1968 GT 390 Fastback
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Acquisition
After being on blocks since 1986
Checking it out
Not much rust and an inch of dust
Engine
The engine was running, but had a “minor” problem.
Where does this go...?
... I think it goes here.
Rebuilt and Ready to Install
Going In.
Almost In
A Big Block is a Tight Fit for a ’68
As the Engine Looked in April 2002
Engine Compartment
July 2000-April 2001
Engine Compartment
Battery Box Before
Clutch Linkage Access Hole?
Heater Core Access Hole?
Old Battery Box Removed
New Battery Box Installed
Heater Core Hole Patch
July - August 2001
Front end painted.
Firewall repaired.
Closer view of passenger side.
Shock tower strengthener.
Driver's side wheel well repair.
Helpful mount for moving the body around.
Suspension installed.
Passenger side.
Driver's side rear.
Passenger side rear.
Dashboard.
Body Work
May - October 2004
Started Stripping Fender
Cleaning out The Window Seal
Vacuuming the Window Seal
Fuel Tank
Inside the Trunk
Rear Disassembled
Stripped, Cleaned and Etched, DS
Stripped, Cleaned and Etched, PS
What's Next?
Primered and Ready for Body Work
December 2004 - February 2005
Up on Blocks Again
Something's missing...
... here it is.
Ready to be Cleaned
Looks a Bit Cleaner Now
Rear End Cleaned Up
Underside Looks Much Better
Tunnel Cleaned
Floor Pans Repaired
Engine Ready to be Re-Freshed
February 2005
April 2005
Painting
May - June 2005
Final Priming, DS
Final Priming, PS
Quarter Panel, DS
Quarter Panel, PS
Inside the Trunk
Trunk Lid
Me Painting the Trunk
Me Painting Trunk Again
June - July 2005
Painted and Clear Coated, DS
Painted and Clear Coated, PS
First Time in Daylight, DS
My Brother Dan And I with the Dogs
Quarter View
Engine Back In
Dan Helping with Finish Work
Drivable at Last at the Vintage Races
Latest Pictures
July 2005
Vintage Races July 4th Weekend 2005
Just got Drivable about 2 Hours Before these WereTaken
Not Quite Finished, but Feels Good
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