68 charger with amnesia build

[skip68]

I love that new shaker Baldwin.  Looks awesome with the hood closed.      Good job.   

[Baldwinvette77]

Thanks guys, Of all my bad ideas, this was by far my least bad  

also just to share, the mesh i used for this new scoop is just the stuff fram or napa use on their air filters, the mesh i used came from those big round ford van filters.... its FREE since people throw it away all the time, so be sure to stock up 

[skip68]

Right on.   Very resourceful.   

[JB400]

You might want to give a little more clearance around your scoop.  Other than that, looks good

[70 sublime]

Well if he never starts the car it should be fine 

[Baldwinvette77]

Well if he never starts the car it should be fine 

Yeah man, see? at least someone here is thinking 

[XS29L9B2]

i read your post you are crazy good work

[timmycharger]

Bad Ass!!! 

[Baldwinvette77]

i read your post you are crazy good work

Thanks man 

i tend to forget all the little things i've done to the car to get it to this point 

[skip68]

I believe I've said it before Baldwin, this thread is amongst the top build threads ever for this site.   Because of the creativity and resourcefulness that makes this thread something that keeps you watching.   We've all seen the beautiful high dollar full restorations many times but never one quite like this.  It just shows everyone a different way of building a charger without breaking the bank and still have a cool car in the end.         
Who knows, maybe down the road later in life you might just put the car back to stock.   The option will always be there.   

[jaak]

I believe I've said it before Baldwin, this thread is amongst the top build threads ever for this site.   Because of the creativity and resourcefulness that makes this thread something that keeps you watching.   We've all seen the beautiful high dollar full restorations many times but never one quite like this.  It just shows everyone a different way of building a charger without breaking the bank and still have a cool car in the end.         
Who knows, maybe down the road later in life you might just put the car back to stock.   The option will always be there.   

I agree.

Jason

[Baldwinvette77]

WOW... Thanks guys!!! 

[VegasCharger]

I believe I've said it before Baldwin, this thread is amongst the top build threads ever for this site.   Because of the creativity and resourcefulness that makes this thread something that keeps you watching.   We've all seen the beautiful high dollar full restorations many times but never one quite like this.  It just shows everyone a different way of building a charger without breaking the bank and still have a cool car in the end.         
Who knows, maybe down the road later in life you might just put the car back to stock.   The option will always be there.   

I agree.

Jason

X2 or is it X3???

Either way Baldwin you know you've got my support

[timmycharger]

Im liking your interceptor build too, love that body style, if I was a Ford man, that would be my car.

[Baldwinvette77]

Thanks again guys.

i can't remember what i did since my last update.

But i made exhaust manifold gaskets, stuck the driveshaft in, and completed the main wiring, i know this because while i was testing for what wires were hot, i accidently shorted out the starter solenoid and it rotated the engine 90 degress 

i got a free battery from a honda civic, the negative cable is the positive cable from the charger that i painted black, and the positive cable is a negative cable i got from a truck that i stuck a red tag on, Yep

im pretty excited actually, partly startled cause im a jumpy motherF**ker but also thrilled that what was once a rusty red 68 body now has and electrical system, AND I DIDN'T BLOW A SINGLE FUSE! 

[Stevearino]

Hard to believe this is the same car that looked like it was used for shotgun target practice when you drug it home. It's come a long way.

[garner7555]

Looking good!!     Think it will be ready for a test drive this summer?

[Baldwinvette77]

Thanks guys 

and oh sweet jesus i hope so, i ordered some brake parts, a fuel pump, cooling.. things and other stuff i've forgot about in hopes i can get it running soon

Also i made a throttle bracket using one from a cordoba the motorhome and a fury 

i mounted the gas tank for real, although its really low, i might raise it a bit and run a hose to the chargers gas cap.

and last but not least for 175$ i bought all the glass for a 2nd gen charger.... i only need the windshield, but hey its nice to have spares 













now i just need to take inspiration from (steal) Stevearinos windshield channel idea and super glue in place 

[VegasCharger]

Great update Baldwin

Great deal on the glass as well. Did that include the rear windshield?

[Baldwinvette77]

Great update Baldwin

Great deal on the glass as well. Did that include the rear windshield?

Yeah it did actually, its wrapped in plastic infront of the windshield in the van picture

now its all safely tucked underneath my bed... and im not even kidding 

[1974dodgecharger]

MAD MAX 69!!!!!

[Baldwinvette77]

MAD MAX 69!!!!!

i just made a fuel filler tube out of 1992 jeep cheerokee exhaust.. so.. Yes, Yes it is 

[VegasCharger]

Great update Baldwin

Great deal on the glass as well. Did that include the rear windshield?

Yeah it did actually, its wrapped in plastic infront of the windshield in the van picture

now its all safely tucked underneath my bed... and im not even kidding 

That's okay I have my new carpet, restored door panels and other misc interior parts under my king sized bed LOL.

[TCB]

WOW!!  I took the time to read all of your posts - and this thread is amazing! You have incredible fabrication skills (especially on the cheap).     Thanks for keeping this thread going!  

[Baldwinvette77]

W0W!!  I took the time to read all of your posts - and this thread is amazing! You have incredible fabrication skills (especially on the cheap).     Thanks for keeping this thread going!  

Thanks man  Cost was always a huge concern, and im always willing to learn and try new things, so why not try? the worst case scenario is you replace it with a store bought part later