Volo Auto Museum
27582 Volo VIllage Road
Volo, IL 60073
"INTRODUCTION: Fresh, complete rotisserie restoration taken down to a bare shell and restored to concours standards, just as it was born! Incredible attention to factory correct details, from the proper overspray on the floors to date coded spark plug wires, glass, and seat belts. Retains its original VIN-matching 440 Super Commando, carburetor, distributor, and colors!
EXTERIOR: This was a very solid car to begin with. Rather than patch the original quarter panels, they were completely replaced. The remaining body panels are original. The body was put on a rotisserie, stripped to bare metal, epoxy primed throughout, meticulously prepped, and refinished in its original Blue Electric factory color. The body is laser straight, all the panels fit properly, and there is no rust. The metallic is laid out evenly and polished to a deep, wet looking gloss. It was born with the desirable blackout hood treatment and white side stripes, both faithfully recreated. The vinyl top was replaced. All the chrome looks new, and the stainless trim has been polished to a brilliant shine. Even the original grille, headlight bezels, and tail panel were sent out for professional restoration rather than replaced with reproductions. It retains the fender mounted turn signal indicators, iconic round side marker lights, and correct antenna. They worked with a glass company to reproduce all the original date codes and markings, etched into the new glass exactly as they appeared from the factory. All the weatherstripping was replaced. A beautiful set of Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in reproduction redline tires completes the factory correct appearance.
INTERIOR: The entire interior was gutted, prepped, and primed before being fitted with a premium Legendary interior. The seats received new cushions and upholstery, along with replaced door panels and armrests. As Plymouth's upscale muscle car, the GTX features attractive woodgrain trim that gives the interior a more luxurious appearance. The center console is in excellent condition too. Fresh carpet covers the floors, and a new headliner finishes the ceiling. The entire dashboard was restored, including all the gauges. Even the original seat belts were sent to a specialist, completely disassembled, fitted with new webbing, rechromed, and finished with reproduction date coded tags. It's this level of attention to detail that sets this restoration apart!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This is the born with, VIN # matching 440 Super Commando rated at 375 horsepower! The entire engine was professionally rebuilt to stock specifications, retaining its original components, including the heads, intake, valve covers, and more. Even the original carburetor and distributor were sent out and professionally rebuilt. The attention to factory correct detail is impressive, right down to the proper overspray on the exhaust manifolds and negative battery cable, and it has date coded spark plug wires. It retains its original radiator with reproduction hoses and correct style clamps. All the components have been restored, and the wiring was replaced. It features power steering, functional windshield washers and horns, and a properly secured battery. The entire engine bay was stripped to bare metal, epoxy primed, and repainted. The hood insulation is in place, along with the original fender tag. Notice one painted screw, one unpainted screw, and the slight bend on the left side of the tag. That's how the factory did it! During production, the tag was held by one screw and folded out of the way while the engine bay was painted. Even the identification number stamped into the core support matches the fender tag. An exceptionally detailed engine compartment with an emphasis on originality and factory correctness!
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Completely rust free, solid metal throughout! The entire compartment was thoroughly prepped, epoxy primed, and painted in the factory body color. Even the spare is a fifth matching reproduction redline tire mounted on a restored rim. The weatherstrip, decals, and trunk mat were all replaced.
UNDERSIDE: Exceptionally clean and highly detailed! The car was flipped on a rotisserie during the restoration, allowing every inch to be properly addressed. The original floors and frame rails are immaculate, rust free metal. Everything was thoroughly prepped and finished in the correct gray primer with blue body color overspray along the floors, just as the factory originally did it. All the steering and suspension components were completely rebuilt and detailed to factory specifications. It has a correct reproduction dual exhaust system, complete with the proper muffler markings and distinctive square tips. The entire fuel system was replaced, including the tank and lines. The brake system was completely rebuilt, and the emergency brake is hooked up and functional. Looking up at the motor, it's spotless, with the correct casting numbers and dates visible on the side of the block. It has a correct 1968 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission that was completely rebuilt. A restored driveshaft connects to its original 8¾-inch rear end with 3.23 cruising gears, which was also rebuilt. An outstanding example of a factory correct rotisserie restoration!
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected, test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for sale.
CONCLUSION: I just spoke with the gentleman who restored this GTX. The first thing I asked was, ""What's been done to it?"" His enthusiastic response was, ""Everything!"" And it shows. No corners were cut, and you can tell he took tremendous pride in bringing this GTX back to its new 1968 condition!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9–5 Central)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Power steering
Bucket seats
Console
Am-Fm
Vinyl top
Black hood patch
Fender turn signals
Magnum wheels
Redline tires
Fender tag
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| Year: | 1968 |
| Make: | Plymouth |
| Model: | GTX |
| Mileage: | |
| Exterior Color: | Electric Blue Metallic |
| Interior Color: | Blue |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | coupe |
| Stock: | 22479 |
| Engine Size: | 440-375 HP |
| Transmission: | 727 TorqueFlite Automatic |
| Vin: | RS23L8G174536 |
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