‘68 Polara. First road trip in 31 years.

[HWYCRZR]

I am considering my project road worthy after 12 years almost to the date. It has been 30 years since it has been driven. Last significant trip was from Ft. Benton, Mt. to Loveland, Co. in 1988. On June 1, 2007 I picked it up from Colorado and hauled it to Fargo. It has been under construction since.
Today I am driving to Stillwater for Midwest Mopar’s in the Park. 250 - 270 miles depending on my route.
Here goes.

1986 - 88

2007 picking it up and disassembled

Today ready for Mopar’s in the Park, May 31 2019

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[LeBaron1973]

I hope you both have a great day, you deserve it after all your efforts in getting her back in order.

Congratulations

 

[Dsertdog]

Best of luck and enjoy the trip. That's a great show! (yes I have been to it)

The car is ready more than you are.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Hammer down.

 

[Ripinator]

Hammer down.

Tire smoke ?!?

 

[rkrochen]

Have a great trip. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Fratzog]

Enjoy the trip. BTW we expect lots of pics...

 

[HWYCRZR]

Took the longer way. Stopped in Lake Park at Midwest Rod and Custom where the car spent about 10 years in body pay as you go. It was early so only the office manager was in. She took lots of pictures.
This was 40 miles into it.

 

[HWYCRZR]

In Wadena MN. Topped off with gas. About 11 mpg at 70-75. Seems to be running great.

 

[HWYCRZR]

Saw a C by Perham Mn. It has been at that same place for 3 years. It has been moved. I slowed down to 60 to take the picture.

 

[Mark Kevin Weaver]

Sure IS a pretty car! Enjoy the ride!!!

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

Very cool, love the Trip Report and Pics.

 

[GJS]

Outstanding work. Best wishes on her first long haul. Enjoy!

 

[live4theking]

Enjoy!

 

[HWYCRZR]

Made it with no issues. Crossed the Mighty Mississippi 3 times.

Second fill up was around 13 mpg.

 

[LocuMob]

Glad you finally made it with the car! I'll see you tomorrow!

 

[68 4spd Fury]

That's awesome! Great job, have a good time.

 

[live4theking]

Made it with no issues. Crossed the Mighty Mississippi 3 times.

Second fill up was around 14 mpg.

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Way to go.

 

[Fratzog]

Thanks for the update. Your car must be getting a lot of attention at the show.

 

[HWYCRZR]

There must have been close to 18 - 20 C-bodies here today. They didn’t quite have room for them all.

My biggest wha been is there something that goes between the tail lights?
I had to send my tail panel and bezels back to the platers to fix. When they shipped them a couple of weeks ago they packaged them too tight with their banding machine and bent them in. Had to send them back to fix. About 2 weeks they said today.
Clear gorilla tape is my friend.
Some shiny pieces aren’t going to stop me.