'69 jack detail?

694spdRT · August 03, 2005, 09:00:19 PM

I am detailing my jack soon.

I remember reading to use primer on the mechanism. Which brand was it?

Also, is Eastwood Detail Gray used for the leg or ?

Thanks

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 04, 2005, 02:35:50 AM

Yes I used light grey primer for the mechanism and used some clear over it. I used this for the base as well.

For the life of me I cant remember which paint I used for the post. I know it was a silverish color..... $:-\$

Charger4404spd · August 04, 2005, 05:50:06 AM

That silver looks really close to the Argent Silver.

694spdRT · August 04, 2005, 06:57:53 AM

It looks like your tire iron is a satin black or is it semi black?

I have some argent silver but my detail gray is gone. The detail gray gives a nice bare steel look.

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 04, 2005, 11:30:40 AM

I used satin for the iron......also take note of the way the spring is mounted. As per the jacking inst decal & the owners manual

694spdRT · August 04, 2005, 10:07:20 PM

Quote from: 6T9_CHARGER_RT on August 04, 2005, 11:30:40 AM
I used satin for the iron......also take note of the way the spring is mounted. As per the jacking inst decal & the owners manual

Thanks.

I picked up one of those springs at a show last year. They definately are proud(aka $$) of some of them detail pieces.

bull · August 05, 2005, 03:48:35 AM

Quote from: 6T9_CHARGER_RT on August 04, 2005, 02:35:50 AM
Yes I used light grey primer for the mechanism and used some clear over it. I used this for the base as well.

For the life of me I cant remember which paint I used for the post. I know it was a silverish color..... $:-\$

This guy here is the jack master Jedi.

8WHEELER · August 05, 2005, 04:13:48 AM

I paint the base and jack saddle Rustoleum grey it is right on the money and the shaft silver.
I don't have picture's of mine I always swipe Chris's picture

because they look so similar.

Dan

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 05, 2005, 05:36:16 AM

Quote from: bull on August 05, 2005, 03:48:35 AM

This guy here is the jack master Jedi.

694spdRT · August 07, 2005, 11:53:36 PM

Speaking of jack stuff.

What did you guys end up using for the sticky padding material on the drivr side wheel well mount?

I have one out of a parts car that I will be using.

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 08, 2005, 10:12:25 PM

Quote from: 694spdRT on August 07, 2005, 11:53:36 PM
Speaking of jack stuff.

What did you guys end up using for the sticky padding material on the drivr side wheel well mount?

I have one out of a parts car that I will be using.

Didnt know of such stuff.....got a pic? I used some rubber heater hose as a cushion

694spdRT · August 08, 2005, 10:32:42 PM

I can get you a pic tommorow. It is probably 3/4" by 3" and resembles scotchbrite but, not abrasive.

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 09, 2005, 09:03:40 AM

Originally there? I didnt check the unrestored 69 Hemi Charger in that area when it was at my show earlier this year

694spdRT · August 09, 2005, 09:07:33 AM

Yes.

It is original equipment. My '68 has it as well and my Brother in laws '70 also has it.

69hemi · August 09, 2005, 10:23:45 AM

For the silver I used Eastwood's Aluminum Blast, for the mechanisim I used Ford Tractor Gray and the handle got semi-gloss black. For the protector I used a piece of window channel felt. I looked like the original piece in my car.

694spdRT · August 09, 2005, 11:54:01 AM

Quote from: 69hemi on August 09, 2005, 10:23:45 AM
For the silver I used Eastwood's Aluminum Blast, for the mechanisim I used Ford Tractor Gray and the handle got semi-gloss black. For the protector I used a piece of window channel felt. I looked like the original piece in my car.

Cool, I have some Alumablast left so I will try that first.

Thanks

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 09, 2005, 03:27:51 PM

Any pics of this felt stuff in the car???

69hemi · August 09, 2005, 03:29:52 PM

Quote from: 6T9_CHARGER_RT on August 09, 2005, 03:27:51 PM
Any pics of this felt stuff in the car???

