My Deal of a Liftime

[tin_soldier]

 

I just bought a 69 Charger for under $6000.00.   And yes it is way better than a rolling chasie.   I have always wanted one but just could not afford it.   So my WIFE looked for me on ebay (isn't that cool) she found one here in CT only 15 min away.   She told to buy as long as it was with in reasonable price.   Well any 69 under $6000.00 with a 383/727 is resonable.   don't ya think??   So we are both excited to get it home and start roaring down the streets.   Here is a pic of after she found on ebay we drove down the next mornig to check it out in person.   you got to have a pic on your thread otherwise it is dead.

[Skyview69]

nice find...good luck with it! 

[69pistolgripRT]

Think of all the money you will save with the general lee conversion already completed for you.

[tin_soldier]

No I am not jumping on that banwagon.   Yes I do l ove the GL.   But it is little over played.   I mean I think I cried for min when I saw it on the new 06 Charger that is just a crime.   Then I saw on a rice rocket on the highway the other day.   Sorry that is not for me.   this baby is going Orignal.   with slight mods to the engine

[PlumBad70]

Sweet!!! Good Luck with her..Post progress pics!!!

[69bananabeast]

Thats a great deal for what there goin now a days . Got mine from ebay for 7k a little more than couple years ago. came with 318/904   . Had some 360 parts on it as well. A pretty big came .480 lift or so .   The wiring was shotty all over and wouldnt hold a charge.   Had general lee wheels but sold them and got AR Thrust D's.      Sold the Vectors about half a year ago and got 450 for them which wasnt bad   since there got for like $125-500 right now .   Sorry I rambled on   a bit . But really did get a good deal.

Threw in a pic of mine nothings changed on outside but wheels and 3.73 posi

[41husk]

nice job, good luck with your restoration!

[Brock Samson]

  Between This site, and that car, I'd say your gonna be pretty durn busy. Nice Find and good luck!

[Jon Smith]

You'd have got it for $5000 without that 01 on the door

[KMPX2]

Now break out the wallet & get her going

[Telvis]

Congratulations! it's always a great feeling when you get something you have wanted for a long time. Have fun with it.

[tin_soldier]

i broke the bank on this purchase that is why I am selling all my 3rd gen items.   and I got alot.   It will be all posted on ebay but I would give dc guys first dibs.  

I just got the okay from our land lord to get a dog and of course my wife is happy but i just stole her puppy money. LOL   and I been draging my feet about going on a vacation.   So I owe her.  

So please buy my parts so I can pay back the loan shark and get my wife her puppy.

[Shakey]

but i just stole her puppy money.

How much do puppies cost?

Anways, congrats on the purchase.

[Drache]

but i just stole her puppy money.

How much do puppies cost?

Purebred and "papered" puppies around here can cost anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars a puppy.

[Charger_Fan]

Congrats on your Charger find!

[tin_soldier]

We are looking at a old english bulldog or a engilsh bulldog.  The price is looking @ 900-2500.

[PocketThunder]

ya know, pets are only substitutes untill you have children .  then they get neglected and you are the only one that takes care of them.  but.... a dog is a lot cheaper than a baby.  Then you'll have more money to put into your charger instead of buying diapers and formula and daycare and etc......

[tin_soldier]

The guy I bought it off of paid 9G's back in may of 05.   Life happen and he has to move on.   As they say your loss my gain.   He has everything for the car.   bumper tail lights side lights etc... just can't wait to drive it.


Yes I'll take 15 dogs before a single child.   I'll wake up @ 2 AM to let the dumb dog out before I am waken up by a screaming child for hours on end.   dog wins all the way around.   But accidents happens.   But so far so good.   Although know that I said that.   I am scared.

[Silver R/T]

you have nice wife, thats not R/T though is it? nice find

[PocketThunder]

Yes I'll take 15 dogs before a single child.   I'll wake up @ 2 AM to let the dumb dog out before I am waken up by a screaming child for hours on end.   dog wins all the way around.   But accidents happens.   But so far so good.   Although know that I said that.   I am scared.

hehehe    were you playing without a goalie??

[tin_soldier]

Not sure if it is a RT.  Here is the listing off Ebay.  I don't see any thing saying it is but you never know

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4568469751&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1



Thanks

[Charger_Fan]

ya know, pets are only substitutes untill you have children .   then they get neglected and you are the only one that takes care of them.   but.... a dog is a lot cheaper than a baby.   Then you'll have more money to put into your charger instead of buying diapers and formula and daycare and etc......

I can concour 100% on that one.

[Old Moparz]

We are looking at a old english bulldog or a engilsh bulldog.   The price is looking @ 900-2500.

Congrats on the Charger, but take your wife to the pound & let her pick out a mutt for free. $2500 will buy a lot of dog chow. Better yet, make sure you get a small dog so you can buy less food & more Charger parts.   .

