. We were constantly painting,touching-up,modifying,etc.Unless you can talk to original owner(with a good memory)(like me?) you'll never know. The assy.line workers have to be almost gone by now. If I see a pic now from like Justin, the brain starts scrolling back to try to remember "do I remember that?" . Sometimes yes,sometimes no; or I remember wrong! It's fun talking to old guys with old memories tho.
 
I read something about some expensive complete restoration guides , (factory like reproductions), available I think on Year One. If I recall, there were only a few years and models available and were for cars up to 1970 only. Not sure as I wanted one for a 1973 and no soap. Good luck as noted above!
 
Experience on the cars and asking questions here will help more than any book on offer. :thumbsup:
 
Is there a manual out there that identifies correct bolt information, what to paint and what not to paint, frame paint color, factory paint markings etc. I am trying to get my car to as close to factory and need a good reference manual. For a 1967 Plymouth Satellite.
Many thanks;
Out of the 26,222 members here on FBBO, all you have to do is ask and SOMEONE will know the answer. Probably....:icon_fU:
 
What I did was go on ebay and search for specific bolts. Lets say hood hinge bolts. You get some "after market resto bolts" in the listings. I would then go to my huge bucket of bolts and try and match what I have to what was in that listing. Saved a **** ton of money just copying what they had.
 
One thing that will work if you failed to label your bolts etc....count the number of holes in any given part for bolts IE; the door hinges take 12. Go through the pile and find 12 that look the same. Try 'em for fit. Check for length. Repeat....
 
OR....go through the pile and separate into sets of identical bolts, screws etc. wait till you need a set and select....
 
Short answer NO.....Long answer, research research....ask questions....go by what your car tells you. Search previous restorations threads and talk to owners of nicely restored cars....

My thread in the restoration section is detailed well but that is for a 69.....

Dave Wise books are a very good reference but not a gold standard. However, he does not have a pre 67 reference.....
That's what I kind of figured. Thanks for the help!
 
The MMC Detroit books will overlap to a small extent on some items as for as the inner fender bolts, hood hinge, trunk lid, etc. But as you delve deeper into the restoration, you will see differences in items like the headlight seals for a Belvedere are different than a Satellite and it just continues on and on.
As have mentioned above, four dour sedans and wagons can be a good source of documentation. The high performance cars back in the day were taking from the dealership lot and headers, intakes and cams were added within the first month of ownership. So at that point, the correct fasteners and bracket orientation has been lost forever.
I am very fortunate that I have had the opportunity to hunt through some very good salvage yards through the years and they can be a good source of documentation. Just need your camera or now your cell phone to snap a picture now of the different components. I have spent numerous days in junk yards pulling parts for the purpose of reproducing the parts and always make notes on certain aspects of the parts.
Finally, most car owners love to talk about their cars. Politely asking the owner to see certain details will almost always lead to more information that will be beneficial in your restoration. Being from a small community of being the only Mopar within a 30 mile radius, I have learned that you have to venture out to see the best of the best. For some people, it is not a possibility, but now days, a three hour drive to most metropolitan areas is not a big deal and will allow most the opportunity to see different cars, techniques and levels of restorations. Enjoy the hunt as it can be a good ride.
 
I restore and customize parts for a living. Although it isn't a book per se, maybe my Color Chart will help you on some of the stuff. I've relied on it successfully for years.

Mopar Chassis Color Chart

Legend:
BC: Body Color
GB: Gloss Black
SB: Semi-gloss Black
CI: Cast Iron Gray
N: Natural Steel or Aluminum
MP: Manganese Phosphate
CC: Color Code

(*): Some Mopar core supports are body color with semi-gloss black sprayed
on the grill side. There are some variables from what is shown above.

Assembly:
Front Unibody subframe assembly BC
Inner Fenders BC
Firewall BC
Core Support BC*

Transmission Components:
Transmission N/CC
Driveshaft N/CC
Transmission and driveshaft Yoke N/CC
Differential Housing SB
Clutch Linkage N

Brake Components:
Brake Drums SB/N
Disk Brake Shields N
Calipers CI
Master Cylinder GB or CI

Axle/Suspension Components:
Axles N/CC
Third Member SB
Upper Control Arm GB
Lower control Arm GB
Inner and Outer Tie Rods N/CC
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve SB
Center Link MP/CC
Idler Arm/Bracket CI/CC
Suspension Components(con’t) Strut Rods CI/CC
Torsion Bars GB/CI/CC
Shocks SB/CC
Rear End U-Bolts N/CC
Rear Leaf Springs N/SB/CC
Backing Plates GB
Spindles CI/CC
Anti-Sway Bars N/CC

Steering Components:
Pitman Arm CI/CC
Steering Box N/CC

Exhaust Systems:
Muffler Hangers and Clamps N
Exhaust System and Mufflers N

Gas Tank Components:
Gas Tank N
Gas Tank Straps N/GB
Gas and Brake Lines N
 
I really don't want to rip someones list apart.....It is taking every ounce of me not to...in the sake of being nice.......

Do your research as I and others stated above...Talk to the people that REALLY know what is what...Flypaper is another very knowledgeable in this arena. 69bFan is another VERY knowledgeable person in this arena....

If we don't know we just may know someone that does
 
Justin- throw it out there! Leanna might not be correct on everything,but after a perusal; it's looks pretty good IMHO. Hey, she wants to be better also. Jeff
 
Oh please, rip away!! I never said it was a Bible lol (don't even remember where I got it). We're all after the best results regardless of the source so all input is appreciated.
 
Thanks everyone for all the tips. I am sure my results will be better due to everyone's responses, thanks again
 
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