1968 toyota corona weather stripping4/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Right now the only thing that the rusty floor really hurts is weather integrity and something to which to attach the gas pedal. If you intend a 95-point restoration then yes, drop the frame and perfect every little thing, but that’s not necessary. We’ve checked that possibility with someone who know this stuff, and I think I included his estimate of $1200-1800 in the original posting, though certainly not everyone would bid it so cheap. Replacement of the floor pans would not be a body-off-frame endeavor, as the structural sills, transmission tunnel & firewall are all sound (bottom of the firewall might need a little work where the pans attach). No crashes, no holes, nothing at all hidden. There probably are some spots where the body man used a little filler to smooth things because that’s what you do, but not to fix dents or rust. ![]() The only damage or rust that the car has ever had is evident in the photos and description of the floorboards. It was applied when the car was 12 years old and had never been kissed. I’ll attest that the paint is hiding nothing. I suspect the engine is the majority of the value of the car, at least as far as the seller is concerned. They purchased the engine from someone who wrecked their GTO immediately after rebuilding the engine and the seller estimates there are only 10,000 miles on the engine. There’s also big valve heads, an Edelbrock manifold and Holley carburetor. It’s not the original engine, rather it’s a 1967 GTO 400 cubic inch V8 making an estimated 335 HP. The seller waxes on about the engine, which they obviously feel is the highlight of the car. ![]() The seller tells us that “ at least four tan Naugas gave their hides for the interior, which has seen far better days but is still more or less functional.” I’m thinking at least one more is needed for repairs! I can’t say I’m a fan of the aftermarket steering wheel as well, although generally the interior’s okay for now. See how these things mushroom? They also discuss replacing the floors, which apparently are pretty rusty due to leakage from the top. Matching paint that old would be very difficult, though. I think, given the issues with the hood, I would try to source another one. There are more pictures included in the listing. The seller mentions the hood damage, which you can see on the left, and other corrosion spots, one of which you can see on the right. This might be a nice choice, but the timing isn’t right for us. At some point soon I want to get an American convertible about this size and vintage for summer family cruising. I love the styling of this car with it’s 1960’s “Coke Bottle” curves and the great Pontiac rallye wheels. ![]() The top motor works fine and the intact plastic rear window is about as cloudy as you’d imagine.” Why can’t all car listings be like this one? White convertible top is from 1995 (?) and is in pretty good shape, though much of the weather-stripping isn’t. The chrome is all straight, but there’s flaking & rust on the bumpers. There’s a crack in the windshield, and evidence of leakage around its edges. As far as we know there’s no Bondo in the body, except where an earlier attempt was made to fix the hood. The exterior shows a few small signs of rust, but is mostly quite solid and very straight except for the hood, where stress cracks at the hinge mounts have caused considerable damage. Here’s what they say: “ Midnight blue Imron paint applied in 1980 shows its age but looks pretty good, considering. The seller’s description of the body condition is perfect plain language, not over selling the car and pointing out the good with the bad. If you don’t click through to this auction listing, you are really missing out! The seller tells a great story about this car, which apparently was his sister’s first car and was purchased when it was ten years old–and it sounds like he really doesn’t want to sell it! It’s located dangerously close to me in Marietta, South Carolina–one state away–and is listed here on eBay. The opening bid is $4,500 but there’s a reserve higher than that. ![]()
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