Cruising tonight,tomorrow,next day,next day..spoke to soon

[RIDELIKEHELL]

 :'(Well I just came off of weekends and am hoping to get the 68 out everyday this week(after work) and weekend as the weather looks great. Yipee! Time to test out the transmission rebuild  

here she is waiting patiently in the garage...tick tock

[JB400]

It looks like it's asking you to play hooky   Hope the weather and life works out for you to get to enjoy it.

[CDN72SE]

Looks like some nice Thanksgiving weekend weather. I can see the autumn leaves fly as you scream down the streets. 

[nvrbdn]

sounds great. picking up my vacuum reserve tonight and plan to take the car out.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

 

[JB400]

 

[bill440rt]

VERY nice!!! 

[stripedelete]

 

[71green go]

Looks awesome!....lucky guy driving your car!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Hoping all the bugs are out of the car now as I was able to get over 2000 miles on it since May 2012 even though it was problematic and in the shop etc at least 7 of those weeks. Here's a few more pics

[1974dodgecharger]

love the stance 

[nvrbdn]

great pictures. fun to get it out and run it.

[XS29L9B2]

very nice pictures

[myk]

What bugs are you dealing with?

[RIDELIKEHELL]

What bugs are you dealing with?

Rebuild Transmission,Bad connection to Ammeter, Install mini starter, alignment tweaks, loose front end, new motor mounts...list was long but everything is repaired.

[Back N Black]

Hoping all the bugs are out of the car now as I was able to get over 2000 miles on it since May 2012 even though it was problematic and in the shop etc at least 7 of those weeks. Here's a few more pics

2000 miles is not bad, i know guys that don't hit 500 miles per year. But they are scared of wind, rain ,clouds, sunny with a chance of clouds, night time. 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Hoping all the bugs are out of the car now as I was able to get over 2000 miles on it since May 2012 even though it was problematic and in the shop etc at least 7 of those weeks. Here's a few more pics

2000 miles is not bad, i know guys that don't hit 500 miles per year. But they are scared of wind, rain ,clouds, sunny with a chance of clouds, night time. 

for me it's Rain & Night time 

[cazz]

Nice car hope the weather holds out. looks like your under the Cornwall bridge US boarder??

[myk]

What bugs are you dealing with?

Rebuild Transmission,Bad connection to Ammeter, Install mini starter, alignment tweaks, loose front end, new motor mounts...list was long but everything is repaired.

I feel your pain.  I'd also like to install a mini-starter; I'll probably do that when the headers/exhaust get the green light.  My front end also needs a little help, but I'm trying to decide if I'm going to go with 'poly bushings or a mix of 'poly and rubber.  Ugh-I just remembered my 'tranny mount is shot too.  I said goodbye to my 'ammeter a long time ago.

It just never ends, does it? 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Bluewater  Bridges in Sarnia Ontario  ...michigan border ......@myk ..no it never ends

[Moparheaven]

Love the Car!! Very Nice!!

I think I have all the bugs worked out on mine. I think you've motivated me to get mine out for the weekend too!!

gonna do it.

MH

[JB400]

I can say the same about yours mh

You're starting to run out of nice days.  Drive them while you still can

[plasticman-32]

Wow that's one fine 68 beautiful car pretty color too

[Moparheaven]

Love this time of Year!!! Not too Hot, Nice afternoons, Ready to take a drive.

[tsmithae]

That's a gorgeous car! 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Love the Car!! Very Nice!!

I think I have all the bugs worked out on mine. I think you've motivated me to get mine out for the weekend too!!

gonna do it.

MH

funny enough I inquired about your car back 5 years ago? maybe longer while i was waiting on mine to be built   I take it you kept it? or are those pics from the builder? thx for the   If my memory serves me right your last name starts with a "Z" and ends in "N" 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Had it out again last night gents 

[PlainfieldCharger]

Marc, It it time for a road trip to Illinois I have put about 1500 mi this year and counting. Car is really running good. Love to get some pics of our cars together! Maybe meet in the middle....?

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Marc, It it time for a road trip to Illinois I have put about 1500 mi this year and counting. Car is really running good. Love to get some pics of our cars together! Maybe meet in the middle....?

If the roads in Michigan were better I would but want to get some more miles on her into next year before trekking that far. I will however be in Joliet again sometime soon 

[PlainfieldCharger]

I got some parts from upper Michigan. Roads are really remote, gas stations few....the route would need some planning...

[myk]

Had it out again last night gents 

Right on man.  I drove mine for 3 weeks straight, and although my wallet didn't appreciate it I know I sure did lol...

[Dino]

Marc, It it time for a road trip to Illinois I have put about 1500 mi this year and counting. Car is really running good. Love to get some pics of our cars together! Maybe meet in the middle....?

