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I didn’t exactly do what you did. But back in the early 70’s after blowing the motor on my X twice - this time I brought it the very well known Dunwoody Tech Inst in Mpls to do the work. They tore that engine down to nuts and bolts and essentially blue printed and balanced the whole thing with...

I had a known entity do my GTX up in Mpls. Two buddies to go check it out and push the envelope. This guy had an hourly rate and did all his work at his home shop. I sent him $$ monthly with progress reports and pics - More than just the body and paint. I found all the parts and had them shipped...

Unfortunately we can no longer put our stock in reviews either. So many whoever’s pay a service to put up reviews for them. Nothing is what it was….. You have to try and get to satisfied customers in some other way…

Doesn’t A1 still sell those?

I have done that for 47 years on my X with an original 69 fiberglass liftoff. It’s not a big deal unless you are a smaller guy. The originals were a bit heavier than the after markets. The thing I see on most of these after markets in the preceding pics is the design is not correct on some -...

Completely agree with @Car #4 above‘s comments. Its where you get it done best.

Seems like you’re on some really good stuff - as animated as you are on top of coming off as the know all - See all - Do all - dude.……. Calm down everyone is entitled to their opinions of experience ……Lol I’m hearing @hunt2elk above. He’s been thru the drill on both sides of this request...

It would be nice if you could check out a pair of those repops. If the metal is thin (which it probably is) and factor in a less than top drawer chrome job I would go for the originals. Of course most would prefer prefer originals I think, particularly if the car is otherwise in great shape. Are...

Jerry knows best as an avid collector of many years. I have no doubt. However mine on the 68 GTX were the color of the OP. Likely because of the model, yr and trunk back plate. But honestly I don't recall seeing many black. I'm sure I need to be schooled.

Whatever Ma used it sure worked damn well - at least on my 68 X. After buying the car in 71 it was treated like a baby regarding any bad weather driving. Always garaged, never driven in the rpain or God forbid snow. Up in Minn. But stored while I built a career and lived around the country., Had...

Personal opinion - Priceless

If you strike out on Roswell I’d advise checking into the Mexico option. Ive done some stuff down there back when Tijuana was somewhat safe. Those guys can do brilliant work for a song. Now I’ve never gone the rechrome way and I live close enough to TJ that it makes it worth while. I don‘t know...

Mine isn't a RR but a 68 GTX. There was no body color anywhere underneath that car. Thick black undercoating yes. I was always thankful for that because even tho I purchased in late 1971 there was already a couple of small rust spots bubbLing behind the wheel on the driver side quarter. After...

Hey - I'm pretty sure that was the shop that I was referring to. Just couldn't quite remember the name. That was generally around the time they did mine Give or take a year or so. Only rather than core mine I had them rechrome all those pieces and turned out great for a great price and customer...

I'm not trying to shoot down your experience - but I am saying do your homework on who you go to. Buying a bumper at a show already done - you get to see the finished product and take it home. They'd not be too bright to bring garbage to a big show to sell. I'm more referring to sending your...

About the above recommendation for Bumper Boyz - You have to be very careful. There are two of them with similar names in the LA Basin. The bigger one - the one that goes to all the big car shows etc - is the one to avoid. I hear nothing but bad news about those guys, their work and antics with...

When my guy repainted my original a12 hood I don't believe - in fact I'm pretty positive he didn't use organisol - I wanted to reproduce original look - but decided I didn't like it that rough and flat. I forget what we settled on but it has a slight gloss and is pretty smooth. Just my personal...

My 68 X vinyl top is is pristine condition. Every bit as nice as off the showroom floor. The reason: Every time I washed and waxed it I also used my elbows by applying - - Turtle wax paste wax on the paint. And for the top I did the same with a - I can’t remember the name - black vinyl paste...

Hey Bro - If your post above is in reference to mine posting about a good chrome job on my GTX bumpers done by Bumper Boys in Santa Fe Springs(LA) Just be advised I indicated “not the big outfit you see at all the shows” Those guys are “Bumper Boyz”. They have a horseshit rep - and will likely...

I had my GTX bumpers done her in LA - Santa Fe Springs. I’m pretty sure you won’t want to ship all the way out here but I think it was Bumper Boys (not the big outfit you see at all the car shows) Bit they drove down to my house in OC about 50 miles, picked them up did the job in a reasonable...