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« on: November 17, 2006, 09:51:57 AM » |
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well, we've been blessed with some nice weather. so I started.
I bought my Charger about 2 and a half years ago. I built up a 360, and had some fun. But it's time for a big block and getting the car a new coat and fixing up the body. here she is.
I was amazed on how good the metal was. but wait till you see it next year.
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Khyron
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2006, 09:54:54 AM » |
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I'll be putting in a 383. new trannie, and doign the body work. The vinal top will come off and the roof will be repaired where it's rusting. The top may go back on, I don't know. I love hard tops, it depands on how the roof looks. The engine compartment will be scrubbed, scraped, and cleaned. I'll be relocating as much wireing and vacuum hose as I can for a nice clean look. Battery goes int he trunk, and the compartment will get painted the same color as the car. right now. It may stay gold. or I may go with a high impact color. Time will tell. don't cry for her, she'll be back  |
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PocketThunder
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2006, 10:08:36 AM » |
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Good luck Krylon, its a long road from here to back on the road again.... sometimes a 2 month rebuild turns into 2 years or even worse.. good luck and keep your stick on the ice..  |
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kamkuda
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2006, 10:11:36 AM » |
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That car looks clean  That will make for a quicker and faster project. Body color engine bay will also be a nice adjustment  Good luck |
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41husk
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2006, 10:28:44 AM » |
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Good luck Krylon, its a long road from here to back on the road again.... sometimes a 2 month rebuild turns into 2 years or even worse.. good luck and keep your stick on the ice.. Yep I pulled the moter out of my Challenger about 10 years ago to Freshen up the engine compartment, it's still not back on the road, but I am making progress. |
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1968 Charger 383/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1973 Charger Rallye 440/727
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2006, 12:36:56 PM » |
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Cant wait to see it when its done. Keep posting the pics.
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CHARGER_FAN
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2006, 12:47:20 PM » |
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Cool, Man!  Keep those pics-a-commin'! Good way to break in that new garage too.  |
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70charginglizard
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2006, 01:33:01 PM » |
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Well the best of luck on your new adventure. Be sure to have a lot of advil close at hand for those back breaking days of work pulling it all apart. I'm sure it will be totally awesome when complete.  |
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ChargerSG
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2006, 01:35:19 PM » |
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Best of luck and keep us updated  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2006, 02:54:18 PM » |
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I thought you were just changin' oil. Right-on. A gold hard top would look sweet IMO. Since you're relocating the battery, are you not going with a stock engine bay? You'll have that garge full sooner than you think. Keep the pix comin' . |
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HELP SUPPORT THE REGISTRIES Because all cars matter.  I like to sleep For I'm walking in my dreams. Live life like every DAY is your last!  |
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Khyron
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2006, 04:56:21 PM » |
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Thanks for the words of support  The engine compartment is not going to be stock. I'm going to be re-routing all the wires and vacuum lines and there will be very few wires visable. the 383 will also not be stock. I'll post more as the information becomes available |
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BrianShaughnessy
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2006, 07:14:52 PM » |
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Wholey crap!!!!  Good luck!  I guess you got a lot more planned for winter project than I do. |
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Black Betty: 1969 Charger R/T - 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
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Chris G.
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2006, 07:36:33 PM » |
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Man, I thought that car looked really clean already. I also love a hardtop Charger. Good Luck with the upgrades, and keep the updates coming. I would go 440, but that's just me. |
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Wi. Charger Guy
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2006, 08:58:26 PM » |
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Cant wait to see it when its done. Keep posting the pics.
 Have fun. |
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Khyron
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2006, 11:43:44 PM » |
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I would go 440, but that's just me. that was originaly the plan, however, sometimes things change if all goes right, it may be a 383 block, but it's not going to be a 383 engine |
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Drache
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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2006, 12:23:31 AM » |
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Damn you americans work quick lol! The last time I saw a car get taken apart that fast was during a trip to New York and I made a wrong turn somewhere! |
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derailed
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« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2006, 04:28:28 AM » |
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however, sometimes things change Just like Don Amiche said |
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Silver R/T
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« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2006, 01:25:43 PM » |
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nice progress, what color was the car originally? Good luck
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks  1968 silver/black/red striped R/T Like the tiger, you can see his stripes but you know he's clean... 2001 Ram 2500 CTD 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE 1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722 If you don't have the best-you're just running with the rest
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CHARGER_FAN
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« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2006, 03:30:26 PM » |
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Damn you americans work quick lol! The last time I saw a car get taken apart that fast was during a trip to New York and I made a wrong turn somewhere! Well, Khyron does live in New York...  |
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« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2006, 08:49:10 AM » |
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Looks great so far, good luck, and send more pics
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