Took the car in Friday, see how far the $$ go, hoping all the new body panels are installed, aligned and everything is primed by end of May.
Here is how it looked prior to going in...
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/31july09.JPG)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/bodyshop.JPG)
Ditching the Vinyl roof, and planning Plum Crazy w/ the 73 Rally Stripes. VFN Bulge hood w/ Hood graphic. Likly use Phoenix Graphics for the stripes.
Here are some VFN pics
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/VFN4.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/VFNunder1.jpg)
Naturally new pics when its pic worthy ;)
Here is a photoshop of the look I am going for-less the white interior (going Black w/ the Bench seat for that high school sweetie sitting right up on ya theme the 70's were good for).
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs033.snc1/3238_1035868983544_1430040282_30082625_6656576_n.jpg)
Torn between the Magnum wheels and the Torq Thrust Wheels (These seem to have better sizes available for DR's).
Still in the market for a new trunk lid (mine has the rusty lip ) and a dual exhaust rear valance.
Jim
Snapped some pics of it at the shop when I dropped off the hood.
They are going to hit the Drivers rocker first then put the fenders on and hood. Then align the doors. Then weld in the new rear quarters.
Should have pics of the VFN Bulge Hood fitted in about a week :cheers:
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/BodyApril09/Passrear.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/BodyApril09/driversrearquarter.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/BodyApril09/passreara.jpg)
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(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/BodyApril09/passrocker.jpg)
Boy, time flies, it seems like just three years ago you were shopping for a body shop that was willing to do your Charger. ;)
Trunk lids shouldn't be too hard to find...they go pretty cheap too. Charger1973 had a photoshop done by DS440 a while back of a plum crazy 73 with a white rallye stripe, it looked really good, check it out. I vote TT wheels! I'm thinking of going with TTD's on our car...
Keep us updated, it's great to finally see progress being made of several late 3rd gens!
:cheers:
EDIT: Found it:
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21149.0;attach=37218;image)
Update from today...
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Looks like its getting some color on there
Quote from: Beer on April 21, 2009, 08:51:59 PM
Update from today...
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Mine was pretty similar with the rust behind the quarter. It wasn't too hard to fix, it just took time. I like the photoshop pics. good idea
May Update...Still have not seen the car in person
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Jim
Offer is still open if you want me to go bug Steve and shoot some pics.
Mike
Thanks Mike, not needed yet. Steve told me he has some insurance work so I am getting bumped back again. The hold up buys me time to try and find the outer wheelhouses for the back and a valance with rear cut outs.
I also need to take a trip up to Eagle Lake to get my windshield and look over some part cars for a trunk lid.
Mid June I may take ya up on the photo's. Hoping all the panels are done and the car is in primer end of June. I get home 18 June have a week home then have to go to Houston for a week (systems class).
Update as of today...
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Above and below, the stock hood hinges needed to be hogged out a bit to get the arch needed to fit the VFN hood correctly, other than that the hood fits perfectly.
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/May09/May09c.JPG)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/May09/May09d.JPG)
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End of next wek, the fenders should be back on, the Plum Crazy laid down on the undersides, and the top painted primer black, so the front clip should be ready for paint. Then they will continue on the rear pass side.
good progress
:2thumbs: Looking good Beer!!!!
Jason
moving right along :2thumbs:
I am on my Rig, but I got some Pics from the shop tonite...
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/BodyJune09/June2009%20015.jpg)
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Lookin' good :yesnod:
Little by little it's coming together nicely.
Quote from: Beer on April 11, 2009, 02:59:44 PM
Took the car in Friday, see how far the $$ go, hoping all the new body panels are installed, aligned and everything is primed by end of May.
LOL
More realistic timeline is all panels done and primed by AugustFinal Paint end of Sept.
Engine (may change cam and have Heads done by Dwyane Porter) Septish
Tranny Built 904 w/Low gearset from Cope completed By Sept (in work now)
Engine/Tranny installed Octish 09
Interior and system installs (Brake, fuel tank etc...) done winter of 09-10
Quote from: Beer on June 04, 2009, 09:42:12 AM
Engine (may change cam and have Heads done by Dwyane Porter) Septish
Jim
Cam change?? Dyno run or something trigger this? :popcrn:
I'm available just about any weekend now. When you get your car back and want help just let me know and I'll drive down and do whatever I can to help you.
v/r
Mike
Quote from: mikepmcs on June 04, 2009, 12:40:08 PM
Quote from: Beer on June 04, 2009, 09:42:12 AM
Engine (may change cam and have Heads done by Dwyane Porter) Septish
Jim
Cam change?? Dyno run or something trigger this? :popcrn:
I'm available just about any weekend now. When you get your car back and want help just let me know and I'll drive down and do whatever I can to help you.
v/r
Mike
Thanks Mike, that would great!
I spent a bit of time chatting with John at Cope Racing, he says a 727 is what I should go for.
The cam change/Head porting is my quest for 12's first time out...wanna build it once and have it met the expectations.
