Yesterday my 70 went to the shop. Josh who is the same guy who did bobby's 69 charger will be doing the resto. This has been a long time coming and was put on the back burner for a while because of a divorce. The direction that the project will be going is geared towards a resto-mod. The car is being sand blasted then the metal work will begin. I am super excited pictures will be posted as progress is made.
This is a concept that I came up with and the finished product was done by our very own ds440. I had many ideas and to see it come to life before the project was started was a big motivator for me.
I like the wheels, black paint, tail stripe but that red vinyl top is not doing it for myself personally. Good luck!
its definately different with the top color.as i stare at it,it grows on me.are you going with the charcoal interior, or black? looks like it will be a fun project.nice detail in the drawings.keep the pic's coming :2thumbs:
Actually the top will not be vinyl. It is going to painted a brandywine color and well as the tail stripe. the vinyl trim will be used as basically paint dividers. The seats will be black with the inserts being as close to a color of brandywine as possible
i was wondering about paint since the seams wern't on the top with all the detail on the interior. :2thumbs:
Nice ideas. The colors are interesting and reversible if you ever sell the car to someone with different tastes!
I like the painted top, I think it will look good :coolgleamA:
What's the wheel choice? Brand, size?
Looks like from the drawings that you are leaving the body largely intact with no mods? I like that for sure. :2thumbs:
The wheels are going to be Foose Knights. Wheel size has not been finalized as of yet. Leaning towards 17 x 7 up front and 18 x 10 or 18 x 12 in the back.
Quote from: Indygenerallee on February 28, 2012, 08:44:25 PM
I like the wheels, black paint, tail stripe but that red vinyl top is not doing it for myself personally. Good luck!
I agree. A dark red interiour would be cool though to me.
Jason,
Glad to see you started a thread. Looking forward to following your build both here and in person. I saw the stripped down version Saturday at Josh's shop and it's looking great (progress). I dropped off my new project, a '51 Ford F1 pickup that I am redoing as an old school hot rod (satin black paint, red interior, red wheels with 3" whitewalls...you get the idea) . So I had the opportunity to check yours out. Looking good :yesnod:
I really like what your planning to do with this Charger, especially the painted top. Has that old school look but updated which goes extremely well with the rest of your pro-touring theme. I am excited to watch the progress and eventually cruise around town with you!
Bob,
Just wanted to say a big thank you. If not for you and your Charger project, I would have never met Josh. I went to the shop on Tuesday and spent a few hours with Josh. He went over the entire car and what his plans are for all the metal work and the first phase of the resto. He took the time to explain things in great detail. I also got to see your Ford pick up. Looks like that is gonna be a nice project. Hope we can meet up sometime at the shop.
That looks pretty cool
what are your build plans for parts and mods?
As always things are always subject to change but for now the direction will be a AlterKtion front end suspension and a 4 link rear suspension. Disc break set up all the way around with the hydroboost. A Tremec 5 speed. After market classic or vintage AC. leaning towards a custom dash and center console. The power plant will be either a stroker 512 or the new 7.0 gen lll 426 Hemi, that is still to be decided but I like the EFI set-up. A few of the body mods that I am looking to do is recessed door handles, changing the lights in the tail panel (see AKA punishment) and changing the front headlights to HID or maybe the new Challenger setup and running fog lights instead of the parking lights.
A few pics to start
starting to see what is underneath..
got mud? thank God for AMD!
Easter bunny showed up early with my AMD parts!
:yesnod:
:hah: Damn I love the looks of the concept drawing, good luck with the build & Happy Moparing
Fun Fun Fun!
Looks like there was a wing on those quarters at one time? :scope:
Yes there was, bought it from the previous owner that way. I have no use for the wing so if someone needs one let me know. I will let it go cheap
watch out for the pm's they should come hot and heavy now. :2thumbs:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on March 20, 2012, 06:49:48 PM
Yes there was, bought it from the previous owner that way. I have no use for the wing so if someone needs one let me know. I will let it go cheap
Don't you get rid of that wing just yet..... Josh mentioned us doing lunck next week when you visit the shop. I've always wanted to do a Daytona clone. Might take that off wing you hands for a future build.
Is the wing fiberglass :shruggy: or aluminum
nice you have a beautifull parts i love this :popcrn:
@ moparstuart...the wing is fiberglass
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on March 22, 2012, 01:25:21 PM
@ moparstuart...the wing is fiberglass
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
a few updated pics of progress. ;)
Great to meet you on Friday Jason. Love watching the progress on your Charger. Like doing mine all over again. Thanks again for the Daytona Wing! Now I need to find a Charger or Roadrunner to put it on...HAHA
Getting ready for the mini tub
:coolgleamA: :popcrn:
:o
Ouch what is that? In any case, I'm jealous-all I can afford is a grind and fill...
Your 70 is going to look great when its done, by your photoshop pics!!!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
@ MYK Believe me this project is not going to be cheap. I am working over 80 hours a week to fund this project along with my house and my other bills with child support thrown in also.
@ FlatbackFanatic Thank you there will be a few changes but I think it will make the finished product better! :cheers:
That is going to be one sweet charger when its done. :2thumbs: I take it you are going with the 18x12 wheels for the rear now?
Yes at this point it looks like the 18 X 12 in the rear :yesnod:
Do they repop that brace under the Dutchman filler panel? I know AMD has the top and bottom sections but the brace is pooched! Neat how in the corner of the pic you can just see the punch out and guide holes for rear seat back shoulder restraints. :scratchchin:
@ b5Blue is this what you are talking about
No the brace between that and the top piece in the center. Isn't that what I think I see in your pic? (I have to cut my top piece out and replace it so I'm interested in what's under there and how it all connects.) :scratchchin:
Maybe the brace is included on the other side of the replacement part? (I think I see weld marks.)
Diggin the two-tone.. :popcrn:
This was in my easter basket
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on April 08, 2012, 06:58:39 PM
This was in my easter basket
Sweet score !!, my Easter basket had only hard boiled eggs ... :brickwall: actually I didn't even get an Easter basket, so I loose all together... :slap:
I love it ;)
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on April 08, 2012, 06:58:39 PM
This was in my easter basket
That's going to look awesome!
WOW :o look at that black Gold (amd) !! :2thumbs:
Underneath of trunk pan area..... Now you see it.... Now you don't
Driver side inner fender... :scratchchin:
Josh got the car back from the blaster. I guess the new metal work will start today!