[Drache]

Or just buy your wife one of those bobbing head bulldogs that people have in their cars! More Charger parts that way!

[PocketThunder]

Not sure if it is a RT.   Here is the listing off Ebay.   I don't see any thing saying it is but you never know

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4568469751&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1



Thanks

Nope.  its not.  Vin would start with XS if it was an original R/T.

[CB]

wow prices really went up lately
I bought my 69 with 383/4bbl in April. Paid 9K for it.

Good luck!!!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Good luck with the new car.

Please take the time to register her.

www.1969chargerregistry.com

[tin_soldier]

So as I get it home and the info I will be sure to register it.  thanks for the site.


Yes I already sugussted the pound.  I got a few hit up in the area.

[ChargerRob]

Congrats on your Charger. You better be awefully nice to your wife or a long time. Remember she made it happen. Never forget that.  

[MyMopar]

I'm in CT where are you at?  If you need help sometime, just shoot me some mail.

[tin_soldier]

I am in Plainville right next to   Southington and the home of ESPN bristol.     

And yes I owe her big time.   The funny thig is she dosen't even want to drive it.   she just want ride in it and hold on.   I figure the least I could do is offer for her to drive it.   But she really doesn't want to.   Well not yet.   wait until she hears it then she will.

[Doc74]

I had a big wth moment for a second but first of congrats on the find.
That very car was once owned by someone name Joe Pulaski aka fastgnrl, someone who scams people here and everywhere mopar.
I tried to buy that car from him, long before i knew who he was or what he was like.
In the end it didn't go through because of lots of warnings from people here and on moparts.
I still have pics of it.
It seems that you bought it from someone else and i'm glad you did, it's a great project for a very nice price.If you got it from the guy who bought it from Pulaski then he didn't make a big profit it seems, i know what he asked when i wanted it and it's not much less than your price.

[tomonty]

I remember that car when it was on ebay a while ago. I was bidding on it, but it went for like 8 or 9 grand and I wasn't going to pay that much for it. So you got it for 5600...you lucky dog
Good luck with it and keep us posted on the progress

Mike

[tin_soldier]

Thanks for the info.  I think I got a good deal on it.  Thanks for the history.   

[Brock Samson]

What are your plans for it Tin?

[Silver R/T]

good for me, I cant really imagine how much my R/T is worth now since ive bought it for 2200 and total investment over $5K

[69bananabeast]

looks like a nice green 2nd gen in background

[tin_soldier]

I plan to make a nice crusier out of it.  Something that will take out those annoying rice burners.  and take most mustangs goal of taking them all out.   

[Brock Samson]

   Hummmm,.. sounds like mine.. 
what color? wheels?, options?..  & your fender tag man, Dammit! we want details!! 

[tin_soldier]

Not sure on fender tag don't have the car yet.  maybe today denfintely tomorrow.  Color wife picked out a "Gun Metal Grey"  Think that will look nice.  Wheel well for now i got the OEM Rallye with center caps but I would like that to a nice set kinesis rims.

[Wakko]

Great deal!! I remember that car from Ebay too.  When you get it home and sorted out, post some pics.  Congrats!

[Goldfinger71]

Well Tin'
It's too  bad we have lost a 3rd gen supporter.I see you have stepped over into 2nd Gen territory.......and that's actually not a bad thing....Good Luck buddy!

[jaak]

your wife sounds cool, my wife is the same way... she can hardly wait til my charger is done... almost as much as i do, and she never bitches about money i've spent for parts, tools ,etc. In fact she's been an extra set of hands when i've needed them, you know holding stuff, etc. When i tore down the 440 to take it to the machine shop she wanted to help and she jumped right in gettin her hands all greasy...... it gave me a rise in my levi's..lol

as far as children we have 2 beautiful girls ages 2 & 4, and their births, being new parents, extra expence (diapers, toys, formula, toys, clothes, toys, whips, toys) has maybe set the completion of my car back longer than i expected..... its worth it!

[cudaken]

 You did pretty good Tin. As far as your wife not wanting to drive it, mine won't even ride in mine now. Something to do with a 6-71 Blower hang over the fender's.

Far as dog's, they are the best! Like them better than people most of the time.

   Now comes the fun part.

                            Cuda Ken

[mustanghater]

congrats, looks like parts aren't their? does it come with all the parts?

[Ctcharger]

Congrats, can't wait to start seeing it at shows around here.

Andy

[Nupe]

Sweet deal!  Gunmetal would look real nice too. 

Now more pics... now!   

[tin_soldier]

Just got it home toady   

Yes it comes with everything.  I'll be registering it soon with the second gen site.   

[cudaken]

 Well, where the PIC Take it for a drive, anything fall off yet

                                                      Cuda Ken

[MoparYoungGun]

but i just stole her puppy money.

