And it has started!

[cavemanno1]

I will do a proper thread when she is done but for now a bit of teaser!
Pictures are not in order just post them quickly before i go to work!I'm happy with the progress.Hopefully she will be done by the end of August!

Engine,trans,interior out!Quarter panels,fenders are off.Engine is being rebuilt,car is at the sand blasters now.

[cavemanno1]

 

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[1974dodgecharger]

WOW that's one BIG project 

[tan top]

  

[polywideblock]

 

[Cncguy]

Well at least it's got new tires

[41husk]

nice progress

[Chad L. Magee]

Looking good....   

[72Charger72]

 

[alfaitalia]

Finished by the end of August?......which August would that be!??  You must have a lot more free time than me...big project. Good luck with it though and I will be following this one!!

[Charger_Fan]

Well at least it's got new tires

That's what I was thinking, too.

Looks like you are off to a good start, keep showing us update pics!

[phantom]

Nice! Looks like you have your work cut out for you there

[nvrbdn]

will be fun to follow the progress. 

[cavemanno1]

I'm not the one doing the job as I have no experience,knowledge,tools,space and time.I have a guy fixing her who knows what he is doing.Wish I could do the job myself but I'm afraid I can't.

Had to have new wheels and tires put on to save space when shipping!

Thanks,

Peter

[six-tee-nine]

Finished by the end of August?......which August would that be!??  You must have a lot more free time than me...big project. Good luck with it though and I will be following this one!!

Hell yeah, I've seen august passing by several times now.... I need more hours in one day than 24 because my spare time is just ridiculous at this moment.

I hope you meet your goal Peter and she looks worth the job. Who wouldnt love a #'s matching 4 speed car.

[41husk]

Im looking at August for mine to be finished,  I am ahead of you and already thinking there may be a push back.  I wish you and your guy all the luck in the world keep us posted.

[fireguyfire]

Man does that bring back memories!
Keep us posted on your progress.

[cavemanno1]

Thanks guys!
I really hope she will be done by end of August!
I have bought a lot of parts for her and will reuse the ones we can after cleaning and painting.Body work will start next week,engine is in the shop so hopefully by end of May will get paint on her!

[charger chris]

  lots of work to be done. Just like my car. Be watching for some good tips.

[hemi68charger]

Good luck and have fun !!!!   

[cavemanno1]

Thank you!

[41husk]

do you have floors for it yet?

[cavemanno1]

Yes,floors,rear frame rails,cross member,wheel houses,outer rockers,rear valance,valance  corners and 1/4 panel skins.Everything got shipped with the car and saved a lot on shipping and taxes!

[Stevearino]

Hope the August deadline works out. It is not that far away even working on it full time. That is a ton of work. Good luck

[cavemanno1]

Hi guys!

A bit of update!As always there were unexpected problems and my August deadline is long gone.Here are some pictures how we are standing now!

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[JB400]

Progress is progress.  Keep it up

[Dino]

Deadlines only work in movies, just do what you can when you can. It looks like a healthy car again!   

[Kern Dog]

There is a picture on the wall with titties. The woman is wearing a black mask and has a real nice pair.

[tan top]

 Pete , think these holes need welding up,  see green arrows , these holes are for 69 & 70 cars with back up lights in the lower rear valance , for some reason , some of the  68  repop valances ,  they still punched these holes in the top  for the back up lamp wiring  
 best check with the 68 guys to be sure

[marshallfry01]

There is a picture on the wall with titties. The woman is wearing a black mask and has a real nice pair.

Hahaha I noticed that picture too!

[Baldwinvette77]

Man that progress looks good  , the titties are cool too   

[cavemanno1]

Thanks Steve(Tantop),will forward it to the guys!

The car should have been finished but there is a great shortage of bodyguys in Hungary.The shop had two fabricators quit and went to work abroad for more money.So the project got on hold for 8 months   They made more progress in 5 days than in 8 months.But she will be ready this summer.Now "just" paint and reassembling her!

[cdr]

Pete , think these holes need welding up,  see green arrows , these holes are for 69 & 70 cars with back up lights in the lower rear valance , for some reason , some of the  68  repop valances ,  they still punched these holes in the top  for the back up lamp wiring  
 best check with the 68 guys to be sure

You are correct Tantop!!!!

[charger chris]

Any new pics?

[nvrbdn]

Looking good. I am sure by now it is well beyond those pics. 

[cavemanno1]

Well,fortunately I had to take my car to a different shop and I explain why!

The guy who was doing the work was a butcher.He did an awful job and wanted more money but didn't do what I asked so I took my car.Found a reliable shop that done all the Mopars (3 chargers,a '71 Challenger,a '71 Barracuda and a '72 RR) over here.
Had to wait 3 months for them to start working on it but she is getting done as we speak.Cost me a lot of money to get fixed the previous guy's screw ups.

Going to get painted next month, hopefully!

Here is the link to the shop's website!

http://www.ekauto.net/hu/autok/1968-dodge-charger-18299

[1974dodgecharger]

WOW...its always scary with body shops JMO...I try to do my own work even if I get laughed at I rather get laughed at vs money of pocket. 

[cavemanno1]

You are right John,it is scary!

I tell you that,I will learn how to weld for my next car because I'm sick of depending on people!

People won't laugh at your work when you are ready with your monster!Keep at it 

[b5blue]

Looking good now Peter! 

[charger chris]

Looking good

[Simonic]

Coming along nicely 

[cavemanno1]

Thanks Neil and guys!

Should have been done by now if I didn't take her to the first guy.
Gosh, I wish I could learn how to weld and fix these cars up!

Anyone looking for a keen apprentice?