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1968 Charger Restoration - 1970Moparmann

Started by 1970Moparmann, April 26, 2009, 10:52:00 PM

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1970Moparmann

It's been a while since I posted some pictures.  Got the fenders and trunk done and on.



My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

aone415



This Charger right here is a one of none, that means none before it, none to come.

Charger-Bodie

I love the bias tires!! They just plain look the part on a muscle car!!
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

SnoPro440

WOW.   :coolgleamA:  Very NICE!  I can't wait to see more pics.   :2thumbs:
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1968 Charger R/T
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1970Moparmann

Quote from: 1hot68 on June 12, 2009, 10:49:17 PM
I love the bias tires!! They just plain look the part on a muscle car!!

These were on my Coronet when I bought it.  Boy, I don't like them at all. The look it good, but boy they don't stick worth crap.  Not sure what I'm gong to do just yet.  May just swap tires/wheels with my Coronet again.

Thanks for the comments!
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: 1970Moparmann on June 13, 2009, 10:32:04 AM
Quote from: 1hot68 on June 12, 2009, 10:49:17 PM
I love the bias tires!! They just plain look the part on a muscle car!!

These were on my Coronet when I bought it.  Boy, I don't like them at all. The look it good, but boy they don't stick worth crap.  Not sure what I'm gong to do just yet.  May just swap tires/wheels with my Coronet again.

Thanks for the comments!


The repop Bias Goodyears on my Charger Hook WAY better than my Bfg Radial T/As
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

1970Moparmann

Quote from: 1hot68 on June 13, 2009, 10:44:31 AM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on June 13, 2009, 10:32:04 AM
Quote from: 1hot68 on June 12, 2009, 10:49:17 PM
I love the bias tires!! They just plain look the part on a muscle car!!

These were on my Coronet when I bought it.  Boy, I don't like them at all. The look it good, but boy they don't stick worth crap.  Not sure what I'm gong to do just yet.  May just swap tires/wheels with my Coronet again.

Thanks for the comments!


The repop Bias Goodyears on my Charger Hook WAY better than my Bfg Radial T/As

Mine are Cokers...  Good to know about the Goodyears. 
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

1970Moparmann

Made a little more progress.  Headliner and some interior.

Taking a week off of work in a month and should make some killer progress.  Planning on getting the engine, trans and rest of the interior done!  Still hoping to get it on the road by September...


My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

1970Moparmann

A little more...... :cheers:

Just received my Keisler 5 speed! :drive:  Engine will be done by this weekend!  I'm getting really pumped. :icon_smile_tongue:





My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

Finn

1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

Supercharged Riot

that is by far the best black paint job ive seen!  its soo clean and perfectly flat from what I can see.

I gotta know how you made it look so great.
Did you wet sand after clear coat? and then buff it? or did you apply more clearcoat after wetsanding the clearcoat?

oldrock

I'd like to hear more about that paint job too. Looks great!

1970Moparmann

Quote from: oldrock on July 04, 2009, 03:45:53 PM
I'd like to hear more about that paint job too. Looks great!

Thanks guys!  It's coming along....

The paint is sold through Matrix Systems, but according to the rep. it's imported not made by Matrix.  The clear is called AG-40 AUTOGLAS EURO DESIGN CLEARCOAT.  The base is Accushade MT-83.   Apparently this is the paint and clear that is on high end European cars.  All I can say is very impressed! :2thumbs:
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

1970Moparmann

Quote from: Supercharged Riot on July 04, 2009, 02:50:08 PM
that is by far the best black paint job ive seen!  its soo clean and perfectly flat from what I can see.

I gotta know how you made it look so great.
Did you wet sand after clear coat? and then buff it? or did you apply more clearcoat after wetsanding the clearcoat?


Supercharged,

I missed your question-sorry.  The body alone took almost 40 hours of wet sanding and polishing......  That's what your up against with black. :2thumbs:
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

1970Moparmann

Through this site, I've met 3 members that really helped me out with parts.  Thank you John, Ron, and Jeff for the doors and hood!!!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Some progress pictures-





My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

six-tee-nine

Love to follow progress pictures like these.....

Gives me the drive ko keep going with mine, unfortunally due extreme lack of time I haven't done much more then tearing it down in the last 2 years.

Great pictures, awesome paint and superb crisp body lines.. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Greetings from Belgium, the beer country

NOS is nice, turbo's are neat, but when it comes to Mopars, there's no need to cheat...


1970Moparmann

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

Finn

1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

mopar_nut_440_6

The car is looking great and what a beautiful shop!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

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1970Moparmann

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

billssuperbird


super_dave

That car is looking awesome!  I'm getting some Charger envy! :cheers:

1970Moparmann

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!