Don's 69 Charger Rust Belt restoration

[mopar4don]

I am in the process of restoring a 1969 Charger.
I have never done anything like this with a car or truck so it should be a blast!
Hey, what can I say, I need a project. And I think I'VE GOT A PROJECT!!

Just so everyone knows, I started this resto last year (will be trying to get you caught up)
Any and all comments, suggestions are welcome

[Baldwinvette77]

Nice project 

[tsmithae]

Looks a lot like my rustbelt '70!  Have fun, you have more work than you think in store for you! 

[Homerr]

I'm jealous!  I now have a shop but need to save for my own project.

Plans for this car?

[tan top]

     whats the plan ? stock type rebuild  , color combo etc or ??

[bakerhillpins]

Looks like it was originally a Q5 turquoise car. Not a common color.    Did the car have a fender tag or a broadcast sheet to tell you what the options were?

Good luck and keep the pics of progress comin'.  

[mopar4don]

Plans for this car, I really like the classic stock look, with a little bit of restomod  thrown in!
It will be a 4 speed car, I have a 440, and a 383, so not sure which way I will go there.

[mopar4don]

I decided to build a chassis jig or body jig.
I liked the idea of everything being tied down and being able to reference back to factory specs.
I know it can be done by putting the car on jack stands (or other methods) but for me, (a beginner) I thought this would be the best way for me to go.

So I built a body jig to hold the car securely during disassembly.
The jig was originally a 4'x8' table that I picked up at the local scrap yard. It was cut in half horizontally then put end to end to give me 4'x16'
It's made from 2x2 tubing with ¼ wall. And has leveling screws at every leg.

[mopar4don]

next I cut the quarters off to gain better access

[tsmithae]

Wow, diving right in!  I will be watching your progress and definitely keep up the good work!

[lexxman]

Wow you all in thats for sure. Keep the pictures coming and remember tag and bag everthing.

[Mopar Nut]

Fast progress.   

[remta1]

yep good on ya , love these type of threads , really inspiring , well done  

[Old Tired Rebel]

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[mopar4don]

the outer rockers are toast!

[Baldwinvette77]

wow before i even have a chance to blink you already have it stripped and cut up NICE 

[mopar4don]

wow before i even have a chance to blink you already have it stripped and cut up NICE 

This was done back in the early spring..... I am trying to get this thread "caught up"

[mopar4don]

Trunk pan was shot! So out it came.

[JB400]

   

[mopar4don]

The outer rockers are toast!   From what I can tell the inner rockers don't look much better 

[mopar4don]

Looks like it was originally a Q5 turquoise car. Not a common color.    Did the car have a fender tag or a broadcast sheet to tell you what the options were?

Good luck and keep the pics of progress comin'.  

About this Q5 turquoise color, How rare of a color was this? Can someone tell me where I can get info about this? Or all of the stock colors used in 1969
Thanks

[JB400]

Send a pm to Ghoste.  He has the info from the 69 Registry where this info is located.

[tan top]

Send a pm to Ghoste.  He has the info from the 69 Registry where this info is located.

 

heres the 69 color chips  

[F8-4life]

Looks like it was originally a Q5 turquoise car. Not a common color.    Did the car have a fender tag or a broadcast sheet to tell you what the options were?

Good luck and keep the pics of progress comin'.  

About this Q5 turquoise color, How rare of a color was this? Can someone tell me where I can get info about this? Or all of the stock colors used in 1969
Thanks

It was one of the more uncommon colors of the year. Also one of the coolest.

[Mopar Nut]

If I had a Q5 turquoise colored car, I would leave it.