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Finally, I have my own Charger

Started by Reezee, November 01, 2017, 02:45:12 PM

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Reezee

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to share that after wanting a Charger for the last 16 years, I finally was able to pick mine up last Monday. It is rough and will need a lot of love, time and especially money, but I finally have one. As soon as the restoration begins, I will open up a build thread.





Thinker of thoughts such as: "What have I gotten myself into" & "This car is going to be so awesome when it's done"

Follow my restoration on:
YouTube under Richard's Resto
Facebook.com/MoparRichard
Instagram.com/MoparsInEurope

Cncguy

I'm glad your dream is coming true.  I'm not sure what's going on with the roof,  did it have a light bar?

Reezee

I have no idea what is up with the roof. Judging by the patern and what they did on the quarter is that they tried to make it a half vinyl top something. 
Thinker of thoughts such as: "What have I gotten myself into" & "This car is going to be so awesome when it's done"

Follow my restoration on:
YouTube under Richard's Resto
Facebook.com/MoparRichard
Instagram.com/MoparsInEurope

darbgnik

Congrats, looks like it's all there from what we can see.
Brad

1970 Charger 500. Born a 318, AC, console auto, now 440/727
Build thread:  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,127291.0.html

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Lennard


Fred

Congratulations.
A  great feeling isn't it!    :cheers:


Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

charge69

It must be a wonderful feeling to finally get it!  Congratulations and welcome to you here.

Carl

cdr

LINK TO MY STORY http://www.onallcylinders.com/2015/11/16/ride-shares-charlie-keel-battles-cancer-ms-to-build-brilliant-1968-dodge-charger/  
                                                                                           
68 Charger 512 cid,9.7to1,Hilborn EFI,Home ported 440 source heads,small hyd roller cam,COLD A/C ,,a518 trans,Dana 60 ,4.10 gear,10.93 et,4100lbs on street tires full exhaust daily driver
Charger55 by Charlie Keel, on Flickr

TPR

1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 - UU1 Light Blue Metallic
www.tr440.com

Kern Dog

The OPs screen name reminds me of George Jeffersons Wife "Weeezy".

Mopar Nut

"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

Mikesmoparperformance

Congrats man! Greetings from Hollland :)
MOPAR OR NO CAR

1966 Dodge Charger 383 CI


Mytur Binsdirti

Quote from: Reezee on November 01, 2017, 03:29:51 PM
I have no idea what is up with the roof. Judging by the patern and what they did on the quarter is that they tried to make it a half vinyl top something. 

At some point, someone put on a landau roof, which was big in the mid-late 70s. At least they didn't cut a porthole window in.



odcics2

Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on November 02, 2017, 05:49:39 AM
Quote from: Reezee on November 01, 2017, 03:29:51 PM
I have no idea what is up with the roof. Judging by the patern and what they did on the quarter is that they tried to make it a half vinyl top something. 

At some point, someone put on a landau roof, which was big in the mid-late 70s. At least they didn't cut a porthole window in.




Named after Martin Landau.
I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

Finn

Congrats looks like a great project! I dig the wheels too. You plan on keeping them?
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

Challenger340

IMO, that looks to be a great starting point, far better than most ! Congrats,  :2thumbs:
Only wimps wear Bowties !

moparstuart

Quote from: Finn on November 02, 2017, 09:14:25 AM
Congrats looks like a great project! I dig the wheels too. You plan on keeping them?
looks like daisy's
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Reezee

Thank for all your kind words guys! I do think it is a fairly solid project, but we wont know for sure until we have it down to bare metal. Im probably gonna go triple black and always wanted steelies (how original  :icon_smile_big:). Although the car seems so solid that I might keep it as is, and just get it running and driving and drive the wheels of it that way. Would be easier on the wallet... Regarding the wheels, I dig these wheels alot, so I might repolish the outer lip and have the center painted black. As far as I can tell they are indeed American Racing Daisy's. And I love the current stance on the car

Im guessing the Landau roof is indeed what they went for. I am glad to tell you that it will not make a comeback on this car haha.

I will make a detailed video about the car within the next few weeks and post it here for those who are interessted.

Once again, thanks alot for positve words!
Thinker of thoughts such as: "What have I gotten myself into" & "This car is going to be so awesome when it's done"

Follow my restoration on:
YouTube under Richard's Resto
Facebook.com/MoparRichard
Instagram.com/MoparsInEurope

CDN72SE

1972 Charger SE

ACUDANUT


70B5Cuda

The car looks like it is very solid. What state did it come from and where are you located? Looks like European tags.
1968 Roadrunner-6.1L, 6 speed, 3.91 Getrag, IRS
1968 Charger- 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Charger in RR1 "Ribeye"
1969 Charger in EW1 "S'more"
1969 Charger Survivor-R6, 383, 727.....WRECKED
1970 Barracuda-6.1L, 6 speed, 4.10 S60

chapel40

Don Chapel

CDN72SE

1972 Charger SE

Dino

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Reezee

That is correct, Dutch plates. The car arrived in the Netherlands a week ago. I bought it from a nice guy in Stevensville, Montana. But judging by how solid it seems to be, I doubt it has been a Montana car it's entire life.
Thinker of thoughts such as: "What have I gotten myself into" & "This car is going to be so awesome when it's done"

Follow my restoration on:
YouTube under Richard's Resto
Facebook.com/MoparRichard
Instagram.com/MoparsInEurope

Offblue

Woohoo, Congratulations man, and by the looks of it not a bad thing to start with, sure she needs work but shes all set to make her yours.


darbgnik

Quote from: Reezee on November 03, 2017, 02:01:43 PM
That is correct, Dutch plates. The car arrived in the Netherlands a week ago. I bought it from a nice guy in Stevensville, Montana. But judging by how solid it seems to be, I doubt it has been a Montana car it's entire life.

