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Theres a wing car in my barn. Finally!!!

Started by Dr V, May 12, 2011, 09:32:17 PM

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Dr V

As some of you know, I have been in search of a wing car for 2 years now. I Found a car for sale on moparts and figured I would look into it even though I still had my 4 spd go mango challenger to get rid of.  Long story short, the ad said trades welcome so I called.  Low and behold I met one of the nicest guys in the mopar hobbby and we struck up a deal for his car and my challenger plus cash.  
Now about the car.  I landed an FJ5 1970 Plymouth superbird, 440+6 V code console auto.  The car originally shipped to Windomar Calif. then went to Ohio where it has been sitting since 1981.   Making me the 3rd owner. The car has all original panels, original wing and nose(never been off), one repaint.  Original motor and 727 never been out and only has 34000 miles. Broadcast sheet was under the seat. Nothing has been changed on the car since 1981, its a pure time capsule.  From what I can see, nothing is missing.  Even the original grease markings are in the trunk. My plans are to do brakes and fluids and make the car safe, and simply enjoy it for now.  The paint is shiny and the car is just plain out nastalgic.  I am so excited about this car that words cant express it.  Thanks to Troy (hemi68) and Gene(hemigeno), and Dave(nascarxx29) and everyone else for all the help.  Eric



















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A383Wing


hemi68charger

Congrad's Eric !!!!  I know you've been hunting and hunting.. It's definitely not orange........  :icon_smile_big:

Have fun and hope to see ya around some time with our plumage..  Time to change your avatar.........  :2thumbs:

Guess you are the newest "SB" (Superbird Bastard)?  <<< Wouldn't that be right Jimbo?

Eric, if you click on the "Insert Image" icon above this, you can copy/paste your image's url address and this will appear....

Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

BigBlockSam

I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

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LeeBoy

My 68 Charger build http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,41318.0.html
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 2005 HEMI Ram( totaled with only 27,000 miles on it!), 1977 Power Wagon (Sold), 1977 Plymouth Trailduster, 1974 360 Cuda, 1973 Satellite Sebring Plus, 1973 D200 Adventurer Sport, 1968 Charger (sold), 1965 Dart (sold)

nascarxx29

Looks like you found a real decent car congrats :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: Definately a Ca car it has the vent pipe in the trunk.If your interested and know the dealer I might have your cars ad
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,60970.0.html
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

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

mopar469

Glad you were happy with the car Eric, Iam glad I was able to help put the deal together for you! Mike
1969 Road Runner Convert F8 tan guts 4 speed
2005 Ram Daytona Go Mango! Hemi
2007 Jeep Commander Limited Hemi
2012 Challenger T/A Hemi

41husk

1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Lighthorseman


WB General Lee

Congradulations on a great car and in my opinion the best color! I had the same car except an auto on column. Was this the car on e-bay recently? I love that car good luck with it. :cheers:

Dr V

Quote from: WB General Lee on May 13, 2011, 08:52:43 AM
Congradulations on a great car and in my opinion the best color! I had the same car except an auto on column. Was this the car on e-bay recently? I love that car good luck with it. :cheers:
I dont think it was on ebay, found it through moparts.  And thanks also to Rob and Mike(mopar469) for putting me in touch with the owner.  Truly classy honest mopar people.  Thats what I love the most about this hobby.
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mopar469

No problem Eric! Rob and Scott are stand up guys. Eric, let the people know what kind of restorations we can do at mopar and collector cars. Especially the 9600 mile 69 hemi road runner!
1969 Road Runner Convert F8 tan guts 4 speed
2005 Ram Daytona Go Mango! Hemi
2007 Jeep Commander Limited Hemi
2012 Challenger T/A Hemi

FJ5WING

NICE!!!!!! I love it!  :yesnod: but Im partial to that all too common and growing color.  :'(

enjoy it a long time before you tear into it.....ask me why!!!!!  :brickwall:
wingless now, but still around.

learical1

California emissions car.  My LimeLight  'Bird (A161559) was also a Cali car.
Bruce

WINGIN IT

Cool beans Eric.
I was eyeing that one myself.
Ya snooze ya lose  :'(
Only 2 years lookin' huh?
Guess I'll beat that record...

Best of luck with it  :2thumbs:

FJ5WING

Quote from: WINGIN IT on May 13, 2011, 01:04:58 PM
Cool beans Eric.
I was eyeing that one myself.
Ya snooze ya lose  :'(
Only 2 years lookin' huh?
Guess I'll beat that record...

Best of luck with it  :2thumbs:

how could you not pull that trigger if your were looking? That was an incredible price for the car (as seen in pictures)
wingless now, but still around.

RallyeMike

1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

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Dr V

Quote from: FJ5WING on May 13, 2011, 10:36:54 AM
NICE!!!!!! I love it!  :yesnod: but Im partial to that all too common and growing color.  :'(

enjoy it a long time before you tear into it.....ask me why!!!!!  :brickwall:


I can only imagine.  Wheel cylinders are getting replaced in the morning as well as rear shoes and hardware.   I just need to spin the front rotors, the pads are great.  Then an oil change and fluid/grease check and Im DRIVING IT!! :cheers:  

Thanks Troy, learned something today.
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hemi68charger

Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

held1823

congrats, that is one awesome looking car. drive it like ya stole it, just like chrysler intended.
Ernie Helderbrand
XX29L9B409053

WINGIN IT

Quote from: FJ5WING on May 13, 2011, 01:11:06 PM
Quote from: WINGIN IT on May 13, 2011, 01:04:58 PM
Cool beans Eric.
I was eyeing that one myself.
Ya snooze ya lose  :'(
Only 2 years lookin' huh?
Guess I'll beat that record...