:popcrn:
:cheers:
oooouu, You sure about having the floor out and inner fender and staying true on the rotiserre?? I took my 69 off the rotiserre so I can replace all the metal so I won't have to worry about distortion/body flex.
Brace that puppy!
I am sure Josh knows what he is doing. I have complete trust in Josh. This is a finished picture of his last Charger project. Bob hope you dont mind.
Lots of stuff goin on nice. :cheers:
I have seen lots of pics of cars all cut up no back end ect and no bracing. I just don't see how a unibody does not twist out of shape when everything is cut out :shruggy:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on April 16, 2012, 03:02:11 PM
I am sure Josh knows what he is doing. I have complete trust in Josh. This is a finished picture of his last Charger project. Bob hope you dont mind.
No problem at all. I saw bracing on your car the other day when I was at the shop but can't speak to his plan for putting it back together. I wouldn't be worried either. He knows what he's doing.
little more progress
Looking real nice! :2thumbs: Hey if you or Bobby have a rear window your going to have left over let me know, mine was sandblasted by a well meaning knuckle head!
Quote from: b5blue on April 24, 2012, 10:42:10 AM
Looking real nice! :2thumbs: Hey if you or Bobby have a rear window your going to have left over let me know, mine was sandblasted by a well meaning knuckle head!
Ahhh, I just sold a new one that I got for my Charger that had heat treatment marks in it. Found out when I got another new one that all the repro's have those marks. Oh well. :brickwall:
Jason, to address some of the comments you got regarding bracing the car, I took a look when I was at the shop the other day noting that Josh has it braced real nice. Although he added bracing, he also didn't cut all of the panels out that you are replacing because it's not ready for it and they give the structure added strength. No worries, he was well aware of the concern and pointed out all the bracing that you would expect from someone who knows what they're doing. Most notable is the killer frame rails he added which will provide added strength now and later on (pictured below)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo17/Bobby41909/Picture129-1.jpg)
Thanks Bob for the pic. I have no worries with my charger while it is in Josh's hands. I have complete trust in his resto work. I had even more confidence when I got to see your 69 charger in person and all I can say is that pictures do not do your car justice!!! :2thumbs:
;)
That car needs quite a bit of work but man it's going nicely! I love seeing these cars saved, especially the really rotten ones. Anyone remember eastcoastcharger and his twin purple hemi cars? Those were as bad as they come when he got 'em but they turned out beautifully.
Good job man! :2thumbs:
Thanks Dino. I am putting in a lot of hours at work to pay for this build. I wish I had the "know how" and time to do this myself but I dont. My resto guy Josh goes above and beyond imho to keep me up to date with the progress and he sends me pics at least once a week. I usually go up to see the car in person twice a month. When I get an e-mail from him and see a attachment with pics it is like Christmas morning! :yesnod:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on April 25, 2012, 11:48:47 AM
Thanks Dino. I am putting in a lot of hours at work to pay for this build. I wish I had the "know how" and time to do this myself but I dont. My resto guy Josh goes above and beyond imho to keep me up to date with the progress and he sends me pics at least once a week. I usually go up to see the car in person twice a month. When I get an e-mail from him and see a attachment with pics it is like Christmas morning! :yesnod:
Hey you do what you can, at least you found a guy who knows what he's doing. I did many restos in my time and I absolutely love the work he does, no shortcuts.
Update on a lilttle progress
Update... Front fenders looking rough but I know Josh will make them right!
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Hood and deck lid back from being soda blasted
new trunk pan finally arrived.. was on back order from AMD
what did you do with the old firewall section that was cut out - I need it!
@ rolling_Thunder...Not sure but I will ask Josh next time I talk to him.
awesome! I'm swapping factory A/C into my 68 Satellite vert so I have been looking for that piece so I can swap it in :2thumbs:
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on May 11, 2012, 05:42:09 PM
what did you do with the old firewall section that was cut out - I need it!
I've been trying to sell one for a year or more... ;)
Shipping might suck - but I could have delivered it to Spring Fling.
Troy
Damn - wish I would have known that. Seems my luck never changes :rofl:
:-\ I dont think there is much more to removed.
Did I see a rear upper crossmember and a rad support ? I think your amd order might have been bigger than mine :P
How does the passengers 1/4 look. Mine was full of imperfections and the body lines were not crisp. Was not dented or damaged during shipping, as you can see it was in the stamp. The drivers side is surprisingly better.
I think my AMD bill is about 5500 so far.
update
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Good progress! Question: Why did you make the frame connectors run through the floor? Was that so you could get a fully boxed beam in there? :cheers:
Finn.. From my understanding Josh wanted to use the box steal as the sub frame connectors because it would add much more strength and be more rigid. When all finshed between the lizard skin that will be applied and use of the dyno mat the floor will be built up and not as noticeable.
Floor looks good, :2thumbs: nice progress, I like the beefy sub-frame connectors too :drool5: ...
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :popcrn:
Looking good :cheers:
Great work! Can't wait to see more progress :2thumbs:
:drool5: nice work going on , looking forward to seeing more pictures & updates & stuff , love looking at this kind of stuff :yesnod: :popcrn:
Thanks guys for the response! There has been a lot of behind the scenes work going on and it is good to see some visual progress now. @ charger fan 4ever I 100% agree with a statement you made about your build. If I knew back then what I do now I would more than likely would have chose a 69 to build. It has been trying at times to find some of the parts.. But in the end I think it will be well worth it. :2thumbs:
I will have some updated pics soon but I wanted give a shout out and a big thanks to Brian (1HotDaytona) for selling me a pair of 70 fenders for my charger. After getting mine blasted and revealing the ugly truth my fenders could be saved but needed a ton of work. The pair Brian sold me were in good shape and cleaned up pretty nice! Im sure most here who have a 70 know how hard it is to find a pair that are in decent shape.
These are the fenders I bought from 1 HotDaytona. got them back from the blaster.
starting to come back together!
;)
:yesnod:
nice work. looking great. :2thumbs:
Outstanding workmanship! PM SENT.
Glad those fenders are going to good use use Jason!
Thanks Brian.. it feels great to have a set of fenders in good shape to keep the project moving.. 70 fenders that are in good shape are becoming harder and harder to find. :cheers:
A little more progress.. Back up lights have been filled in.
Antenna, Front and back side marker lights filled in.
New billet hood hinges from Ring Brothers.
