@robertmcintyre5946 thanks, it's definitely taken some time, I forgot to mention in the video how after I painted the green I almost didn't want to sand it to bring the ratty patina, it was one of those things projects that I wasn't sure how it was gonna come out. I figured worst case I'd have to paint it again.

@yubertoledo30 thanks, I see your photo on your icon, looks good

@brendaberrones2504 thanks, I really started liking more plain steel rims the last couple of years. It's challenging finding a classic 4x4 tire, specifically in a 36. I would really like an old set of ground hawgs, I see they brought them back under a different name, but there are not many options on size.

@randylear8264 I tend to paint just about every vehicle I get, I learned everything from doing it, it's gotten me pretty far. I'm planning on starting school for auto body so I can get better and hopefully help other people with classic cars, it's a real delima with body shops now a days they focus on insurance jobs and for good reason it's much faster and more profitable.

@@danachick6898 I agree. I am retired and have been working on cars since I was 15. I can rebuild engines and put clutches in. Tune them and rebuild carbs. But body work is new to me. I have a paint booth and I have been painting a lot of the body parts. So far they have been under the trunk lid. Under the fenders and inner door. Also painted the engine bay. Two stage base and clear. I hope to be proficient by the time I lay down paint on the outside of the body. I like your can do attitude. If you want it done right. Do it yourself. I just might take a course in welding. Paint and body would be a good idea too. I sure have the time😂

@randylear8264 My good friend I call E body Evan filled the mechanic gap I was lacking when doing projects. Alot of car building works well when you have two people that bring something to the table, it also makes a better product all around. Thankfully my Gi Bill can be put to use on something useful. I have no doubt you will paint your car and have a nice product.

@user-tp8wx1gb9h It is dented and kinda rough but better than the 68 bumper that was on the car.

@heritagefarms552 255/60 15 on the front, 275/60 15 on the rear, 15x7 and 15x10s. The 15x10s are a -32 offset that comes out to 4.25 backspacing. I'll definitely check out your build! Thanks

Thanks

@carebear2272 thanks man, I guess I hadn't thought about putting the satellite badging on it, it would be cool. I think the hood would throw some people off. Some of these guys freak out if one detal is off. Thanks for the comments much appreciated.

Yes but you can say it’s just a Satellite, it came with the badging when I got it. Most of the time it’s just interesting to find out what it was born with from the factory, and I’m a 68 nut. My brother had a light blue 68 satellite in high school then he went to a 69 Camaro, that’s why I thought the badges put back on your car would look cool because it would remind me of a high school car. I had a 74 duster in high school. I have a 68 charger now in restoration, it’s getting its vinyl top and head liner put on this next week. Knowing what time and money I have into my car, if I had to do it over I would find a car like yours or a plane 68 coronet with at least a 318 and do what you did or if the paint and body not rusted though leave it. My car was real solid except the front and rear window channels, when it rained it came threw under thaw dash on to the flow like a stream, I was surprised I badly had any rust on the floor besides on drain plug had a little

@carebear2272 would love to get my hands on a 68 or 69 charger, but I'm at the point now where I ask myself when is it enough, I have 7 vehicles and still want more haha. There is something about making a car your own fun, if this was a real GTX I would be making it close to factory resto. It's like my buddy's challenger I did, way better off doing an r/t clone and making the car what you want vs chasing every oem part. I guess now a days calling it a "tribute" is better than a "clone". Just kinda funny, if I put rubicon on my jeep I'm a poser if I do it 30 years from now it's a tribute.

@olikat8 That swinger sounds nice! Thanks for noticing the details. I wanted to paint the rims something besides black, the metallic brownish copper does it for me!

@@danachick6898 have a '76 Valiant V8 sedan. Original owner gave it to me 8 years ago, she bought it around Christmas '76- V8, HD cooling & suspension, low-trim line, but has odd options. It's got a bunch of upgrades, use it for TDS vintage stuff and daily it when I want to. It's fun, reliable and over built- PNW car originally (I brought it to the SE when I moved about 4 years ago).

@olikat8 I'm not a big fan of a 76 but it sounds like a good daily, and who knows with the prices going up on 3rd gen chargers and A bodies I could see that going up in value. Definitely hold on to it.

@@danachick6898 completely understand. I, too, would not pay decent money for a clean malaise sedan. Once I got here to NC, I started working on it as a solid driver & performer. Funny thing? It gets a ton or attention- people want to talk about their experiences with the A-bodies, smiles, thumbs up, & waves; even have been video'd driving it twice on the highway. If you see footage of the 2024 Southern Classic, the beige-ish Valiant? Me.

@kenb5279 thank you, I love the ratty look on Mopars

@@71three5ohscrambler8 I couldn't even imagine going to a dealership in 1968, I would be buying as much as I could!

