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Offline plumcrazy704406

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she's here!
« on: March 23, 2010 - 10:21:15 PM »
my saga is over! She arrived late this afternoon.
US customs was kind enough to let her move out of the country! I have to say the 6 month wait was well worth it. My criteria for a 68' was all about a clean body! She's a tad oxidized, but will clean up with some effort. The brightwork for most part is in excellent shape, but dirty. overall she shows signs of sitting out in the California sunshine taking on the rays with bliss for far too long a time. She needs a really good bath to start being herself again. The inside is in pretty good shape with the sun taking some toll again. She shows 25 and change on the odometer, do you think its real? car has not moved much in the past 20 years. Sat in a garage till a few years ago, rarely taken out. I haven't had a chance to go over her yet, but in time. a few quick pics for your perusing. Now the biggie? What do I do with her? I kinda really didn't need another, but the hunt always gets the better of me! Anyone have some ideas?
« Last Edit: March 23, 2010 - 10:45:57 PM by plumcrazy704406 »
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2010 - 10:25:24 PM »
OK.........since no one else will................ :useless: :useless: :useless:  :bigsmile:
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2010 - 10:45:34 PM »
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Anyone have some ideas?

Fold the trunk divider & rear seat down.

Sleep in it.

I never slept in mine much.  :naughty:

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Re: she's here!
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2010 - 10:46:13 PM »
Thats a sweet looking Cuda,   :2thumbs:   clean it up and enjoy it, you can never have enough MOPAR's   :bigsmile:.
There are too many out there who want to see all older cars crushed.   :villagers:
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2010 - 10:54:04 PM »
from today after it got here
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2010 - 11:00:07 PM »
Fold the trunk divider & rear seat down.

Sleep in it.

I never slept in mine much.  :naughty:

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barry, you must not have a wife!        :poopoke:

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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2010 - 11:03:37 PM »
If you don't have room for it you can always "store" it with me,   :bananasmi   it would look good in my garage.    :woohoo:
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2010 - 11:04:18 PM »
Not then or now, no. I did propose in one though. Sadly, that worked. Briefly.

I am looking for a new one.

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Re: she's here!
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2010 - 08:39:20 AM »
I would say if she is still original just keep her that way, looks like a paint job and some interrior freshing up will about do it. Looks to be otherwise in great shape, and would not be surprised if those are original miles if indeed the spedo is still working, the brake pedal shows no excessive wear.   :2thumbs:  You got a sweet one for sure.   :cheers:
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2010 - 08:42:28 AM »
Buff it and drive it!

Where did the car come from? 
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2010 - 11:45:24 AM »
Does it look like it was ever repainted? Or is it original?
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: she's here!
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2010 - 12:05:56 PM »
OK...........now that looks great............I know you are proud...... :2thumbs:
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2010 - 01:22:28 PM »
NICE!!!   A good buff job should make that thing PoP! Reds do that,And clean up real good!   Interior looks good. I like the OE look. She was worth the wait!!! :clapping:
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Re: she's here!
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2010 - 02:49:56 PM »
nice car and in really good shape as well. congrats on the score!
Brandon

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Re: she's here!
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2010 - 03:21:02 PM »
Very nice ride,I love fastbacks but you knew that :cooldancing:
Headrests on a 68?Thought they all had low backs until mid 69?