New wheels cans/Mini Tubs
A few more shots of the wheel cans/Mini Tubs
looks great man! :cheers: I was thinking something similar on colors for my car. Just flip flopped lol
Really nice job, the car is starting to come together! :2thumbs: Will the stock filler tube clear the new tub? :scratchchin:
@ b5blue not sure... you bring up a good point. I will have to pass that along to my resto guy. Thanks!
A few shots of where the quarters and the lower valance come together.
Lots of new metal there! Must be nice.. Looks good, and nice clean shop too!
Going black still? Gunmetal (or even silver) would be cool too.. :Twocents:
Diggin the frame connectors, maybe I will get to that this winter.
@ Patronus..not sure. There have been a few things changed from the concept since this project started in Feb. I have played with a few more mods and some different paint ideas. I guess the closer I get to paint I will have to make a final decision and just stick with it. :cheers:
A little more progress...
:2thumbs: NICE! I love the Challenger taillight setup. There is actually a 70 local to me, that has as a burgundy/redish vinyl top, black with same color stripe. If I can find the picture of it, I will post it up.
better shots of the hood hinges
Those Ring Brothers billet hinges are cool, how much were they ??, do you still use a spring too ??, just curious...
:popcrn: :drool5:
Quote from: Budnicks on September 15, 2012, 01:53:54 AM
Those Ring Brothers billet hinges are cool, how much were they ??, do you still use a spring too ??, just curious...
Please note gas strut at bottom of hinge. The black cylinder dohickey with a silver sticker. What is it with our 2nd gens being painted yellow? Nothing wrong with it, but mine was painted the same way, painted over orange, which was painted factory gold. Just wondering if I missed something in the 80's/ early 90's.
@ Budnicks I think the hinges from Ring Brothers were 600... @ Stroker Not sure about the yellow.. That is the way I bought the shell.
A few updates. A pic of the fabbed up package tray. Tank strap plates and a pic of the new door.
A few shots of some of the minor rust issues being corrected.
I've got the Ring Bros hinges on my '69 as well, the smooth type. :drool5:
MM, did you have to shim them out at all due to the angle/contour of the inner apron? If they are not mounted straight they will bind. I had to use 3/8" spacers are the rear mount bolts so they sit straight. The stock stamped hinges already have provisions for this.
I also had to swap out the supplied pistons for the next step up stronger piston. After two weeks, I guess the pistons "broke-in" & were not strong enough to hold up the hood. Ring Bros said this is common & swapped them out FoC. :2thumbs:
Car looks great, MM! :2thumbs:
Bill Thank you for the insight. I will have to get with Josh (my builder) and see if there were any issues. When I went to see the car last week everything seemed to function correctly and it is nice to know if there is an issue with the cylinder that Ring Brothers will work with you. :cheers:
Today I ordered the transmission for the charger. A TR-6060 6 speed. I will post up a few pics when it comes in.
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 18, 2012, 04:13:10 PM
Today I ordered the transmission for the charger. A TR-6060 6 speed. I will post up a few pics when it comes in.
I'm thinking about doing this in my car also , will follow this thread , who's kit did you go with ? American power train ? Keisler ??? I found a nice used viper trans with 5k on it and will add all the other stuff i need from one of them .
Will Keisler sell the rest of the stuff like that?
@moparstuart I ordered the transmission from the local Dodge dealership where I bought my Ram truck. I am going with the 6.4 392 Hemi set up.
Quote from: Ghoste on September 18, 2012, 04:24:35 PM
Will Keisler sell the rest of the stuff like that?
there is not a complete kit for the viper tranny so you have to piece stuff like tranny crossmember and speedo set up from outside anyway . My buddy is doing a 5 speed set up in his 71 challenger so we are going to buy together to try and get a better price . Hes getting tranny and all .
Ah, I see. I thought Keisler would only deal in complete kits with transmission and everything.
Quote from: Ghoste on September 18, 2012, 04:28:16 PM
Ah, I see. I thought Keisler would only deal in complete kits with transmission and everything.
maybe i havent called them , there customer service leaves alot to be desired from what i hear .
Quote from: moparstuart on September 18, 2012, 04:30:54 PM
Quote from: Ghoste on September 18, 2012, 04:28:16 PM
Ah, I see. I thought Keisler would only deal in complete kits with transmission and everything.
maybe i havent called them , there customer service leaves alot to be desired from what i hear .
I'll go on record by saying I had GOOD customer service from them. :yesnod:
Quote from: bill440rt on September 18, 2012, 07:02:54 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 18, 2012, 04:30:54 PM
Quote from: Ghoste on September 18, 2012, 04:28:16 PM
Ah, I see. I thought Keisler would only deal in complete kits with transmission and everything.
maybe , i havent called them , there customer service leaves alot to be desired from what i hear .
I'll go on record by saying I had GOOD customer service from them. :yesnod:
:cheers: :2thumbs:
Picked up the 6 speed from the dealership this morning.
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Well, looks like you got visited early by the Great Pumpkin!!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Sweet!! :2thumbs:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 25, 2012, 02:56:22 PM
Picked up the 6 speed from the dealership this morning.
New parts :drool5:
I'm curious how your going to attach the drive shaft?
What shifter will you use?
How will you operate the speedometer that transmission has no output for one?
Quote from: thedodgeboys on September 27, 2012, 03:54:21 AM
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 25, 2012, 02:56:22 PM
Picked up the 6 speed from the dealership this morning.
New parts :drool5:
I'm curious how your going to attach the drive shaft?
What shifter will you use?
How will you operate the speedometer that transmission has no output for one?
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Can't you just adapt an electric speed sensor somewhere? No matter what the transmission came out of, that vehicle would have had a speedo.
Quote from: Ghoste on September 27, 2012, 06:53:04 AM
Can't you just adapt an electric speed sensor somewhere? No matter what the transmission came out of, that vehicle would have had a speedo.
speed sensors are on the wheels now , make it tougher to adapt to older technology speed o and for sure cable speedos , but there are some street rod stuff out there .
I guess the speedo question is answered then.
There are adapters for converting electronic signals from the transmission up to the speedo. Or just use an electronic speedo.
wow i love the work going in to this :popcrn: and the concept drawing im digging the color combo :2thumbs:
with the talk of the electronic speedo, mine in my quad cab truck will be fine, then i can hit a bump and it starts bouncing, then goes dead. ill just run by the tac, but hit a bump and the speedo bounces a few times and comes back on. then you can hit all the bumps you want with no problem. what gives?
