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#11
Charger Discussion / Re: Curious where my 69 charge...
Last post by 426HemiChick - September 20, 2026, 03:04:42 PMHi 1969chargerrtse,
I'm assuming you lived in Wisconsin when you sold your Charger. If that is so, why did you relocate to Florida? Let me guess; You, like my leaving Akron Ohio (average 67 days of sunshine per year) was to get away from the weather.
I don't know about Florida, only spent 3/4 of a year in Key West 1963 - 1964 while in the US Navy. Winters there were too cold and damp for me. Weekends we usually went to Miami.
Had some great adventures driving old US 1 between Miami and KW; some 100+ mph runs on the famed "Seven Mile Bridge." Don't know what it's like today, that was 64 years ago.
Are you wanting to buy it back? Sure would be fun if you did buy it.
God Bless, Enjoy life,
C
I'm assuming you lived in Wisconsin when you sold your Charger. If that is so, why did you relocate to Florida? Let me guess; You, like my leaving Akron Ohio (average 67 days of sunshine per year) was to get away from the weather.
I don't know about Florida, only spent 3/4 of a year in Key West 1963 - 1964 while in the US Navy. Winters there were too cold and damp for me. Weekends we usually went to Miami.
Had some great adventures driving old US 1 between Miami and KW; some 100+ mph runs on the famed "Seven Mile Bridge." Don't know what it's like today, that was 64 years ago.
Are you wanting to buy it back? Sure would be fun if you did buy it.
God Bless, Enjoy life,
C
#12
Charger Discussion / Re: Curious where my 69 charge...
Last post by 1969chargerrtse - September 20, 2026, 11:05:05 AMI finally found my Vin looking at old pictures. This was on the fender tag.
XS29L9B197471
If anybody knows where this car ended up, I would love that information
69 charger RTSE GM hugger Orange originally light yellow AC, power windows, power front disk brakes
XS29L9B197471
If anybody knows where this car ended up, I would love that information
69 charger RTSE GM hugger Orange originally light yellow AC, power windows, power front disk brakes
#13
Car Guys Discussion / Re: California legislators are...
Last post by Kern Dog - September 18, 2026, 12:32:09 AMThe law probably won't affect most Californians that are into cars.
Ma Mopar didn't make much worth owning between 1975 to the early 2000s. There were some exceptions. The Little Red Express and other pickups and vans were cool.
Is anyone itching to build a Volare or a Diplomat?
Probably not.
I do have a 1976 Dart Sport out back that would need a catalytic converter and other tidbits to be legally inspected and registered. I'd be limited to a single exhaust system too. The 76 model Dart Sports and Dusters are basically the same as the 1970 models but the California emission regulations discourage people from restoring any 1976-80 model year car.
Ma Mopar didn't make much worth owning between 1975 to the early 2000s. There were some exceptions. The Little Red Express and other pickups and vans were cool.
Is anyone itching to build a Volare or a Diplomat?
Probably not.
I do have a 1976 Dart Sport out back that would need a catalytic converter and other tidbits to be legally inspected and registered. I'd be limited to a single exhaust system too. The 76 model Dart Sports and Dusters are basically the same as the 1970 models but the California emission regulations discourage people from restoring any 1976-80 model year car.
#14
Car Guys Discussion / Re: California legislators are...
Last post by John_Kunkel - September 17, 2026, 02:29:14 PM #15
Car Guys Discussion / Re: California legislators are...
Last post by doctor4766 - September 17, 2026, 06:08:10 AMDid I just read that this has passed?
#16
Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: 505 Stroker swap
Last post by timmycharger - September 14, 2026, 07:17:49 AMI spent some time this past weekend installing and degreeing the cam. This actually took a lot of time because I wanted to be sure I got this process right.
My Cam has a center line of 108 which is the number I had to get to.
At first I was getting numbers all over the place, didn't matter if I had the crank sprocket set to zero (dot to dot), advanced 2 degrees or advanced 4 degrees. Then after watching many videos, I realized my method of finding TDC was not ideal. I was using a dial gauge to find TDC but what happens is the dwell issue, where the piston sort of hits the top but the crank/rods still sort of move some resulting in inaccurate measurements.
I ended up making a piston stop and using the method of finding 2 points on the degree wheel and dividing by 2 which gave me TDC exactly.
