My new patina'd RR1 burgundy 1968 Charger ("Ribeye")...mostly original paint

[Rubberduck]

"burgundy" is AWESOME  based on the decklid, it's an early car - what are its other spec's?

How can you tell it´s an early car with a view on the decklid?

[70 sublime]

"burgundy" is AWESOME  based on the decklid, it's an early car - what are its other spec's?

How can you tell it´s an early car with a view on the decklid?

Earlier deck lids had the webbing on the inside like the hood with the open spaces between the shapes and later ones were all one panel with no open holes between the shapes

[70B5Cuda]

The two piece trunk floor is in place!

[moparstuart]

"burgundy" is AWESOME  based on the decklid, it's an early car - what are its other spec's?

How can you tell it´s an early car with a view on the decklid?

they are bonded together like hoods , the early ones you can see the glue on the inside of the lids   

[70B5Cuda]

[70B5Cuda]

Rear filler panel support and rear filler panel are now installed. The rear filler panel fit better then anticipated. The flanges that are spot welded together needed pulled/clamped together but I am pleased with the fit overall. The first two pictures are of the real filler panel just resting in place. The rest are after its welded in place.

[mopar4don]

Rear filler panel support and rear filler panel are now installed. The rear filler panel fit better then anticipated. The flanges that are spot welded together needed pulled/clamped together but I am pleased with the fit overall. The first two pictures are of the real filler panel just resting in place. The rest are after its welded in place.

Did you trim the drivers side gutter lip?
Also what are your trunk lid gaps?

[70B5Cuda]

Nothing had to be trimmed on the gutters or filler panel. Since the quarters weren't messed with, the gaps are all the same as they were.

[73rallye440magnum]

Looks awesome.

Assuming two piece trunk pan is the only route if you aren't replacing quarters?

[INTMD8]

I may have missed it, but are you going to try and duplicate the patina on that rear panel? 

Maybe could have a photo scanned and vinyl wrap it

[chargervert]

Seeing the dutch panel fitting that well on a car with original rear quarter panels,makes me think the dutch panel probably isn't the issue with the panel coming up short,maybe the repro rear quarter panels are where the issue is.

[70B5Cuda]

Seeing the dutch panel fitting that well on a car with original rear quarter panels,makes me think the dutch panel probably isn't the issue with the panel coming up short,maybe the repro rear quarter panels are where the issue is.

I believe you are correct. Im guessing I just haven't learned that before because people usually just replace both quarters and dutch panel at the same time....compounding the errors

[70B5Cuda]

Cabin floor pan is in place. The insides of the subframe rails were treated with POR15.

[Kern Dog]

It feels great to make progress, huh?   

[blakemon]

Looks really nice. Can't wait to see more updates and pics.

[70B5Cuda]

The doors were pulled in order to rebuild the door hinges. Once the driver's door came off, I was a bit frustrated. My best guess is that the poor leading of the upper pillars allowed water to run down the pillars, which rusted out this area below the upper hinge. I called 521 Restorations and ordered up a driver's side post/pillar. It's so weird how such a solid car has rust in such odd places.

[mopar4don]

The doors were pulled in order to rebuild the door hinges. Once the driver's door came off, I was a bit frustrated. My best guess is that the poor leading of the upper pillars allowed water to run down the pillars, which rusted out this area below the upper hinge. I called 521 Restorations and ordered up a driver's side post/pillar. It's so weird how such a solid car has rust in such odd places.

So it looks like you sectioned in the outer part of the pillar?

[70B5Cuda]

Yes, just sectioned it in, which will be easier to blend/hide later. It's like pulling a string on a sweater....it just keeps going. Here's the passenger side. It was also super disappointing to see the first time. But an original donor section was used and I think it turned out well.

[mopar4don]

Nice job, it looks good.

[70B5Cuda]

Right rear valance corner was repaired and console brackets were installed.

[70B5Cuda]

Rear window corner patches and welding up the rear window staple holes...finally done with sheetmetal repair. Bodywork starts soon.

[BrokenHero]

Great thread!
Is there a wax/sealant you or your detailing buddy recommends after the buffing with the compound and wool pad? I'm getting some good results with a similar process and want to keep them.
Thanks!

[70B5Cuda]

Great thread!
Is there a wax/sealant you or your detailing buddy recommends after the buffing with the compound and wool pad? I'm getting some good results with a similar process and want to keep them.
Thanks!

There isn't a sealant on it.

[tan top]

  looking good ! nice work   

[BrokenHero]

Cool thanks!