I'll Try to shoot one tonight for you.

694spdRT · August 09, 2005, 04:17:33 PM

Here are some shots of the felt pad and one of it in my '69.

I don't have it permanently installed so the edges need to be folded over.

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 10, 2005, 02:33:26 AM

Thanks Ty!
Learn something new everyday

694spdRT · August 17, 2005, 01:48:00 PM

Quote from: 6T9_CHARGER_RT on August 04, 2005, 11:30:40 AM
I used satin for the iron......also take note of the way the spring is mounted. As per the jacking inst decal & the owners manual

Chris,

I got my jack detailed and installed last night. Then I looked at your eBay auction and you had me all confused for a second with the old picture of your trunk....until I checked your new picture here.

Ty

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 18, 2005, 02:35:10 AM

SpudRacer · August 24, 2005, 03:42:42 PM

Thanks for the info on detailing the jack. I've had all the pieces in my Eastwood sandblaster for over a week and have been working on it a little at a time. There are so many different layers of paint it isn't funny. I have a wonderful blaster now, but my humble air compressor will only run it 2-3 minutes at a time before waiting 4-5 minutes to refill the 25 gallon tank to 175psi. How much airflow do I need?! I'm looking at an 80gallon with 26cfm @ 90 psi. I hope this is enough.

Every picture I see of Chris's Charger impresses me with his strict attention to detail. I just wish he'd tell me why he's selling his car on eBay??

Tom
Bryson City, NC
69 R/T SE Turquoise

SpudRacer · August 26, 2005, 12:57:54 PM

Anyone know where I can get one of those nifty springs for the jack mechanism??? Mine has the wrong spring, and I'm almost done restoring the jack.

My mechanism is in horrible shape with rust and pitting. I sandblasted most of it yesterday, and it was already rusting again with a dark colored rust this morning!!!

Tom

694spdRT · August 27, 2005, 11:02:36 AM

Quote from: SpudRacer on August 26, 2005, 12:57:54 PM
Anyone know where I can get one of those nifty springs for the jack mechanism??? Mine has the wrong spring, and I'm almost done restoring the jack.

My mechanism is in horrible shape with rust and pitting. I sandblasted most of it yesterday, and it was already rusting again with a dark colored rust this morning!!!

Tom

I got mine from Mega Parts. They are a local Mopar supplier I buy a lot of stuff from. I would think any of the big resto dealers would sell them. Year One, Paddock, Jack's, or Hardens.

SpudRacer · August 29, 2005, 05:45:41 PM

I just ordered my spring from MegaParts, thanks for the tip.

Tom

Afflyer · September 08, 2005, 08:57:06 AM

Chris, for the '69 Charger, what was the correct style trunk mat? Grey herringbone?

Bradley
Milton, Florida

694spdRT · September 08, 2005, 10:45:35 AM

I believe it was Legendary that told me it varied from plant to plant and also build date. With my late build date and with the herringbone being most common , I went with that.

Ohh Chris...what is your take?

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 08, 2005, 04:13:26 PM

Nope the herring bone is for a 70 model.

It was either grey or tan plaid for 69......more predominatly grey.

I have the plaid one as well as the herringbone one pictured.......dare to be different! I just like the look of the herringbone pattern (at least this season.....maybe next Ill change back)

694spdRT · September 08, 2005, 04:39:43 PM

I am confused now....I think mine is the Houndstooth? Never have been good at decorating.

I know it is not plaid.

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 09, 2005, 05:52:10 AM

Its supposed to be plaid

Heres an old blurry pic of mine

694spdRT · September 09, 2005, 06:41:24 AM

I wonder why Legendary told me Houndstooth then? I see Year One sells the Houndstooth as well and lists it available in 1969.

Guess I should have listened to Barf and gone to plaid.

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 09, 2005, 06:22:21 PM

Ludicris Speed!!

Great movie!

Dont take my word as law.....I'm just going off what that silly restoration guide said and what the old YO catalogs used to say.....

