68 charger restoration input from the experienced.

[eldubb440]

I haven't dug too far yet. But from what I can see it'll be both rear quarters, trunk and possibly rear frame rails. I like what you're saying about blasting as you go. What type of media were you using? TIA

I use sand......... but not on the exterior skins

 

[gtxdana]

I haven't dug too far yet. But from what I can see it'll be both rear quarters, trunk and possibly rear frame rails. I like what you're saying about blasting as you go. What type of media were you using? TIA

What part of Oregon are you in? I'm in the middle of a 70 GTX restoration, but I can actually see some light at the end of the tunnel.

For media blasting, I used J&M in Troutdale and Leonard in Sherwood. Both do good work and won't get carried away and warp panels. I took the shell to J&M on the rotisserie to make it easier on them to do the top, bottom, in and out. If you know you're going to replace quarters, you may as well use a panel cutter and an air hammer and open up a big window so they can access the inner structures easier, and not waste a bunch of time, and money, blasting metal that's going to get cut off anyway.

 

[Some Car Guy]

I would suggest finding somebody to let you drive or at least ride in one of these 68-70 b bodys so you can decide what you want to do. You might want to price out a build in oem spec and some sort of upgrade pro touring or even just hopped up suspension.

It’s really hard to describe how these cars drive as most people have no idea how it feels to go from a modern car to one of these. If your goal is make it feel like a new car, be prepared to break out the plastic.

I’ve had many many Mopars. I like how my 69 GTX feels with stock everything except the ball joint sway bar links(drop in upgrade for 66-69 b body from about a 2016 ford truck) and Bilstein shocks.

Just lots to consider, would take lots of typing. Easier in person, I would be trying to find guys or a club locally. You can buy whole kits, cut the car up, or just do little tweaks like sub frame connectors and such.

How original is this car? Another angle that needs to be considered.