MOPARFEST 2014 --CHARGERS photos

[RIDELIKEHELL]

The weather couldn't keep us down could it RDC,Ottawamerc,ODZKING,BIG SUGAR,JBOND,Dodge Don,oneofnone & Lexxman. Friday the wife and I got there mid afternoon and did the parking lot show & drink Saturday we met up with the DC.com crew & the same on Sunday. Here is some pics I took. Overall it was a fantastic weekend  

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[PlainfieldCharger]

  Thanks for posting Marc!!!! Seems like a nice showing even with the rain.....There are some beautiful rides there!!

[Ghoste]

You missed the black 69 RT with the yellow stripe.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

There was a whack of 68's there yesterday as well but didn't get any pics...wish you would've came over to see us...also never saw your car

[Ghoste]

Just kidding, I was there but the car wasn't.  My cousin had a swap meet space and offered to let me use half to unload a bunch of the 1st gen I have laying around so at the last minute I decided to do that.  I got over by you guys but always with little time to spare so never got to go around looking for people.  Kind of had to stay near the space.

[charger_fan_4ever]

Made it saturday only. I assume the pics were sunday as i didnt see some of them there saturday.

Was the black 70 Hemi there on sunday ? I got a few pics of it and a chit chat with the owner. Awesome car.

[Ghoste]

Here are a few more.

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[Ghoste]

I like the Vectors on this one, when is someone going to do a 1st gen GL?

[Ghoste]

Not to be generational racists.

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[Ghoste]

This was my buddy's first car, he bought it when he was 15 and had to wait a year before he could drive it.

[Ghoste]

My favourite.

[Ghoste]

Speaking of the GL.

[Ghoste]

And two water Chargers.

[ODZKing]

Here is my batch.
http://www.retrorarities.com/Moparfest14/index.html

[tan top]

  looks a like a good day , awesome chargers !! thanks for sharing the pictures   

[Drache]

True Car guys! When it starts to rain you lower your hoods a little and wait for the rain to stop instead of running away back to a Garage or a trailer!  

[charger_fan_4ever]

Is Sunday usually the bigger turnout ?
Lots of chargers i didnt see saturday.

[Ghoste]

My first time there but I think the rain Saturday may have kept things down?

[CDN72SE]

Thanks for posting the pics, I'll have to make it there one of these days.

[bill440rt]

Looks like a great turnout of Chargers!

[Ghoste]

A lot of 1st gens and 3rd gens with a healthy turnout of 68's.

[ottawamerc]

Great pics guys, thanks for posting. I'm glad that some of us take the time to shoot these pics and post them (not me of course) Had a great trip and also was good to see you all again and hang out. A funny thing happened to me on the way home, Jeff and I left at the same time and headed east and as we headed down the hiway he pulled up beside me and seemed to offer up a challenge I gladly accepted,but next time Jeff use the peddle on the right side !!!! That little blast down the Hiway consumed alot of gas I guess cause by the time we reached the end of the 407 I was Bingo fuel but alas my trusty GPS told me there was a fuel stop 4Km north of the 407 so I followed its guidance and at the location where this fuel place was supposed to be there was only a rural dirt road,,,,OH OH I continued to the top of the next hill hoping to see SOMETHING but before me was fields and fields of beautiful southern Ontario. I decided to try to get back to civilization  but that wasnt going to happen at this point cause my car died I coasted to the spot where the gas station was supposed to be and pulled onto the dirt road.

Now what to do? There was one little house just down the road and I figured might as well go ask for the local gas station. Here's where I figured I was in for a big walk somewhere and I was going to have to leave my car here. A lady came to the door and I could tell she was on edge about me being there but I explained my situation to her and next thing I knew she was out side and told me she was going to drive me to a fuel station about 10Km away. I told her that was not necessary but really I was very relieved. Now here's another twist she takes me to her car, a brand new BMW 2 seater convertible sports car!!! Friggin cool It takes a couple of places to find a open station 40KM round trip, I cleaned out the store of Jerry cans and filled up her car as well.

Sorry for the long story but I was really touched by her selfishness and all of her help. I have always had that little saying at the bottom of my posts and that day was proof of that saying!

Scott    

[1970Moparmann]

Looks like a great weekend Marc!

[comet_666]

So many nice cars! I own a 69 but man other years/ styles are really freaking sweet too!