Quote from: Ghoste on September 27, 2012, 08:32:13 AM
I guess the speedo question is answered then.
No it's not :)
I want to know what Memphis MOPAR will be using I'm sure he has a plan :2thumbs:
@ thedodgeboys.. The drive shaft will be custom. After talking to my builder the set up will utilize some oem parts to connect the front side of the drive shaft to the out put of the transmission. I am buying the S60 rear end from strange. Not sure which shifter I will be using yet, once the car is in mock up the shifter location will be decided and which vendor/company I will use. As far as the speedometer Josh has a plan for that. Not sure the total detail yet. Josh explained part of it to me today. When I get further details I will post them up.
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 28, 2012, 07:25:25 PM
@ thedodgeboys.. The drive shaft will be custom. After talking to my builder the set up will utilize some oem parts to connect the front side of the drive shaft to the out put of the transmission. I am buying the S60 rear end from strange. Not sure which shifter I will be using yet, once the car is in mock up the shifter location will be decided and which vendor/company I will use. As far as the speedometer Josh has a plan for that. Not sure the total detail yet. Josh explained part of it to me today. When I get further details I will post them up.
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 28, 2012, 07:25:25 PM
@ thedodgeboys.. The drive shaft will be custom. After talking to my builder the set up will utilize some oem parts to connect the front side of the drive shaft to the out put of the transmission. I am buying the S60 rear end from strange. Not sure which shifter I will be using yet, once the car is in mock up the shifter location will be decided and which vendor/company I will use. As far as the speedometer Josh has a plan for that. Not sure the total detail yet. Josh explained part of it to me today. When I get further details I will post them up.
Thanks for the reply if it's not to late you may want to return that stock challenger Trans to dodge and order a t56 magnum. It will solve a lot of your engerning challenges. Its the same as the inside only it comes with 2 speedo out puts one cable, one electric and a slip yoke for drive shaft. They also make a lower crossmember for this swap if you still have part of your original left in the car.
I did the same thing on my build, ordered up a stocker :brickwall: then installed the magnum. :2thumbs:
Even if you have to pay a restocking fee it's money saved on adapting and fabricating. :Twocents:
@ thedodgeboys... Thank you I will definitely take that under advisement. I am going on Wednesday to see the car and to take the transmission to my builder. I will let Josh have a look at the TR6060 and see if his plans for it will work. Not sure if I can return it or not due to it was an special order. Also I got a great deal on it. Thanks again I welcome imput from you and others in the DC community because I am starting down a road that many others have already been down. :cheers:
Cool idea , have you though of going more black cherry color ?
@ Psycho.. Not sure but I do like that color....I ordered a 6.4 Hemi crate from Arrington Performance on Thursday.. Should be here mid next week. I will post some pics when it arrives.
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on October 06, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
@ Psycho.. Not sure but I do like that color....I ordered a 6.4 Hemi crate from Arrington Performance on Thursday.. Should be here mid next week. I will post some pics when it arrives.
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: Shop HEMI :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on October 06, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
I ordered a 6.4 Hemi crate from Arrington Performance on Thursday.. Should be here mid next week. I will post some pics when it arrives.
:drool5:
<<<<Jealous
A little delay in getting up the pics but here is the new motor. ;)
:drool5: :drool5: Oh man am I jealous. That sucker is going to be badass with that motor.
Thanks man.. I think I am about 9 months to a year out in my car being finished. It all depends on how the money keeps flowing in to keep the project steady. I think at this point it will be installed with no mods and run for a while. In the future there with be some upgrades and mods..maybe a supercharger :yesnod:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on October 16, 2012, 08:35:49 PM
A little delay in getting up the pics but here is the new motor. ;)
:o :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
Nice score on the 392 :cheers:
@ Dodgeboys.. Thanks :2thumbs: I ordered the front suspension (Alterkation) from Reilly Motorsports Should be here in 3 to 4 weeks.
Nice! Can't wait to see it all together :2thumbs:
Here is my late Thanksgiving or early Christmas gifts :cheers:
Somebody is going to have fun this December :drool5:
I see RMS now powder coats all it's parts.
I'm having fun but my wallet sure is taking a beating! :o
You only live once, might as well enjoy it. :cheers: Just don't go out of your financial comfort zone
a few updated pics :cheers:
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I don't think that motor fits, better give it to me and get a different one. :lol:
The car is looking sweet! Those Ring Brothers hood hinges look killer, might have to get myself a set one day. :cheers:
WOW,some cool stuff being built there !!!! :2thumbs:
I am sure many can attest to this next statement. Its not the money I have spent that I expected to. It's the money that I have spent that I was not expecting to.. Make sense? :brickwall:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on December 29, 2012, 08:47:20 PM
I am sure many can attest to this next statement. Its not the money I have spent that I expected to. It's the money that I have spent that I was not expecting to.. Make sense? :brickwall:
any ? updated pictures ? would love to see what your going to do for a shifter
@ Moparstuart.. These are the latest pics that I have...As far as the shifter not sure as of this moment. Just trying to get everything mocked up from the fire wall forward. As soon as detail emerge I will be sure to post up info and pics. ;)
Are those $7.50/ea. Rb fasteners too... :scope:
:2thumbs: Nice Job!
I could have sworn I seen this car already painted some were !? :shruggy:
@ Hotrod.. Not sure what you mean.. Care to explain your statement further?
I swear I have seen that car siting on the ground the car is like a matBlack paint, has nitro tire`s on it 18s on front 20s on rear wide Tires !
It looked finished with those Challenger taillights in it ! :shruggy:
maybe I am having a dayjavoo :scratchchin:
After waiting for over 2 months my billet aluminum deck lid hinges finally arrived.
Those are pretty sweet! Where did you get them from?
OH CRAP! I want that.... :drool5:
I love automotive jewelry :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Those look great.
I just want to ditch the torsion rod setup! :scratchchin:
Thanks guys! :cheers: @ White and Red 69 I believe I got them thru Classic Industries They are 344.00 a set. If anyone does order them ensure you have the right part number. They have a set that is for fiberglass deck lids and a set for steel deck lids. The hinges that are for a steel deck lid is Part Number #FB2060NS
Quote from: HOTROD on January 08, 2013, 11:22:21 PM
I swear I have seen that car siting on the ground the car is like a matBlack paint, has nitro tire`s on it 18s on front 20s on rear wide Tires !
