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Newbie: Just Purchased Downunder - 1968 R/T Charger Downunder Full Resto Ahead

Started by netcorp, July 13, 2015, 08:56:17 AM

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netcorp

#25
July 15, 2015, 07:21:10 AM
Quote from: Aussiemadonmopars on July 15, 2015, 07:00:28 AM
Welcome from Perth. Looks like a bit of a project there. Are you doing most of the panel work yourself? You will probably find a few guys around Sydney that are bringing parts in all the time. Try some of the car clubs as well. Is that an RX3 project I see in the background as well?

Yeah it is... good spot. It's an 808 coupe.... (RX3 replica).... Going to finish that off first and then start the charger at the end of the year. Yes I'm hoping to save some money by doing most of the beating and panel work myself. Practicing on the 808 to get the skills uo to scratch.

Dino

#26
July 15, 2015, 08:18:30 AM
Your idea of stuffing a container with parts is a good one; I've done the same when I was in Europe.  A bunch of us got together and ordered a ton of parts which ended up saving us a lot of money.   :yesnod:

Not to mention the container ensures that the parts actually arrive in the same shape as they left the point of origin.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Aussiemadonmopars

#27
July 17, 2015, 07:14:58 AM
Quote from: netcorp on July 15, 2015, 07:21:10 AM
Quote from: Aussiemadonmopars on July 15, 2015, 07:00:28 AM
Welcome from Perth. Looks like a bit of a project there. Are you doing most of the panel work yourself? You will probably find a few guys around Sydney that are bringing parts in all the time. Try some of the car clubs as well. Is that an RX3 project I see in the background as well?

Yeah it is... good spot. It's an 808 coupe.... (RX3 replica).... Going to finish that off first and then start the charger at the end of the year. Yes I'm hoping to save some money by doing most of the beating and panel work myself. Practicing on the 808 to get the skills uo to scratch.

My brother and I had RX4's and RX2's when we were teenagers, they were the poor mans sports coupe, now they are worth good coin.  ;) My first car was an Aussie V8 ex-highway interceptor charger but I couldn't afford to fix the rust in the chassis so it got turfed in favour of the rice burner.  ::) 
I've found there are a few companies here that specialise in importing containers of parts for people so there is a market for it and it can be more hassle than it's worth to do it yourself, those guys have got the importing procedures downpat and know the ins and outs of the system.

Bob T

#28
July 18, 2015, 01:10:54 AM
Gidday and Welcome, congrats on the proposed project and getting hold of it, Black 68 Chargers are the coolest only by a small margin in all of ChargerLand.

Kiwi Bob
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

Mopar Nut

#29
July 18, 2015, 02:29:09 AM
:wave: Welcome aboard!
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

charger Downunder

#30
July 18, 2015, 04:12:01 AM
Welcome and enjoy your Dodge :2thumbs:
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440

#31
July 18, 2015, 04:59:54 AM
Another Australian Charger owner here. Good luck with it  :icon_smile:

dodgey68

#32
July 19, 2015, 02:40:26 AM
Another Australian Charger resto  owner here. Good luck with it ,
there is quite a few chargers and parts here in aus, and a lot of info on this site,
just ask and you shall receive,,
when all you own is a hammer, every job  resembles a nail.

netcorp

#33
July 19, 2015, 05:09:26 AM
Hi Guys. Thanks for the warm welcoming and hello to my fellow blokes from downunder. Any tips for local suppliers and parts to start with before I start sourcing in the states? Mainly looking for panels and interior parts. Ill get my driveline from the U.S.

fy469rtse

#34
July 19, 2015, 06:31:45 AM
No such thing as a good local supplier,
Learn to do it on line yourself , ask on here from us guys who have done it many times , I have several guys who import cars, and they let me ship my larger stuff packed in with and around there cars
Bit of a wait , but a lot cheaper,
Cut the middle men out shop your self ,
If in doubt who and where to get the best , ? Just ask on here
What state you from, I'm in Melbourne vic

netcorp

#35
July 19, 2015, 06:56:11 AM
Yeah I was guessing bringing parts in a container alongside another import would be the best bet. Or I might go over there on vacation and bring a boat in and fill up around it with parts. Only thing is the $ isnt the best at the moment. Im from Sydney. Nice to meet you mate.