Latest Pics
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Found some work previously done to the door :eek2:
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Looking good man. Some nice welding going on there! :2thumbs:
Hi where did you get the right quarter panel? is it from another car or aftermarket? thanks Stephen :cheers:
Fronts are the origional quarters, rear quarters are new from Lake Erie Trading Post (Ebay).
Todays update...crappy IPHONE pics sorry...
Vinyl roof is gone...
Front Fenders inners painted Plum crazy
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/June09/IMG_0034.JPG)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/June09/IMG_0035.JPG)
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Cool pics. :yesnod:
man alive i'd love for mine to be @ that stage...thats gonna look sweet :coolgleamA:
Looking good Jim!
Stuck in Houston for another week :brickwall:
Steve the shop owner promised me some pics, have not got them yet, from our last call I am told the pass door is now in Black Primer as well as the roof. They are continuing on the driverside outer wheelhouse and rocker area.
Perhaps end of next week the new rear quaters will be welded on.
They have asked for the rear back glass as well and window trim.
Pics when I get em. But slowly getting progress out of the project!
Jim
More pics! Yes,
you need a parts runner to get that stuff to steve while you are away??
Mike
good progress
Quote from: mikepmcs on June 26, 2009, 02:37:48 PM
you need a parts runner to get that stuff to steve while you are away??
Mike
Thanks Mike,
No need. Will be home 3 July and intend to head up there the following Monday. If you want to drop in and inspect the work feel free :yesnod:
Jim
Latest Pics...
6 July
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It's really starting to shape up. :2thumbs:
lookin good!
Moving right along :2thumbs:
Updated pics some are a little older and should be back a few post.
Rear fenders are welded in now...
Should be primer black and be ready for pickup end of month...
Caltrac suspension/with subframe connectors added with the 3.91 SG rear 8 3/4" mid end Aug
Final paint end Sept/early Oct
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:2thumbs: Looking great, Beer! I cannot wait to see your 73 finished.
Keep up the good work,
Jason
Pics from today...
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Ahh... I can smell it now.. fresh paint in the morning coming soon to a paint booth near you :2thumbs:
That is looking really good Beer. Getting close now! :yesnod: :yesnod:
Wow....looks great
Hope to have it all primer next week.
Options are the same primer black it is now, or a "Hot Rod Black". I am leaning towards the hot rod black. Seems the Black primer you can see the shades are inconsistant, so I think a Hot rod black as base for the Plum Crazy would be better than the primer I got now.
Need to finish half of the 8 3/4" Axle (wire-wheeling) and paint that. Have the Caltrac rear suspension coming and need to weld in the sub frame connectors. Install the rear and suspension...then wait til end of Sept for final paint.
I am trying to get the shop to mix me some gloss black with the same metallic volume the Plum Crazy will have for the bulge and the side stripes.
Jim
Back Home! These are shots the shop sent me, I have not been up to look myself. Bringing the Subframe connectors up and have the Caltrac Springs and Caltrac Suspension to put in next.
Called AMD TODAY to get an update on the famed rear valance with cutouts...EVERY CALL promises promises...Todays news 15 August they will have a test piece and if it goes well production and on the shelves in two monthes...FUNNY...I been listening to that shit for a YEAR now.
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soon, oh so very soon :D
Beer,
Those quarters look great, did the shop have many fitment issues with them. I was just wondering I haven't heard many people comment on the 73-74 quarters. They look great in the pics :2thumbs:
Jason
From talking with the shop, they had some difficultly with the rear valance and had to modify that a bit to fit (rear valance was from a 73 as well, Dr. Pimp from Canada sent it to me). I am heading up to the shop tomorrow to see it, going to drop off the Subframe connectors.
Dropped the subframe connectors off...should have the rear suspension in End of next week.
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Took the new Subframe connectors to the shop. These should be the last pics I take before its painted :yesnod:
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hey if you are not going to use your wheel opening moldings im looking for the right rear one. im i europe though but if you are willing to send it my way ill be happy to take it off your hands. write me at henriksorensen@sol.dk
Update...
No progress..
Subframe connectors not on yet...
and no paint estimate...
So close yet so far! :brickwall:
Just talked to the shop.
Plan forward, Tuesday I am moved to the front, Jack up the rear, remove the 8 1/4" rear, put in Subframe connectors, clean up th underside and "rhino liner" underside. Final patch welding at rear vertical trunk area to be done.
I get home Thursday, and Saturday the 12, I drop off the 8 3/4" rear w/ Caltrac setup for installation.
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Suspension/DSC02313.jpg)
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Then Paint quote and Paint last two weeks in Sept.
PHOTOSHOP of another members car, color changed to Plum Crazy, with what look I am thinking of (Hood Graphics may be a bit different, either 73 Style or painted Bulge Gloss Black w/ -same metallic amount as the Plum)...
Wheels will be Magnum or I may go with powdercoated Black Rally cop wheels with Chrome Covers.
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/PhotoshopJT.jpg)
Quote from: Beer on September 04, 2009, 08:23:21 AM
Just talked to the shop.
Plan forward, Tuesday I am moved to the front, Jack up the rear, remove the 8 1/4" rear, put in Subframe connectors, clean up th underside and "rhino liner" underside. Final patch welding at rear vertical trunk area to be done.
