If you read the title you might have thought that I’d be giving you some information on the graphics that were available on the Plymouth Duster, but it’s just the opposite.
I’m looking for some information on the graphics for the car pictured below to restore a similar car. What were the factory graphics options on Plymouth Dusters? In the picture below, is this an option or custom work?
Thanks in advance.
Tim
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The 68 Road Runner gets the bottom hinge replaced. Bill toss a few good tips in for completing this project.
Thanks Bill – great tips in this one.
Thanks everyone for reading the blog. Check back for more on #ProjectBeepBeep and #ProjectSportsRoof.
Tim
Welcome back to Average Guy’s Car Restoration.
Bill’s 68 Road Runner get a new lower door hinge. Some great tips here!
A close up of the hinges.
The upper hinge.
Door gap.
Part 2 is coming up and check in on the other article on AVG Car Restoration.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
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Introducing #ProjectBeepBeep – Code H 1968 Road Runner
Average Guy’s Car Restorations, Mods, and Racing
Project BeepBeep – ’68 RoadRunner – Door Panel Tips
Project BeepBeep – A look at the Brakes
Spend a few hours on this 2017 Labor Day, laboring over #ProjectSportsRoof and I wish that labor paid a bit more dividends.
The goal was to mate the transmission back to the engine but unfortunately that just wasn’t going to happen today. The engine is set back a bit too far and tilted (on purpose). Problem is if I bolted them up the engine hoist would be able to lift the engine and trans due to the height I needed the car to work on the transmission.
So I pulled the transmission out from under car and placed its wheels back on the concrete.
As I stated in the video I may just take it down the street and have them get that straightened out for me.
More to come on #ProjectSportsRoof.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
Bill tries out a custom set of spark plug wires for #ProjectBeepBeep.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
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Bill takes a look at MOPAR Body Bumper Kit for #ProjectBeepBeep and shows a common mistake made when a car is painted.
Oh, if you were wondering how BeepBeep’s seats came out after the “restuffing” (:^O) here’s a shot. AWESOME.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
It’s been a while but the new career is smoothing out and I’m hell-bent on getting back to my Mustang project.
Here is where we are with the drive train…going backward is necessary sometimes to get moving forward again.
HEY FOUND THEM:
More Coming Up on #ProjectSportsRoof.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
While I’m still adjusting to my new career (putting work on #ProjectSportsRoof on hold) Bill is helping a neighbor with his El Camino.
 Sand is a hazard here the great southwest and your engine isn’t going like that!!! |
 A good fuel filter can save your engine. |
When Bill called me to chat about the sand issue, we discussed where that sand might have originated, after all we do live here in the desert of southern Arizona and sand has a habit of getting in to just about everything. We thought that a Seafoam treatment might be in order, although I think that might be a long shot. So Bill and George changed the fuel filter and George is going to add the Seafoam to about a half a tank of gas and drive until almost empty, then pull the filter, check for sand and replace with a new filter. If the sand is still an issue, I suggest dropping the tank for a good cleaning.
The 1979 El Camino was the second year for the more compact design, based on the Malibu platform. The standard engine choices were a six cylinder and the 305 and 350. They had a cost of around $5000.00.
A HUGE, thanks to Neighbor George for sharing he awesome ride!!
Thanks for reading.
Tim
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Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep!
Bill is going from bumper to bumper over his 1968 Road Runner and taking care the things that need attention.
This time he’s looking at the floors, seats and rear side panels as well as smoothing out the quarter windows regulators.
Consider using the proper tools when you remove upholstery panels.
These tool are available at many auto parts stores or on-line.
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Here Bill is giving us a quick look at the issues with the seats and how to transport them safely.
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Thanks for view the blog!! Bill will be back soon and maybe after I get these 600 7th and 8th Graders’s papers graded I’ll get some time for #ProjectSportsRoof.
Tim
Thanks for check back on #ProjectBeepBeep, Bill’s 1968 Plymouth RoadRunner!!!
After getting the brake converted Bill has been tackling some other little projects. Take a look at the splash shield and antenna mini-projects:
 The seal to force more air into the radiator and not under the hood! |
 Quick look a the guide/supporting wire on the end of the antenna. |
 Rubber Splash Shield (front) |
 Rubber Splash Shield (back) |
 Fitting up the rubber seal. |
 In place! |
OK!!! THAT’S ENOUGH. PUT THE WHEELS ON AND I GIVE ME A RIDE!!!
Super nice work, Bill!!!!
And more little projects coming up!!
Thanks for reading.
Tim