[ODZKing]

Wow Scott, what a weekend huh? Lisa probably just shook her head thinking ... "stupid"!!   
BTW, I think you mean unselfishness, no?   

[ottawamerc]

Buddy you are right on both accounts!!

Scott

[Ghoste]

Once those two outboard carbs kick in it doesn't take long to see just how much fuel a 440 can really take.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Damn!  Scott wth?  Glad u found a house ...Ghoste That 68 of your buddy's is the car I 1st drove to know a 68 is what muscle car i wanted one day

[lukedukem]

I like the Vectors on this one, when is someone going to do a 1st gen GL?

how much did they want for that one? if i could find a reasonably priced first gen i would attempt it. but use removable decals just in case it didn't look right

luke

[Ghoste]

I don't know what they were asking.  And ridelikehell, its a small world brother.

[War wagon]

I like the Vectors on this one, when is someone going to do a 1st gen GL?

how much did they want for that one? if i could find a reasonably priced first gen i would attempt it. but use removable decals just in case it didn't look right

luke

They were asking 13K and the car was Rough..

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Saw your car but didn't get to talk to you as the rain really messed up my Rounds your car is really nice shame y shame you have to sell it but I know whymile_big:

[War wagon]

Saw your car but didn't get to talk to you as the rain really messed up my Rounds your car is really nice shame y shame you have to sell it but I know whymile_big:

Yes the rain on Saturday was miserable, my kids were laughing at me trying too keep the car dry.
Thanks for the compliment, there hasn't been any serious interest in the car and I have far too much blood sweat and tears not too mention $$ into it too give it away.
A friend has offered me long term storage, so I think I will just tuck it away for now

After having issues on the way home Saturday I left the car in the garage and just went without it Sunday to enjoy the show. It was a much better day without having to deal with the general public and stupid questions.
I had a chance too see your car as well on the Sunday  very Niiice sir!! Well done!
I did have a chance too shake hands with dodge don on Sunday and compliment him on his ride
Great show as always, thanks to those that shared pics.
Already looking forward to next year

[Ghoste]

What kind of stupid questions would you need to deal with on your car?   It's beautiful.

[War wagon]

What kind of stupid questions would you need to deal with on your car?   It's beautiful.

Thanks Ghoste
The general public just doesn't understand the time and effort that's put into our cars and from what I've gathered doesn't seem too appreciate the old cars once they don't look 100% OE like a magazine photo. One person told me it was stupid to put a Dana in an auto car cause it adds too much weight??!!!
The strange 60 in my car was $5500 Canadian and will outlast me!!
Another gentlemen was admit that my motor was not a 440 but in fact a 440HEMI!! He had one new.....

Most people don't even take the time to read the info you provide....
One lady tells her husband my car isn't safe cause the power steering box has a leak and I have nerve asking that kind of money for the car. Meanwhile a $1100 Canadian Borgenson steering pump Is Included in sale brand new in the box. Motor has to be pulled to install thanks to TTi headers but they couldn't be bothered too read the provided info and rather just cut up the car right in front of me.

You're a fool for changing the 383... It would be a 60K car all day long if it was original?!?!
When I got the car it already had a 1969 440 !?
Well you should change it all back....

To say it was a frustrating experience would be an understatement

[Ghoste]

Yeah, those comments would piss me off too.

[moparnation74]

Those comments would piss me off as well.  What nerve of people today.  How about a five knuckle sandwich with your order?  By the way, their cars are where/what? 

[firefighter3931]

Looks like a good time was had despite some bad weather. One day i'll have to haul the Black Pig down for this event. 

Excellent pics....thanks for posting them 

Scott : you should know better....allways have lots of fuel on board on don't trust those stupid GPS things. I've been burned more than once relying on the old Garmin 

Chris : I saw that you deleted your for sale add. Read about your electrical issues and I can tell you when I restored mine I just bit the bullet and replaced all the wiring....under dash/engine bay/front & rear light harnesses/wiper motor...all of it ! I just didn't trust 45 year old wiring, period ! 

I know you have your heart set on a new boosted Challenger but why not build a pro-charged bullet for the Charger ? That would be a way cooler and faster car ! 



Ron

[Ghoste]

And likely hold its value better.

[charger_fan_4ever]

What kind of stupid questions would you need to deal with on your car?   It's beautiful.