I get home Thursday, and Saturday the 12, I drop off the 8 3/4" rear w/ Caltrac setup for installation.
PHOTOSHOP of another members car, color changed to Plum Crazy, with what look I am thinking of (Hood Graphics may be a bit different, either 73 Style or painted Bulge Gloss Black w/ -same metallic amount as the Plum)...
Wheels will be Magnum or I may go with powdercoated Black Rally cop wheels with Chrome Covers.
Do you need the rear to get there any quicker?
Thanks Mike, should be good, they are wrapping up a Galaxy today, I move back to being in Work Tuesday...so figure take out the rear, subframe connectors clean up bottom and finish the trunk patches, that should take em til Thurs/Fri so I can get it.
Shoot me your cell # and I will give ya a call and you can meet me there if you like.
Looking to do Oxford a few times with the Blue car, Sprayed it last time home and got a 7.58 w/ 75 shot. Still need to do some tuning with EFI Live, but if your up for meeting me at Stretch it or Oxford dragway I will give ya a ring with my plans. Looking for 7.3-7.4 at Oxford next couple weeks (1/8 Mile). Probably Spray a 125 dry when I swap out my bad WB sensor.
Just ordered the 73 "Phoenix" Factory Hood Graphics...Have the Third Gen Spoiler also coming to the house. Going to hold off on the side stripes. SO when it comes out of paint, Hood graphics and Trunk spoiler should be in place...Can't wait to see how it turns out!
Should look great :2thumbs:
very good progress on Charger, very nice body work
Beer, do you have a link to the phoenix graphics? I not shure what I want to do yet with my superbee hood :shruggy:
Thanks,
Scott
http://musclecardecals.net/
http://musclecardecals.net/p-d.htm#charger
http://musclecardecals.net/p-d/ct311.htm
Thanks Beer
Quote from: mopar73 on September 06, 2009, 08:43:15 PM
Thanks Beer
also, you can check out http://ridergraphix.com/ Dave will make you anything you can dream up I bet.
Jimmy T, you get my PM with phone info?
Quote from: mikepmcs on September 07, 2009, 10:08:27 AM
Jimmy T, you get my PM with phone info?
Yep, I will pass you my info.
Jim
Progress! The car is in the paint Booth...course it aint getting painted yet...
But they have pulled the 8 1/4" rear out (anyone need parts???)...they did not need a torch :2thumbs:
Bringing the rear to them Monday, and the Subframe connectors are going in tomorrow :yesnod:
Sorry no pics...I am getting Paroled from the rig tomorrow :cheers:
Pics Monday...with it in the booth, lighting and area to stand back should = good pre-paint photo's...
When do they plan on spraying it Beer? Later this week sometime?
Jason
Hoping between 18-25 Sept, they still have not given me a quote for paint yet...
I got a place to take it in Oct when I am back offshore for Steering column replacement (Tan one for Black one)Master Cylinder installed then Brake/Fuel lines and probably front Suspension rebuild prior to putting the engine in.
Can't wait to see the Rear in w/ Caltracs and the Adjustable shocks. Then follow that up w/ Paint should be a great month.
Mid Oct is getting the Cope 727, may have drivetrain in place by Christmas ;D
Updated Pics from today...
Dropped off the rear, they were putting in the subframe connectors, and they disassembled for paint.
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I have a Black Steering wheel column to put in as well. That will get done w/ Brake lines/master cylinder installation.
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/Sept09j.jpg)
They are going tac weld the subframe connectors in as well as bolt em in as pictured.
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/Sept09sbfrm.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/Sept09sbfrm2.jpg)
Paint done target is still the end of the month.
:popcrn: Getting closer, Beer! :popcrn:
Jason
Have new Rear Leaf Front Perches coming, new rear Shackles, as well as the Trunk and Door weatherstripping...Hood graphic should be here Friday (undecided on if that will be painted on, or if I will use the decal). Rear Spoiler was dropped off the shop, last visit. Maybe end of next week for paint :cheers:
Looking good Jim.
Where did you get the weatherstripping from?
The Paddock for the weatherstripping. Bringing the parts up probably Tuesday. The Hood graphic is a stencil, so it looks like that will be painted on, so the "Rally side stripes", may become the rear bumble bee stripe...
Progress!!!!
Heading up to the shop for pics and parts drop off...Entire body is not painted yet...but they have sprayed the door jams and rehung the doors.
They are saying end of week likely. The hood graphics may slow them down though...
Getting real close Jim....you have to be excited ! :2thumbs:
Can't wait to see some fresh paint on the beast ! :drool5:
Ron
salivating at the mouth :popcrn:
Here is what I got so far. Need to round up the misc parts... turn signal lights, Marker lights etc...
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/21SeptDriverside.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/21SeptDriverside2.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/21SeptPassdoointerior.jpg)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Sept09/21SeptPassdoor.jpg)
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Dont think the Hood stencil is going to work out...probably paint the Black Bulge w/ a pinstripe outline (pinstripe painted). Going to hold off on the stripes.
They are saying entire car painted by this Friday.
its been so awesome to watch this thing man :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: Looks great!!! I know your glad to see some color on it!
