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Started by Shakey, October 06, 2014, 11:10:40 AM

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Shakey

October 06, 2014, 11:10:40 AM

Well folks, I am pleased to state that my 1969 Dodge Charger R/T SE is completed and road worthy.  I've put about 250 miles on it and it runs great.   :punkrocka:

As before, many thanks to the members of this site for your help and guidance - couldn't have done it without you.   :cheers:

Shakey

#1
October 06, 2014, 11:11:28 AM
  :cheers:

XS29L9Bxxxxxx

#2
October 06, 2014, 11:14:39 AM
Gorgeous car!!  :Twocents:

War wagon

#3
October 06, 2014, 11:15:36 AM
Beautiful  :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs:

War wagon

#4
October 06, 2014, 11:16:51 AM
I think I recognize that parking lot ;)
Great pics!!!

charge69

#5
October 06, 2014, 11:23:35 AM
Gorgeous Charger !!   Congrats on a fine job !!   :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Beep Beep Dave

#6
October 06, 2014, 11:25:41 AM
Wow I forgot about that car. Looks to have turned out great and those are some really good.pics :2thumbs:
Well done.
It will be nice to see it in person, maybe next year at the Spring Fling or Moparfest.

Dave
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Ranger Max

#7
October 06, 2014, 11:46:31 AM
Out 'MF' standing
:cheers:

DixieRestoParts

#8
October 06, 2014, 11:55:47 AM
Love it!!
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percydaman

#9
October 06, 2014, 12:00:19 PM
That is one cherry ass ride.  Congratz!

Chargen69

#10
October 06, 2014, 12:04:34 PM
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

RIDELIKEHELL

#11
October 06, 2014, 12:06:25 PM
Right on Shakey!!! Love the photos!!! Congrats  :2thumbs:
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1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

Dreamcar

#12
October 06, 2014, 12:07:54 PM
Looks awesome   :2thumbs:
"And another thing, when I gun the motor, I want people to think the world is coming to an end." - Homer Simpson

1969 Charger, 383, Q5/V1W, A35, H51, N88,  numbers match (under restoration)

chargerperson

#13
October 06, 2014, 12:09:49 PM
Looks great.  Congratulations

twodko

#14
October 06, 2014, 12:14:10 PM
Nice work Spanky. It looks like your SureTrac is working just fine.  :lol:  :2thumbs:
FLY NAVY/Marine Corps or take the bus!

CDN72SE

#15
October 06, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
Followed all your threads over the years beautiful car!

Think I also recognize the parking lot.
1972 Charger SE

tan top

#16
October 06, 2014, 12:39:09 PM
    :scope:  wow !!   :drool5:    looks awesome  :dance: !!  nice work !! good to see it completed after all these  years , following the build up  :yesnod:

 Great stuff Shakey    :cheers: :cheers:

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

Dino

#17
October 06, 2014, 12:43:22 PM
Awesome!  Now quit wasting time on here and go drive some more!   :nana:    :cheers:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

moparnation74

#18
October 06, 2014, 12:47:00 PM
That is one classy Charger!  Love the burn marks!

SovereignZuul

#19
October 06, 2014, 12:49:47 PM
Wow, serious wow!

The paint is gorgeous, that reflection is perfect.  And look at that ground clearance, that's what makes these cars look so killer.
1970 Dodge Charger - 1969 Dodge Dart - 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 - 1997 Dodge Neon (Sold for Charger Parts)

Troy

#20
October 06, 2014, 12:52:25 PM
Excellent! :2thumbs:

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

Shakey

#21
October 06, 2014, 12:58:10 PM
Thank you everyone!   :cheers:

I am so very pleased with the way it turned out and the way it drives.  Everything, well almost everything, fits and operates the way it is supposed to - hell even the cigar lighter works!   :apimp:

It passed the safety inspection with nothing to be corrected, alignment took some time but it drives straight and handles great at 80 mph and had the transmission rebuilt and it shifts very nicely.

Of course, as with all of these cars, there will always something to tweak.  Right now I am in "shakedown" mode and will make adjustments over the winter.

The final item on the list are the 1969 YOM (year of manufacture) plates that I am waiting to be returned from Kingston, ON for validation.  (sample shot of '69 Ontario plates attached) which will look great on the car)

Thanks again everyone, I really appreciated all the help over the years and was pleased I was able to offer up some assistance in return.

All the best!   :thumbs:

69bronzeT5

#22
October 06, 2014, 01:05:46 PM
CONGRATS!!! It looks badass :cheers:
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

TUFCAT

#23
October 06, 2014, 01:09:00 PM
First class restoration and beautiful car!  :cheers:  Thanks for giving us a ring side seat!  :2thumbs:

JB400

#24
October 06, 2014, 01:45:57 PM
 nicely done :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:  Good job :cheers:

nvrbdn

#25
October 06, 2014, 01:53:13 PM
wow, thats sweet. :2thumbs:
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Mytur Binsdirti

#26
October 06, 2014, 02:30:59 PM
Very, very nice.    :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

bakerhillpins

#27
October 06, 2014, 02:41:48 PM
 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Beautiful, just beautiful.   :2thumbs:
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Homerr

#28
October 06, 2014, 03:16:57 PM
The green looks awesome, great work!

bill440rt

#29
October 06, 2014, 03:51:41 PM
Congrats, Shakey!!  :cheers:

That is one fine looking Charger. You should be very proud.   :2thumbs:
I too enjoyed your how-to threads.   :yesnod:
"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

cazz

#30
October 06, 2014, 04:18:14 PM
Nice work hope mine turns out just a nice...

