Anton's 68 Charger - 2012 Update

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Feb 01, 12 3:48 pm

You need to go and do some work, to much time on your hands.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Feb 01, 12 5:18 pm

yeah i might have to visit with my collection of bumpers

new grill makes my front one look dire.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Feb 02, 12 8:48 am

Fansastic work as ever Anton. Wish I could have done that work to mine myself. Be proud mate.

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Thu Feb 02, 12 10:21 am

nice work as always Anton, i have a set of polishing mops, will have to have a dabble, never realised the rear view mirror bracket would shine like that!!

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Feb 02, 12 10:56 am

Certainly some great results there

What's the best way to stop the rust returning? Every place there was rust means there is a pinhole in the chrome so moisture will soon start the process again. Maybe wax or WD 40 type stuff and polish up before shows.

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Thu Feb 02, 12 11:21 am

Charger wrote:nice work as always Anton, i have a set of polishing mops, will have to have a dabble, never realised the rear view mirror bracket would shine like that!!

Stu had a go at cleaning ours a couple of weeks ago and found it hard not to have it end up all shiny!
He tried to clean it up but leave it with a dull, almost bead-blast finish like it originally had but ended up with a polished look. Not quite as polished as Anton's tho...

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Fri Feb 03, 12 7:30 am

I finally finished stripping out all the interior this morning so I can start cleaning and painting next week. The floor is in very good condition and little areas you see rust are only surface and will come off easily. I don't think my carpet has ever come up before because I found a few windscreen clips and screws which look like the have been since the car was new.
I also went to the plater on my way into work to pick up my first lot of items that were finished being plated and they can out excellently.

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Fri Feb 03, 12 7:32 am

Now for the picture of the plating of the all the front door bits.

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Fri Feb 03, 12 8:45 am

Your floor looks good Anton

I presume your wiper seals are ok, otherwise this would be a good time to change them

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Fri Feb 03, 12 9:55 am

RobTwin wrote:Your floor looks good Anton I presume your wiper seals are ok, otherwise this would be a good time to change them

Wiper stems are already out for restoring and the firewall gasket set is on it's way from the states with the heater box gasket kit.
I am very pleased with how good the floor are considering the car has been over here for many years.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Fri Feb 03, 12 10:11 am

Love the original colour Anton...when shall I order the paint!

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Fri Feb 03, 12 10:15 am

Ivor wrote:Love the original colour Anton...when shall I order the paint!

Say goodbye because buy next week it will be gone and oxide primer with black on top.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Fri Feb 03, 12 10:22 am

Fairy Nuff sport!

andy68 · Post by **andy68** » Fri Feb 03, 12 7:47 pm

Great work Anton, the floor looks in great shape!

db · Post by db » Fri Feb 03, 12 9:59 pm

Inspiring work there mate!
...and i thought I'd been busy!