How much do puppies cost?

I paid around $600 for my poodle/pomerianan mix Bandit. I think it ended up being almost $1000 once all the other items were purchased (kennel, food/water bowls, food, coller, leash, etc.).

Anywho, congrats on your purchase and keep us posted !

[itchyballs]

i think my deal of a life time would be my 69 R/T charger. all original sheetmetal and matching numbers#. paid $900 for it about 7 years ago. man i wish i could find some more deals like that. sounds like a good deal  tin soldier. post some pics and your progress for us.....

[JimShine]

Congrats! I am from CT myself. Actually bought (accidentally) the '69 I grew up looking at from my school bus window.

[Tom_440]

Nice buy. Have fun!

[41husk]

I bought my 68 with matching 383 and a 68 roller for $4,000 cost $1200 have it delivered and sold the roller for $2,000 and put about $6,000 in it so I now have a nice driver for about $9,000.  I think that is about the best deal I ever made.

[3XBlack73SE]

Why bring back such an old thread? August 18, 2005??

[MOPARHOUND!]

Why bring back such an old thread? August 18, 2005??

Why not? 

Any updates? 

[cudaken]

 I just check and Tin was on line yesterday, but has not posted on this thread. Guess no news is good news.

                                                       Cuda Ken

['CUDA360]

Right.. It's great when you can keep it in the family and everyone is on board

One time my father in law pointed a 'CUDA out to me in the paper!!
I still have that one

[tin_soldier]

***UPDATE***

I recently was going to sell my Charger.  I know shame on me after all the talk of my dream car.  I must admit I was down hearted.  It took me forever to get the tranny in.  Hey I am new at this stuff what would take a semi-pro would take me double the time.  Not that I am new to working on cars but I am new to doing everything on my own.  After the tranny was in I wanted to turn the motor over so I got the socket and the biggest wrench I could find and I could not turn the blasted thing over.  That is when I broke down.  I lost all interest and started to look for buyers. 

Then a buddy told me to pull out the plugs.  I did that and wouldn't you know it turned over once that happened, it was like a weight was lifted.  That night I did more work on the car than I had ever done to date.  Ever time I go to work on it now it is fun and everything just seems to be flowing just right.  I hope to keep this pace up.  I guess I just needed a  to get back in line

Thanks for the help guys.  I do come here regularly for tips. 

[Old Moparz]

Hang in there, spring is coming. When you see a few other nice cars at a local cruise, you'll feel even more motivated. It's easy to get discouraged, but try to ignore that part & close the garage door for a little while. The old car bug hardly ever goes away, it just hybernates, but most everyone has one of those "I regret I sold it" stories.

[Charger_Fan]

Glad to hear you didn't sell & are now playing with it more.

Just keep going a little at a time & before you know it, you'll be mostly done!

[CB]

Glad to hear you didn't sell & are now playing with it more.

Just keep going a little at a time & before you know it, you'll be mostly done!

yea, right....

[ChgrSteve67]

Where are the progress pictures?
I would love to see an action shot of you trying to turn the motor with the plugs still in and pissed off.

My wife has one of me holding a lit cutting torch in my hands staring at the car.
For some reason she won't tell me where it is.

Truth of the situation is the radiator bolts were rusted solid and I could not cut them off with a hack saw so I fired up the torch.
I think you can guess who won after that, I only had a few extra holes in the radiator support to patch.

Don't sweat the not knowing how to do something. I work on mine until I'm stuck, then I ask for help. Even if it has to sit for a year or more or take it to someone to get past the crap I just can't do (Like installing a custom exhaust system). Just make sure you don't let the weather screw up the good work you have done. Make sure you keep it covered when you are not working on it and keep the inside dry (even if it does not have an interior).

Make a list of what needs to be done, prioritize the list and put a dollar amount next to each item. I try to create phases in the rebuild, outline what I want to do next and see how much money I need to complete that phase. If the phase cost two much money I think about how I can break up that phase into smaller tasks that I can afford.

I have been working on mine for the last 4 years. Safety came first (Breaks, Fuel System and lights), them came the drive train (rear end, trany, motor and electrical), next is metal work, body work, chrome, paint then interior.

My next phase is metal work. Hood scoop, sub frame connectors, spoiler and deck plating for the trunk area.
After I have all of my parts I'm taking the Charger to a metal worker to have it all installed.
Total price for this phase is around $2500.00 and should be done by September.
Currently I'm about $900.00 short and still missing my hood scoop.

Don't let passed dates get you down, there is always next year.
Make sure you set a new date.

Planning, thought and patience plays a big part in rebuilding these cars and lots of money really helps.

Oh I almost for got to tell you. "They are never done"

http://66-67charger.com/v-web/gallery/Steve-Shirley