Yes, same deal in '68 for LOS cars. Sorry I didn't say something but I hadn't anticipated you pulling the tank out and stripping it.

Ain’t your fault! I was the one with the MEK and steel wool..!!. Lol. Ohh well.. live and learn. I might try to reproduce the blackout as I was the one that removed it. Idk. I’ve got time to make that decision.

Adding the following.

Photo 127 - date stamp on the tank

Photo 128 - 129 - crossmember - will most likely soak it in evapo later on.

Moving on..


Photo 130 - 134 Gas tank straps

Did a little more cleaning today on the interior. Working from the trunk forward.


Photo 135 - 137 - interior and passenger door interior before cleaning

Photo 138 - 143 - interior and passenger door after

Photo 144 - 145 - you can still see the tape from the shock hole when the tub was water tested.

Also added a little magnet with adhesive to the back of the dealer emblem and some dum dum and mounted it.


Photo 146 - 149 - dealer emblem

Photo 150 - 151 - Trunk mat


Photo 152 - 154 - Driver rear side marker light installed

Photo 155 - 157 - Passenger rear side marker light installed

Photo 158 - 162 - Misc Trunk shots

Photo 163 - 165 - driveshaft yoke & Spicer u-joint before

Photo 166 - 172 - driveshaft yoke & Spicer I-joint after

Excellent work and great pictures on this one Darrell. The trunk cleaned up really well as did the floors on the interior. On the exterior, the rear tail panel looks fantastic and the exterior panels really came back after the cut and polish. I can't wait to see the floor pans and tunnel area under the car and I'm hoping they are as clean as the top side?

I need to ask, was this a base interior car or deluxe interior?

Thanks.

Deluxe interior no gauges & no console.

Awesome...can't wait to see what you're doing with the interior. Cheers

Photo 173 - 176 - reinstalled tail light housings

Photo 177 - 183 - More misc trunk and tail pan photos

Photo 184 - 186 - trunk lid date code, pass qtr date, drvr qtr date

Photo 187 - 191 - dash face after #7 soaking

Last for a few days

Photo 192 - 194 - Top of dash. Notice the texture finish as well as the break lines for the dash face.

Photo 195 - 197 - More interior and trunk shots of before cleaning

Not certain if this is original spray on the heater box cover but its consistent all over it and the blower motor.

Photo 198 - 199 - Heater box cover and blower motor before cleaning

Photo 200 - 202 - Cover and motor after


I will probably go at the cover with thinner or reducer once I can confirm this isn't original. We don't need another gas tank mishap..:no:

Photo 203 - 204 - Closeups of date & part number

Photo 205 - Fastener blower motor

Up next is the heater assembly inner. I'll have a follow up with details of the blower coil and bracket as well as floor duct.

Photo 206 - 208 - Assembly before cleaning.


Note the #7 on the box. The tank had 20. mixing of assembly parts as they don't really matter as long as its a non big block or A/C. Idk what it is at this point but documenting it nontheless..

Photo 209 - 211 - After cleaning


The inner box does have that textured finish like the dash top to note as well. And yes I do plan to soak it.

Photo 212 - 213 - Comparison photos

Darrell I'm really enjoying this thread on your '68.Having owned a '68 Camaro they have always been my fav first gen and I have always thought that they never get the love that '67's and '69's do.Keep up the good work sir!

Beautiful '68 and nice job! FYI I cannot find the Eagle One Mitt anywhere. Any links appreciated

Great '68! Nice job. FYI I cannot find that Eagle One Mitt anywhere, any links appreciated.

----The internet is your friend (most of the time,,,LOL). I went on E-bay and they were all over the place.....Bill S

None will ship to Canada :(

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304256732201

And I use it with Meguiar's Quick Detailer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282778175253

Small updates. Been too cold to get out in the garage for very long here but started on bolts, screws etc of cleaning and preserving.

Process is as follows:


I’ve setup several small plastic containers. First one is citrus degreaser to soak the bolts etc. pull them and clean them with a blue scotchbrite pad and dry off. Then into 1st container of evapo. Sit for 24hrs, pull out clean again using the evapo as the cleaner along with blue scotchbrite pad then into another container of evapo and wait another 24hrs. After that pull out towel dry then use PB Blaster silicone lubricant.


Photo 212 - 213 - Hardware as found. At least it was bagged and tagged back in the late 70’s early 80’s.


Photos 214 - 215 - 1st rd of hardware after cleaning.


Photo 216 - 217 - Sunvisors after cleaning. Forgot to snag a before.

Niiiicce!

Not much going on here on the preservation front but I was able to snag a correctly dated jack assembly and an original trunk mat.


Photo 218 - Trunk mat

Photo 219 - 220 - Jack assembly

I'm going to study this thread over and over to clean my car up. Thanks for sharing.

Starting the long and slow process of the undercarriage cleaning. Be prepared to be underwhelmed with photos of dirty and then clean floorpans.


Photo 221 - 222 - Before Cleaning

Photo 223 - 224 - After 3rd Pass

Photo 225 - 228 - After 5th pass across area


As I said this will be a slow moving train down the tracks so I probably wont post much if any until I get the full mid section completed. And yes the plan is to pull the subframe, springs and diff out of the car but that will have to wait until I can pull the front sheetmetal as well.

That looks great. What are you cleaning it with?...Joe

Thanks, Zep citrus degreaser with a blue Scotchbrite pad and then wiping with cheapy microfiber rags and then hitting it with #7 Meguiars.

You're taking good care of my next project Darrell. I want to thank you for that. :drool:

In all seriousness...nice work and good progress too.

Thanks. Don't hold your breath..:beers:

Wow - that looks amazing. I would not have imagined it to turn out as well as it did based on what it appears you are starting with. That subframe looks new!

Idk if the sub has been painted or not. I'd guessed that it has but I will find out upon removal.

It's a labor of love! Especially while the car is on jack stands. Lookin' good bro.

:biggthumpup:

I can't believe the transformation that I am seeing. Great job on a really sound car. I wish you had my old W30 car to work your magic on, it would have been unreal.
What did you use on the bolts?

Thanks. There’s always the possibility of me reopening RGR (Red Gorilla Restorations). Well maybe I should call it RGP (Red Gorilla Preservations). I’m kidding.. As for the bolts, just the usual clean with citrus degreaser, evaporust and then I soak them with a silicone lubricant by PB Blaster.

A little more progress over the last 2 nights.. Almost have the center section of the tub getting close. Hope to dedicate some time over the weekend on some more cleaning.

Photos 229 - 237 - More of the same center section of the tub

Looks great!!!

Great work Darrell as always....

I took some time away from laying on my back and cleaning and pulled the front clip off the car. Also shot a quickie video of ole green while I let her warm up this morning. Memories of my father flood back to me every single time I hit the key.




https://youtu.be/-7iHqDngCO4



Photos 238 - 240 - Removal of doghouse

Photo 241 - Overview and a shot of my garage helper (Stella)

Awesome video and great work Darrell!