OFF TO THE PAINT SHOP

With the basic sheetmetal repairs complete we transported the chassis to the paint shop where it will be massaged until it is smooth and straight then painted. It will be painted black therefore it must be absolutely straight. The black body will be topped by a black vinyl top. The interior will also be black.

It's a bit early to be buying tires but we got a smoking deal on a set of P235-60-R15 tires for the front and a set of P275-60-15 tires for the rear. This is the same configuration we have on our 1968 Coronet. They will be mounted on a set of stock 8 inch wheels we recently procured.

Since leaving the body shop the chassis has not been setting dormant. In the interium between the body shop and the paint shop it made a stop at a mechanical shop. The chassis now sports new HD rear springs, a sure grip 3:23 rear differential and new rear brakes. In addition, a new trunk lock support was installed and the chassis was undercoated.

Work on the grille continues. All damage to the three plastic pieces have been repaired and the pieces cleaned and painted. We also purchased a set of the long aluminum trim pieces to replace the orginal bent up ones. We were able to salvage the "C" molding. It took a bit of effort but the grill is starting to look very presentable. Once the argent gray paint applied to the verticle slats dries the newly acquired "Charger and R/T" badges will be attached and the grille reassembled. Pictures of the finished product will be posted later.