Jason
Hi Beer car is almost done looks great. Thanks for posting the resto. Can you post your source for those frame connectors? I could use a set on my 73 charger. thanks Stephen
Quote from: 70daytonaclone on September 23, 2009, 08:01:09 AM
Hi Beer car is almost done looks great. Thanks for posting the resto. Can you post your source for those frame connectors? I could use a set on my 73 charger. thanks Stephen
http://www.magnumforce.com/store/detail.asp?ProductID=3108&CategoryID=19&BrandID=&Category=&SubCategory=&Search=&Page=
Update on the car, Trunk interior painted, Trunk underside painted, hood underside painted (Black). Possibly Friday afternoon body to be sprayed, will call at lunch, and hope to get word its a go, if so, will head up to the shop and get pics...
Looks like Monday now they are still block sanding... :'(
nice, love in-progress pics. That's how I'd paint a car, do jambs first and then paint whole car with body panels on the car. It's just a matter of personal preference.
Quote from: Beer on September 25, 2009, 02:28:07 PM
Looks like Monday now they are still block sanding... :'(
They called yesterday, now its going to be painted Tuesday...I go back to my rig Wednesday... Letting them take their time, hope it pays off!
Quote from: Beer on September 27, 2009, 10:19:57 AM
Quote from: Beer on September 25, 2009, 02:28:07 PM
Looks like Monday now they are still block sanding... :'(
They called yesterday, now its going to be painted Tuesday...I go back to my rig Wednesday... Letting them take their time, hope it pays off!
I know it sucks waiting, and I can only imagine how anxious you are, but the more time spent block-sanding, the better.
Can't wait to see it!
Jason
You should never rush bodyman, you want straight, flawless paintjob then you better take your time
Quote from: Silver R/T on September 27, 2009, 04:16:44 PM
You should never rush bodyman, you want straight, flawless paintjob then you better take your time
:iagree:
Is it tomorrow yet??? Should be Purple Tuesday. Then the Black goes on, then the clear coat, this of course is after I go back to the Gulf of Mexico for three weeks...
I really like member Banana Wama's Paint scheme and plan on duplicating, here are some color changer pic of his (his is yellow, I changed it to Plum Crazy)
Here is how I am going to have the Bulge painted with repo Callouts (340 MAGNUM ) added.
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Photoshophood.jpg)
Trunk rear like this as well (I have the Spoiler to).
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Photoshoptrunk.jpg)
Going to hold off on the rally Side graphics (Wife has issues with them for some reason...and it was her grandparents car so she has some say).
Next month...Rims/Tires Torq Thrust D, Magnum, or Mopar Police Rally 42 Series wheels (Black) are in the running. :scratchchin:
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Its Tuesday !! :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Fixin to head up to the shop shortly...bet its not purple yet...
Well, They saying about ten days including the Gloss Black complete. I am off to work tomorrow so I am at the shops mercy for pics when its done.
Here is what it looked like today.
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man that hood looks so nice
Quote from: Foreman72 on September 29, 2009, 07:15:04 PM
man that hood looks so nice
I can't wait to see it with the Gloss Blackout and pin stripe...
Hood is getting more paint, they said probably two more coats. They were block sanding the rest of the car so the car was pretty dusty. The painted parts were painted individually and bolted on.
hood...... :drool5:
Looking good, Jim :2thumbs:
Jason
That plum crazy is really gonna look good on that once it's done, one of the best Mopar colors :yesnod:
Looks very good, I see they painted the inside of the front valance the proper color. Is this something they did on their own or did you have to direct them?
Is it painted yet? :popcrn:
Quote from: CDN72SE on September 30, 2009, 12:38:34 PM
Looks very good, I see they painted the inside of the front valance the proper color. Is this something they did on their own or did you have to direct them?
They did that on their own, I think that piece was still stock when they got it, so they probably just duplicated what they were given and substituted the Purple for the bronze that was on the old paint job.
Quote from: Charger440RDN on October 01, 2009, 05:42:11 PM
Is it painted yet? :popcrn:
I don't think so, I think about a week more total...they want the primer to cure on what they block sanded etc...Two days ago when I was there they said in about 7-10 days it would be complete (Black and clearcoat included). I am on my drilling rig now in the Gulf of Mexico for three weeks so I cannot check on em...I may need my man in the field Mike to drop by the shop (he is less than 30 minutes from it...) for real time intelligence. The owner of the shop is computer challenged so, if its painted, he takes the pictures, then brings the camera home to his wife who then sends the pics...sometimes they are the right pics sometimes they are not LOL...
soooo close
Quote from: Beer on October 01, 2009, 07:27:36 PM
Quote from: Charger440RDN on October 01, 2009, 05:42:11 PM
Is it painted yet? :popcrn:
I don't think so, I think about a week more total...they want the primer to cure on what they block sanded etc...Two days ago when I was there they said in about 7-10 days it would be complete (Black and clearcoat included). I am on my drilling rig now in the Gulf of Mexico for three weeks so I cannot check on em...I may need my man in the field Mike to drop by the shop (he is less than 30 minutes from it...) for real time intelligence. The owner of the shop is computer challenged so, if its painted, he takes the pictures, then brings the camera home to his wife who then sends the pics...sometimes they are the right pics sometimes they are not LOL...