It looked finished with those Challenger taillights in it ! :shruggy:
maybe I am having a dayjavoo :scratchchin:
I think you must be referring to this car......... http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,85486.0.html/
I don't know why the hyperlink wont work.... you'll have to copy/paste to browser.
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Quote from: 71_Charger_R/T on January 22, 2013, 12:43:53 PM
Quote from: HOTROD on January 08, 2013, 11:22:21 PM
I swear I have seen that car siting on the ground the car is like a matBlack paint, has nitro tire`s on it 18s on front 20s on rear wide Tires !
It looked finished with those Challenger taillights in it ! :shruggy:
maybe I am having a dayjavoo :scratchchin:
I think you must be referring to this car......... http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,85486.0.html/
I don't know why the hyperlink wont work.... you'll have to copy/paste to browser.
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Fixed it for you :cheers:
Thanx :cheers:
I knew which Charger Hotrod was talking about. I just let it go so the thread would not go to crap. If you read from the start of my build I stated that I was going to do the new style challenger tail lights and gave credit to Vertical Flight for the inspiration. I thought it looked awesome! I have got a lot of ideas from many of the builds that I have seen here and if it works with my over all theme then I will use them. I am not here to try and reinvent the wheel. I am trying to build my pro-touring / resto-mod to my taste and within a budget that I feel comfortable with. :cheers:
Sorry, I didn't mean to throw a wrench i anybodies spokes! Just trying to help with a reference. I remember the other build well as I enjoyed following that one too! Thought maybe you were really unaware of it as well from your statement. I had looked through the whole thread as well, and missed the reference to Vertical flight, (my bad, Looking mostly at the pictures enjoying what I'm seeing!) Good job! keep it up. I hope no ill will come from my post. No offense intended. Give me one of these :slap:
No harm..no foul.. Its all good! :cheers:
Thanks I thought I was losing it again !!! :slap:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on January 21, 2013, 05:39:46 PM
After waiting for over 2 months my billet aluminum deck lid hinges finally arrived.
Do they work with gas struts? Never mind I see them...
They look very nice, I'll have to check them out.
How do they mount up?
@ Dodgeboys.. I am going up on Monday I will see if Josh has the mocked up yet.. If so I will take a few pics.
The radiator came in and Josh has already got it mocked up in the car. A few other parts arrived.
What alternator are you planing on using? :scratchchin:
@ b5blue I think the plan is to use the complete front end accessories kit front Bouchillon Performance, Also have to get the oil filter adapter.
Nice deck lid hinges! :drool5:
How to they get installed? Simple swap in?
I see you have the billet hood hinges too? Are they from Ring Bros?
Are you having any problems with the gas struts? I am on my third set of struts already, hasn't even been a year. I had to get stronger ones from them, they work for about 2 months then lose charge & don't hold up the hood anymore. :brickwall: Granted, they are replacing them for free, but it gets to be a pain in the a$$ not to have a hood stay up on it's own.
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on February 01, 2013, 08:02:10 PM
@ b5blue I think the plan is to use the complete front end accessories kit front Bouchillon Performance, Aso have to get the oil filter adapter.
I have the Denso 120 Amp and it works well, capable of 50-65 amp output at idle. :2thumbs: (With a new engine perhaps it run the newest Dodge alt.?)
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on January 31, 2013, 06:27:53 PM
@ Dodgeboys.. I am going up on Monday I will see if Josh has the mocked up yet.. If so I will take a few pics.
thanks :cheers:
So much cool stuff, keep up the spending & great work...
@ bill440rt.. Yes the hinges are from Ring Brothers. I have not had any issues so far with the gas struts. But They have not been really used other than mock up purpose. I am going up to see the car in the morning. If Josh has the deck lid hinges mocked up I will take a few pics. @ b5blue I think the Bouchillon Kit comes with all factory SRT8 componets. (power steering pump, AC compressor and alternator) the part number is BPE61FKIT.. @ Budnicks yes the wallet is taking a beating but as long as people keep buying Tropicana OJ I should be ok. :cheers:
Yeah, I know the feeling my credit cards were smoken' for a while there... Memphis Spend away, I'm kind of a sponsor...LOL... I like Tropicana, I buy a couple big bottles/jugs pretty much everytime I go to the store...
@ Budnicks..Thanks for being a Tropicana Customer!! I have been with them since 1995.. 17 years down only 25 more to go. :cheers:
Here are few updates.
:cheers:
Here is the deck lid hinges installed. I will get better pics for those who were interested. I have not been up to see the car in 2 months. My builder sustained an injury to his hand so progress slowed a bit. Josh is back in full swing and moving forward. I am going up sometime next week and will get some more shots of the deck lid hinges. Also a pic of the gas cap. I know it is different but I like the look. :cheers:
Looking good! I'm diggin the gas cap. Can you get some close up shots of it? And details on who made it? :cheers:
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@ White And Red.. Just google it "Drake Gas Cap Challenger" there are quite of few web sites that carry it. I do not remember off hand which vendor I ordered the gas cap thru. :cheers:
I'm liking the way this one is looking :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Yes that gas cap looks nice!!!
Looks great!! In the picture it looks like the gas cap is a direct bolt on (no modification to quarter). Is it actually that simple?
I found one and it just had the Mopar "M" looked really good, looks like that is the stock filler quarter opening. I am sure the bolt holes would be different, It could not be that easy!! :lol:
@ Garner.. There was some modifications made to the quarter to make this gas cap and housing fit. Center section had to be cut out and underneath the panel (inside trunk) had to be modded so the gas cap housing could be attached. :cheers:
I didn't think it would be that simple, but I couldn't see any modifications to the top of the 1/4 panel. Still looks like a pretty simple install (easier than I would expect since its designed for the modern challenger). Looks great!! I may be in the market for one of these!
coming along nicely
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on February 06, 2013, 09:19:29 PM
@ Budnicks..Thanks for being a Tropicana Customer!! I have been with them since 1995.. 17 years down only 25 more to go. :cheers:
:2thumbs: I love the stuff...LOL...
Thanks to all for the positive comments! :cheers:
:scratchchin:
I usually don't try to tell people what to do on their cars but...Don't do it. :Twocents: The original rendering with the stock handles fit the look. The little bit of chrome from the handles add to the character of the car.
If you want flush door handles with the muscle car look, how about these from Kindig It? http://www.kindigit.com/store.php Kinda pricey, but look cool. :coolgleamA:
@ White and Red..I would agree with you if I was taking the car back original condition. @ Stroker..I did look into the kindig handles. Yes they are a bit pricey but in the end I liked the 2008-2010 challenger handles better. :cheers:
NICE!!!!!
