XS29 69 C500

[held1823]

welcome aboard star. that's a great car, and one to be proud of.

[Highwaystar]

Thanks guys for the welcome. I appreciate the advise. I do want to change as much to original as possible, and I do not like the electronic ignition. My thoughts were to find an original dual point and put the Petronix kit in it. That is one thing on my list to find, a date coded dual point dizzy.
I feel proud to be the new AB, probably be my first and only time.
Its a shame I couldn't have talked to the previous owner. He died  over a year ago. He was 79 years old. There was probably some spare parts like the distributer, etc. and being able to get a little more history on the car. I do know he had it for about 15 years, and I believe it was from the N.C area before he bought it.

[XS29LA47V21]

Thanks guys for the welcome. I appreciate the advise. I do want to change as much to original as possible, and I do not like the electronic ignition. My thoughts were to find an original dual point and put the Petronix kit in it. That is one thing on my list to find, a date coded dual point dizzy.
I feel proud to be the new AB, probably be my first and only time.
Its a shame I couldn't have talked to the previous owner. He died  over a year ago. He was 79 years old. There was probably some spare parts like the distributer, etc. and being able to get a little more history on the car. I do know he had it for about 15 years, and I believe it was from the N.C area before he bought it.

I thought about buying that car (I think) late 1990s, I have a name in my head and rather not post names in threads for his privacy.  As I recall it was in the Charlotte area owned by a well known mopar guy in that area if it is the same car, I suspect history could be found back some distance.  I might have a couple old photos which I will share if it is the same car and PM you later.  Good luck, nice car.

[hemi68charger]

... and I do not like the electronic ignition. My thoughts were to find an original dual point and put the Petronix kit in it. That is one thing on my list to find, a date coded dual point dizzy.
I feel proud to be the new AB, probably be my first and only time.
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That's what I did..... Pertronix...... But, being that my 500 and Daytona are auto cars, I just found a reman single-point distributor and installed a Ignitor II........ I miss that 4speed C500 I had............

You may also want to think about converting the amp gauge to a voltmeter if not already thinking of it.......... You can still retain the stock gauge look if you wish............ Big safety factor..........

[A383Wing]

someone will correct me I'm sure, but I don't think they make a Petronix for the Prestolite Dual point dist, do they?

[hemi68charger]

someone will correct me I'm sure, but I don't think they make a Petronix for the Prestolite Dual point dist, do they?

You're corrected, they do but only in the Ignitor I series...... Sorry.......  

I am going to do this for my 426 Hemi transplant project for the Daytona.....

Mopar Muscle article on Ignitor I for Prestolite dual-points

[Highwaystar]

I did not know about the Amp/ Volt meter gauge switch. Any links to help me get educated on that?

12/2003 is around the time the last car owner bought it, based on the title issue date. It was already painted Red at that time he purchased it. There must of been a buyer between them. If you can send me a message with his name or any info that would be great.
Thanks..

I also have a decode sheet from Mr. Govier on the car that was done for a court judge in the state of Florida, don't have a date on that tho.

[hemi68charger]

I did not know about the Amp/ Volt meter gauge switch. Any links to help me get educated on that?

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My thread when I almost lost my C500

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,21155.0.html

http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/

[nascarxx29]

Your car looked familar thought it might be this one Greg Donahue in FL had done
   http://images.betterworldbooks.com/076/How-to-Restore-Your-Muscle-Car-9780760321911.jpg

[white]

welcome aboard highwaystar. that's a cool car. I just got a 500 in September, went through the entire electrical system and found some melted connectors and wires. Replaced all suspect wires with new harnesses from M&H. Had the amp meter changed to a voltmeter. This site is a great place for help and advise.

[RallyeMike]

In addition to a cool 500, I highly approve of your user name 

[1970Moparmann]

Congrats on the purchase!

[Highbanked Hauler]

someone will correct me I'm sure, but I don't think they make a Petronix for the Prestolite Dual point dist, do they?

You're corrected, they do but only in the Ignitor I series...... Sorry.......  

I am going to do this for my 426 Hemi transplant project for the Daytona.....

Mopar Muscle article on Ignitor I for Prestolite dual-points

             Troy,you aren't going to use dual points on the Hemi? I have an Acell dual point in the 500  and its the best it has run in a while.

[moparstuart]

In addition to a cool 500, I highly approve of your user name 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirq8bhetZ8

[hemi68charger]

someone will correct me I'm sure, but I don't think they make a Petronix for the Prestolite Dual point dist, do they?

You're corrected, they do but only in the Ignitor I series...... Sorry.......  

I am going to do this for my 426 Hemi transplant project for the Daytona.....

Mopar Muscle article on Ignitor I for Prestolite dual-points

             Troy,you aren't going to use dual points on the Hemi? I have an Acell dual point in the 500  and its the best it has run in a while.

Not totally decided yet as a matter of fact. I also may use a Chrysler electronic ignition with MSD........ Not sure yet....... Want to try and combine a look of OEM with the performance of today's technology.......

[Highwaystar]

In addition to a cool 500, I highly approve of your user name 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirq8bhetZ8

Very cool video clip. My thoughts exactly.