Dodge Don

#31
October 06, 2014, 04:18:54 PM
Mike swung by my place at 80 miles on it and took me for a spin...FANTASTIC!! It is tight and smooth with a good exhaust note. Those 69 seats are surprisingly comfortable. So glad to see it done. Now if the weather and our schedules align we can do a Charger cruise together.

And yes I recognize that parking lot  :yesnod:

fy469rtse

#32
October 06, 2014, 04:20:43 PM
 :2thumbs: just perfect, great job,
now this just needs you to post links to all your stages of build,
and add this to the register for build threads if not already on there
will help all those guy's coming behind you , great information and detailed threads, i used them a lot myself,
on to the next car now ? , :popcrn:

Just 6T9 CHGR

#33
October 06, 2014, 06:10:53 PM
Great job Mike!  F6 looks killer in the sun.  Any plans for the wheel opening moldings?
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

gers1968rt

#34
October 06, 2014, 06:13:30 PM
That looks great, awesome job and enjoy what miles you can put on her before winter.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

FlatbackFanatic

#35
October 06, 2014, 06:39:08 PM
Looks Fantastic!! Great job!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :drool5: :drool5:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

XH29N0G

#36
October 06, 2014, 06:43:33 PM
The car looks great.  Also from the last picture, like a lot of fun.  :2thumbs:
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Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

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#37
October 06, 2014, 06:49:41 PM
Nice pictures looks good

I might have to void the warranty on the transmission. No burn outs allowed before 500 miles. :coolgleamA: lol.

Glad your out there pounding the pavement in the old girl you waited long enough.

I might have to lay down some rubber beside yours just long. :icon_smile_big:


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Ghoste

#38
October 06, 2014, 08:08:09 PM
Congrats Mike, glad to see you did a long burnout with it too.  The car was coming together so perfectly I kind of thought it be a trailer queen. (which isn't a bad thing and would be understandable)

twenty mike mike

#39
October 06, 2014, 08:10:41 PM
Looks better than new!  :cheers:

hemi-hampton

#40
October 06, 2014, 08:56:51 PM
Very Nice, Love the Color :2thumbs: Congrats :2thumbs: :drool5:  LEON.

mightywing7

#41
October 06, 2014, 09:07:24 PM
Awesome......love it!! :2thumbs:
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1968 Dodge Charger - 318, 904
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69rtse4spd

#42
October 06, 2014, 09:33:38 PM
 :2thumbs:.

E5 Charger

#43
October 06, 2014, 10:16:54 PM
Beautiful! Congrats  :cheers:

lasvegas69charg

#44
October 06, 2014, 10:43:18 PM
Congrats.  :cheers: beautiful car.
69 dodge charger 383/727/3.55 (my dad is the original owner-matching number) stroked to a 496😉

bmoparmofo

#45
October 06, 2014, 11:29:03 PM
Very nice, great job, congrats!  :cheers:
69 charger 383 t5, 67 newport 383, 67 newport custom 383

TPR

#46
October 07, 2014, 01:34:15 AM
I'm diggin' those dog dishes.
:drool5:
TPR
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BananaDan

#47
October 07, 2014, 01:50:34 PM
Looks great Shakey!   :drool5:
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68blue

#48
October 07, 2014, 05:46:10 PM
Awesome resto. :2thumbs:

NHCharger

#49
October 07, 2014, 06:58:16 PM
Awesome job Mike. Always enjoyed your how to threads.
So what's your next project :scratchchin:
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PtitRaisin

#50
October 07, 2014, 07:04:15 PM
Nice work. Very beautiful. Congrats! :cheers:
Quentin

miamivice

#51
October 07, 2014, 07:11:54 PM
Stunning!!

69wannabe

#52
October 07, 2014, 08:48:40 PM
Sweet ride!!!! Love it!!!!! :2thumbs:

bordin34

#53
October 07, 2014, 09:13:53 PM
Looks great. One thing though, I dont think that tread pattern on the rear was used since about 10 years ago, they should probably be replaced.

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Bandit72

#54
October 08, 2014, 05:35:43 AM
Got a before picture handy? Beautiful car!  :cheers:
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.....

VegasCharger

#55
October 08, 2014, 06:14:05 AM
Nice job Shakey   :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

As Just 6T9 CHGR commented, are you planning to put on the wheel well trim?
I think it would make the car pop even more.
But each to his own if you decide to leave them off.

Thanks for posting  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Back N Black

#56
October 08, 2014, 06:55:03 AM
Looks awesome! Love the burn out.  :2thumbs:

firefighter3931

#57
October 08, 2014, 08:54:10 AM
Great job Mike !  :cheers:

Good to see her finally finished and you getting out to enjoy the fruits of your labors  :2thumbs:




Ron
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Shakey

#58
October 09, 2014, 02:44:21 PM

Thanks again everyone for all of the nice compliments!   :cheers:

Regarding the wheel lip moldings, I have a set of originals but they are not in the greatest shape.  I would like to get a set to put on but not on my list of priorities right now - maybe come spring.   :shruggy:

As far as the rear tires go, lots of tread on them for now - but that won't last long!   :drive:
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