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Cncguy's 69 R/T Resto. Update! 6/24/16

Started by Cncguy, March 01, 2015, 03:35:09 PM

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Cncguy

Sorry Guys for the slow start on this resto. I'm in the process of selling my house, finding one with a bigger garage, and hopefully a few acres of land. Here is what have been happening with the resto. I have been purchasing the parts that are missing (there is a lot missing) from the car. It seems a lot were lost or sold off. I reunited the Charger with a correct date coded Dana 60 3.54, and I have a donor body arriving Friday March 6, I bought for floor pans and inner fenders.

I will post pics as Progress is made.

hemi68charger

Looking forward to the updates,,,   :2thumbs:
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

VegasCharger

Great 69 to start with Jeremy :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Is that where the parts I sold you going to? (kick panels/headliner trim)

Good luck on selling your home :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Cncguy

Quote from: VegasCharger on March 03, 2015, 08:05:14 AM
Great 69 to start with Jeremy :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Is that where the parts I sold you going to? (kick panels/headliner trim)

Good luck on selling your home :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Thanks VegasCharger
Yep that's where they are going. If anyone has any odds and ends parts that will help, PM me.

moparnation74

CNC,

Keep us updated and keep up the good work.

What are your plans? Color, engine, etc.

Cncguy

Quote from: moparnation74 on March 03, 2015, 10:21:49 AM
CNC,

Keep us updated and keep up the good work.

What are your plans? Color, engine, etc.


Not trying to bring on the hate, but the car was originally green on green. I'm in the process of trying to locate the original engine and trans. So for the time being or until suitable engine and trans can be found, I thought I would have fun with it and make it a temporary General lee. Later I will return it to its former Glory.

I currently have a 75 440 for the car and still need a 4 spd trans. The car is an original 4 spd car.


lukedukem

Quote from: Cncguy on March 03, 2015, 10:40:41 AM

Not trying to bring on the hate, but the car was originally green on green. I'm in the process of trying to locate the original engine and trans. So for the time being or until suitable engine and trans can be found, I thought I would have fun with it and make it a temporary General lee. Later I will return it to its former Glory.

I currently have a 75 440 for the car and still need a 4 spd trans. The car is an original 4 spd car.



that's the main thing.

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

Dino

Quote from: Cncguy on March 03, 2015, 10:40:41 AM
Quote from: moparnation74 on March 03, 2015, 10:21:49 AM
CNC,

Keep us updated and keep up the good work.

What are your plans? Color, engine, etc.


Not trying to bring on the hate, but the car was originally green on green. I'm in the process of trying to locate the original engine and trans. So for the time being or until suitable engine and trans can be found, I thought I would have fun with it and make it a temporary General lee. Later I will return it to its former Glory.

I currently have a 75 440 for the car and still need a 4 spd trans. The car is an original 4 spd car.



Why spend all that effort and money doing it twice?  I don't hate GL's, but when I think GL I think trashed car.  Why not just do it once and do it right?  Just my opinion.   :angel:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Cncguy

Because at this point in time, the broadcast sheet, and original driveline are missing. That said. It's just paint. I can always go back to plain Jane green.

Dino

Quote from: Cncguy on March 03, 2015, 11:54:47 AM
Because at this point in time, the broadcast sheet, and original driveline are missing. That said. It's just paint. I can always go back to plain Jane green.

I understand that, and even if you did have all that info it's your car and you do as you like.   :yesnod:

My thoughts were just about repainting it as that is quite costly.  Either way I'll be following your resto.   :2thumbs:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

tan top

 :coolgleamA: looking forward to seeing progress pictures & stuff  :cheers: :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

Ghoste

I'm looking forward to it too.   :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Cncguy

I got the donor body last night.

Cncguy


Charger-Bodie

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............

bill440rt

Quote from: Charger-Bodie on March 07, 2015, 09:27:56 AM
That thing is solid!

Hell, yeah! Wow, look at those floors...  :drool5:
I wonder what it looked like before it was picked clean. Almost a shame, almost.

Good luck with the project, looks like a nice starting point.
I'm also curious with the "do it twice" thought process. "Just paint" = thousands of dollars. But hey, your car, time & money.  :cheers:
"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

kanadanmajava

I don't get it. Why was this sedan scrapped for parts if new floor panels can be bought pretty? B-body looks pretty nice with 4 doors too so I'm pretty sure that here rust free car could have plenty of happy users. At least I would like to have one.

Cncguy

Quote from: kanadanmajava on March 07, 2015, 06:33:45 PM
I don't get it. Why was this sedan scrapped for parts if new floor panels can be bought pretty? B-body looks pretty nice with 4 doors too so I'm pretty sure that here rust free car could have plenty of happy users. At least I would like to have one.

My ultimate goal here is to save an R/T Charger; using original parts where I can.

tan top

 :coolgleamA:  doner body looks well straight & rot free   :o  .... :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

Bronzedodge

Quote from: kanadanmajava on March 07, 2015, 06:33:45 PM
I don't get it. Why was this sedan scrapped for parts if new floor panels can be bought pretty? (snip)

New is not always better, especially with the reproduction panels, weather they weigh 42 or 52 lbs.  The fit of the original ones is often better/ more authentic.  If I was to restore an R/T or a C500, I'd do the same.  I have massaged a few aftermarket panels.  They are a wonderful thing... guess it depends on one's preference or the situation.
Mopar forever!

Cncguy

SINS OF THE PREVIOUS OWNER!

These are things I didn't notice till I got her home. Now The car will be undergoing full quarter treatment among the things I had already planned. Good thing I bought that donor car.


Roof support isn't touching outer wheelhouse.

Fuel door and trim ring not sitting flush with quarter.

Patches on back of tail panel. Look close you can see 3 more welded on back and filled in front.

Floor pan welded over old one.

Bad repair job to seat pan.

Cncguy

Well I Just got moved into a new to me home. The Garage is big but is in need of a rebuild. I'll probably do that in a few years. Now I'm getting back into my project Charger. This weekend I continued dismantling the 68 coronet, there are tons of spot welds on these cars. Will post pics as progress is made.




Cncguy

Had to buy a new tool to reach some of them spot welds.

Cncguy


keepat

Frame rails look great! Looks like you're about to start putting metal back on?
Good luck with the build!
Pat