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Metal exhaust pipes and components on table.

Planning out exhaust system

September 4, 2025
Part of the entire process and final result will be having the perfectly tuned exhaust...
Car wiring and fuse box close-up.

Install Positive Battery Cable Harness

September 4, 2025
Getting all the wiring and electrical ready for testing in the car we had to...
Vacuum cleaner attachment on textured surface.

Defroster Vents

September 4, 2025
Installing all the new hardware so we have clean and useable defroster vents now in...
GTX Belvedere car emblem on black surface.

Glovebox door and hinges

September 4, 2025
The dash area now looks completely different with the glove box door installed and functional...
Vintage Plymouth car radio dashboard close-up.

Stereo install

September 4, 2025
Installation of the original 1967 AM radio that we had converted to an AM/FM/Bluetooth capable...
Metal rod with engraved text on surface.

Transmission dipstick

September 4, 2025
The original transmission dipstick tube was so bent and damaged it would have caused leaks...
Classic car on lift with alignment tools.

Alignment Day

September 4, 2025
As we get ready to finally start up the car getting the new suspension all...
Car underside showing mechanical components and wiring.

Transmission lines finished

September 4, 2025
After some careful bending and some changes made to the transmission lines everything fits as...
Classic car undercarriage with visible transmission components.

Routing transmission lines

September 4, 2025
Working on the transmission lines to get everything to fit correctly and also not be...
Blue vintage car in a garage workshop.

Antenna fixed

September 4, 2025
One of the common problems if you look at restored photos of these cars is...
Engine hose labeled "Callahan" close-up view.

Callahan hoses

September 4, 2025
Making custom stamped heater hoses and radiator hoses from our favorite "sponsor"....Callahan Auto Parts -...
Black metal plate with cutouts on table.

Inner fender splash shields

September 4, 2025
Installing the inner fender shields now that they are all painted and in good condition....
Engine bay with Chrysler coolant reservoir.

Washer system

September 4, 2025
Installing the windshield washer system with the original style Chrysler washer fluid tank, motor, nozzles...
Vintage car dashboard with illuminated speedometer.

Instrument cluster testing

September 4, 2025
Testing all the lighting and connections on the instrument cluster before installation.  The biggest difference...
Metal car seat frames on concrete floor.

Seat frames finished

September 4, 2025
Seat frames are all finished up now and powder coated black and repaired.  Also the...
Metal surface with two drilled holes.

Antenna cable routing

September 4, 2025
In an interesting find, it appears that our car here never originally came with a...
Blue car with taped hole on hood.

Prep for antenna

September 4, 2025
The current reproduction antenna base does not fit exactly the same as the originals -...
Car engine with taped radiator for maintenance.

Radiator Install

September 4, 2025
Getting an original style Mopar radiator to fit was a bit of a challenge.  This...
Old cars in a salvage yard.

Spare Tire

September 4, 2025
We picked up a spare tire in good shape from our local junk yard this...
Blue vintage convertible parked near garage.

Convertible Top Done

September 4, 2025
And finally we get to see what the convertible top looks like on the car...