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My '68 Charger resto/build!

Started by MxRacer855, December 07, 2014, 05:27:28 PM

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jaak

#250
February 13, 2015, 11:28:09 PM
Awesome! Can't wait to see it all come together!!  :2thumbs:

Jason

moparnation74

#251
February 13, 2015, 11:33:25 PM
Very nice stuff my friend! :drool5:

MxRacer855

#252
February 14, 2015, 11:35:36 AM
Thanks guys!  :cheers:
We're throwing it all on this week!  :2thumbs:

Charger-Bodie

#253
February 14, 2015, 01:27:09 PM
is the car painted?
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............

MxRacer855

#254
February 15, 2015, 07:57:37 PM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on February 14, 2015, 01:27:09 PM
is the car painted?

The engine bay, underside, trunk, and inside the car is painted. I'll post those pics when I get them this week.

It's ridiculous how long it's taking...  :flame:

MxRacer855

#255
February 15, 2015, 08:08:45 PM
Here's the pictures of my long, steering column rebuild process.

This thing started out ugly!  :lol:

MxRacer855

#256
February 15, 2015, 08:09:07 PM
 :cheers:

MxRacer855

#257
February 15, 2015, 08:09:37 PM
 :yesnod:

MxRacer855

#258
February 15, 2015, 08:11:32 PM
I thought the Satin black powdercoat we used would have been way less glossy. It turned out nice though.

I went with a Chrysler Argent on the inner tube, and left the actual axel/shaft with a raw metal look that we clear coated to prevent rust.  :2thumbs:

MxRacer855

#259
February 15, 2015, 08:13:03 PM
 :popcrn:

The original turn signal actuator was broken. the signal lever would have to be held down in order to keep the light blinking.
It will be nice to have that option functional again!  :2thumbs: :lol:

moparnation74

#260
February 15, 2015, 08:15:10 PM
The one thin metal "cover" piece attached to the column is bent.  It is the cover for the turn signal wires.   The four inch narrower portion that is bent back, needs to be straight.

MxRacer855

#261
February 15, 2015, 08:17:13 PM
Finished product!  :2thumbs:

moparnation74

#262
February 15, 2015, 08:17:23 PM
Coming along great my friend.  Very good work!

MxRacer855

#263
February 15, 2015, 08:19:49 PM
Quote from: moparnation74 on February 15, 2015, 08:15:10 PM
The one thin metal "cover" piece attached to the column is bent.  It is the cover for the turn signal wires.   The four inch narrower portion that is bent back, needs to be straight.

I saw that earlier Mopar! I'll get that squared away.

Thanks!  :2thumbs:

fy469rtse

#264
February 16, 2015, 06:23:22 AM
Good work Jeff
Good to see you got it sorted, this car is going to have some serious detail work judging from what I have see so far
Pedal assembly , now column,
Not to mention the body work and effort put in
With the turn signal switch, I layed mine out flat and straight, touch of super glue here and there,
Keeps them all flat and away from column's internal moving parts, just like original loom to this area was  :Twocents:

MxRacer855

#265
February 16, 2015, 06:39:08 PM
Quote from: fy469rtse on February 16, 2015, 06:23:22 AM
Good work Jeff
Good to see you got it sorted, this car is going to have some serious detail work judging from what I have see so far
Pedal assembly , now column,
Not to mention the body work and effort put in
With the turn signal switch, I layed mine out flat and straight, touch of super glue here and there,
Keeps them all flat and away from column's internal moving parts, just like original loom to this area was  :Twocents:

As always, I appreciate the kind words!

That's what I'm going for. Not leaving any stone unturned.

Thanks for the advice, I'll gladly take it and use it.  :2thumbs:

Can't wait to post pics of the car when it comes back shortly.. hopefully!  :brickwall:

RIDELIKEHELL

#266
February 17, 2015, 07:40:08 AM
Great progress man!  :cheers:
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

MxRacer855

#268
February 27, 2015, 08:17:41 PM
Just rebuilt this air grabber/box on the driver side.

MxRacer855

#269
February 27, 2015, 08:18:34 PM
Finished product.  :2thumbs:

MxRacer855

#270
February 27, 2015, 08:21:04 PM
Dash frame was all sandblasted and painted. I left the vin tag on it unrestored. That's the one thing I wanted to leave alone.

Adds to the coolness I think.  :coolgleamA:

MxRacer855

#271
February 27, 2015, 08:22:24 PM
Tag

MxRacer855

#272
February 27, 2015, 08:28:57 PM
Engine bay is all painted!

Wet sanded and coated in gloss black and clear.  :2thumbs:

MxRacer855

#273
February 27, 2015, 08:29:34 PM
Trunk is coated in satin black to hide any small imperfections.

MxRacer855

#274
February 27, 2015, 08:30:16 PM
Bottom of the car is also in satin.

It will be easier to keep clean and touch up.  :Twocents:
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