Why don't ya just use the panel itself for the handle. Just a flush rectangle of panel in the door.. Currently trying to convince my bro to do the same using a dash with-in an AAR stripe...
I got the door skin cut outs thru Cleveland Pick a Parts. ( 2008-2010 Challenger ) Already mocked up :cheers:
A few more parts showed up.. ;)
Some odds and ends parts and a few updates
Transmission tunnel hump near complete
Front suspension and AC condenser mocked up.
Some work filling in the cowl area
Everything about this car is sexy :coolgleamA:
Finished up with the fire wall area and put in primer. :cheers:
Thanks Baldwinvette :2thumbs:
Just lookin' at this for the first time today. I am liking it a lot. That concept color scheme with the red top really pops. Should look pretty sharp when done. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Your work looks great, but what is the reason for the notch in the firewall? Looks a little small for the engine to sit back a little more. :popcrn:
@ Stevearino..Thanks.. My builder has more time than I have money. I just keep grinding to try and get this done in the next year.
@ Stroker.. I can't take any credit for this build other than the design and writing the check each month. Unless I hit the powerball or Florida lotto this is my one and only toy. That is why I am going all out on this build. The notch in the fire wall was put in so that the back of the motor can be serviced in the future with little to no trouble. When the motor was put in for mock up, the clearence was very tight. :cheers:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on July 28, 2013, 12:57:02 AM
@ Stevearino..Thanks.. My builder has more time than I have money. I just keep grinding to try and get this done in the next year.
@ Stroker.. I can't take any credit for this build other than the design and writing the check each month. Unless I hit the powerball or Florida lotto this is my one and only toy. That is why I am going all out on this build. The notch in the fire wall was put in so that the back of the motor can be serviced in the future with little to no trouble. When the motor was put in for mock up, the clearence was very tight. :cheers:
Car is looken' great, it will be awesome, when done :shruggy:
NICE!
Thanks Bud & Finn....Hopefully all the hard work will pay off in the end. :cheers:
yep ..lookin real good :cheers:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on July 30, 2013, 09:35:01 PM
Thanks Bud & Finn....Hopefully all the hard work will pay off in the end. :cheers:
From all the stuff I see, it already has :Twocents:
Has anyone had any experience with Go Jak.... I am looking to buy a set of these. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks in advance :cheers:
Gojaks are awesome. You will not regret having a set around.
Thanks for the feedback. :2thumbs:
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on August 15, 2013, 09:06:19 PM
Gojaks are awesome. You will not regret having a set around.
X2, I like them, my Son in law has mine right now thou...
RE: GoJaks .Best thing you can use in a confined space. No need to jack the car up with a floor jack. You just slip them in and jack them up with your foot. As the two halves ratchet together the lift the tire clear of the floor. When the car is in place you just release the ratchet and pull them out. Really convenient. We used to call them Aero Jacks because these are what we used to move cars around in the wind tunnel when we use to take cars to GMAL in Detroit.
A few more parts showed up yesterday.
They were not cheap but I do think they will look good on the Charger
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on August 20, 2013, 02:38:26 PM
They were not cheap but I do think they will look good on the Charger
Nice rims... foose
this is going to be a badass car :popcrn: :popcrn: :cheers:
@ Stevearino Thanks for the feeback on the Go-Jak's.@ Budnicks thanks for the support as always. @ Wicked72 Thanks bro :cheers:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on August 23, 2013, 04:08:09 PM
@ Stevearino Thanks for the feeback on the Go-Jak's.@ Budnicks thanks for the support as always. @ Wicked72 Thanks bro :cheers:
:2thumbs: any time :drool5: it's a great build :Twocents:
nice work !! clever stuff :yesnod: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Just a quick update. Car is going back together for final mock up. Still have to buy a few more things as we all know this just comes down to time and money.
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on October 08, 2013, 04:07:34 PM
Just a quick update. Car is going back together for final mock up. Still have to buy a few more things as we all know this just comes down to time and money.
what tires & wheels are those ?? sizes & brands, sorry if that has been covered already
The wheels are Foose Knights. The fronts are 18 x 9 & the rears are 19 x 12. The tires are Nitto Invo's.
Tire size:for the front is 275 40 18 and the rear is 345 30 19. They are Z rated.
That's some serious size tires going on there :o Looks real good. :2thumbs: Can't wait to see em mounted up and on the ground.
That 345 makes the 275 look like a toothpick. :lol:
Are you tubbing the rear to fit the 345 tyre in rear?
Quote from: WHITE AND RED 69 on October 08, 2013, 11:04:53 PM
That's some serious size tires going on there :o Looks real good. :2thumbs: Can't wait to see em mounted up and on the ground.
That 345 makes the 275 look like a toothpick. :lol:
I'd say! I'm running 275 rear and 245 front :o
@ White and Red.. I know I cant wait either. The fronts should be mounted sometime this week. I will be ordering the rear end ( S60 ) from strange in a few weeks, then the backs will be mounted. @ 69 Rocket...Yes the back was mini tubbed.......@ RideLikeHell......LOL I had to go with the 345's to fill in the mini tub. This build had been going on Since Feb 2012, At times it seems that the progress has been slow and has hurt the old wallet but getting to the final mock up stages visual progress has begun. I hope to have this off to body and paint in the next few months. :cheers:
Gonna look BAD A$$
Thanks RLH..Seeing some of the projects come full circle on here keeps me motivated to keep pushing to get my finished. :cheers:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on October 08, 2013, 07:45:41 PM
The wheels are Foose Knights. The fronts are 18 x 9 & the rears are 19 x 12. The tires are Nitto Invo's.
Tire size:for the front is 275 40 18 and the rear is 345 30 19. They are Z rated.
Thanks for the info & sizes :2thumbs: , I can't wait to see the final product... sorry to be such a pest, what were the front & rear wheel backspacing ?? I'm just curious, I like to know that stuff, just in case, you never know....
@Budnicks....The front has a 5.0" backspace and the rear has a 5.5" backspace. :cheers:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on October 17, 2013, 09:41:40 PM
@Budnicks....The front has a 5.0" backspace and the rear has a 5.5" backspace. :cheers:
Thanks :cheers: , that's good to know... I got to see her on the ground, bet it looks awesome, tires filling the wheel wells...
