1968 Chrysler town & country

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  1. chalky1601

    chalky1601 New Member

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    just got my hands on a 1968 chrysler town & country 9 passenger it has a 440 4 barrel about to start some major surgery and transform her into a cross of modern and classic styling and probably running full air ride , all the brightwork coming off and new seats for the interior first
     
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    Jim 68cuda Well-Known Member

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    :Welcome:to the wagon train, chalky. Give is pix as you do the work on your wagon. We love before, during and after pix!(y):yup:
     
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    Welcome Chalky....

    I like it that you're starting on the inside. I guess there is a reason to start on the outside, but I've seen a lot of restorations get stalled after the new paint goes on........

    Post up some pics.

    Better yet, start a 'Project' thread in our Project section....
     
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    :Welcome:...lookin forward to seeing her...and the transformation(y)
     
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    here are the first 4 pictures wagon 1.JPG

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    that tree hadnt started to grow when they parked the wagon behind the house
     
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    Well cant believe how lucky I am its been sitting for at least 10 years but with a little beating on the front brakes they were loose and she started and drove out from the back yard , now the transformation starts
     
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    good save !!
    looks like a ton o potential:D
     
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    :tiphat: Hi Chalky, looks like you've got a plan. Do you know any of the history?
     
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    Dont know the history I got it from a friend who was going to use it to transplant the engine and transmission into a dart but that never got done so she stayed as a garden ornament for over 10 years , my first bit of good luck for ages , been wanting to rebuild something from 1968 when I was born for the longest time and it just happens to be a great big boat , fantastic !!!!
     
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    Since you're not going back "stock" anyway, I think you should find a 68 300 in a salvage yard and put the entire 300 front end on the wagon, including the sharper fenders, pointed hood, hidden headlight grille, and front bumper.
     
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    Welcome, it looks like you got some work ahead of you. Good luck.
     
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    Looks like a good project keep us posted on it!
     

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