Parting out 78 R/T body

[Ed Dorey]

I'm starting the final phase of stripping a 78 R/T. If anyone is looking for sheetmetal let me know. If it's available I will let you know. I am taking it apart at the welds. I also have a complete 80 Volare front end which includes the grill

 

[old yellow 78]

Wow! It's looking pretty much down to the bone.

 

[Ed Dorey]

Pulling the glass out this weekend and the gas tank and then it's just a shell. I do have a storage locker full of parts tho.

 

[DCAspen]

Make sure you measure your stripes,I don't think anyone makes a decal kit for a 78 Aspen R/T

 

[old yellow 78]

Make sure you measure your stripes,I don't think anyone makes a decal kit for a 78 Aspen R/T

Really good advice. Should probably be posted on its own thread here.

 

[old yellow 78]

I do have a storage locker full of parts

It's a good feeling isn't it? I have an entire set of extra doors, hatch, NOS fenders, and almost all the extra interior panels. Didn't have the room to bring home the extra hood, so hope I never need one. You never know! As these cars get older and more scarce, it's nice to have parts if you need them.

 

[old yellow 78]

Don't forget the rubber spacers between the body and rear bumper too if they are still good.

 

[Ed Dorey]

Don't forget the rubber spacers between the body and rear bumper too if they are still good.

The spacer is decent but in no way perfect. Was planning on taking it off and trying to make a mold to make a new one.

 

[Motorhead80R/T]

What shape is the front floor pan in? I`m seeking one of those,,Also a left 1/4 panel,,thank you for an info

 

[Ed Dorey]

the front floor pan is pretty much gone. The left quarter is kinda rough but if you are interested in it let me know. I can make you a great deal on it.

 

[Motorhead80R/T]

aw yes,, now I see,,,its worse shape then mine,,,, thanks anyways

 

[Ed Dorey]

aw yes,, now I see,,,its worse shape then mine,,,, thanks anyways

That's part of the reason it became a donor car. Damn Minnesota winters killed it.

 

[/6Volare]

Hi
How are the doors?
Although Im sure shipping to Manitoba would kill me.
If someone closer to me has some Im interested.
Thanks
Jeff

 

[Ed Dorey]

Hi
How are the doors?
Although Im sure shipping to Manitoba would kill me.
If someone closer to me has some Im interested.
Thanks
Jeff

The doors will need some work. I know the skins are pretty beat up but I don't think there's a bunch of rust on them. I'll check the next time I get to the storage locker. Should be later this week. I'll post some pics if I can get to them lol

 

[ZieglerSpeed]

Ed, do you have the spoiler? -Tim

 

[Ed Dorey]

Ed, do you have the spoiler? -Tim

I do but I need to keep that. I'm turning a 80 Volare into a clone of the 78

 

[ZieglerSpeed]

Does anyone repro those spoilers anymore?

 

[BudW]

I see the car was a no-A/C car.
Did it have the 18/20/22”, or the 26” wide radiator?

And,
Do you have the Left side under dash vent available?
BudW

 

[Ed Dorey]

I see the car was a no-A/C car.
Did it have the 18/20/22”, or the 26” wide radiator?

And,
Do you have the Left side under dash vent available?
BudW

It had the 26 inch radiator. Which the sides fell off of when I removed it. It is a manual radiator so no trans cooling built in. I should have the left dash vent. I just need to see if the one is good on the keeper car

 

[78VOLAREWAG]

I'm starting the final phase of stripping a 78 R/T. If anyone is looking for sheetmetal let me know. If it's available I will let you know. I am taking it apart at the welds. I also have a complete 80 Volare front end which includes the grill

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Depending on price and shipping, and your willingness to cut, I could use the cowl panel and the inner section under the cowl.