1968 GTO Resto-Mod

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

front suspension

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

spindles

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

hardware

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

these photographs represent most of the work done up to this point.
right now i'm waiting on delivery of shock absorbers, sway bars, disc brake conversion kits and upper and lower control arms for the rear end.
also thinking about exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, transmission crossmember and wheel/tire package.
stoked to be a member of the community here as it seems like there are a lot of really talented people working on some great projects...
i've already learned so much from just looking over some of the other threads!
thanks!
danny

[jarhead]

Loved the backgroung history, and the present as well.
Joe

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

started playing with the A-arms the other day.
just trying to get an idea what exactly it's going to take to get this bolted together...

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

trying to make sure the original axle shafts are in reasonably good condition before planning to reinstall.
i have already replaced bearings and races, and applied primer coat, as you can see in the photograph.
both shafts are straight, splines look good, and there doesn't appear to be any outwardly visible signs of wear or damage.
what else should i be looking for?
are there any significant drawbacks to using the original axle shafts?
danny

[Roger Poirier]

Keep up the good work. Its all in the details which you seem to have a handle on.

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

thanks!
also been making more progress sealing up the fuel tank.
applied two coats of self-etching zinc primer, then two coats of epoxy primer under a paintable rubberized undercoating.
still thinking about final finish...
silver could look nice, but i feel like black might help the tank 'disappear' under there and at the same time be a more practical choice since the car will be a driver.
your thoughts???
are there any particular requirements to finishing the outside of a steel gas tank that i might be missing?
thanks!
danny

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

started bolting the steering linkage together.
these are new moog parts- centerlink, idler arm and inner/outer tie rod ends and sleeves along with the original steering arms.
danny