'69 Charger Build - It moves!

[chaos52]

Whoa dude take it easy on some of those shots or it may be flagged as NSFW 

Better?

[fy469rtse]

Great job, this car looks amazing, 

[kokxville]

Whoa dude take it easy on some of those shots or it may be flagged as NSFW 

Better?

awesome job 

[TUFCAT]

Any updates over the holidays?

[71_Charger_R/T]

WOW!  I can't believe I never saw this Thread!  Just spent the entire afternoon pouring over it.  WOW! That's all I can say! WOW! You, young man, Have done a fantastic job! Your dad is obviously proud of you and rightly so! Black is a very unforgiving color. I cringed a little when I saw you decided to go black. Kids tend to dream of that "perfect" look, and it's in black, but their bodywork tends to not be as "perfect" as the vision. Especially on their first one.  I gotta hand it to you, You pulled it off!  I love to see these kinds of posts, Young guns with determination! You learned a LOT along the last four years didn't you? Thank you for sharing it with us! Also, Thank your dad for teaching you all he obviously did (either that or you're naturally gifted!) I have the feeling this car will mean a lot to both of you going into the future!
Again, Thanks for sharing!        Looking forward to the updates now.

[chaos52]

Thanks, 71_Charger_R/T.

I haven't worked on the car for a couple months now. Work has been very busy.

I'm not sure when I will be able to get back at it. It could be years. The opportunity to move to California came up about a month ago and I knew I needed to take it. It's the right step to continue my career in animation.

So, I'm headed that direction in a couple weeks and won't be taking the Charger with me. It is heartbreaking to stop now, when it's so close.

Dad is very gracious and is allowing me to keep it in the shop for now. I'd like to come back to Michigan for a few weeks in the summer just to get it running. But, money is pretty tight right now, so I'm not holding my breath.

[TUFCAT]

Sounds like a tough decision, but you certainly must know what's best for you career wise. Maybe your Dad can do some of the finishing work for you?   

[chaos52]

Sounds like a tough decision, but you certainly must know what's best for you career wise. Maybe your Dad can do some of the finishing work for you?   

Maybe, but there are 3 other cars that need his attention as well. 

Once I get some cash flowing again, I'll probably start ordering parts so things will go quickly when I can work on it again.

[chaos52]

Dad sent me this photo yesterday. His Cadillac is in the shop for paint work. The Charger is still there, looking mean as ever. 

[djcarguy]

 

[chaos52]

So I'm back in Michigan and gathering parts to get this thing on the road this summer!
Here's some eye candy from last weekend.  

[VegasCharger]

Awesome 

If you don't mind me asking, what size are the rear rims? Back spacing? And tire size? On the rears.

Good to have a re-acquaintance with your Charger 

[TPR]

Looking forward to seeing you wrap this this up.
Nice pics.
TPR

[66FBCharger]

I LOVE the front spoiler!
Welcome back!

[tan top]

 

[CRW-FK5]

Great job, man.

[daveco]

Amazing work, car is looking great

[Baldwinvette77]

Awesome! i wish i was back at it, but i have peoples problems to take care of first.   

[Charger_Fan]

I just saw this thread for the first time today...and...WOW!! Read the thread clear through from A to Z.

You have really done a phenomenal job on that Charger! I'm glad you're still picking away at it, as you have the time. One day soon, you will be able to cruise that baby, with wind in the hair!
I am definitely looking forward to continued updates on your project.

[Dodgecharger74]

That is one nice Charger    Caro ?   I was in High School their  Class of 72

[chaos52]

Awesome 

If you don't mind me asking, what size are the rear rims? Back spacing? And tire size? On the rears.

Good to have a re-acquaintance with your Charger 

Thanks! The rear wheels and tires are 295-50 on 15x10 rims with 5" backspacing.

There's about an inch of space on one side and no space on the other. My plan is to cut off the spring perches and move them over a half inch. That should give me a half inch of space on both sides.

[chaos52]

I LOVE the front spoiler!
Welcome back!

Thanks!

[chaos52]

Awesome! i wish i was back at it, but i have peoples problems to take care of first.   

Ew that sound unpleasant. 
I look forward to seeing progress when you get back at it!

[chaos52]

I just saw this thread for the first time today...and...WOW!! Read the thread clear through from A to Z.

You have really done a phenomenal job on that Charger! I'm glad you're still picking away at it, as you have the time. One day soon, you will be able to cruise that baby, with wind in the hair!
I am definitely looking forward to continued updates on your project.

Thanks! There will definitely be wind In the hair the first time I drive it...because there probably won't be a a windshield 

More updates soon I hope. Things will go fast once I get parts bought.

[chaos52]

That is one nice Charger    Caro ?   I was in High School their  Class of 72

Yup, Pretty close to Caro. though, I went to Cass City high school. Let me know if you're ever in the area.