1968 GTO Resto-Mod

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Originally Posted by 2ndGenJunkie

Looks great! Digging the white!

the weather has been poor lately so i haven't been too bummed about not getting out on the road yet.
i've had some time to get the grilles, headlights, and parking lights installed.
this thing is full of imperfections but i'm kind of trying to accept them and thinking about ways i might be able to fix some of them.
-hood to bumper gap is way too wide. i think i can move the hood slightly forward.
-passenger side parking lamp fit is terrible. might be able to bend the mounting tabs to improve it. not really sure.
-the passenger side taillight is super bright and the driver's side light very weak. not sure what's going on here.
-glass moulding install is going pretty rough. chipped the paint in upper corner of windshield channel on the first attempt (got some touch-up from straatsma). maybe i can protect it with masking tape? also, the glass is very low for the moulding in a couple corners. argh. take it out and try it again?
-headlights and grilles don't really line up very well together on the driver's side. i'll just have to play around with the brackets and fasteners i think.

i hope to drive it soon and enjoy it a little bit so this onslaught of little fails doesn't weigh me down so much.
thanks for checking in, guys.
i'll try to update again before too long.



danny

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

thanks for checking in!



danny

[BanditDave]

Love this car and always enjoy the updates...I hear ya on the fit and finish of the GTO. I too have a '68 and the gaps stink and the fit of the parking lamps is also really bad fo you are not alone!

In for more vids!!!!

Enjoy!!!
Dave

[Centerforce]

Despite the few things you listed this car looks amazing! We havent seen many white GTOs around.

[pro66tour]

Originally Posted by Centerforce

Despite the few things you listed this car looks amazing! We havent seen many white GTOs around.

Said it before and I'll say it again….Love the white

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Originally Posted by BanditDave

Love this car and always enjoy the updates...I hear ya on the fit and finish of the GTO. I too have a '68 and the gaps stink and the fit of the parking lamps is also really bad fo you are not alone!

In for more vids!!!!

Enjoy!!!
Dave

thanks dave!
i imagine i'll be making slight adjustments to just about every part of this car for years to come.
the parking lamp fitment came together quite a bit better after a little bending of the mounting tabs.
glad to hear you enjoy the videos and thanks for commenting.

Originally Posted by Centerforce

Despite the few things you listed this car looks amazing! We havent seen many white GTOs around.

thank you! i appreciate your comments!
definitely think i made the right decision to stick to the original color and go with the white.
cheers!

Originally Posted by pro66tour

Said it before and I'll say it again….Love the white

right on joe! thanks for chiming in!



this week i took the car over to tony at 'the front end shop' here in fairbanks, alaska for a complete chassis inspection and alignment- and he's all over it!
a muscle car guy from way back with several of his own cars, he takes special appointments after hours and does the work himself.
he even let me spend a little time in the shop with him so he could school me up and offer some tips and suggestions on how to adjust the suspension and maintain the chassis.
also, i nabbed a few photos and some video while i was in there.



thanks for your interest in this project!
i'll try to update again soon after i get the car back...



danny

[groovyjay]

Pure porn!

[Roger Poirier]

Originally Posted by groovyjay

Pure porn!

Agree. Never get tired of reading these post. Roger.

[Ummgawa]

Love Goats and white cars in general. Awesome ride.

[Terryd]

Great job! What a cool backstory that goes with it.