1968 GTO Convertible
Follow along as we continue the build of the Tempest (GTO)

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
The portions of the Tempest that are fit for future use have been blasted with an environmentally friendly variation of soda blasting.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
The body structure is in good shape, but the sheetmetal will require lots of work.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
These trunk pans are in desperate need of replacement.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
The right floor pan half is removed and a new piece is laid in its place.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
The left floor half is mounted in and mated to the right side, completing the front floor replacement.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
Both floor halves are solidly welded into place.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
The floor pans are not welded along the brace, as many restoration shops do. All of the factory spot welds are replicated for a clean appearance.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
Once the front pans are installed, the rear seat pans are removed and new ones are mounted into place.

1968 Tempest 1968 GTO Convertible LS2 LS1
The underside view of the rear seat pans installed.

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