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A new beginning...adding the V21 to the '69..DONE!!

Started by Just 6T9 CHGR, April 27, 2014, 08:14:04 PM

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Just 6T9 CHGR

April 27, 2014, 08:14:04 PM
After 7 years of contemplating (basically being wishy washy) I finally made the move and added the V21 Hood Performance Treatment to my car!  My good friend Bill (bill440rt) always said he was willing to do it when I grew some balls.  Well today was the day that I grew some!

Made the hour drive over to Bills this AM, armed with my V21 template that was made for me almost 9 years ago by member LeesRT.   His car was an originally optioned V21 car that was unrestored.




Only used the template as a guide...we really couldnt use it as it sits.  Had to measure, remeasure & measure again to get the angles right on both sides.  Bill made his own template of sorts for the curves & layed out the fine line tape by hand...





After about 2-3 hours of taping & re taping he finally got the outline where we both felt it was correct...
Did a little extra wet sanding where the old 440 decals were to remove any ghosting effect of the decals


After fully masking the car (very professionally I might add....learned some tips about masking & covering a car with plastic from the Mann as well), we went ahead & scuffed the clear coat with some Scotch brite pads to let the new paint have something to grab onto...


Oh look!  A rare glimpse of the Mann at work!  Applying the Final Klean and tack clothing the dust away  


He then applied the first coat of SEM's Hot Rod Black.  http://www.semproducts.com/hot-rod-black-kit/

I chose this paint for its sheen and hopefully its ease of care.  The original Organasol can get very hard to keep clean & spot free.  Also the Organasol is lacquer based which can be harder to work with.

Bill then "dry sprayed" 2-3 more coats to give it some "texture"   This pic shows it still wet.  When it finally dried the texture lessened and dried with some texture. (Still got to get a dry close up)


After letting it dry for 3-4 hours, the masking came off & revealed a brand new car for me!

I think it came out great & really changed the look of the car.  Definitely something "different" of which I really enjoy...setting it apart form the rest.



Just gotta put the trim & wipers back on...hopefully wont scratch anything!

Heres the Mann himself saying "Sheesh I'm glad thats over!!"

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Ghoste

#1
April 27, 2014, 08:17:54 PM
Wow Chris, that looks fantastic!!!

TUFCAT

#2
April 27, 2014, 08:22:22 PM
I love it!! I must admit I was on the fence, but not anymore!  Glad you got those tungsten carbide balls out of your pants after 7 years!

tracpack440

#3
April 27, 2014, 08:25:14 PM
That looks great.  Was this a option for 69's
1969 Charger  R/T SE 4 spd dana

Just 6T9 CHGR

#4
April 27, 2014, 08:30:33 PM
Quote from: tracpack440 on April 27, 2014, 08:25:14 PM
That looks great.  Was this a option for 69's

Yes sir!  Mid year option.  The '69 version of the V21 was unique in the way it covered the entire cowl area and curved to the windshield where the "70 version was just 2 separate straight back to the windshield stripes

This is the '69 bulletin....
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Just 6T9 CHGR

#5
April 27, 2014, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 27, 2014, 08:22:22 PM
I love it!! I must admit I was on the fence, but not anymore!  Glad you got those tungsten carbide balls out of your pants after 7 years!

LoL Tom!!!  :thumbs:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Charger-Bodie

#6
April 27, 2014, 08:35:04 PM
Looks great Chris and Bill! Thinking of adding this to my f8  69 r/t as we'll.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

WHITE AND RED 69

#7
April 27, 2014, 08:48:38 PM
Looks real good!  :drool5:
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th edition
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1972 Plymouth Duster

72Charger-SE

#8
April 27, 2014, 08:54:50 PM
Wow... That really 'pops'...  Great Decision!
:2thumbs:

69wannabe

#10
April 27, 2014, 09:42:38 PM
Looks sweet!!!!! I love it!!!!!  :yesnod:

Daytona R/T SE

#11
April 27, 2014, 10:09:03 PM
Looks GREAT !

But...

How many calendars, clocks, mugs and puzzles are going to have to be updated with the new look ?


:shruggy: :slap: :smilielol:

Mopar Nut

#12
April 27, 2014, 10:33:29 PM
Wow, I really like it. He did an outstanding job!   :2thumbs:
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

Beep Beep Dave

#13
April 27, 2014, 10:35:24 PM
The car really looks good with the Performance Hood Paint Chris :2thumbs:
I think that guy has a swap space across from my Buffalo buddies at Carlisle down on the 1st row. Great guys who are always having lots of fun.

Dave
'69-1/2 SIXPACK/SIXBBL REGISTRY On-Line Registry for the Lift Off Hood cars!!!
Maple Leaf Mopars your Canadian Mopar site.

1970 Charger R/T

cdr

#14
April 27, 2014, 10:48:06 PM
i really like it !!! :2thumbs:
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68 Charger 512 cid,9.7to1,Hilborn EFI,Home ported 440 source heads,small hyd roller cam,COLD A/C ,,a518 trans,Dana 60 ,4.10 gear,10.93 et,4100lbs on street tires full exhaust daily driver
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Lord Warlock

#15
April 27, 2014, 11:06:45 PM
congratulations, and welcome to the v21 club, at least the club of those who put it on regardless of whether it was coded for it or not.  Mine was built before the option was available, but it needed it, I think the car looks a lot better with the v21 stripe kit on it. 
69 RT/SE Y3 cream yellow w/tan vinyl top and black r/t stripe. non matching 440/375, 3:23, Column shift auto w/buddy seat, tan interior, am/fm w/fr to back fade, Now wears 17" magnum 500 rims and Nitto tires. Fresh repaint, new interior, new wheels and tires.

bill440rt

#16
April 28, 2014, 08:27:51 AM
Great pics & write-up, Chris!  :cheers:

This was the second V21 project for us. I always get the jitters when working on others' cars, but this was something Chris had wanted for years but was always on the fence about. He bravely made a good call, the V21 REALLY sets his car off! It was an honor to help out a friend.
The paint laid out a little more than what is pictured, it took on a slight textured surface very similar to Organisol. The Hot Rod Black from SEM is nice stuff to work with!

Chris, your car is REALLY going to get some attention now!  :drool5:


"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

bill440rt

#17
April 28, 2014, 08:29:34 AM
Quote from: Beep Beep Dave on April 27, 2014, 10:35:24 PM
The car really looks good with the Performance Hood Paint Chris :2thumbs:
I think that guy has a swap space across from my Buffalo buddies at Carlisle down on the 1st row. Great guys who are always having lots of fun.

Dave

Nope. Not me, Dave.
I attend Carlisle as a spectator/participant only.  :2thumbs:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

1970Moparmann

#18
April 28, 2014, 08:35:34 AM
Great job guys!   Bill be honest, was Chris smoking three cigs at once?? LOL
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

bill440rt

#19
April 28, 2014, 08:51:46 AM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on April 28, 2014, 08:35:34 AM
Great job guys!   Bill be honest, was Chris smoking three cigs at once?? LOL


We joked about doing Fireball shots beforehand!  :yesnod:  :lol:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

Mytur Binsdirti

#20
April 28, 2014, 08:56:37 AM
Looks really nice and now that you've grown a pair, you need to show the world............


BrianShaughnessy

#21
April 28, 2014, 09:08:44 AM
 :2thumbs:    I like it.    Congrats!


Definitely something to consider with Sinnamon BUT the 69 pattern seems to flow into a vinyl roof wheras I would not have that...  :think:
Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.

JB400

#22
April 28, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
Came out looking good :2thumbs:

69chargerboy

#23
April 28, 2014, 11:41:21 AM
Now that looks great! Very nice!  :cheers: :drool5:
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

crj1968

#24
April 28, 2014, 11:46:17 AM
Totally awesome! I can see why you would be nervous about it, I would be too, but it looks great.

  :2thumbs:

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