Well it sure has been a while since I have updated my build. Some how in the past year I tore a tendon and a ligament in my left elbow. I thought I just had a bad case of tendinitis.... I Been having to take it a little easy and looks as if surgery is in the plans. Went up today to see final progress before the car goes on ice for a bit. Hate to do it but gotta save $$$ Doc says I could be out of work for 12 weeks. :brickwall:
Here is a few shots from today
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Memphis, while it is not my taste for a Charger or any 60's to 70's Mopar it is being well done. I would have left the stock door handles, and the wheels :shruggy: just don't like anything bigger than a 15 inch wheel. :shruggy: I do like how wide the rear hides are! :2thumbs: New style gas cap? :scratchchin: Like the stock one better but the new one is not bad.
I do hope you are leaving a stock dash! It is one of the best designs I have ever seen.
Cuda Ken
Ouch! Those body lines are nice and sharp. :2thumbs:
Man ... That's all top shelf stuff you got under that ride. You are definitely not cutting any corners on this build. Better to moth ball it while you recover and then hit it hard when you are back on your feet. Makes me wish I had a little more dough to have put more in the way of new skin on my build. :scratchchin: Maybe next time. Everything looks great. :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
@ Cuda Ken.. I hear ya.. I know some will not like my build. I am a Old school look with some upgrades with all modern drive line and comforts. Even though the 68-70 chargers are getting harder to find I wanted to stamp out my own path. The dash will be custom. Not sure of a final product yet. My dash is so toast only the frame was worth keeping....@ Stevearino. Thanks bro. a lot of blood sweat and tears have came from my wallet and a HELL of a lot of hours at Tropicana to keep this build going. It stinks that I gotta take a break but that's just the way it goes.
Memphis, I sure don't hate what you are doing. I would have done a few things different. It is not like I keep my cars stock, you should have heard the moans when I stuck the blower on my Charger. :lol:
I will be watching how it is coming.
Cuda Ken
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on February 28, 2012, 08:14:51 PM
Yesterday my 70 went to the shop. Josh who is the same guy who did bobby's 69 charger will be doing the resto. This has been a long time coming and was put on the back burner for a while because of a divorce. The direction that the project will be going is geared towards a resto-mod. The car is being sand blasted then the metal work will begin. I am super excited pictures will be posted as progress is made.
I Absolutely LOVE the paint Scheme !!!!!!!!!
Quote from: cudaken on March 22, 2014, 08:41:56 AM
Memphis, I sure don't hate what you are doing. I would have done a few things different. It is not like I keep my cars stock, you should have heard the moans when I stuck the blower on my Charger. :lol:
I will be watching how it is coming.
Cuda Ken
Ken, you back on Bro?
Yep 440 Fanatic, the Mopar Fire is back!
Ken
@ CudaKen No worries.. MY dad bought a 68 RT off the show room floor.. He still gets on to me that I should have had this car done to original specs..That is what I love about this community. Everyone of us have our own dreams and we all have a story to tell.... @ 440 Fanatic.. Thanks :cheers:
Hope all is well with the elbow now, get well soon, get back out in the shop/garage...he he ha ha, I can't wait :popcrn: , it's going to be a great build, great final product :2thumbs: :hah: I always say & live by my mantra, "Build it how you want it, drive it like you stole it & damn the rest"...LOL...
I bought the seats that I wanted for the Charger. :cheers:
Lots of work saved having the belts built right into the seats. :yesnod: :2thumbs:
What vehicle are those seats from?
@ Stevearino..that is what I liked about them. Makes everything neat and clean looking. @cptjohn..They came out of a 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
It's been a while since I have updated the progress of the car. Right now I am just buying the last of the parts to finish the final mock up. The family decided that we need a final part to make our family complete so here is our new edition. Her name is Reese :cheers:
Nice addition to the family. Can't wait to see more updates on your ride. :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Life just has a way of kicking you in the gut. The project was put on hold over a year ago because I tore a tendon and ligament in my left elbow. It was going to require surgery and I was going to be out of work for 16 weeks. Gotta pay the bills before the toy gets attention. Fast forward to Sept 2015 and work began again on the car. I finished buying parts and final mock up was complete. This February very unexpected I lost my dad to a heart attack. I have gone thru a wide range of emotions these past 4 months. At one point I was just ready to quit and give up on the project and fire sale it. I just had no drive in me to finish what Me and my dad had started 4 years ago. I guess its something that you never get over.. you just get thru it. I know my father would want me to finish the Charger so..I just keep pushing. Happy to report that the Charger is at body and paint. The project has changed course since its inception and the outcome will be different. Not to be a downer..But damn I miss my pops....
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Glad you are looking to plow thru though. Can't wait to see more updates.
sorry about your Dad!!!
So very sorry for your Dad passing....I lost mine 28 years ago and still miss him. :rotz:
Sorry for your loss man. I lost my dad about a year into my build and there have been many a time when I wished I could tell him what's going on. No matter how old you get you are still his son and you want to make him . Happy to see you are pulling through.
Man my condolences sorry for your loss
Thanks...It has been a rough road but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I can't imagine what that feels like. :pity: I hope that as time goes on and the project gets to completion it will bring back pleasant memories as you drive it. I'm sure your Dad would be proud of you for pushing through and finishing the car. :yesnod:
Finally some updates. Waited for the passenger side door for over 7 months it was on back order from AMD.
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Bumpers have been cut and tucked. Final prep completed.
Great to see you back on the deal. Must feel good to see some progress. :yesnod: :yesnod:
Thanks Stevearino :cheers:
;)
Coming along nicely!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 08, 2016, 02:54:44 PM
Bumpers have been cut and tucked. Final prep completed.
How much cutting did you have to do? I am planning on doing this on my '70 and it seemed like the rear bumpers would need like 1/2" taken out of each side and the bumper brackets would need shortening in the rear and channeling in the front? What did it take with yours? :cheers:
@ Tsmithae...Sorry Buddy I am not sure. I am having the car professionally done and not doing the work myself. I know that there was modifications made but not sure as to what. Next time I go up to my builder and ask and relay info to you.
;)
Good to see your project back on track, look forward to your updates.
Pat
All good Memphis. I will be tackling it and I have a good idea what it will take. Always looking for advice ans tips when I can get them! Build looks good!
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Looking great! Glad to hear you are pushing forward on the car and can't wait to see it in paint :2thumbs:
What is changing from the original plan?
I just got done reading the whole thread on this car and damn what a awesome ride this will be when its finished!
