My 68 restoration

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by 68 Skylark cust, Oct 1, 2013.

  1. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    You can't go wrong with Scarlet Red, an original 68 Buick color!
    Here is my Scarlet Red 68 GS:
     

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  2. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    Thanks Mike, Love the GS Rallye stripes! Beautiful car. :TU:

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  3. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Hello , i like scarlet red but it looks like unavailable with waterbased paint ?? But I made up my mind with PR4 red .

    Probably have it sprayed in 2 weeks !!!


    I received my new carpet too ! plenty or works still to be done ! :Brow:

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  4. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Probably the last pics of my car before it goes to paint !!!

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  5. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections

    Great pictures Donald. Thanks for sharing!
     
  6. 66 NAILHEAD

    66 NAILHEAD Well-Known Member

    Looking good. Can't wait to see her in red paint. :TU:
     
  7. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Body is complete !! Still the interior , hope the new molded carpet won't give me some headache !

    Gonna have it here by tomorow !!!

    Pictures will follow !:bglasses:
     
  8. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Here's my car with a previous owner circa 1990 !
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  9. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Trunk ... before / after
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    With a coat of antirust paint
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    With spatter paint
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  10. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Vinyl top is on is way out ...

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    Some surprise behind it ...
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    Corners are more attacked ...
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    Look at the rear window !! :grin:
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    Now some cleaning (glue + top padding)
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  11. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Side moldings and skirts going out too ...

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    Bumpers and grills as well
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    Some new chromed parts
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  12. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Some pictures of the evolution are on page1 ...

    Here's some pics with paint on !
    Only base coat here
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    With primer now !
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    Rest of the body receiving paint !
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    More to come !
     
  13. Two tone

    Two tone Well-Known Member

    I love this color. I think your Skylark was Ivory Gold. It's one of my all time favorites GM colors. (1968 Code G)
     
  14. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Bonjour Laurent !

    Yes my car was born in ivory gold mist g code color . But it was long time ago .


    Getting the final touch !

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  15. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    To conclude I forgot to add some pictures of the final product

    I replace my Michelin X-one white wall tire for some BF Goodrich raised letter .

    Also replace the radio (under the dash) for a brand new period correct look earlier this summer

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  16. 68GS400Conv

    68GS400Conv Hunting for parts

    That is a beautiful Skylark! Nice job on bringing it back!
     

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