If the roads in Michigan were better I would but want to get some more miles on her into next year before trekking that far. I will however be in Joliet again sometime soon 

Yeah our roads are nothing to brag about, but it's getting somewhat better.  I was all over the UP two months ago and the roads there are much better.  Not to mention the scenery!

If you plan a trip into Mi lemme know.  If I have time, I'll join you.  When it rains, we can park your car in my garage and take my car, I don't care if it gets wet and I have intermittent wipers now!      

[RIDELIKEHELL]

If you plan a trip into Mi lemme know.  If I have time, I'll join you.  When it rains, we can park your car in my garage and take my car, I don't care if it gets wet and I have intermittent wipers now!    
[/quote]


How far are you from Mt Clemens?

[Dino]

If you plan a trip into Mi lemme know.  If I have time, I'll join you.  When it rains, we can park your car in my garage and take my car, I don't care if it gets wet and I have intermittent wipers now!    

How far are you from Mt Clemens?
[/quote]

A little over an hour.  I'm on the west side of Ann Arbor.

[PlainfieldCharger]

It would be  really sweet to get to meet 2 DC members and cars at the same time...Ann Arbor is 4 hours for me...

[Dino]

It would be  really sweet to get to meet 2 DC members and cars at the same time...Ann Arbor is 4 hours for me...

If I can plan it, I don't mind driving long distances.  I have work and university going on so no promises but I'd love to get together.  Wherever.  If I have the time, I'll be there. 
Don't get your hopes up on the car though, mine's only a lowly 69, but I can bring a picture of my old 68!   

[PlainfieldCharger]

Love 68,69,70 Chargers are my favorite's, my first was a 69, which was one of many cars I had in my youth but the only one I remembered driving...man I loved driving that car in 83....

[6pkrtse]

I am taking my red 70' to work tomorrow. Its supposed to be a perfect day tomorrow. Not many good days left here in Mi.

[Dino]

I am taking my red 70' to work tomorrow. Its supposed to be a perfect day tomorrow. Not many good days left here in Mi.

I decided to pull mine off the road to install upgrades mid August.  Yeah that was a good idea.   

Best summer in Mi ever!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Only got last Saturday in as my transmission started leaking...long story short I drove it to the shop today as they couldn't fit me in any sooner to see what was going on & I am told there is a hole in my tail stock housing  When i know more I will report. FAKKK!!!

[charge69]

Well, that is a kick in the nutz! Your beautiful Charger should be out on the road! 

[1974dodgecharger]

It would be  really sweet to get to meet 2 DC members and cars at the same time...Ann Arbor is 4 hours for me...

Dino is one also and I'm also from MI battle creek in fact lol.  I'm planning a next year mi trip with charger once i feel she is up to it...at the rate I'm going she should be ready for a long haul.

[1974dodgecharger]

Only got last Saturday in as my transmission started leaking...long story short I drove it to the shop today as they couldn't fit me in any sooner to see what was going on & I am told there is a hole in my tail stock housing  When i know more I will report. FAKKK!!!

Damn......how do u think that happened?  I was reading your build up on this car and thought your car was built new from ground up?  Shouldn't be any holes?

[FlatbackFanatic]

WOW! Your 68 looks great!!

[Dodge Don]

WTF.....are you sure no one is messing with your car? You need some good luck!!!!!!

[bill440rt]

That completely sucks. BUT...

This is an omen.
Your car is telling you it wants overdrive. Since you have to replace the tail shaft now anyway, now is the time to splurge on a Gear Vendors unit.
Looking at the positive.
Just sayin'...   

[1974dodgecharger]

That completely sucks. BUT...

This is an omen.
Your car is telling you it wants overdrive. Since you have to replace the tail shaft now anyway, now is the time to splurge on a Gear Vendors unit.
Looking at the positive.
Just sayin'...   

Your so evil 

[bill440rt]

That completely sucks. BUT...

This is an omen.
Your car is telling you it wants overdrive. Since you have to replace the tail shaft now anyway, now is the time to splurge on a Gear Vendors unit.
Looking at the positive.
Just sayin'...   

Your so evil 

When life hands you lemons...     

[RIDELIKEHELL]

With my 3.23 gear I don't need the OD Bill   Here's a video I made last week when i was out cruising and took the pics. Hoping to get the verdict on my transmission today  


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQUj8bJgrsA

I made it with my phone so sorry about the shaking 

[bill440rt]

That thing kicks ass. 

Best of luck on the verdict, hopefully it's not too bad. 

(Psst... you could always throw a set of 3:91s in there...) 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

That thing kicks ass. 

Best of luck on the verdict, hopefully it's not too bad. 

