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Started by Shakey, September 15, 2014, 07:10:58 AM

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Shakey

September 15, 2014, 07:10:58 AM

Hello to all my old friends on here as well as the new members that have joined since my self-imposed sabbatical.  Hope everyone is doing well!

Thought I'd share this photo with you.

My car, after 9 years, is almost ready for the road.  It was in a local shop for the weekend getting the alignment, safety inspection etc. and I stopped by after hours to have a look and snapped a photo through the window of the overhead door.  Not sure how it happened but the photo ended up being black and white.  Looking at the old signs in the shop and the Challenger in the next bay, figured the photo could almost pass as an old one.

Hopefully in the next week or so I'll be able to post some more pics.

All the best,

Shakey

lukedukem

#1
September 15, 2014, 07:17:26 AM
it worked... i thought it was an old pic till i read all of your post. good one :2thumbs:

luke
1969 Charger XP29F9B226768
1981 CJ7 I6 258ci
2016 F150, 5.0, FX4, CC

Shakey

#2
September 15, 2014, 07:27:17 AM
Quote from: lukedukem on September 15, 2014, 07:17:26 AM
it worked... i thought it was an old pic till i read all of your post. good one :2thumbs:

luke

it was a fluke Luke!   ;D

tan top

#3
September 15, 2014, 07:58:41 AM
   :cheers:  looking forward to seeing updates & pictures & stuff   :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
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
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

moparnation74

#4
September 15, 2014, 08:38:04 AM
Like a kid in a candy store!  Love it, I remember that feeling as well.  Shakey, car looks awesome.

Back N Black

#5
September 15, 2014, 11:00:32 AM
Cool! i didn't know it was a vinyl top car. Its the same color combo of my charger.  :2thumbs:

EccentricMagpies

#6
September 15, 2014, 11:14:24 AM
Wow.. love that photo!!

Even the Schwinn is cool as a bonus touch
'74 Rallye 4spd (WH23L4) (1 of 94)
'74 Rallye Auto (WH23L4) (quad black)
'69 Swinger 340 - 4spd
'70 Duster 340 - 4spd

bakerhillpins

#7
September 15, 2014, 02:32:15 PM
Sweet shot!  :2thumbs:

I bet you can hardly wait.    :yesnod:
One great wife (Life is good)
14 RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi Crew Cab (crap hauler)
69 Dodge Charger R/T, Q5, C6X, V1X, V88  (Life is WAY better)
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bill440rt

#8
September 15, 2014, 03:03:35 PM
Welcome back, Shakey!!   :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Congrats on the progress, can't wait to see more!
"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

HeavyFuel

#9
September 15, 2014, 03:25:24 PM
Holy Crap...Shakey's back!

Yours were among the posts that gave me the courage to dive into my car.

Glad you're still around.


VegasCharger

#10
September 16, 2014, 01:57:04 AM
Nice photo  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Welcome back  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Shakey

#11
September 17, 2014, 07:21:17 AM

Hi Fellas - to say I am looking forward to finally driving this car on the road would be a slight understatement!

Quote from: tan top on September 15, 2014, 07:58:41 AM
   :cheers:  looking forward to seeing updates & pictures & stuff   :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :popcrn:

So pleased that I can offer updates!  You been doing good?  I can't say I have read every post since I got back but I have seen that you have been pretty active and helping people with numerous answers and contributions.   :cheers:

Quote from: moparnation74 on September 15, 2014, 08:38:04 AM
Like a kid in a candy store!  Love it, I remember that feeling as well.  Shakey, car looks awesome.