Best of luck with it  :2thumbs:

how could you not pull that trigger if your were looking? That was an incredible price for the car (as seen in pictures)

Well for starters don't have 100+K just lying around, so it would have to have been a trade + cash deal as well.
There was no interest in my trade in another car listed for sale previously , so ....
Besides, really would like a B5 blue one.
And as someone on this board had stated, if you're gonna lay out thousands of dollars, may as well get the one you want.

Richard Cranium

I am Dr. Remulac

pettybird

what wheels are correct?  15x7's on the car and a 14in spare in the trunk...road wheels or little rallyes?

cool purchase!

FJ5WING

Quote from: WINGIN IT on May 14, 2011, 10:10:34 AM

Well for starters don't have 100+K just lying around, so it would have to have been a trade + cash deal as well.
There was no interest in my trade in another car listed for sale previously , so ....
Besides, really would like a B5 blue one.
And as someone on this board had stated, if you're gonna lay out thousands of dollars, may as well get the one you want.

I understand....I guess I misunderstood  :icon_smile_blackeye: what you posted....Good Luck and HAPPY HUNTING!!!!!
wingless now, but still around.

Dr V

Quote from: pettybird on May 14, 2011, 11:12:15 AM
what wheels are correct?  15x7's on the car and a 14in spare in the trunk...road wheels or little rallyes?

cool purchase!
My sheet calls for 15's.
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WINGIN IT

Quote from: FJ5WING on May 14, 2011, 02:38:04 PM
Quote from: WINGIN IT on May 14, 2011, 10:10:34 AM

Well for starters don't have 100+K just lying around, so it would have to have been a trade + cash deal as well.
There was no interest in my trade in another car listed for sale previously , so ....
Besides, really would like a B5 blue one.
And as someone on this board had stated, if you're gonna lay out thousands of dollars, may as well get the one you want.

I understand....I guess I misunderstood  :icon_smile_blackeye: what you posted....Good Luck and HAPPY HUNTING!!!!!

No worries, I didn't fully explain thoroughly in my first post.
Besides it's the congrats to Eric that counts.


THanks I'll need the luck  ;)

moparstuart

GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

WINGR


Dr V

Thanks for all the great comments.   Did brakes all the way around on Saturday.   Replacing the front brake hoses, they should be here weds.   As should the new gas tank as well.  Put 2 gallons in and it started pouring out a hole in the bottom.  I guess its expected on a car thats been sitting 31 years. 
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Beep Beep Dave

Congrats on the new machine. Looks fantastic. Personally I like cars in that type of condition the best, original paint or older repaint.
Enjoy it!

Dave
'69-1/2 SIXPACK/SIXBBL REGISTRY On-Line Registry for the Lift Off Hood cars!!!
Maple Leaf Mopars your Canadian Mopar site.

1970 Charger R/T


hemi68charger

Quote from: Dr V on May 16, 2011, 09:01:12 PM
Thanks for all the great comments.   Did brakes all the way around on Saturday.   Replacing the front brake hoses, they should be here weds.   As should the new gas tank as well.  Put 2 gallons in and it started pouring out a hole in the bottom.  I guess its expected on a car thats been sitting 31 years. 
Bummer, but at least you'll have piece of mind as well........ Let the tinkering begin !!!
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

TiMopar


doctor4766

Gotta love a '69


Aero426


Dr V

Quote from: Aero426 on May 18, 2011, 06:56:55 PM
A dream come true, I am sure.

It really is!  Its quickly becoming my favorite car to tinker with.
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Laxy

Wow that car is pure horn! Congratulations!!
71 Valiant VH Hardtop 265 Hemi 4-speed, 71 VH Valiant Charger R/T Replica 360 4-speed, 68 Dodge Charger 440/727.

Just 6T9 CHGR

Congrats on the score!

Fixed your first post to show all the pics....very nice find!
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


1969chargerrtse

Amazing! What a beautiful car. It's obviously going to a new appreciated owner. At least it's not sitting and rusting away like this car.  I called the owners several times and offered to get it cleaned up and running for free, and they didn't call back. So this one can mold and rust away for all I care. 15,000 original one owner miles, original paint and sitting in a humid garage.  :o :'(
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

Dr V

Well, I took the old tank down and found what I was hoping for.... One of the nicest original trunk pans that I have ever seen.    I ran all new fuel lines,including the 4 vents.  New fuel filter and some fresh 115 octane turbo blue then one crank and boom, that 440 is running awesome.  I did all the fluids, brakes with hardware, brake hoses and shes safe and ready for the road. 



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BigBlockSam

I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

hemi68charger

Lookin' great Eric..  :2thumbs:

Good job........
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

1969chargerrtse

This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.