Thanks Ghoste
The general public just doesn't understand the time and effort that's put into our cars and from what I've gathered doesn't seem too appreciate the old cars once they don't look 100% OE like a magazine photo. One person told me it was stupid to put a Dana in an auto car cause it adds too much weight??!!!
The strange 60 in my car was $5500 Canadian and will outlast me!!
Another gentlemen was admit that my motor was not a 440 but in fact a 440HEMI!! He had one new.....

Most people don't even take the time to read the info you provide....
One lady tells her husband my car isn't safe cause the power steering box has a leak and I have nerve asking that kind of money for the car. Meanwhile a $1100 Canadian Borgenson steering pump Is Included in sale brand new in the box. Motor has to be pulled to install thanks to TTi headers but they couldn't be bothered too read the provided info and rather just cut up the car right in front of me.

You're a fool for changing the 383... It would be a 60K car all day long if it was original?!?!
When I got the car it already had a 1969 440 !?
Well you should change it all back....

To say it was a frustrating experience would be an understatement

And people wonder why guys dont come to shows with their cars.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Thx War Wagon  Your car is a machine! my wife was talking to people about my car while we were in the swap meet area and from what she told me there's some real dreamers out there.you are right people do not realize the work that goes into these cars especially mine.it was a basket case when I got it and most people would have run away but I stuck with. firefighter you need to get to thIs show

[Ghoste]

And even though, sadly, it isn't all from the walk in spectators they are the common offenders.  They all used to have one just like it.  I can forgive the walk in though, its the ones that are supposed to be car guys that are maddening.

[War wagon]

Looks like a good time was had despite some bad weather. One day i'll have to haul the Black Pig down for this event. 

Excellent pics....thanks for posting them 

Scott : you should know better....allways have lots of fuel on board on don't trust those stupid GPS things. I've been burned more than once relying on the old Garmin 

Chris : I saw that you deleted your for sale add. Read about your electrical issues and I can tell you when I restored mine I just bit the bullet and replaced all the wiring....under dash/engine bay/front & rear light harnesses/wiper motor...all of it ! I just didn't trust 45 year old wiring, period ! 

I know you have your heart set on a new boosted Challenger but why not build a pro-charged bullet for the Charger ? That would be a way cooler and faster car ! 



Ron

Ron I have thought about boosting this car MANY TIMES LOL...  Every time I watch Kevin go down the track in that wicked 68 R/T I can't help but wonder.......
I've decided to just suck it up , order the M&H harness from year one for under dash and engine etc and fix the car over the winter.
Fortunately I have found storage so I'm not in a rush to get rid of it.
As for the Hellcat that's a done deal LOL I have a VON number and have put a huge deposit, and will just fiancé the balance. Deal wasn't dependant on Charger selling

And a heads up in case you didn't know.... My father and Kevin will be racing at empire this wknd. Hopefully dad gets the bugs out and makes a clean run with his new 572

I appreciate the feedback on my car thou folks as I was starting to wonder??? 

Oh and Ghoste I agree about the Hellcat not holding value the way the Charger will.... Mine wasn't bought with that kind of value in mind. I value fun per mile over future values, and plan on abusing it wherever I'm allowed legally LOL
Mosport, Cayuga , Grand Bend, St Thomas .
I have lots of experience on all the tracks in southwestern Ontario
Passengers are allowed on road courses LOL ......

For now I will repair the charger once again an decide down the road if I will part with it.
This is the only place the car was listed for sale as I thought most on here could appreciate the time and effort and quality of parts that I used while In my care...

[Ghoste]

Never driven Mosport, that would be fun.

[68 CHARGER R/T]

Nice pics marc   

[71dodgechargerrt]

Thanks for the pic's guys was good seeing everyone again, Sarah and Ibhad a great time other than dodging the rain....

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I didn't know you were on here Tom

[lasvegas69charg]

Great set of pics.

[RDC]

It was great to see everyone again. Always a fun weekend even if it rains a bit. Awesome pictures

[Ghoste]

Next year I don't plan to do the swap meet so I can get around and meet people.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

RDC & I are doing a show in Mt Brydges tomorrow Ghoste what do you go for a cruise

[Ghoste]

There is one today in Blenheim too which is ten minutes from me and where I did high school so should go but my backyard looks like a scrapyard so Im going to fix that.