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You have the advantage right now, before it gets all put together. Judging from your other post where you indicated a desire to have good handling as well as high power, you're going to want to build the car stronger than Dodge originally did. Check into aftermarket items such as sub frame...
But even before the factories started with clear coats in the 1980s, it was common for custom paint jobs in lacquer to have clear sprayed on as a top coat. I have paint books from the early '70s talking about it. Back in 1975 a guy at work took his Monte Carlo to a paint shop and for $50 they...
Let's face it, a "million" is hyperbole, obviously nobody will stamp a million bumpers when that many cars weren't made in the first place. If they stamped a couple thousand they're probably doing well.
My new 1970 road runner bumpers that I bought last year look as good as the factory...
Your hinge may have been physically bent up. You may have to remove the lid to measure left and right sides to catch a difference. If it is bent, you'll know where to go next.
I've used only the solid eraser wheel. It worked quite well, even on those thick reflective decals that you see on commercial vehicles. Left no residue behind at all.
The bake ovens used in paint shops have much less heat than the factory bake ovens, to avoid heat damage to upholstery, rubber and fuel systems. It's more like cooking under the Arizona sun for a few hours.
I don't know which brand you're looking at, but 22"-57" could mean that, like some automatic antenna, it will adjust to different lengths depending on which FM station you're tuned into. My stock Lexus antenna does that.
Hammertone finishes usually stick to rust like crazy and leave a hard glossy finish.
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/hammered
It was over a year on the last mixture, with quite a few items being de-rusted.
That tank was meant to hold bulk motor oil in a shop. I got a couple of free tanks, so I sawed an opening into the top and put a hinge on it.
Almost. Actually, in 1969 Chrysler changed over to a larger reflector, eliminating the light. The regulations called for either a light or reflector at the time. In 1970 they put lights into the reflectors. So the 1969 housings are a one-year only design as well.