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    Alternator Finish For '68 Charger?

    Sounds good, I'll just leave it bare! Thanks much QOTHL!!!
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    '68 Charger Grill Restoration

    Thanks Sixpactogo!! That's great information. I'll get that toothbrush into action, then pick up a bit of Argent!!
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    Alternator Finish For '68 Charger?

    Hi all! What's the correct finish for the alternator? I saw one at the Mopars in the Park Show that appeared to just have a clear coat on it. Thinking that the stock alternators were bare, correct? What kind of clear paint can hold up to the heat of the engine bay? Does bead blasting harm...
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    '68 Charger Grill Restoration

    Hi all! Today, I finished polishing the aluminum grill surround trim. Now I'm realizing that the the grill itsself needs to get a face lift too! Whats the best way to repaint the narrow silver-gray fronts of the vertical slats? Color? Is the black background in the headlight covers painted...
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    Where do these washers belong?

    I placed the thick washers like in the pic from mr. b above. They made the castle nut line up correctly with the cotter pin hole. Thanks everyone!!!
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    '68 Charger grill surround refinishing

    Thanks for the excellent advice everyone! Once again you were spot on!! As recommended, I first removed the Cadmium plating from my '68 grill surround trim, then polished the four pieces. Here are before stripping, after stripping (6 min. in concentrated Lye), and after polishing with tripoli...
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    Four Speed Crossmember Orientation?

    Thanks pnora! That's how I'll install it!!
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    Four Speed Crossmember Orientation?

    Hi again! I noticed that the transmission crossmember has a flange on one side only. I also noticed that the crossmember can be placed either way, at least on a 4-speed. I plan to install it Sat., so I haven't tried it in both ways, but it appears to be reversable. I'm guessing the the...
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    Where do these washers belong?

    Thanks everyone! Looks like the upper ball joint takes the cake (and the thick washer too)!!
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    Where do these washers belong?

    When a buddy and I were pulling the engine out of the bottom of the car ('68 HEMI Charger) last fall, these two thick washers showed up. One from each side. We also removed the upper nuts and washers from the front shocks, and detached the upper control arms at the ball joints. Does anyone...
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    Horn Paint Type (Gloss, Satin or Flat)?

    Hi gang! This older posting was just what I needed to see today as I get ready to paint my '68 Charger's horns!!! They definitely need some attention! Yes, mine (with the blue tape) appear to be satin as well. They definitely could have been dipped originally, as the paint looks rather...
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    Braided cable insulation needed

    Thanks Lefty71, I’ll check those suppliers!
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    Braided cable insulation needed

    Thanks for the link! I know I'm being fussy, but I wish they didn't use that black trim. The white trim looks great. How hot do you think those leads get? Will 500 degrees do it?
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    Braided cable insulation needed

    Does anyone know where I can purchase 15" of the 3/4" ID and the same amount of the 3/8" ID braided cable high heat protected insulation for the cables near the starter? Mine are looking really rough! Thanks in advance for your time!
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    Correct fan blade paint?

    Thanks guys! I'm going with the satin :)
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    Correct fan blade paint?

    Should the fan blades on my ‘68 HEMI Charger have satin or gloss black paint?Thanks in advance for your time!
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    Fender tag finish?

    Thanks! The painted tags look way better!!!
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    Fender tag finish?

    Hi gang! I just noticed that a fender tag on a '70? Challenger? on Graveyard Cars was not painted. Is this how the factory did the '68 Chargers too??
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    Radiator paint for '68 Charger?

    You guys sure helped me out big time again!!! Just ordered some Eastwood satin radiator paint. Thanks much!!
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    Radiator paint for '68 Charger?

    I'll order some Eastwood satin radiator paint :) Thanks!!
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