No need to rush the process after coming this far :lol:, I know you can't wait to slide behind the wheel and fire it up.
Phone call today indicates Wednesday 7 Oct for being all purple, that means pics to me by maybe 8 Oct. The new rear w/ Caltracs will be put in after the body is Purple.
Then the Black will be put on no later than the 14th... so estimate final pics two weeks from today. Will probably have MikePCMS visit the shop for me in about 10-14 days. I get home the 22nd, so pick up sometime 22-30th Oct, then reassembly. On the road maybe this spring.
Jim
Quote from: Beer on October 02, 2009, 01:24:18 PM
Phone call today indicates Wednesday 7 Oct for being all purple, that means pics to me by maybe 8 Oct. The new rear w/ Caltracs will be put in after the body is Purple.
Then the Black will be put on no later than the 14th... so estimate final pics two weeks from today. Will probably have MikePCMS visit the shop for me in about 10-14 days. I get home the 22nd, so pick up sometime 22-30th Oct, then reassembly. On the road maybe this spring.
Jim
Roger, Copy, Wilco!
Just let me know. :2thumbs:
Gonna rip down to Virginia to see my parents and lil sis on the 9th but I should be back in town late sunday.
Mike, see if you can take a stroll up there Tuesday Afternoon and email (or post fer me) pics if they get it purple. I will call Steve Tuesday and tell him I asked ya to to hook me up with pics since I am not around.
Comon TUESDAY!
Jim,
This tuesday the 6th or next tuesday the 13th?
Just wanted to clarify after reading above posts.
Both :icon_smile_big:
This tuesday it should all be purple, then the week when you get back from Viriginia, it should have the Black Bulge and Rear trunk Black trim and the spoiler will likely be bolted on ;D
I'm on it like flies on a rib roast. :2thumbs:
Hey Mike, called this morning and looks like Wednesday now. Steve said to show up as close to 5 PM as possible. They are wet sanding the primer some more on the rear today (focusing on the top seams of the new rear panels-right at the bodyline where the welds were), and should start spraying color tomorrow around 1 PM.
LOL its killing me but I told them I was in no rush and to take their time :D
Jim
Quote from: Beer on October 06, 2009, 09:07:43 AM
LOL its killing me but I told them I was in no rush and to take their time :D
Jim
Add 3 years to Build time....lol (at least in my world) :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: Beer on October 06, 2009, 09:07:43 AM
Hey Mike, called this morning and looks like Wednesday now. Steve said to show up as close to 5 PM as possible. They are wet sanding the primer some more on the rear today (focusing on the top seams of the new rear panels-right at the bodyline where the welds were), and should start spraying color tomorrow around 1 PM.
LOL its killing me but I told them I was in no rush and to take their time :D
Jim
No problem. Hoping there is no shrinkage issues on the primer. Is Steve gonna seal the whole carit prior to spraying?
So Wednesday go then. Lemme know if anything changes.
v/r
Mike
Called your cell Mike, left voice mail any luck? Post em if ya got em :popcrn:
I called them twice today but they must have been busy so I just decided to show up anyway.
Got to Steve's place about 1640. Steve's boy was squirting the Charger but no chance for me to get pictures through the window. But...the car has color on it, I saw it live and actually watched him spray the entire pass door. :icon_smile_big: I talked to one of the boys and asked permission to stop by tomorrow after work. They will have it cut and buffed by the time I show up. He told me they were wet sanding the body more today and I imagine that is what delayed their painting of the beast. I touched your plate bracket...(ooooh puurrrrple, in my best homer simpson) that was laying on one of those old junky Vettes they had sitting around. ;D
So, tomorrow for some quick shots and then I have to jam to Virginia for a couple days. I also plan on tuesday to get some more shots, but I will confirm with you and steve prior.
Mike out! :cheers:
Thanks for doing this for me Mike! Looking forward to tomorrow, I'm gonna wear out the refresh button on the mouse late afternoon checking on this thread.
:cheers:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
:nana:
Made ya look!
Did some calculations...182 ish days the shop has had the car...boy, won't the nieghbors be suprised that crappy Brown car is back with a new look... :yesnod:
Couple more hours and Mike should be passing through the shop for pics.
Jim
Beer, I think I'm just as anxious as you are....I have been following you threads watching the build, The first thing when I have been getting home the last couple of days is checking this thread to see if it's purple yet!
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Jason
Hey
it's purple. give me a few minutes and i'll start uploading. I just walked in the door and i'll post a pic of why i was delayed as well. :2thumbs:
gimme a few BRB.
Whoo who! :cheers: Ready to look at it!
First the reason I was delayed. Got a call from my buddy big jason on the way back from steve's, "Mike you gotta come look at this truck we're working on" 1100HP Keith Black Hemi sled puller. Sorry had to look at it. :icon_smile_big:
ok, you are seeing them at the same time I am so no photo anything, here they are.