Dino

#36
July 19, 2015, 08:57:36 AM
Since you do have quite some time before you start the resto mod, my suggestion is to make a list of everything you need, down to the last bolt, and order the lot in one go when you have all the funds.  The $ can go either way, no telling what it wil be in 6 months.    If you ship several orders it will just end up costing you more in the long run.

You have the time to wait and have it all come over in a container or wih an importer.   No hassle, no headache.  And if you time it right, it'll be your best Christmas ever.   :icon_smile_big:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Rosco

#37
July 19, 2015, 11:15:20 AM
Welcome from country Victoria!
Looks like a pretty good starting point - more solid than mine is at any rate!

Looking forward to seeing progress on this  :2thumbs:
"She needs premium, Dude! PREMIUM!!"

don duick

#38
July 20, 2015, 01:49:23 AM
Quote from: netcorp on July 19, 2015, 05:09:26 AM
Hi Guys. Thanks for the warm welcoming and hello to my fellow blokes from downunder. Any tips for local suppliers and parts to start with before I start sourcing in the states? Mainly looking for panels and interior parts. Ill get my driveline from the U.S.

I am another charger owner from Sydney. Have a look on www.moparmarket.com there is an ad for a lot of charger parts on the first page of the parts classifieds. That seller is also in sydney

netcorp

#39
July 20, 2015, 02:04:06 AM
Quote from: don duick on July 20, 2015, 01:49:23 AM
Quote from: netcorp on July 19, 2015, 05:09:26 AM
Hi Guys. Thanks for the warm welcoming and hello to my fellow blokes from downunder. Any tips for local suppliers and parts to start with before I start sourcing in the states? Mainly looking for panels and interior parts. Ill get my driveline from the U.S.


I am another charger owner from Sydney. Have a look on www.moparmarket.com there is an ad for a lot of charger parts on the first page of the parts classifieds. That seller is also in sydney

Thanks for the heads up!

netcorp

#40
June 17, 2017, 08:01:11 PM
Well Guys - The project has finally taken off - (Started in December 2016) so I will be posting some pics up soon. Needless to say we were dissapointed with the original body and how much rust and dodgy repairs were done to make the car presentable. So yes AMD has come to the rescue much to my own expense - but I can honestly say the car will pretty much be brand new when it's finished.

netcorp

#41
June 17, 2017, 08:04:03 PM
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RESTORER - PRO STREET RESTORATIONS AUSTRALIA

netcorp

#42
June 17, 2017, 08:11:54 PM
After taking to the rear quarters with a stripping disc we found some heartbreaking discoveries - someone had spent some serious time making this thing look decent!

netcorp

#43
June 17, 2017, 08:18:04 PM
With some pretty serious rust issues to deal with I contacted my local AMD Dealer "PRO STREET RESTORATIONS" for some new parts. I soon discovered this job was way out of my personal capability - and therefore decided to hand the job over to more experienced hands

netcorp

#44
June 17, 2017, 08:21:13 PM
Car was sent away for blasting and once returned the order to AMD placed

netcorp

#45
June 17, 2017, 08:30:28 PM
Trial Fitting all the New AMD Panels

netcorp

#46
June 17, 2017, 08:34:59 PM
Tub Work Completed

netcorp

#47
June 17, 2017, 08:37:54 PM
Credit to the guys taking care of this build - give them a "Like" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pro-Street-Restorations-476356965711721/

keepat

#48
June 17, 2017, 08:53:02 PM
 Very cool, great to see your project moving along.  Wheel tubs are monsters, what size wheel and tires you planning on using?
Good luck with your build and keep the pictures coming.
Pat

Lennard

#49
June 17, 2017, 09:05:53 PM
Another one saved. :2thumbs: Is it going to be a pro street build?
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