It happened! It really happened!! \WHOOOHOO!! Progress!!! new pic

Telvis · May 06, 2006, 07:39:21 PM

Oh my GOD!!! My car is painted!!! It still needs to be color sanded an buffed but the car is painted!! I'm going to pick it up on Tuesday morning. I'm gonna go ahead and get the motor in it and put the body back together and take it back as a complete car so he can wet sand and buff it. Somebody pinch me!!!

RECHRGD · May 06, 2006, 08:03:46 PM

BEAUTIFUL !!!! that color is going to turn many heads. Have fun putting it back together. Bob

Telvis · May 06, 2006, 08:32:03 PM

Putting it back together will be the fun part. It feels like Christmas!

Charger_Fan · May 06, 2006, 08:41:50 PM

Congrats, Man!! Is that "arrest-me-red"?

Quote from: RECHRGD on May 06, 2006, 08:03:46 PM
Have fun putting it back together.

Quote from: Telvis on May 06, 2006, 08:32:03 PM
Putting it back together will be the fun part.

I think that's what he meant.

General_01 · May 06, 2006, 08:49:10 PM

Looks great Telvis. I know you have been trying for quite some time to get the car painted. Glad it finally did. Can't wait to see pics of it on the road when you get it put back together.

69 OUR/TEA · May 06, 2006, 10:15:18 PM

Looking good,keep pics coming as assembly happens.Sounds like your excited to put back together,take your time ,be carefull .A car I did last year for a friend,after he had it home and it was in the garage,had the trunk lid open and went to leave,hit the door closer,and I geuss you figured it out,the opener bar went across the trunk lid.Wow ,it didn't even leave the garage and already needs a blend.

terrible one · May 06, 2006, 11:11:28 PM

That is great man, congrats on the progress. She's LOOKING GOOD!!

Bandit4142 · May 06, 2006, 11:22:41 PM

Congrats!! She's lookin' great!

Silver R/T · May 06, 2006, 11:53:01 PM

nice color

AirborneSilva · May 06, 2006, 11:56:01 PM

Congrats man, that thing looks really sweet. Take plenty of pictures of your progress and post them for us pic whores

Blown70 · May 07, 2006, 12:06:32 AM

NICE

derailed · May 07, 2006, 12:39:50 AM

Looks great Telvis

Telvis · May 07, 2006, 12:52:15 AM

Thanks guys. It's been a long journey just to get to this stage. There's still a lot of work left to be done but I can see some daylight now.

Mefirst · May 07, 2006, 01:12:25 AM

tan top · May 07, 2006, 04:29:43 AM

looking good

70daytonaclone · May 07, 2006, 08:49:29 AM

Man that is some shiney paint, what is that Telvis?

TruckDriver · May 07, 2006, 08:56:33 AM

Quote from: 70daytonaclone on May 07, 2006, 08:49:29 AM
Man that is some shiney paint, what is that Telvis?

I like it

Arigmaster · May 07, 2006, 10:47:03 AM

I know how you feel Telvis! I'm almost there too...

Telvis · May 07, 2006, 12:17:27 PM

Quote from: DodgeChargerGuy on May 07, 2006, 08:56:33 AM
Quote from: 70daytonaclone on May 07, 2006, 08:49:29 AM
Man that is some shiney paint, what is that Telvis?
I like it

It's PP1 red. It's PPG Base Clear. I don't think it's the Global Line. It's the product line next to it. I can't remermber the name of it. I think it might be 2000 or something. I wanted it in global but they couldn't mix it for some reason. They had a hard time finding the color code for PP1 at the time. The paint came out pretty good though. It's not perfect but should clean up well once wet sanded and buffed. At this point I wouldn't care if it had a MAACO paint job. I have been waiting over a year and a half to get it done. I just want to drive it. I'm going to get it back to gether and enjoy it. I'm going out to the garage in a few minutes and start straigtening everythng up. It's a happy time here in the Telvis household!

limey · May 07, 2006, 12:57:48 PM

Hey Telvis, my new Charger looks like a very similar colour....Would you say it was the same...I know it's difficult to say from a pic, but...:

It's just I have no Idea what the colour is, and it needs a scratch sorted....Yours looks the closest.
Also, was PP1 available in 1968?
Anyone..?
Limey

Telvis · May 07, 2006, 01:08:21 PM

It looks to be pretty close. My car was originally a PP1 car. So yes it was available

limey · May 07, 2006, 01:15:27 PM

I wasn't sure because the paint chip looks darker than mine by a long way....When you get yours rolled out into the sunlight you'll have to post up a pic or two....
Great looking paint job by the way...you must be itching to get it all together now...
Thanks,
Limey

Goldfinger71 · May 07, 2006, 04:07:44 PM

Lookin good Telvis! :yesnod:It's been a long time coming for ya!

Telvis · May 07, 2006, 06:47:37 PM

Limey, I agree that it does look a little light. I thought that the first time I saw it. I guess it doesn't matter at this point. I wouldn't care if it was turd brown. I'm just happy it's finished. If the color isn't exact i'm not going to lose any sleep. I just got through straigtening my garage up. I have the motor and tranny sitting there ready to go in. I have some brake work and suspension stuff to finish first. Hopefull I can get started about mid week. All of a sudden I'm hating the thought of that Toyota job. My priority has suddenly changed. $:-\$

Telvis · May 07, 2006, 06:52:42 PM

I just went out and compared the chip to the hood and fenders. It's pretty darn close to the PP1 chip. I probably don't have the best eye but it looks the same to me.

Brock Samson · May 07, 2006, 07:24:48 PM

i can feel your excitment... i love Orange Chargers!

ChargerAndy · May 07, 2006, 09:05:16 PM

Telvis, CONGRATS DUDE!!!