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ok, so I screwed with one picture. :icon_smile_cool:
Car looks really nice. Straight. It is not cut and buffed in these pictures at all, this is how it laid out on the car. Sittin all weekend, block with 1200 next week, black goes on and then clear it all at once again. Then color sand and buff again I'm sure after that clear dries.
Off to get some last minute stuff in and then couple hours rest, then drive to VA. :2thumbs:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :o :o :o :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs:
Jim.....you car looks awesome :2thumbs: I know you gotta be thrilled!!
Jason
Absolutely STUNNING!!!! :cheers: :cheers: body work and paint is flawless :drool5: :drool5:
Thanks Mike! Appreciate the time, I know you I cut into you going to VA time. I will make it up to ya with a Dinner or something at one of the cruise in's or track days. I hear NAPA may sponsor a Oxford SS&D next year.
Sorry took so long for me to comment, you were posting them right at watch turnover and my Rig Manager called as well.
Man I cant wait till now for the black!
I think they are going to put the rear (Caltrac) in now that its Sprayed as well this week. I have to see the color in daylight but I think I am gonna be very pleased!
Jimmy
No problem , you didn't cut in to any time, I'm just putzing around the house. You owe me nothing. Very pleased to do it and will be back next week to get some more pics for you. Jeremy told me to leave my number and he will call me when it's ready to go, could be tuesday, could be wednesday, I don't know.
Stay safe out there.
Mike
Oh my God!!! Why can't that be mine? Your car looks awesome, I can't wait to see the next photos.
Absolutely beautiful. It will definitely need some black to offset those large panels but all as I can say is "stunning". You should be pleased Jim! :cheers:
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That is one SLICK looking Charger!!! Congratulations man, you are the proud of owner of an awesome purple Charger. One thing at a time, but now you GOTTA get it ready for spring!!! :drool5:
186 days? Looking at it now, not even cut or buffed yet, wasn't it worth it? Can't wait to see it assembled. A pretty chrome bumper on there, along with the black you're waiting for, will make all the difference in the world. Very awesome...
Are you gonna put the hood pins on it?
Quote from: Charger440RDN on October 08, 2009, 07:10:29 PM
Are you gonna put the hood pins on it?
I have the pin kit...but I am leaning towards not using it. Have to see how the 340 callouts and Black bulge look. I think the chrome hood pins will distract from the look.
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o
looks like the paint laid down perfect.. :paintingpink:
Anything specila that you would have to do to the hood pins when installing in the glass hood?
wow man...its been a long time coming huh...congrats brother :2thumbs:
That's some of the nicest body work/paint Ive seen. Certainly one of the coolest third gens! Congrats!:2thumbs:
MAN, OH MAN :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Holy cow that thing looks beautiful :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Looks good, Congratulations :2thumbs: LEON.
paint looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing some shots of it out in the sun once it is finished up.
Thanks guys, next week the Black bulge will be painted and some black on the back lip of the trunk. Mike will post some pics when he get back. :popcrn:
I was gonna get the Police wheels and some other items, but... I am gonna hold off, I think I am gonna have some paint over-run cost I am gonna need to cover to bring the car home :D
I too and looking forward to seeing it for real in the sunlight!
Oldrock and Foreman72 I been reading your threads too! I may be calling on you guys for some assembly pics, been a few years when I took it apart and the Disassembly Photo CD I made I lost so I may be asking for some pics on how some stuff goes back together.
I was expecting only two weeks home but just got told I get my full three (work three weeks on three off offshore), so I should be able to make some real headway in assembly (may see some parts of the garage i have not seen in years as well :o). Tires/Wheels, Torque converter, tranny, and some interior pieces are the only major parts left to purchase.
Jim
The shop is masking for the Black today :yesnod: Rear will be put in Mon/Tuesday.
Steve the manager said I got 7 coats of Purple, and should have 3 clearcoat when its all said and done. Should be ready when I get home, so pickup may be 23 Oct (13 days).
Quote from: Beer on October 10, 2009, 09:55:43 AM
The shop is masking for the Black today :yesnod: Rear will be put in Mon/Tuesday.
Steve the manager said I got 7 coats of Purple, and should have 3 clearcoat when its all said and done. Should be ready when I get home, so pickup may be 23 Oct (13 days).
:o thats allota purple
Hood is painted, Steve just called the rig (ut O, double secret weekend rate=$$$ but getting it done = :2thumbs:)...anyone want to see the pics? He says it looks pretty good, but he may be a bit biased since he sprayed it...they are gonna sand it so the purple/black edge is not felt, then clearcoat the hood again.
Got wheels coming (Police Wheels)...
Should be a fun time home assembling !
Quote from: Beer on October 11, 2009, 11:41:07 AM
Hood is painted, Steve just called the rig (ut O, double secret weekend rate=$$$ but getting it done = :2thumbs:)...anyone want to see the pics? He says it looks pretty good, but he may be a bit biased since he sprayed it...they are gonna sand it so the purple/black edge is not felt, then clearcoat the hood again.
Got wheels coming (Police Wheels)...
Should be a fun time home assembling !
