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1970 Plymouth Satellite Convertible

Project Keep It Beautiful: The car that should have been crushed.

Scroll down and see how I put a rust bucket back into the Pink.

Restoration Stages

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Project Background

Project Background

Last Updated: July 29, 2020

This is where we talk about how I got the car and what is so special about it.

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Project Assessment

Project Assessment

Last Updated: July 29, 2020

This is where we look at the car before the project begins and wonder why the license plate reads "Keep It Beautiful".

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Dismantling

Dismantling

Last Updated: May 9, 2020

This is where we take the body down to the shell and wonder how we will ever "Keep It Beautiful".

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Metal Work

Metal Work

Last Updated: Sept 30,2021

This is where we start cutting out the unwanted bits and weld in new metal.

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Bolt_on_Panels

Bolt On Panels

Last Updated: May 11, 2021

This is where we do the body work of the bolt on body panels.

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Bolt_on_Panels

Body Work and Undercarriage

Last Updated: May 11, 2021

This is where we do the body work on the shell and paint the underside.

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Blocked and Primed

Blocking

Last Updated: Nov 8, 2021

This is where we block the whole car and put it in final primer.

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Primed and Painted

Painting

Last Updated: Dec 13, 2021

This is where we paint the car inside and out. Then we sand and buff it with fingers crossed.

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Engine Rebuild

Engine Rebuild

Last Updated: Oct 21,2022

This is where we rebuild the engine. This is similar to the Challenger page on the subject as they both are 318s.

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Transmission

Transmission Rebuild

Last Updated: Oct 21,2022

This is where we rebuild the transmission. This page has more info than the Challenger page on teh subject.

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K-Frame

K-frame Resto

Last Updated: Oct 21,2022

This is where we rebuild the front K-frame. This page is really spares on K-frame and more about piece parts.

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Engine Install

Engine Install and Front Suspension

Last Updated: Nov 4, 2022

This is where we install the engine and then complete the installation of the front suspension.

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Dash

Dash Restoration

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2022

This is where we completely restore the dash and instrument cluster.

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Firewall Related Items

Firewall Related Items

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2022

This is where we completely restore the firewall and install the dash.

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Rear End Rebuild

Rearend Rebuild

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2022

This is where we rebuild the rear end and then install it in the car.

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Grill Assembly

Grill Assembly & Lights

Last Updated: Oct 28, 2022

This is where we restore and install the grill, headlights and side marker lights.

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Door_Assembly

Door Assembly

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2023

This is where we restore the vent windows and put the doors back together.

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Windshield

Windshield

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2023

This is where we install the new windshield and trim while hoping the windshield doesn't crack.

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Convertible_Top

Convertible Top

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2023

This is where we try to restore and install the convertible top and learn that all repo tops should not be treated a like.

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Rear_Interior

Interior

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2023

This is where we restore the rear side windows, rear side panels and install them along with the carpets.

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Seats

Seat Upholstery

Last Updated: Sept 4, 2023

This is where we reupholster the seats.

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Exterioe Trim

Trim Installation

Last Updated: Oct 25, 2023

This is where we talk about all the shiney trim that makes the car look complete.

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Miscellanious_stuff

Miscellanious Stuff

Last Updated: Nov 7, 2023

This is where we talk about a bunch of random stuff that did not fit into the other pages.

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Completed

Final Touches and Test Drive

Last Updated: Nov 8, 2023

This is where we apply the finishing touches and take it for a test drive. TO BE CONTINUED - SPRING 2024