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« on: September 01, 2013, 07:34:55 PM » |
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I am in the process of restoring a 1969 Charger. I have never done anything like this with a car or truck so it should be a blast! Hey, what can I say, I need a project. And I think I'VE GOT A PROJECT!!  Just so everyone knows, I started this resto last year (will be trying to get you caught up) Any and all comments, suggestions are welcome |
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Baldwinvette77
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 07:37:04 PM » |
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Nice project  |
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tsmithae
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 09:52:41 PM » |
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Looks a lot like my rustbelt '70! Have fun, you have more work than you think in store for you!  |
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Homerr
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2013, 12:05:40 AM » |
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I'm jealous! I now have a shop but need to save for my own project.
Plans for this car?
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2013, 07:42:10 AM » |
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Looks like it was originally a Q5 turquoise car. Not a common color. Did the car have a fender tag or a broadcast sheet to tell you what the options were? Good luck and keep the pics of progress comin'.  |
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mopar4don
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2013, 06:50:12 PM » |
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Plans for this car, I really like the classic stock look, with a little bit of restomod thrown in!
It will be a 4 speed car, I have a 440, and a 383, so not sure which way I will go there.
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mopar4don
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2013, 07:02:33 PM » |
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I decided to build a chassis jig or body jig.
I liked the idea of everything being tied down and being able to reference back to factory specs.
I know it can be done by putting the car on jack stands (or other methods) but for me, (a beginner) I thought this would be the best way for me to go.
So I built a body jig to hold the car securely during disassembly.
The jig was originally a 4’x8’ table that I picked up at the local scrap yard. It was cut in half horizontally then put end to end to give me 4’x16’
It‘s made from 2x2 tubing with ¼ wall. And has leveling screws at every leg.
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mopar4don
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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2013, 07:17:32 PM » |
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next I cut the quarters off to gain better access
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tsmithae
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« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2013, 07:32:22 PM » |
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Wow, diving right in! I will be watching your progress and definitely keep up the good work!  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2013, 08:29:06 PM » |
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Wow you all in thats for sure. Keep the pictures coming and remember tag and bag everthing. |
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Mopar Nut
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« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2013, 10:02:40 PM » |
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Fast progress.  |
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"Dear God, my prayer for 2019 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last four years."
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« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2013, 05:07:08 AM » |
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yep good on ya , love these type of threads , really inspiring , well done |
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« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2013, 11:59:22 AM » |
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Subscribed.
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mopar4don
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« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2013, 06:55:06 PM » |
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the outer rockers are toast!  |
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Baldwinvette77
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« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2013, 06:55:40 PM » |
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wow before i even have a chance to blink you already have it stripped and cut up NICE |
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mopar4don
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« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2013, 04:21:21 AM » |
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wow before i even have a chance to blink you already have it stripped and cut up NICE This was done back in the early spring..... I am trying to get this thread "caught up" |
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mopar4don
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« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2013, 10:31:37 AM » |
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Trunk pan was shot! So out it came.
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« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2013, 10:40:00 AM » |
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mopar4don
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« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2013, 05:16:38 AM » |
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Looks like it was originally a Q5 turquoise car. Not a common color. Did the car have a fender tag or a broadcast sheet to tell you what the options were? Good luck and keep the pics of progress comin'. About this Q5 turquoise color, How rare of a color was this? Can someone tell me where I can get info about this? Or all of the stock colors used in 1969 Thanks |
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« Reply #21 on: September 07, 2013, 07:48:44 AM » |
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Send a pm to Ghoste. He has the info from the 69 Registry where this info is located. |
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« Reply #22 on: September 07, 2013, 03:52:59 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2013, 02:33:42 PM » |
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Looks like it was originally a Q5 turquoise car. Not a common color. Did the car have a fender tag or a broadcast sheet to tell you what the options were? Good luck and keep the pics of progress comin'. About this Q5 turquoise color, How rare of a color was this? Can someone tell me where I can get info about this? Or all of the stock colors used in 1969 Thanks It was one of the more uncommon colors of the year. Also one of the coolest. |
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Mopar Nut
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« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2013, 02:39:25 PM » |
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If I had a Q5 turquoise colored car, I would leave it.
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