Once I had that established, i first set the lower sprocket of the chain to zero and just lined up the dots. This resulted in me getting a centerline number of 111.5. I checked it at .050, .080 and .100
I then installed the crank sprocket at the 2 degrees advanced slot and re did the TDC and this time I was at 109.5. Getting closer.
Lastly, I installed th3 crank sprocket at the 4 degrees advanced slot, re did the TDC (2 more times to ensure accuracy) and ended up with exactly 108 most of the time, few times 108.5, others 107.5.
I used a dial gauge on the intake lifter, just on the edge of it so I didn't have to use a pushrod, I still was able to get all the travel from the lifter for max lift before testing it at .050 before/after.
I think I feel confident that I got this process correct, just seems wild to me that it was off so much from just lining up the dots.
My Cam has a center line of 108 which is the number I had to get to.
At first I was getting numbers all over the place, didn't matter if I had the crank sprocket set to zero (dot to dot), advanced 2 degrees or advanced 4 degrees. Then after watching many videos, I realized my method of finding TDC was not ideal. I was using a dial gauge to find TDC but what happens is the dwell issue, where the piston sort of hits the top but the crank/rods still sort of move some resulting in inaccurate measurements.
I ended up making a piston stop and using the method of finding 2 points on the degree wheel and dividing by 2 which gave me TDC exactly.
Once I had that established, i first set the lower sprocket of the chain to zero and just lined up the dots. This resulted in me getting a centerline number of 111.5. I checked it at .050, .080 and .100
I then installed the crank sprocket at the 2 degrees advanced slot and re did the TDC and this time I was at 109.5. Getting closer.
Lastly, I installed th3 crank sprocket at the 4 degrees advanced slot, re did the TDC (2 more times to ensure accuracy) and ended up with exactly 108 most of the time, few times 108.5, others 107.5.
I used a dial gauge on the intake lifter, just on the edge of it so I didn't have to use a pushrod, I still was able to get all the travel from the lifter for max lift before testing it at .050 before/after.
I think I feel confident that I got this process correct, just seems wild to me that it was off so much from just lining up the dots.
#17
Charger Discussion / Re: The end of summer for me
Last post by lloyd3 - September 14, 2026, 04:49:43 AMNow, that is funny!
I shoot trap and sporting clays with a fellow that just turned 88. He complains regularly about being so old but he also outshoots just about everybody around him. I tell him that he'll be lasting to 100 as well (& he likely will...just had a knee replaced last winter).
The list of pills and potions that I consume these days to keep everything happy would choke a horse, but...they seem to help. I try to make everyday count (& that means that I don't just sit on my arse). If you keep moving & keep busy...you'll more than likely keep going along.
That's the plan....anyway.
The old POS Ford that I keep driving up here...
It's almost as old as my Charger (well...30 years instead of 60).
I shoot trap and sporting clays with a fellow that just turned 88. He complains regularly about being so old but he also outshoots just about everybody around him. I tell him that he'll be lasting to 100 as well (& he likely will...just had a knee replaced last winter).
The list of pills and potions that I consume these days to keep everything happy would choke a horse, but...they seem to help. I try to make everyday count (& that means that I don't just sit on my arse). If you keep moving & keep busy...you'll more than likely keep going along.
That's the plan....anyway.
The old POS Ford that I keep driving up here...
It's almost as old as my Charger (well...30 years instead of 60).
#18
Charger Discussion / Re: The end of summer for me
Last post by 426HemiChick - September 13, 2026, 02:29:35 PMHi lloyd, 13 Sep 2026
With your attitude you'll be flogging long after 101+. Keep on "Flogging" and enjoying life.
God Bless,
C
With your attitude you'll be flogging long after 101+. Keep on "Flogging" and enjoying life.
God Bless,
C
#19
Charger Discussion / Re: 1970 Fiberglass Fenders & ...
Last post by Kern Dog - September 12, 2026, 02:29:02 PMThank you.
#20
Cars For Sale / 1970 Dodge Charger
Last post by 73rallye440magnum - September 12, 2026, 02:24:07 PMRapid City SD 57702 clean title $49k
For sale is my '70 500 with non original 440/727.
Here is a link to my FBBO ad. Feel free to contact me here or there.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1970-dodge-charger-500.335074/
For sale is my '70 500 with non original 440/727.
Here is a link to my FBBO ad. Feel free to contact me here or there.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1970-dodge-charger-500.335074/