I've seen quite a few solid Montana cars over the years, it could have spent it's life there.

Mine, on the other hand, was bought in Maryland, and as solid as it was, it could not have spent it's life there.....
Brad

1970 Charger 500. Born a 318, AC, console auto, now 440/727
Build thread:  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,127291.0.html

Kern Dog

I think that it is great to see enthusiasts in other countries, especially when those countries often are peppered with small diesel cars!
A buddy of mine had a Mom that was 100% Irish. In the 80s, he went to Ireland with his Mom and brothers and upon returning, he spoke of how there were very few American cars there. He had a 71 Maverick and said even that car would have really stood out among the small cars there.

Reezee

Quote from: darbgnik on November 03, 2017, 03:01:40 PM

I've seen quite a few solid Montana cars over the years, it could have spent it's life there.

Mine, on the other hand, was bought in Maryland, and as solid as it was, it could not have spent it's life there.....

Flipped through your build thread earlier this week. Amazing work on the car. You went thorough with the metal replacement. That is a lot more than I want to replace/can afford  :icon_smile_big:.

And yes, American cars are not that common here. Especially in The Netherlands. Sure you have a lot die hard enthusiasts so you see a lot cool cars at events and meetings, but out on the road, that doesnt happen a lot, classic or modern. Especially in a country like the Netherlands where they have these insane taxes on new cars, you wont see a lot of them. If you find them they are usually imported, because you often cant order them new here. What you do see a lot of are the pick ups, especially the Ram 1500's are getting more and more normal in the Dutch streets.
Thinker of thoughts such as: "What have I gotten myself into" & "This car is going to be so awesome when it's done"

Follow my restoration on:
YouTube under Richard's Resto
Facebook.com/MoparRichard
Instagram.com/MoparsInEurope

darbgnik

Quote from: Reezee on November 03, 2017, 05:13:57 PM
Flipped through your build thread earlier this week. Amazing work on the car. You went thorough with the metal replacement. That is a lot more than I want to replace/can afford  :icon_smile_big:.

And yes, American cars are not that common here. Especially in The Netherlands. Sure you have a lot die hard enthusiasts so you see a lot cool cars at events and meetings, but out on the road, that doesnt happen a lot, classic or modern. Especially in a country like the Netherlands where they have these insane taxes on new cars, you wont see a lot of them. If you find them they are usually imported, because you often cant order them new here. What you do see a lot of are the pick ups, especially the Ram 1500's are getting more and more normal in the Dutch streets.

Yeah, I went through it with an "I'm only doing this once philosophy". In all honesty, what it really needed was a lower patch on the drivers front fender, trunk floor and extensions, as well as lower quarters.

Seeing as I was paying for labor, and didn't want to see patch lines inside the trunk, I opted for full quarters. Less labor than fixing them, even though the panels cost more. And "while we're there" I had them replace the trunk gutters and quarter extensions. There was zero rust on the door skins, but again, it would suck to pay for all the sanding on those door skins only to have a rust bubble show up a couple years later.

There are definitely cheaper ways to get a car done than I did. And I'm not saying my way was the right way. But it's now done my way.  :lol:
Brad

1970 Charger 500. Born a 318, AC, console auto, now 440/727
Build thread:  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,127291.0.html

MoParJW

Quote from: Kern Dog on November 03, 2017, 04:35:32 PM
I think that it is great to see enthusiasts in other countries, especially when those countries often are peppered with small diesel cars!
A buddy of mine had a Mom that was 100% Irish. In the 80s, he went to Ireland with his Mom and brothers and upon returning, he spoke of how there were very few American cars there. He had a 71 Maverick and said even that car would have really stood out among the small cars there.

Can you imagine even an old 4 door sedan mopar is considered an exotic car here in the Netherlands... lol

Congrats with your Charger Reezee, looks solid, and nice to see another Charger made it to NL.
I'm kind of hoping you will make it driveable and get it on the road asap  :2thumbs:
'68 Plymouth Satellite sedan 318

Laowho



Named after Martin Landau.
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LOL. Remember when Bob Costas said the word "gaudy" was derivative of the architect Antoni Gaudi during the '92 Olympics? He redeemed himself with Pootie Tang though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU1mkIx-Zeg


BDF

Hello Reezee, looks like a nice project. Enjoy the process!  :cheers:

cavemanno1

Congrats from Hungary!
Hope you packed your car with parts because shipping and taxes will beat you to death! :brickwall: