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Started by Steve P., March 14, 2006, 02:28:44 PM

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Steve P.

March 14, 2006, 02:28:44 PM
If you could go back in time to when your car was being drawn up, what one, (1), thing would you change about your car?

I have a 65' Coronet 500. I would add hideaway head lights. The straight Coronet and Coronet 440's could stay as they are, but, the 500's should get the full treatment. They are decked out in the interior and the rear deck. Why not the nose?? That is what you see first....
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

Ghoste

#1
March 14, 2006, 02:35:43 PM
I would make a ram air setup available.

Mopar440+6

#2
March 14, 2006, 03:11:55 PM
Honestly there is not a dang thing I would change about my '68. I might however have had them stamp the VIN on the fender tag, rad. support, engine, trans, rearend, etc. I hate these serial numbers because I don't have the buildsheet...
"If you cant fix it with a wrench, get a hammer. If that doesn't work, get a bigger hammer!"

Jon Smith

#3
March 14, 2006, 03:28:22 PM
better seats

TheGhost

#4
March 14, 2006, 03:42:49 PM
At the top of the rear window, it's almost straight verticle, and doesn't quite look right.  I'd have smoothed that out, but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

bull

#5
March 14, 2006, 04:28:06 PM
1. Better quality steel and rainwater drainage
2. Disc brakes only and larger rotors
3. Better cooling/high capacity radiators/bigger shroud and fan
4. Electric headlight cover motor like later models rather than vaccuum
5. Bigger stock wheels and tires
6. Better setup for build sheet info rather than a piece of paper in the seat springs

I would change nothing about the way it looks, inside or out. There's no way anyone could improve on that IMO.

squeakfinder

#6
March 14, 2006, 04:41:38 PM
Definitely bigger tires and wheels.

All the hidden metal surface's should have have been painted with
some sort of rust inhibitor type paint.

Maybe a full frame or frame connector's.
Still looking for 15x7 Appliance slotted mags.....

Steve P.

#7
March 14, 2006, 04:55:32 PM
Damn,, maybe I should have asked what the MOST MAJOR THING IS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE CHANGED.....   :devil:
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

Silver R/T

#8
March 14, 2006, 05:03:25 PM
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks

1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

69fourspd

#9
March 14, 2006, 05:23:47 PM
69 Charger/B-body - Full Frame

mustanghater

#10
March 14, 2006, 05:35:01 PM
Well for the truck even though its new I would have a full black interior cause from the door panels up its tan.
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hemihead

#11
March 14, 2006, 06:17:34 PM
Full Frame is funny.So you don't mind a 5000 pig?  :o
Lots of people talkin' , few of them know
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Chris G.

#12
March 14, 2006, 06:24:54 PM
Quote from: rotsparts on March 14, 2006, 04:41:38 PM
All the hidden metal surface's should have have been painted with
some sort of rust inhibitor type paint.

Well, they claimed it in 1970. I don't know how much faith I put in it though.

Oh, and I would take a 4spd and AM/FM radio.  :icon_smile_wink:

kab69440

#13
March 14, 2006, 07:04:10 PM
Quote from: Mopar440+6 on March 14, 2006, 03:11:55 PM
Honestly there is not a dang thing I would change about my '68. I might however have had them stamp the VIN on the fender tag, rad. support, engine, trans, rearend, etc. I hate these serial numbers because I don't have the buildsheet...



Maybe he wouldn't change a thing... But I would have designed his car with quarter panels... ;)

As for my own car, I am working on fixing all the stuff the factory did that just doesn't suit me. And that is quite a bit...
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Bandit72

#14
March 14, 2006, 07:27:04 PM
i think i would have to say better seats and a better place for the gas filler neck (i hate having it behind the license plate on my 72)

later  :icon_smile_cool:
Daddy ran whiskey in a big black dodge
bought it at an auction at the masons lodge,
Johnson County Sherriff painted on the side,
just shot a coat of primer then he looked inside,
well him and my uncle tore that engine down,
I still remember that rumblin' sound.....

Brock Samson

#15
March 14, 2006, 08:48:42 PM
   I'd have the fuel filler tube crooked so it wouldn't take up so much area and a thicker dutchman panel at the base of the rear window with some actual drainage...
And as far as my actual car myself, i would'a had it ordered with tan interior to match the original tan top... Power windows and Front Discs..
and i would'a ordered it the Dark Blue Paint color...

Charger Aficionado

#16
March 14, 2006, 10:14:12 PM
Sounds like my R/T SE's options, except the B7 Ext color...  I wonder how that'd look Tan interior B7 Exterior, white top/stripe...  LOUD!!!

TheGhost

#17
March 14, 2006, 10:28:06 PM
Quote from: kab69440 on March 14, 2006, 07:04:10 PMAs for my own car, I am working on fixing all the stuff the factory did that just doesn't suit me. And that is quite a bit...


Understatement of the year... :lol:
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

RD

#18
March 14, 2006, 10:34:34 PM
I would have written off the EPA and CARB standards and said F you!  I want a smog creating 426 Hemi in the 1973 model year, with a ramcharger hood, front and rear spoiler, hidden headlights and two tone interior!
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

Mike DC

#19
March 15, 2006, 01:55:43 AM
I'd give the car some decent rustproofing.

Chryco Psycho

#20
March 15, 2006, 02:34:48 AM
cold air hoods on Cahrgers were the biggest oversite IMO why did every other body style have them but not Chargers unti 71

greenrt_se

#21
March 15, 2006, 06:03:43 AM
ram air system

Headrope

#22
March 15, 2006, 06:20:27 AM
I've always liked Mopars because they were a little rougher than the other makes. Chevy and Ford optioned the hell out of their cars while Mopar pretty much stayed foccused on raw power.
That's why I like my '66: it's a big, bad, brute of a machine.
I'd change nothing.
Sixty-eights look great and the '69 is fine.
But before the General Lee there was me - Headrope.

tan top

#23
March 15, 2006, 08:55:16 AM
IF i desiged the second genaration charger  these are the changes i would of made -
(1) galvernised body inside & out
(2) wax protection inside frame rails /rockers / a-posts / doors / etc ,
(3) big 4 wheel disc brakes.
(4) bigger wheels and tires.
(5) better front end suspension gemontry
(6) more precise steering (power-rack & pinion)  :scratchchin:
(7) the way the stainless & crome trim are fixed to the body/ change it to spot welded on mushroom lugs & plastic clips,( i for get the propper name /no more holes to leak water in to the trunk etc.
(8) HEMI chassis renforcement parts on all models, & chassis connectors.
(9) air grabber hood
(10) propper documented records, production numbers of each model( placed in a FIRE proof safe at the  chrysler records building ;D with at least 3  copys of correct broadcast sheet in each car, witch includes the  C500/DAYTONA's
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
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almerkel

#24
March 15, 2006, 09:30:51 AM
Modern he :icon_smile_cool:mi fuel injected engine

69fourspd

#25
March 15, 2006, 06:59:03 PM
Quote from: hemihead on March 14, 2006, 06:17:34 PM
Full Frame is funny.So you don't mind a 5000 pig? :o

I wouldn't mind the extra weight since there were nice options on the engine sizes. I am not sure, but I would think the extra weight involved reinforcing the unibody could be eliminated to supplement a full undercarriage frame.  Plus - I like big heavy cars...  ;D

andy74

#26
March 15, 2006, 07:28:03 PM
an all alloy big block,like what gm did with the zl1 camaros-less weight on the nose for better power to weight ratio,and tilt and telescope wheel

Bandit72

#27
March 15, 2006, 07:42:54 PM
Quote from: andy74 on March 15, 2006, 07:28:03 PM
an all alloy big block,like what gm did with the zl1 camaros-less weight on the nose for better power to weight ratio,and tilt and telescope wheel

i think all dodge's were designed to go very fast IN A STRAIGHT LINE thats it...dont' try to turn, it don't work...

later  :icon_smile_cool:
Daddy ran whiskey in a big black dodge
bought it at an auction at the masons lodge,
Johnson County Sherriff painted on the side,
just shot a coat of primer then he looked inside,
well him and my uncle tore that engine down,
I still remember that rumblin' sound.....

Mike DC

#28
March 15, 2006, 09:44:20 PM
           
Full frames wouldn't make it a 5000-pound pig.  It might add 150 pounds at the most.

       

SeattleCharger

#29
March 15, 2006, 10:29:47 PM
 Shoulder belts in early models, kind of boring, I know,


Why would you want anything else?  Just give me a Charger and I'll be happy.

Ghoste

#30
March 16, 2006, 05:26:33 AM
You can keep your full frames.  I'd rather have the Mopar unibody with the front and back tied over the setup of any of those Fords and GMs from the 60's with their full frames.  I get seasick everytime I ride in a Chevelle or GTO.
We may not like how our cars handle compared to today's offerings but they were far better than their contemporaries.

Arigmaster

#31
March 16, 2006, 07:57:46 AM
On the outside the only thing I would have liked to see is a different style door handle. Maybe something similar to the early 70's Corvette where the handle was built into the top of the door and flush with the body. The Charger doors would look great with something like that.

On the interior, I have to agree on the better seats but would have liked to see a better insturment cluster too..

resq302

#32
March 16, 2006, 10:08:09 AM
I would have liked to have seen:

- the fuel filler neck more curved and out of the way in the trunk. (takes up a lot of space).
- disc brakes that did not have the problems that they were known for.
- power locks
- more cars with power windows
- more cars with power sun roofs (still jealous of John's 69 Green with tan top charger)
- better bucket seats with side bolsters (so you dont slide out of the seat going around a corner)
- standard 26" radiators (not the poor excuse 22" radiator I have now)
- better rust prevention
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Schuler

#33
March 16, 2006, 06:45:50 PM
Fuel Injected Twin Turbo engine with 6 speed manual or automatic transmission
12" wide wheels
cupholders
am/fm radio w/ connection for iPod

Although, I soppose this was not real common in 1969 :'(
-Zach Schuler
1969 Charger RT/SE 14.091 @ 98.25 (spinning)
1997 Cherokee Sport 4x4 16.057 @ 84
1956 D-100 Pickup
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hemihead

#34
March 16, 2006, 11:03:06 PM
From what I've read, most of you want an 06 car.I like mine just the way it is.I don't want power anything except steering.No Nav systems, cruise , or power windows.If I wanted a bunch of luxury garbage, I wouldn't own a classic Mopar.I'd buy an 06 Creeder.
Lots of people talkin' , few of them know
Soul of a woman was created below
  Led Zeppelin

bull

#35
March 17, 2006, 06:20:34 PM
Quote from: hemihead on March 16, 2006, 11:03:06 PM
From what I've read, most of you want an 06 car.I like mine just the way it is.I don't want power anything except steering.No Nav systems, cruise , or power windows.If I wanted a bunch of luxury garbage, I wouldn't own a classic Mopar.I'd buy an 06 Creeder.

Yea but... it's ugly.

Steve P.

#36
March 24, 2006, 07:19:12 PM
So MOSTof you want to change MANY things about your cars..



GREEDY...    :devil:
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida
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