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I have used many parts cleaning/ restoration methods over the years. I seem to spend a lot of time cleaning parts and trying to make them new again. I also dabble in cad / zinc replating (another time suck for a different thread). I have always used solvent for internal engine and transmission...

Not that the kind of car matters for this one, but '68 Polara. As some of you know I am restoring my lower aluminum sill plate trim. Restoration of aluminum lower sill moulding’68 Polara The original trim clips were screwed into the lower sill of the car. However after the body an paint those...

It’s a cold winter day. So I got to thinking, What is the correct trunk mat pattern and does it vary between Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth? What is truth (original picture or P/N), opinions without verification are just opinions. Here is what I know. Full disclosure, I like these trivial...

I had my dash panels re chromed back when MR. G’s did them 10 years ago. It seems back then there wasn’t much on E bay but now they show up quite frequently for less than the restoration costs. Any way I got them back and it looked like a third grader did the white lettering. This was after I...

I ordered some 1/2 x1-1/2” stainless capped (1-1/8” diameter)bumper bolts for my re-chromed bumpers on my ‘68 Polara. I noticed two things that I did not like. First the heads were bulbous, meaning they were not as flat as the originals. Second the square shank is about twice to three times...

I need to detail my Polara door panel emblems , but I kind of forgotten the specific details. I know the letters are black and there is silver argent on there as well. I think there is also chrome showing in some spots as well. My thoughts are that the top face is chrome with black letters and...

It seems some of the most general items in a car restoration are not available on the internet or elsewhere. You need a simple item to complete a job so you have to come up with creative ways to make a part or protect a part during restoration or transportation. The universal pool noodle is just...

I am not having much success searching for the gasket that goes between the front side window and lift bracket. I found an E body one on EBay but I believe it is different based on my part manual. I believe it is simple enough to make if I can find the right gasket material. The original...

I have seen that scratches can be polished out of the tempered glass side windows. But not sure what to use and the process required. Some say to use buffing compound others say they have the magic formula. What have people here used to get out glass scratches? Years of going up and down with...

Cleaning up my side windows and would like to find side glass setting tape 1/16” thick. I have done some searches and it seems there are a couple of different kinds. One is specifically called cork and rubber and the other seems pretty generic. Is there anything magic about the tape Chrysler...

When I tore this car down (68 Polara) 10 years ago I thought I took enough pictures. It turns out I have very little on decal placement. In some cases I was lucky and accidentally got them in the picture. In other cases?? I also cannot find mentions of them in the parts manuals. Are they hidden...

I am trying to find some sealing washers for my trim clips. It looks like a white mastic or crushable foam washer to prevent the clips from rattling against the paint. I cannot seem to find the right combination of search terms. I do not want to use silicone sealers. The studs are about 3/16”...

Rebuilding my wiper system. Manual says to lubricate cam and spring with Mopar 2275437 or equivalent lubricant containing powdered lead????? I have used powdered graphite, but haven’t heard of powdered lead. Can I use powdered graphite? Does it gum up when wet? Pics of the original...

As I am going through my instrument panel I noticed my spring for the gear selector indicator is broken. (68 Polara) Where do I find a new spring? I don’t think I can run down to the local spring store (I wish it was that easy) I could try to make another spring work except I am not sure where...

I am refreshing my instrument panel(68 Polara) All the gauges are in working order. The white printing is very clear and not faded, but the orange needles are faded to yellow towards the bottom. Any paint suggestions? It looks like a fluorescent type would show up with low light. I did find...

I used to see interior screw kits on eBay? I cannot seem to find them. I do see quantities of assorted sizes. I need a few replacement ones, and Am not seeming to be looking in the right places locally. Any suggestions? Thank you

I would like to re-new my bumper filler pieces on my 68 Polara. I have given up hope of finding new ones. So is ther e some sort of rubber filler that would work to fill in the cracks?

It seems I have about 50 foot of aluminum trim on my Polara unique to 68. Good news is the top fender trim is mostly straight with the exception of the right front fender and the rear curved tail trim. But it has years of scratches ( no pitting)from what it think was dad's Montana sized...

During my tear down and restoration process, I have taken a lot of pictures and have created some documentation on some of the items. The good news is that my car was mostly original (except for a couple of things I touched in High School). As time allows I will compile and share them. A couple...