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ISBN 978-1-61325-278-9
Item No. SA327
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Written, edited, and designed in the U.S.A.
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Front Cover:
Whether you’re installing headlights or replacing the roof, Mopar B-Body Restoration 1966–1970 guides you through some of the most intimidating tasks in bringing your Dodge or Plymouth back to life.
Title Page:
Fresh from receiving paint on the jambs, trunk and underhood, the fenders, hood and deck lid are ready for final paint. (Photo Courtesy Historic Restorations)
Back Cover Photos
Top Left:
It’s commonly understood that cars optioned with vinyl tops fared the worst because the vinyl top (albeit an attractive option) retained quite a bit of moisture. Roofs were left unpainted, sealed with only a thin coat of primer from the factory, and thereby vulnerable to cancerous rust.
Top Right:
With the crank rotated so that the number-1 piston is at top dead center, slide on the crank sprocket while also lining it up.
Middle:
Here is a freshly painted, detailed, correct, beautiful paint job that will last for years and bring pride when someone asks, “Who painted your car,” and you can say, “I did!”
Bottom:
Removal of all the undercoating from the undercarriage can be daunting. This is a factory-undercoated car and, as you can see, they did not short this car any coverage. It really does help to have a rotisserie rather than having to lie on your back to remove all of this undercoating.
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Not All Cars Are Created Equal
Chapter 2: Identity Documents
Window Sticker or Dealer Invoice
Chapter 3: Disassembly