I had always wanted to see what a 392 with the 6 speed tranny would look like in a 1970 Charger. My dream car would have been very similar to yours. But alas mine will probably remain a dream at this point as life keeps on happening.
After all the bumps you have had along the way the delivery of the finished car will be an emotional one for sure.
@ White And Red.. Paint scheme will be different. Going with a different color.. Drip rails/moldings have been shaved. The tail stripe will be different and have decided to add a supercharger. AS kind of a tribute to my dad that I lost in February licence plate may be 2L84U2C.
@ Bigdsul... Thanks buddy...It truly has been a lot of trials and tribulations during this build that started over 4 years ago. I would like to think I know what I was doing when I started but in all honestly I had no F$$king idea. I have way more money in this project than I could have dreamed. I got in way over my head before I even knew what was going on. You see an idea that you like and it only cost an extra 500$.. Well I have done that about 50 to 60 times during this build and it adds up quick. Even though I am not doing the work myself and I am paying to have it done professionally, I have put a lot of blood sweat and tears into this project. I work in finished product manufacturing for Tropicana Products here in Florida. I put in a lot of overtime to fund this project. I lost a very good friend who passed away far to young and never saw retirement. When that happened the wheels started turning and I just wanted to have some of my retirement now cause we all know tomorrow is never promised. Whatever your goals for your car..Just keep grinding and it will happen. If I had to do this all over I am not sure I would have went this route, the finish line is near and I will be happy for my Charger to be completed. :cheers:
Memphis was the 392 hemi a new crate motor or pulled from another car? And was it the same for the transmission?
I was looking into getting a motor and trans pulled from 2 wrecked cars to put into a charger project that never came to fruition.
My ideal car would have been to do a resto mod on a 1970 charger with a 392 hemi and 6 speed trans with all around disc brakes and upgraded suspension. The idea was to keep the car looking original outside and inside as well with modern amenities under the hood and car. Needless to say it was an idea that never left the chalk board
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on September 11, 2016, 05:56:44 PM
@ White And Red.. Paint scheme will be different. Going with a different color.. Drip rails/moldings have been shaved. The tail stripe will be different and have decided to add a supercharger. AS kind of a tribute to my dad that I lost in February licence plate may be 2L84U2C.
Nice! What color are you going with now?
@ Bigdsul..I bought the motor from Arrington performance It was just a factory crate motor. I got the transmission form the local Dodge dealership.
@ White And Red...I am stuck between 2 different colors and have to make a decision soon as it is almost ready for paint.
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Looks good :2thumbs:
;) some paint updates
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a few more
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looks good :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
Now I gotta know what color that is... looks like Grigio Estoque from the Lambo family
Rolling thunder if I am not mistaken it is sterling gray metallic ( Ford ) paint code UJ
Looks dam good......
looks awesome- great color choice !! :drool5:
Darn it (as we never say over here!...lol!).....you are making me rethink my colour choice.....lovin' that colour. Used to have a Mk 2 Golf GTI a very similar hue (Atlas Grey). Very nice.
Very nice.But I am a little biased. :2thumbs:
WOW! looks great!
Pat
Thanks guys it was sure nice to get some pics with it being in paint. Bought a nice California car cover for it last week, had it drop shipped to my builder. My charger is now back from the painter and at my builders shop. Should be going up next week to see the car in person. :cheers:
I bet you can't wait to see it!! Congratulations! :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Looks fantastic.
Awesome...
Killer color choice!!! Can't wait to see it going back together.
Went up today a little progress with body panels going back on. Gas cap seems to fit nice and tight. :cheers:
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Awesome! Love the oversized tail stripe.
Pat
Looks awesome can't wait to see it completed! :coolgleamA:
Thanks guys! My builder has a few other projects to finish up before my car gets back into rotation. Should see more progress first week of January :cheers:
WOW! Its been a good while since I have been on. Hard to believe that this build has reached into year 6 already. The car is getting closer to being finished and I will put up some pics hopefully by the weekend. In February 2016 I lost my dad and his passing was unexpected. I got into Mopars because of him and his 1968 Charger RT. He never got to see the my charger come out of paint. In August 2017 I lost my mom. Kind of blows that neither one of my parents got to see the finished product. This has been a grind and I am sure once it gets done I will be smiling. :cheers:
Wow. I'm sorry to hear about your parents. That does make it tough to push through the restoration I'm sure. My dad is the reason I am involved in old Mopars as well so I can understand that has to be hard. I pray that when the car is done, it will bring good memories of them to your mind as you enjoy it. :2thumbs:
I really love what you have done with the car. :coolgleamA: Can't wait to see more pictures.
Sorry about your Parents.. Both of my parents are on the long slow ride to the end, I may not have a running car when the time comes, but every nut and bolt afterwards, will be in their honor..
Please post pictures of the car, I really love what you are doing with the car..
Sorry for your losses. We're looking forward to seeing the future of you and your car...
Thanks guys for the kind words and support. MYK I am sorry that your Charger got banged up. Too bad you no where close to me. MY builder does amazing work. I have a set of the reverse lights for your car if you need them PM me if interested
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Quote from: Memphis Mopar on April 19, 2018, 11:24:01 PM
Thanks guys for the kind words and support. MYK I am sorry that your Charger got banged up. Too bad you no where close to me. MY builder do amazing work. I have a set of the reverse lights for your car if you need them PM me if interested
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Thanks brother. You guys are the best. I'll let you know...
Here are a few updated pics. :cheers:
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Sorry about your parents,but great progress on the Charger!
Looks great. What size tires are you using?
Looking Great :2thumbs:
Charger-Bodie Thanks buddy for not only your kinds words and encouragement but also you helped along the way when I was having a rough time finding a pair of front fenders for my build. The ones I bought from you turned out great. Kern Dog size of the front tires are 275 40 18's and the backs are 345 30 19's
Thank you. The fronts are the same size that I run. Your rears are HUGE ! Nice!
Quote from: Memphis Mopar on April 22, 2018, 03:08:30 PM
Charger-Bodie Thanks buddy for not only your kinds words and encouragement but also you helped along the way when I was having a rough time finding a pair of front fenders for my build. The ones I bought from you turned out great. Kern Dog size of the front tires are 275 40 18's and the backs are 345 30 19's
Those were the nicest 70 Charger fenders I've ever seen!
:popcrn:
I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything on my charger build. The car is almost done. I will post some pics soon.
here are a few
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Great looking car.
Looking Stellar!!!!