(Psst... you could always throw a set of 3:91s in there...) 

thx Bill! down the road yes 3.91's 

[projectanimal]

Looks GREAT!!       love the plate name.   need to pick what ours will be in the near future! 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Looks GREAT!!       love the plate name.   need to pick what ours will be in the near future! 

I test OCTANES at work among other things being a Refinery Lab worker 

[projectanimal]

Looks GREAT!!       love the plate name.   need to pick what ours will be in the near future! 

I test OCTANES at work among other things being a Refinery Lab worker 

Sweet!  so you test Vodka??   

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Yes ...jk 

[1974dodgecharger]

With my 3.23 gear I don't need the OD Bill   Here's a video I made last week when i was out cruising and took the pics. Hoping to get the verdict on my transmission today  


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQUj8bJgrsA

I made it with my phone so sorry about the shaking 

I just jerked one off.....sorry dude the 440 gave me wood. 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Got a phone call an hour ago that the car was fixed! I have a new TAIL   

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,105568.0.html

Drove her home...ran great!

[firefighter3931]

Got a phone call an hour ago that the car was fixed! I have a new TAIL   

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,105568.0.html

Drove her home...ran great!

So you got some new tail today....better not tell the wife ! 

Glad it was an easy fix and only out of service for a few hours. 



Ron

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Thx RON! Got out today as it was cool and dry unlike the forecast this week so I put some miles on her. Knock on wood it ran spectacular  Drove through the country then into Sarnia to my favorite place under the Blue Water Bridges where Lake Huron flows into the St Clair River on its way south to Lake Erie.....NO leaks!!! I plan on driving till they salt the roads even if that is DECEMBER 

[1970Moparmann]

Marc, great news.  DRIVE IT!  To Illinois..... 

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Glad to hear the trans is fixed. The car looks great!   

[RIDELIKEHELL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09lBTrAM5dw  38 sec

[TPR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09lBTrAM5dw  38 sec

Oh Yeah! 
TPR

[firefighter3931]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09lBTrAM5dw  38 sec

Thanks for the cruise clip Marc 

Man, she's running sweet and pulls great at WOT ! 



Ron

[1970Moparmann]

Marc, It it time for a road trip to Illinois I have put about 1500 mi this year and counting. Car is really running good. Love to get some pics of our cars together! Maybe meet in the middle....?

My PITA 68 is back on the road.  Kevin/Marc, let's plan on meeting some weekend.

Kevin, plan on the Hot Rod Power Tour in June.  I'm planning on doing it Wednesday/Thursday - Saturday.  You would have a blast.  I run with a great group.

June 7 - Concord NC 28027
June 8 - Knoxville TN (252) 37901
June 9 - Charleston WV (310) 25301
June 10 - Norwalk OH (279) 44857
June 11 - Crown Point IN (278) 46307
June 12 - Bettendorf IA (197) 52722
June 13-  Wisconsin Dells WI (184) 53965
June 14-  Long Haul Photo and awards (1500 miles)Big Map

Or, would love to take a ride in Northern MI.  Some great driving and scenery up north!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09lBTrAM5dw   38 sec

Thanks for the cruise clip Marc  

Man, she's running sweet and pulls great at WOT !  



Ron

Not bad for those 3.23 gears eh? Notice the shaking of the video ? that's when it shakes the steering wheel at 65 mph to 72 mph but I can drive through it. Once I'm rolling along it pulls nice  I think it's the Firecore RTR myself 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Marc, It it time for a road trip to Illinois I have put about 1500 mi this year and counting. Car is really running good. Love to get some pics of our cars together! Maybe meet in the middle....?

My PITA 68 is back on the road.  Kevin/Marc, let's plan on meeting some weekend.

Kevin, plan on the Hot Rod Power Tour in June.  I'm planning on doing it Wednesday/Thursday - Saturday.  You would have a blast.  I run with a great group.

June 7 - Concord NC 28027
June 8 - Knoxville TN (252) 37901
June 9 - Charleston WV (310) 25301
June 10 - Norwalk OH (279) 44857
June 11 - Crown Point IN (278) 46307
June 12 - Bettendorf IA (197) 52722
June 13-  Wisconsin Dells WI (184) 53965
June 14-  Long Haul Photo and awards (1500 miles)Big Map

Or, would love to take a ride in Northern MI.  Some great driving and scenery up north!

I'm 6 hrs away

[tsmithae]

She sounds very nice! Love the look and sound of your car.  I am actually painting my '70 silver as well and can't wait to get paint on her!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Put some miles on her  again tonight..ran nice as it was cool out....50 degrees F or 9 degrees C for us 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo9ljO6LUpU

[1970Moparmann]

Where's the tire smoke?!!!!!!!  Come on Marc.   

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I know Mike I'd love to video some smokin but I am trying to avoid any repairs this time of year and get some driving in...I don't need the stress