1968 Firebird 400 by 68400BIRD

3 minute(s) of a 82 minute read

I started with a blank DSE panel and mounted the stereo higher up in the dash.

I cut the panel to fit my new radio. Sand blasted and painted it low gloss black. I did not have an antennae so I had my I-Phone hooked up.

Installed an amp in the trunk using all existing holes.

Next I started on some of the projects that I was just dreading. The fit of the trim to body was horrible. Some was my fault (welding) and some was from the factory. My car started with a vinyl top so that might have been part of the problem.

Did a lot of cutting and grinding.

The trim fits much better now. I little filler or high build primer and it should be good.

The front drivers fender needed a lower patch. I was going to make one but the inner brace was also in poor condition. The replacement panel came with both.

Inner brace.

New patch butt welded.

Inside of the fender.

New brace welded in.

All done.

Had my front bumper re-chromed.

New 400 emblem.