What a great feeling huh? and yes, you WILL have lotsa fun putting it back together..... the only better feeling is the first time you drive it again! Hey, MORE PICS PLEASE! Good Luck, Andy

limey · May 08, 2006, 08:52:09 AM

Yeah...get that index finger clickin' Telvis....more pics, more angles.....Are you putting any stripes on her?
Limey

41husk · May 08, 2006, 10:09:52 AM

congratulations! Telvis, Looks to be well worth the wait.

moparfied · May 08, 2006, 05:12:47 PM

Nice job Telvis. Theres nothing like getting paint on them.

Telvis · May 08, 2006, 10:48:45 PM

I'm picking it up at 8:00 am in the morning!! Unfortunately I have to be at work at 11am. I probably won't be able to post any pictures until Wednesday.

41husk · May 09, 2006, 07:24:16 AM

we will be looking for them!

charge69 · May 09, 2006, 09:16:03 AM

Great color! I know you must be pumped to get it back and finally start re-assembling everything! Be sure to post progress pics!

ChargerRob · May 09, 2006, 10:23:54 AM

Looks Great

4402tuff4u · May 09, 2006, 12:24:48 PM

Awesome color Telvis.

I had to put my sunglasses on to look at the photo's

Looks like 3 - 68's will be coming back to life real soon!! I think Pocket Thunder has us beat thou. Nice Charger Telvis enjoy, I'm enjoying putting mine back together - but my wallet don't!!

Telvis · May 09, 2006, 08:56:57 PM

She's home!! Sorry I can't post a bunch of pictures. I have trouble getting the pictures to upload because they are too big. I have to resize them one at a time. Here's one from this morning right before I unloaded it from the trailer.

CB · May 10, 2006, 12:23:35 AM

cool, Telvis, really pleased you got her back home

Shakey · May 10, 2006, 06:32:26 AM

Lookin' good!

Have fun puttin' it back together.

terrible one · May 10, 2006, 07:15:26 AM

Looks awesome Telvis. Congrats once again!

41husk · May 10, 2006, 07:19:57 AM

It looks great! I would have the body guy put the trunk and doors on and line them up. I would be terified to scratch my new paint. Congratulations! looks like you will be cruizen by summers end.

Telvis · May 10, 2006, 09:58:50 AM

He still has the doors. He's going to come over and install them when they are done. Once I get the motor in he's going to come help me install the fenders and hood. I'm going to complete the front end rebuild and install the front discs this weekend..or at least try. If all goes well I should be able to install the motor the following weekend. Everything is ready to go back in. Cross your fingers!!

41husk · May 10, 2006, 11:09:01 AM

good plan, she will be on the road before you know it.

limey · May 10, 2006, 11:29:11 AM

Lookin good telvis...definitely the same colour as mine......looking forward to hearing about your disc brake install - is it a conversion or was she on discs from the factory?
Limey

Telvis · May 10, 2006, 09:47:31 PM

Quote from: limey on May 10, 2006, 11:29:11 AM
Lookin good telvis...definitely the same colour as mine......looking forward to hearing about your disc brake install - is it a conversion or was she on discs from the factory?
Limey

I am converting from drum to disk. I bought the brake setups built and ready to bolt on. There's a guy here in KY that sells them on Ebay under the name "tuckyman". His name is David. He scours the junk yards and gets the spindles. He bead blasts them and paints them. Everything else is brand new. They look great. They come all assembled and ready to bolt on. New bearings, seals, calipers, lines. He saved me on shipping too. He had to bring his wife to Lexington for a doctors appointment so i just met him to pick them up. He has a couple of really nice GTX's. He's a great guy.

limey · May 11, 2006, 04:49:15 AM

Thanks for the Heads up, Telvis...I'm on drums all round, and while they are actually not too bad, driving in the uk, where the next car is usually 10 ft in front of you I could drop the hammer more often if I could stop easier...if you get me?
So disc conversion is part of the big plan I am formulating...

Limey

plum500 · May 11, 2006, 01:01:26 PM

Nice.... Looks awesome, congrats!!

AirborneSilva · May 11, 2006, 02:33:06 PM

Hey Telvix, I believe that is the same color that my Charger is suppose to be (but with a blakc vinyl top). More pictures please

motorhead · May 11, 2006, 04:30:05 PM

Gorgeous man,My 68 R/T is red as well,you gotta love that attention on the trailer home,EH?

Telvis · May 14, 2006, 08:41:27 PM

I will like the attention but unfortunately the paint color isn't right. I have to take the blame. I ordered it and gave it to the paint guy. It's way to light. It's supposed to be PP1. It's way off. It's too late now. I guess I will learn to like it.

limey · May 15, 2006, 03:38:47 AM

Sorry you are disappointed about the paint...Have to say I think it looks great....but then mine is too light to be PP1 as well I think...but I love it.. Once it is all together it'll still be a stunning machine.

L

BigBlockSam · May 15, 2006, 04:37:49 PM

Quotelearn to like it

are you kidding me , that color is stunning, congrats Telvis. i know what you've been through. i'm almost out of bodyshope hell too. keep the pics coming . what wheels you putting on it. i think it would look great with metal wheels and caps. Rene

Telvis · May 22, 2006, 12:10:02 AM

I finished the front end rebuild and disc brake conversion today. I will install the new brake lines and master cylinder this week. I should be ready to put the motor in next weekened. I'm getting pretty excited. this is definitely the fun part.
I will post a few pictures tomorrow night. As soon as I get the break lines in I can mount the Torque Thrust II's and the BF Goodrich T/A's. They have been sitting in my garage for two years. That might just happen tomorrow!!

Big Lebowski · May 22, 2006, 01:14:40 AM

Very Cool dude, the Torque thrust wheels will look cool too.

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