1969 Charger project

[INTMD8]

I just got back from Canada (customs= ) with my girlfriend. Picked up another Charger from a forum member.  Thanks Al!     

This was the original build thread-

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95715.msg1096431.html#msg1096431

Al has done a very nice job with it so far.  426, TKO500, 3.54 Dana 60, B7 blue.  (also got the original 440)

Mostly just needs wiring finished, glass installed and interior.   All the interior parts are there such as seat covers/etc but not yet on the seat frames.

Looking forward to getting this together.  I don't plan on making many changes to it. Might go dual carb instead of the single carburetor as I like the look of that setup with the original 426 air cleaner.

Only sad news is I will need to sell the 68 now. Thought I would be fine with that once the 69 was in the garage but still not sitting well with me 

[birdsandbees]

Gorgeous!.. and sorry, but I couldn't work in your shop ! 

The BS of border crossing is what keeps me from going State side to pick anything up. 72 hours notice needed for UNITED STATES customs presentation and then onto Canadian customs to pay the taxes. Only one outfit can send the paperwork to the border for you and they need another day. You can't do it yourself anymore.. or so I'm lead to believe.. taking cars North.

[JB400]

Glad to see you acquired this one.

[Charger-Bodie]

I also have a jj1 68 and a b7 69 .  What are the odds?


Looks cool.

[smithenhiven]

Keep both Chargers,...sell the Ferrari lol.   

[Harper]

beautiful car!  congrats!

[lukedukem]

Is it the original 440, cause in Al's thread he says it's not. Not that it matters. Great car.

Keep both Chargers,...sell the Ferrari lol.   

I agree with this.

Luke

[INTMD8]

Thanks guys!

He said the vin on the block matched the car but I haven't checked it myself yet. I'm not even sure what the 426 block is. I'm guessing something later and not original. Only stamped 426 on the pad and nothing else. Haven't looked on the side of the block yet.

[jessejames]

Beautiful car!! B7 looks awesome on that car!

[richf]

    I love blue Chargers

[hemi68charger]

Thanks guys!

He said the vin on the block matched the car but I haven't checked it myself yet. I'm not even sure what the 426 block is. I'm guessing something later and not original. Only stamped 426 on the pad and nothing else. Haven't looked on the side of the block yet.

I thought there were no R/T SE's made with a 426 Hemi..........

[birdsandbees]

I thought there were no R/T SE's made with a 426 Hemi..........

That reply was Luke asking him if the 440 was original to the car, not the hemi.

[aerolith]

Shiny covers and a 4bbl, looks like a crate hemi?

If you got the original 440 thats a real bonus indeed!!!

[tan top]

  nice 69 

[mike69440]

So much like the Black 69 SE/RT I was building back in 2002, before I sold it to buy my 03 Cobra. Yes I'm a traitor and much of me regrets not staying with the dark side.
It was going to be a 5 Speed, rear discs, and Dana 60 car with a 518 cu in RB wedge at 508 hp and 511 ft lbs of torque for the street and cruising.
I visited the car last year.
It is being put back to better than factory stock set-up.
Hope the new owner gets it done.
Yeah, I miss it.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Thanks guys!

He said the vin on the block matched the car but I haven't checked it myself yet. I'm not even sure what the 426 block is. I'm guessing something later and not original. Only stamped 426 on the pad and nothing else. Haven't looked on the side of the block yet.

You have a p/m.

[INTMD8]

Got it Mark, responded.

Thanks guys.

I sent a message to the shop that built the engine but not hopeful they will have any info on it still.

[kokxville]

Congrats on this great charger. I was trying to buy it too. I was first to call but unfortunately i'm overseas and was not able to go over there within a few days.
So Al decided that he didn't trust me and sold it to you.

Good luck with your new beautifull charger.

[INTMD8]

Thank you, I didn't know anyone called before me.      (well I sent a text right after he posted it anyway).


As for the engine, my knowledge of 426's is very limited but I'm thinking as someone mentioned it started life as a crate motor. Says "426" on the top pad and I don't even see any numbers on the side by the pan rail. Heads are cast iron. 

[Charger_Fan]

Keep both Chargers,...sell the Ferrari lol.   

I agree with this.

Luke

Me too!  Right now, it's the odd duck in your garage. Love the squeaky clean garage, BTW.

Great looking Charger, congrats. Looking forward to seeing it finished!

[INTMD8]

Haha, thanks. I can't sell the F355, have too much fun with it. (and have too much in it as far as upgrades I would never get back)

Trying to see what I can do to just keep the 68 as well.

[chargermick]

Wow, what a beautiful car! Wow, what a beautiful shop! Are you in Illinois? I'm just south of Chicago in Tinley Park.

[BDF]

 
Cars and shop are fantastic!

[INTMD8]

Thanks guys, much appreciated 

Chargermick- Yes I'm in Lake Villa IL  Far away from you but if you need to use a lift come on by 

[chargermick]

Thanks bud, I may take you up on that.