:2thumbs: sweet! Where did you get the wheels, did you get new ones or did you find a used set? Those police wheels are gonna look awesome, thats what I plan on using on the 69.
Jason
:cheers: Me Happy...
jaak got the wheels new from Jegs (Summit ordering online sucks...) went 15x8 w 4" BS
I think the Black Wheels will set off the Hood and trunk w/ the Black Spoiler.
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what can I say more than :drool5:
That hood looks great!!!! Maybe I need to blackout mine when it gets painted one day :scratchchin:
Jason
Re pics for assembly... Josh and I would be glad to help out. Just let us know what pics you need and either Josh or I can snap pics for you. BTW, that black hood really does look nice and I bet it will realy look sharp when she finally makes it outside for some pics.
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My advice
Use the pins !!!
the last thing you want is a 35 year old hood latch giving up on you
Trus me, it would not be pretty
Jim, the paint looks awesome ! I'm really liking the bulge hood with the callouts and blackout treatment. :bow:
That's going to be one sharp & quick car once you're done. :2thumbs:
I hope to see it and meet you some day. :cheers:
Ron
Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 13, 2009, 07:18:50 AM
Jim, the paint looks awesome ! I'm really liking the bulge hood with the callouts and blackout treatment. :bow:
That's going to be one sharp & quick car once you're done. :2thumbs:
I hope to see it and meet you some day. :cheers:
Ron
Thanks Ron! Hope to met you and some others on the forum as well, Once finished I hope to travel and attend some Mopar events on my off time.
Mike should be getting some more pics in a couple of days, looking forward to seeing the Rear Suspension in, and the car overall (including the rear spoiler). :icon_smile_big:
Quickly becoming my favorite third gen!!!!!
Thanks Moparsons!
Talked with Steve at the shop this morning, They are doing the Black on the trunk lid (rear lip) today and will have that clear coated tomorrow. Similiar to Bannna's Wana's (his yellow one photoshopped below)
(http://www.retrorelics.net/jim/Boards/Charger%20Pics/Photoshoptrunk.jpg)
Should have Shop Pics of the Hood/front clip uncovered tonite w/ the callouts in place. He says he is really pleased with how the front came out with the Gloss Black and the callouts against the Plum Crazy Purple.
Tommorrow night pics of the trunk area with the Spoiler in place.
Weekend project is going to be installing the rear Suspension.
Looking on track for me picking up 23rd.
Jim
New Hood Pics
New Trunk Pics...not sure I like how the trunk lip turned out...
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:popcrn: :popcrn:
Awesome :2thumbs:
Jason
Wow, that's HOT! Looks great man. Good motivation. I need to get my updates posted but haven't had time. Your going to be the envy of all once that's on the road! Nice job!
:2thumbs:
Mark
purple is an awesome color.......................................
Just called the shop.
Had some issues on the clear with the doors, they are sanding and will reshoot the clear on the doors. Clear should be done this week. This weekend Steve will be putting the rear suspension in. Should have new pics Monday of the car overall finished and w/ Suspension in. Discussed the rear trunk lid and Steve says that w/ the clear the trunk lid looks great, and I will like the look when I see it in person. On track for a Friday Oct 23 pick up.
Jim
Did it have Runs :scratchchin: :shruggy:
He said lil craters...something to do with the setup time difference between the first coat and the other coats.
Car looks awesome! :2thumbs:
Thanks Back N Black :cheers:
Called the shop this afternoon...left message begging for more pics (do not want to wait til monday LOL)...
Hopefully next pics everything will be uncovered.
I will post em if I get em.
:popcrn:
Quote from: Beer on October 16, 2009, 02:49:38 PM
Thanks Back N Black :cheers:
Called the shop this afternoon...left message begging for more pics (do not want to wait til monday LOL)...
Hopefully next pics everything will be uncovered.
I will post em if I get em.
:popcrn:
I can still do monday no problem so you'll get something monday night regardless. ;D
Thanks Mike! Yep looking forward to your pics on Monday. Looking for the shop to tide me over for the weekend...Crappy weather offshore and Git-home-I-tis is kicking in.
Police wheels and hubs ordered. Put tires on and install next weekend.
Front seat upholstry shipping the 20th install when home.
Projects to do week one (will be new thread called 73 reassembly)
Clean up fuse panel and install,
Inspect wiring harness and repair chaffed coatings with longspiced-soldered-shrinkwrapped repairs.
Run wire harnesses.
New padding/Carpet and door sill plates ready for install
Rear seat (old thread I did on recovering the seats w new w/upholstery) ready for install
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,5642.0.html
Dash ready for installation w/ Dashpad (another thread I did years ago when I did the dashpad..), see how it looks, may buy new Dashpad...
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,4617.0.html
Trunk mat ready to install
Package tray ready
Engine bay items...
LOL man this stroker thread is four years old!!
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,283.0.html
I bet you can't wait :punkrocka: ....your almost there :2thumbs:
Quote from: Beer on October 16, 2009, 05:09:48 AM
He said lil craters...something to do with the setup time difference between the first coat and the other coats.
Sounds like Solvent Pop. LEON.
Got some Pics...Suspension, he said he has more clearcoating to do, should be all done Wednesday now...
