XS29 69 C500

[cdr]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Charger-500-1969-dodge-charger-500-hardtop-2-door-7-2-l-/151153956882?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item23317a5812&vxp=mtr

[cdr]

[Mytur Binsdirti]

The rear rear quarter corner cap gap is gone & the body line below the rear side marker light looks too crisp. I suspect that what's hiding under the paint would be very ugly.  Looks like a decent driver though.

[hemi68charger]

 

[pettybird]

you're just giving it a thumbs up because it's your car without the wing and nose, right down to the tires 

[hemi68charger]

you're just giving it a thumbs up because it's your car without the wing and nose, right down to the tires  

Nope, I'm just saying that because I used to own a 4speed 440 69 Charger 500 with a set of Magnum 500's on her........... I know you remember it...

[Highbanked Hauler]

The rear rear quarter corner cap gap is gone & the body line below the rear side marker light looks too crisp. I suspect that what's hiding under the paint would be very ugly.  Looks like a decent driver though.

  you could be right but I am wondering if this was an "early" restoration.  The original hand formed quarters were terrible  fit and they did have that sharp body line. Corner extensions and lower valance were nonexistent so it would have been make your own. Mid 80S this is what I ran into and I was able to still get used quarters then.

       WOW Its only about 110 miles from me.

[pettybird]

you're just giving it a thumbs up because it's your car without the wing and nose, right down to the tires  

Nope, I'm just saying that because I used to own a 4speed 440 69 Charger 500 with a set of Magnum 500's on her........... I know you remember it...

As cool as Dana was (and is) this car would make people do double takes parked next to your current ride

[hemi68charger]

As cool as Dana was (and is) this car would make people do double takes parked next to your current ride

I agree with that...........

[tan top]

 

looks like it was originally Y4 

[tan top]

 

[hemi68charger]

looks like it was originally Y4 

I'd have to agree...........

[XS29LA47V21]

So does a color change from gold to red help it sell or value to you?

Looks like a nice car in photos, the quarter does look cumbersome like Mr Dirti noted.   Not to beat up colors, IMO.... gold is in the bottom of the barrel for me.... I would still rather have it gold than a color change on a rare car.

How do you think it impacts selling?  I'm guessing most would rather have it color changed to red or another color.

[panhead]

Head rest's ? 

[tan top]

Head rest's ?  

think they are owner added ,  being a SPD of  September 14th 68  ,  i'm no expert !! think they would show up on fender tag as a option ,   ,   I await to be corrected 

[UFO]

Headrests will only show up on the broadcast sheet.

[A383Wing]

Headrests will only show up on the broadcast sheet.

[RallyeMike]

So does a color change from gold to red help it sell or value to you?

Looks like a nice car in photos, the quarter does look cumbersome like Mr Dirti noted.   Not to beat up colors, IMO.... gold is in the bottom of the barrel for me.... I would still rather have it gold than a color change on a rare car.

How do you think it impacts selling?  I'm guessing most would rather have it color changed to red or another color.

If a car is a hot rod or race car, a color change is not big deal. For restored, stock, rare cars..... a color change is serious detraction in my book. Because this car is number-matching, I think the color change actually hurts the value on the open market a little.

[F6Bee]

A painted body color master cylinder backing plate always wants me to take a closer look.

[hemi68charger]

Head rest's ? 

Headrests were an option in '69, albeit it not mandated standard equipment until after Jan.1, 1969 ( hence all Daytonas should have 'em ). Both of my '69 C500's have headrests....

[69_500]

Talked to the seller for quite a while yesterday. Nice enough guy but did not know very much if anything about 500's. He was nearly going to pull the car from eBay because he thought it was a clone car. Guess first person to contact him about it said it was a clone due to the VIN on dash.

Car has been painted red ever since his step dad bought the car so no sure when the color change happened.

[Highwaystar]

I Just bought this car a few weeks ago, and thought it was cool there was a thread started on it. I am no major collector, just been enjoying the Mopars for 30 years. first time I have been able to own a rare car. The car is no trailer queen, but it is a nice driver and numbers matching. I figure some day I can turn it into a top restore, but for now I enjoy driving them, and I don't feel to nervous about driving it. Its put away for now till next Spring, we just got our first snow flurries flying today.
I think this site is pretty awesome as well. a lot of good info. I will be asking lots of questions. I already got my eye on painting the master cylinder bracket black this winter.            

[cdr]

very cool car & welcome to dc.com

charlie

[Ghoste]

Nice that you have checked in here and hope you stick around.

[hemi68charger]

I Just bought this car a few weeks ago, ...

Very nice and Congrad's... !!!  If this is your first reply since you bought the 500, you're the newest AB !!!!!!   

AB = Aero Bastard, a title that's been past down from new Aero owner to the next-most-current............  I've had the title 3 times and passed it along all 3 times.......

This is a great site for sure............ If you want some cosmetic suggestions for the engine bay to look more OEM, but retain the electronic ignition, let me know......... I owned a car just like this ( the T7 Bronze 500 in the previous reply )..... If there's a screw hold down your master cylinder cap, you may wanna get a more original looking one.... Easy edit to the engine bay................. Oppppsssssssssss, I said something.. 

Cheers,
T