Scored me a Crown Coupe !

[Mbaird]

Found 2 build sheets in great shape !

 

[Mbaird]

Removed the door and windshield trim in preparation for paint then top . Not too hard if you have done a few Mopars over the years and know the sequence and where the hidden screws are . Vinyl top does not tuck under windshield .

I should start a seperate tutorial thread on replacing a formal padded top .

 

[Mbaird]

The hardest part will be figuring out how to remove the windshield trim from the clips. Extra points if you dont break any of them. They get rusty.

A few clips were broken or missing .

 

[Mbaird]

Good thing I had a supply of new ones on the bench !

 

[Mbaird]

Stripped all the trim , most of the paint and prepped it for primer over the last 2 months .
Got the primer on today and it looks awesome ! Body is super straight ! Hope to have color on it in the next 2 weeks after blocking primer down to 800 .
LOTTA work ! I had the paint custom mixed to original color and they sprayed a few samples to get it right . WOW !!! What a beautiful color ! No wonder so many people bought pickles ! Lol….
Top is not here yet but the seats are at the upholstery shop getting new panels installed. This guy has been doing interiors since the late 60s.
We used him alot to do leather kits in new cars over the years . Does great work .

 

[Mbaird]

 

[Mbaird]

There is absolutely no rust on this car ! Freaking amazing even for Idaho !

 

[rags]

that car has to be the single best one made. the absolute top end of the bell curve. a few get wrecked before they're sold. most live an average life. that one will live forever. so long as you own it, you'll never get sick, loose your wallet, nothing bad will ever happen.

 

[patrick66]

That particular shade of green is a stunning color, especially when paint is fresh, or on a well-cared-for original car/truck. Can't wait to see your car in one color!

 

[Mbaird]

Base coat is on but hood and trunk have some tiger striping so i will scuff reshoot and clear in the morning .

 

[Mbaird]

COLOR ON !!! Looks awesome . Pictures just dont do this color justice! Wow !

 

[Scoopy G]

Wow, you work fast!

 

[rags]

breathtaking.

 

[mopar preferred]

I love a nice green.
Looks like you are real familiar with a spray gun.
I'm even more jealous now.

 

[Mbaird]

Not dry yet but outside .

 

[Scoopy G]

Amaze-balls

 

[12PACK]

Now the outside looks as nice as that beautiful inside! Thanks for posting so many pics. I enjoy having a front row seat to this transformation!

 

[commando1]

The vinyl for the top needs to be a saddle tone.

 

[Mbaird]

The vinyl for the top needs to be a saddle tone.

Originally green . SMS is already making me one. Should be here any day .

 

[Scoopy G]

Hey, do a video on the vinyl top installation. My 67 Newport customs needs replaced.