Jim
Body Pics from today. (see last Thread page 9 for Suspension Pics from today).
So I'll "stand down" until Wednesday I assume. :2thumbs:
Quote from: mikepmcs on October 18, 2009, 07:01:08 PM
So I'll "stand down" until Wednesday I assume. :2thumbs:
Roger that...from the shop...
"Here are the pics from today... rear end installation, fits well.
We still have to paint clear on the roof, rear quarters 1 more time, then will unmask and send final pictures.... possibly Tues. or Wed.
Beautiful! Very nice Jim!
Called the shop, they said there is still some solvent pop in areas, going to check it out Friday when I pick it up.
Likely if its an issue for me, they can get it when AMD comes out with the Dual exhaust cutout valance (will have them fit it and paint it).
Mike I think will post some pics later tonite, if he makes the shop. Should be the first pics of it with everything uncovered.
They are wrapping up welding in the subframe connectors today, and tomorrow they will be bolting on the marker lights, locksets, spoiler and the door handles, as well as setting the rear window and trim back in place.
Get off the rig tomorrow! A Beer version of Planes trains and automobiles...will be Helicoptor, Bus, Plane, truck LOL...
Friday Morning load the trailer on the truck and off to get the Charger and bring it home :yesnod:
Quote from: Beer on October 21, 2009, 12:53:08 PM
Called the shop, they said there is still some solvent pop in areas, going to check it out Friday when I pick it up.
Likely if its an issue for me, they can get it when AMD comes out with the Dual exhaust cutout valance (will have them fit it and paint it).
Mike I think will post some pics later tonite, if he makes the shop. Should be the first pics of it with everything uncovered.
They are wrapping up welding in the subframe connectors today, and tomorrow they will be bolting on the marker lights, locksets, spoiler and the door handles, as well as setting the rear window and trim back in place.
Get off the rig tomorrow! A Beer version of Planes trains and automobiles...will be Helicoptor, Bus, Plane, truck LOL...
Friday Morning load the trailer on the truck and off to get the Charger and bring it home :yesnod:
Jim
Just got off the phone with the shop and they said they were painting a f-350 and didn't want me in there today. If you want me to go tomorrow I will no problem but you're picking it up friday so..... Up to you though, I have no problem going but you won't even get the pictures on the rig as you'll be en-route.
let me know.
v/r
Mike
Hmmm, I told Steve you were coming and he did not say anything to me about not wanting you to visit...no worries, I will see it Friday. Thanks Mike. If your passing through Bath Brunswick hit me up, probably be workin gon it :)
Hey he sent Pics...Pics not that great lighting wise, look for good pics Friday afternoon after I pic the car up!
Mo Pics, the trunk lid is growing on me...I am leaning towards the ralley side stripes now though...
The cop wheels are on Back Order so that plan may change up to Torq Thrust or Magnums...
that looks really good,.. except for the color...
:smilielol:
I know your stoked...
Looks fantastic Jim. :drool5: A set of torque Thrust D's with the dark centers would look killer ! I like the side Rally stripe idea as well :2thumbs:
Ron
Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 21, 2009, 11:05:12 PM
Looks fantastic Jim. :drool5: A set of torque Thrust D's with the dark centers would look killer ! I like the side Rally stripe idea as well :2thumbs:
Ron
+1 for the side stripes...I love 73/74 Rallye stripes. My Rallye was actually a stripe-delete car, but when I get it painted one day, I want to install a stripe.
Jason
Pick up @ 12 EST
Thanks guys, looking forward to doing the assembly thread, that one will probably run as long as this one did.
Should have Day light sunny Pics posted after supper, have to show it a few people before it comes off the trailer.
Oh Yeah!
:drool5: ........yeah buddy.
WooooooHooooooo! :2thumbs:
Looks great!
Jason
Beer
I stopped by and checked out your Charger today.....looks awesome. I was driving by the body shop and noticed the car and had to turn around. You may have gotten there as I was leaving, not sure. Your car looks great !
Rick
Awsome!!!! :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Quote from: 71superbee on October 23, 2009, 05:52:46 PM
Beer
I stopped by and checked out your Charger today.....looks awesome. I was driving by the body shop and noticed the car and had to turn around. You may have gotten there as I was leaving, not sure. Your car looks great !
Rick
Thanks! Yep that was me picking it up, should of stayed and chatted! You doing the New England Dragway MOPAR event 31 Oct?
Jim
No, not this year, got too much going on. Enjoy you car !
son of a gun...can't wait till my car is there...looks astounding my good man
Hot damn....that car looks good !!!! :drool5: The side rally stripes would really finish it off, inmo. :cheers:
Bravo Jim....you must be stoked ! :icon_smile_big:
Ron
That is SWEET!
Have you posted these over on the 3rd gen board yet?
Quote from: Beer on October 23, 2009, 03:29:57 PM
Oh Yeah!
:yesnod: :yesnod: man thats looks awesome :coolgleamA: can't wait to see it built up :popcrn:
Looks "plum" great ;D
HOLY CRAP....wow, that's beautiful! :drool5:
car looks sweet!