Yeah - standing outside the window drooling - thanks!   :cheers:

Quote from: Back N Black on September 15, 2014, 11:00:32 AM
Cool! i didn't know it was a vinyl top car. Its the same color combo of my charger.  :2thumbs:

I never knew yours was an F6 car and you probably never knew mine was a vinyl top car as it has been tucked away for so damn long.  Man, I recall you and I being at the same stages of our projects and here I am bringing up the rear!   :cheers:

Quote from: EccentricMagpies on September 15, 2014, 11:14:24 AM
Wow.. love that photo!!
Even the Schwinn is cool as a bonus touch

Thanks - I agree on the bike in the background as it helps date this modern photo.   :cheers:

Quote from: bakerhillpins on September 15, 2014, 02:32:15 PM
Sweet shot!  :2thumbs:
I bet you can hardly wait.    :yesnod:

Thanks and yes - won't be long now!  Hope you've been doing well too!   :cheers:

Quote from: bill440rt on September 15, 2014, 03:03:35 PM
Welcome back, Shakey!!   :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Congrats on the progress, can't wait to see more! 

Thanks Bill and as stated, can't say I read every post but I believe you have another project on the go?  Is it a 1970?  Feel free to bring me up to speed and post some photos here.  I remember you and I also were at the same stages of our projects (Project '69) and you were instrumental in helping me and others on this site with your "how to" posts - very helpful!  Of course the '69 looks fantastic - a real beauty!   :cheers:


Quote from: HeavyFuel on September 15, 2014, 03:25:24 PM
Holy Crap...Shakey's back!
Yours were among the posts that gave me the courage to dive into my car.
Glad you're still around.


HF - saw your thread and the launch of your car - very nice!  Glad I was able to help up to a certain point!  You too should be proud of your workmanship - turned out great.   :cheers:


Quote from: VegasCharger on September 16, 2014, 01:57:04 AM
Nice photo  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Welcome back  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Thanks VC - glad to be back!   :cheers:


Shakey

#12
September 17, 2014, 07:21:55 AM

Holy smokes - look at all the beers so early in the AM!   :cheers:

Charger-Bodie

#13
September 17, 2014, 07:50:32 AM
Glad to see you at the point of fruition Shakey. It will all be worth it soon!
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............

Ghoste

#14
September 17, 2014, 10:47:14 PM
So just when do you expect it on the road Shakey?

TPR

#15
September 18, 2014, 06:49:56 AM
Nice shot Shakey. Reminds me of the old assembly line photos.
Sounds like you'll be on the road in no time.  :2thumbs:
TPR
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 - UU1 Light Blue Metallic
www.tr440.com

Shakey

#16
September 18, 2014, 07:05:53 AM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on September 17, 2014, 07:50:32 AM
Glad to see you at the point of fruition Shakey. It will all be worth it soon!

Me too and I agree!   :thumbs:

Quote from: Ghoste on September 17, 2014, 10:47:14 PM
So just when do you expect it on the road Shakey?

Shawn - wanna know the funny/ironic/aggravating/sad part of it?  It should be finalized by the end of this week however I leave on Saturday for ______ on a business trip!  9 F'in years and the day it's ready for the road I have to leave town for a week.   :eek2:


Quote from: TPR on September 18, 2014, 06:49:56 AM
Nice shot Shakey. Reminds me of the old assembly line photos.
Sounds like you'll be on the road in no time.  :2thumbs:
TPR

Thanks - really just dumb luck as I don't know how the iPhone switched to B&W and haven't figured how to get it back to taking regular colour shots yet.  Was a Blackberry guy for the past 10+ years so still getting used to the new phone.  Won't be long!   :yesnod:

bakerhillpins

#17
September 19, 2014, 08:11:14 PM
Doin fine thanks!

Quote from: Shakey on September 18, 2014, 07:05:53 AM
Shawn - wanna know the funny/ironic/aggravating/sad part of it?  It should be finalized by the end of this week however I leave on Saturday for ______ on a business trip!  9 F'in years and the day it's ready for the road I have to leave town for a week.   :eek2:

:brickwall:   Funny how life works sometimes.. That's going to be one long business trip.  :eek2:
One great wife (Life is good)
14 RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi Crew Cab (crap hauler)
69 Dodge Charger R/T, Q5, C6X, V1X, V88  (Life is WAY better)
96' VFR750 (Sweet)
Capt. Lyme Vol. Fire

"Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work." -Chuck Close
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -Albert Einstein
Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Science flies you to the moon, Religion flies you into buildings.

RIDELIKEHELL

#18
September 23, 2014, 08:23:46 AM
Cool!
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1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73
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