@tomwaytula90 it's a dented bumper, not a rare antique worth millions. I get what you're saying, but he named his price. I would expect sellers to do their research. I have given parts away worth more. I honestly would have kept the painted bumper but just happened to see this one by luck. Last note I gave the other bumper away for free.

@@scottboettcher thanks

@MrJaime4044 You don't know what gear ratio I'm running in that 9in or tire size in the rear, but I'll ask, do you think 4,000 rpms is too much for a 390 fe? Again I can't control the water pump going out, but I still took responsibility for the motor regardless. Thanks for the comment it does make an interesting discussion.

@@danachick6898 I blew up a water pump on my 68 LTD 390 4V with the gas pedal to the floor and hit near 55 in first gear. yes it would rip

@mikekokomomike thanks man, those FE's were good! Mine has roller rockers and other goodies so I'm definitely going to just find another block and pistons and build with my parts. I will definitely check forms for the best water pump on these.

@eugenebaroni1298 thanks, I really appreciate it, I had been thinking about building something like it for a few years, just happened to come across the right parts.

@@TheFrameoff thank you for letting me know.

@user-vq7bv8kd7o Yes, I completely understand the age of the truck. If it's advertised and priced as better than it displays, you better believe I'm going to point out the obvious. Now, like I said, I was very respectful and willing to walk away as a buyer. Today I'm glad I purchased it as the price on these classic trucks have really gone up in value. So to answer your question I expected it to be what was advertised as. Key word negotiating, I wasn't negotiating I was walking away. I could understand how it could be perceived that I was out looking to lowball the guy, however that wasn't the case. Thanks

@user-ez7hx4vr7e It is tempting to put a price on it, that concrete was a considerable set back. I just don't know if I'm ready to sell it. I feel like the crazy cat lady with vehicles sometimes. I will eat top roman while I drop 3k in car parts!

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Well, I can't control the push rod breaking and destroying a roller rocker things happen. I don't drive my vehicles hard by no means, I've gotten alot of grief in the past how I baby my rigs. The truck just felt good that day I was just stretching her legs to say, the motor was definitely not screaming. The water pump went out and yet I still take responsibility for the motor, all reality, if I wasn't on the interstate, I probably could have stopped in time and again if I was going a tad slower in the slow lane. If anyone has never done anything stupid in the world of automotive by all means through the first stone!

@@brianmatthews9697 you gotta travel to get one.

@@danachick6898 Well that's a nice one. I remember those hoods rotting like that. If they only painted them right! I had a '79 Chevy and the leading edge rotted. The steel was pretty lousy then too. Fluid film helps a lot on these. I drill the rockers and spray them, works good. Over the rear fenders too. I'll be watching to see what you do. Like the color and the white roof.

@brianmatthews9697 thanks, it might be a bit before I start tearing into it, but definitely keeping the boxwood green with the white roof.

@@RayTuttle-of5qd thank you, I love it too.

@nellaob4229 they are just some old 16.5 x 9.75 steelies I painted up. I found them on marketplace it was a tad bit of hunting to find a set.

@@danachick6898 I was thinking about buying a used set of Hurricane wheels that are 16.5x9.75 - then I went to look for tires and there is only one maker that even makes 16.5 tires now, so the tire choices on 16.5 wheels is almost zero now,..... bummer!

The ford's are expensive to rebuild, the problem is that motor has roller rockers and other goodies that's hard to walk away from, so I'm honestly just looking for another block with pistons and use all those parts.

Thank you, the move is definitely going great, alot of work setting up the shop still boxes everywhere. Currently stuck in carpentry mode. I would love to get some more videos up.

Me too, I was really wanting a original ratty mopar to build, this was my first try as making some ratty patina. I've seen a few others that actually rust the metal, obviously I wasn't willing to do anything like that, if I decid later to repaint and make it look nice that's still an option.

@@danachick6898 I agree, I'm sure it's hard as hell to try replicate mother natures patina. Still cool you tried though, most would chicken out.

Me too!

Yes I believe that will work because the 76 had front disc brakes, you may have to use the outer knuckles. Regardless you have a lot more parts to do the swap then I did. Also you can sell your f150 brake brackets and put money back into your build those brackets worth good money, look them up haha. Don't worry too much about the corrosion on the cast parts they will clean up nice. Give them some good primer and paint. Hopefully this helps and good luck on the build. You can email me at [email protected] and I'll give you my number if you have any questions.

Thank you

@@danachick6898 keep the videos coming.

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

Now that cool specially the Mercury letters on the front above the grill!

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

They were old re centers, I bought off a guy on marketplace, just paint and clear,

Thank you

Paint back to the original.

I ment to reply back a while ago, I found the rims on marketplace a set of 4 for 60$ they were close to matching 2 one style and 2 of another. Then I saw 3 more on marketplace that matched the other 2 for 20 each only had to drive about 3 1/2 hrs. So I got the matching set sanded them real good and gave them a white base coat and clear coat. They are 16.5 x9.75. I love the old steel rims.