It all boils down to personal prefrence if you asked me.

Whos to say it did or did not come with a herringbone pad? I'll swear it did right along with ya!

Afflyer · September 09, 2005, 10:00:12 PM

Yeah, but Chris, you and your Charger are the "standard" by which I, and others, base their restos on!

Bradley

milton, florida

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 09, 2005, 10:06:27 PM

Quote from: Afflyer on September 09, 2005, 10:00:12 PM
Yeah, but Chris, you and your Charger are the "standard" by which I, and others, base their restos on!

Bradley
milton, florida

Aww shucks.....

8WHEELER · September 09, 2005, 10:38:23 PM

Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on September 09, 2005, 10:06:27 PM
Quote from: Afflyer on September 09, 2005, 10:00:12 PM
Yeah, but Chris, you and your Charger are the "standard" by which I, and others, base their restos on!

Bradley
milton, florida

Aww shucks.....

Well on a lot of things anyway, but seeing as how I have 68's most things are not the same
between the two years EXCEPT THE R/T DASH ROUND EMBLEM

Dan

Ghoste · September 10, 2005, 01:08:13 AM

My 69 was plaid, but to tell you the truth, I thought you get plaidor herringbone in 69 and there was no rhyme or reason to it. You got what you got.

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 10, 2005, 05:30:02 AM

Quote from: 8WHEELER on September 09, 2005, 10:38:23 PM
Well on a lot of things anyway, but seeing as how I have 68's most things are not the same
between the two years EXCEPT THE R/T DASH ROUND EMBLEM

Dan

Ya mean the one from a 68 Coronet R/T??

8WHEELER · September 11, 2005, 03:45:26 AM

Yep Chris, I am still looking for at least one, no luck in 3yrs now

Dan

694spdRT · September 12, 2005, 02:28:19 PM

Quote from: 8WHEELER on September 11, 2005, 03:45:26 AM
Yep Chris, I am still looking for at least one, no luck in 3yrs now

Dan

I know of one in the Long Island NY area....

Ghoste · September 12, 2005, 03:15:41 PM

Just going offside here a bit but I want to make sure of something. The round RT dash emblem is for the Coronet only, not Charger?

694spdRT · September 12, 2005, 03:30:41 PM

Quote from: Ghoste on September 12, 2005, 03:15:41 PM
Just going offside here a bit but I want to make sure of something. The round RT dash emblem is for the Coronet only, not Charger?

I think the Charger's just got the medallion. Chris did those little things so he knows who copied his car during their restoration.

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 12, 2005, 04:54:27 PM

Quote from: 694spdRT on September 12, 2005, 03:30:41 PM

Just going offside here a bit but I want to make sure of something. The round RT dash emblem is for the Coronet only, not Charger?

tee hee!

Yes I believe the 68 Charger either got the triangle or the bullseye
The 68 Coronet R/T cot the R/T emblem.

I got mine NOS about 7 years ago for $25

I ruined it though because I cut off the mounting tabs and used a bit of velcro to attach it. I didnt want to hack up my cluster plastic bezel....

Ghoste · September 12, 2005, 05:49:35 PM

Okay thanks. Although, I've seen quite a few of those things in Chargers over a number of years so if that were really his plan, it won't be too accurate.

8WHEELER · September 12, 2005, 10:41:40 PM

I know it's not stock but in 27yrs I have only seen one other one other than the one Chris has.
Plus the car I what it for is a clone so I don't really care, it looks like it belongs there anyway.

Dan

resq302 · February 25, 2006, 11:06:35 PM

Just another detail about the jacks. I remember seeing a year or so ago in one of the mopar magazines (either Mopar Collectors Guide or Mopar Muscle) that someone came out with a correct felt pad that was originally stuck or glued to the flat area on the jack that came in contact with the bumper. Makes sense as otherwise the jack would scratch the living snot out of the bumper. Can anyone confirm that this felt pad piece is supposed to be on the jack?

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