A new chapter in the life of an unrestored Hemi Daytona

[426HemiChick]

Hi Cuda Dear,                 14 October 2021

Just got to thinking, oddly enough, we do have two tires, mounted on rims, from 1969 that are filled with 1969 Nitrogen. They are the M & H drag slicks we used on the 69 Super Bee. They're still in the trunk where we put them 52 years ago; they look "Brandy New."

So, if'n you would like some of that old gas/air, we'll give you souvenir bottle of it when you come out to visit us in Laveen (Phoenix), Arizona. You are always welcome; that is, once we are there and have the house finished, just a small bit of work remains like removing the carpet and replacing it with tile.

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks

[taxspeaker]

Repaired the last few little things today: power steering hose leak; fixed both horns; fixed constant stutter/die (bad vapor separator) and the "To Do" list is finally done. The car goes  to MCACN Barn finds in 3 weeks-stop by and talk!

After Mcacn, I am finally going to gently wash the car, then carefully polich and wax the paint. The wheels/tires will go on the wall to be temporarily replace with red strip radials on (probably) old  Magnums I have. I am open to wheel suggestions.

There are currently no show plans for 2022, but I hope to take it to some big show in the Midwest, mountain west, or upper Midwest. Again, open to suggestions and invites!-Might bring more than 1 wing.

[69bronzeT5]

Repaired the last few little things today: power steering hose leak; fixed both horns; fixed constant stutter/die (bad vapor separator) and the "To Do" list is finally done. The car goes  to MCACN Barn finds in 3 weeks-stop by and talk!

After Mcacn, I am finally going to gently wash the car, then carefully polich and wax the paint. The wheels/tires will go on the wall to be temporarily replace with red strip radials on (probably) old  Magnums I have. I am open to wheel suggestions.

There are currently no show plans for 2022, but I hope to take it to some big show in the Midwest, mountain west, or upper Midwest. Again, open to suggestions and invites!-Might bring more than 1 wing.

Awesome! 

[hemi68charger]

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After Mcacn, I am finally going to gently wash the car, then carefully polich and wax the paint. The wheels/tires will go on the wall to be temporarily replace with red strip radials on (probably) old  Magnums I have. I am open to wheel suggestions.

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I would: options

1. Orange to match the car with hubcaps. One thing is the wheels might be "too fresh" against car's original paint.
2. Black wide rim steelies (15x7 or 8's) with chrome lugs
3. Black w/ complete set of 15" full wheel covers if you can find them (hemi or truck full wheel covers)

[69F8C500]

Repaired the last few little things today: power steering hose leak; fixed both horns; fixed constant stutter/die (bad vapor separator) and the "To Do" list is finally done. The car goes  to MCACN Barn finds in 3 weeks-stop by and talk!

After Mcacn, I am finally going to gently wash the car, then carefully polich and wax the paint. The wheels/tires will go on the wall to be temporarily replace with red strip radials on (probably) old  Magnums I have. I am open to wheel suggestions.

There are currently no show plans for 2022, but I hope to take it to some big show in the Midwest, mountain west, or upper Midwest. Again, open to suggestions and invites!-Might bring more than 1 wing.

Can't wait to see it again, I saw it at Carlisle and it was amazing. We will have our Charger 500 in the barn finds, the Daytona will have fitting company.

[taxspeaker]

Repaired the last few little things today: power steering hose leak; fixed both horns; fixed constant stutter/die (bad vapor separator) and the "To Do" list is finally done. The car goes  to MCACN Barn finds in 3 weeks-stop by and talk!

After Mcacn, I am finally going to gently wash the car, then carefully polich and wax the paint. The wheels/tires will go on the wall to be temporarily replace with red strip radials on (probably) old  Magnums I have. I am open to wheel suggestions.

There are currently no show plans for 2022, but I hope to take it to some big show in the Midwest, mountain west, or upper Midwest. Again, open to suggestions and invites!-Might bring more than 1 wing.

That sounds great, thanks!
Love the wheel suggestions-what about old school Cragars?
Can't wait to see it again, I saw it at Carlisle and it was amazing. We will have our Charger 500 in the barn finds, the Daytona will have fitting company.

[hemi-hampton]

I'd suggest bringing it Woodward Dream Cruise in 2022. And I think old school Cragars would look good. I even got a old set sitting around from the 1970's from my old Charger. LEON.

[moparstuart]

I vote Spyders   

[moparstuart]

Had a great time at MCACN show over the weekend got to hang out with bob and see this amazing car in person. 

[moparstuart]

Bob chatting with Wayne Carini about the Daytona.

[moparstuart]

Bob cutting loose a little   

[hemi68charger]

 

[taxspeaker]

A great couple of days revisiting with old friends Stuart & Ian, Ernie, Mopar John and 8,000 not so close buddies. And no, I do not know who the young lady is and any reports otherwise are a figment of my imagination.

Thanks Stuart for posting.

[69_500]

You don't even remember her name Bob? she was super excited to get up on the wing, then she went to the other Bob and his Hemi Daytona to get a pic over there too.


I am in the 8,000 not so close buddies. I just keep pestering for detail pics on the car.

[taxspeaker]

Sorry Dan, she was just more needy of attention than you. Enjoyed talking!

[held1823]

I am in the 8,000 not so close buddies. I just keep pestering for detail pics on the car.

as soon as I saw your name missing from Bob's post, I knew I'd soon see this one, lol

it's not every weekend we get to rub elbows with three hemi Daytona owners, is it.
to jump curbs, run red lights and make U-turns with one of them is just icing on the cake

[69F8C500]

I had a great time talking with you Bob, can't wait to see the car at more shows, here's a cool picture of all the Chrysler aero warriors in the barn finds section:

[taxspeaker]

I know you were worn out helping ryan, but it was great to see the 500, and f8 is even better. Start the resto!

[taxspeaker]

Stuart, you had mentioned Spyders for the alternate set of wheels for Christine's Daytona. I  did talk to the guy you mentioned and he quoted $1200 for the set. We dickered back and forth but I ended up turning him down-I think  his final offer to pay me $1500 to take them is just too low. I did tell him I knew a guy though.

[moparstuart]

 

Stuart, you had mentioned Spyders for the alternate set of wheels for Christine's Daytona. I  did talk to the guy you mentioned and he quoted $1200 for the set. We dickered back and forth but I ended up turning him down-I think  his final offer to pay me $1500 to take them is just too low. I did tell him I knew a guy though.

  well at least you have great taste in cars ,  wheels  not so much   

[69F8C500]

Repaired the last few little things today: power steering hose leak; fixed both horns; fixed constant stutter/die (bad vapor separator) and the "To Do" list is finally done. The car goes  to MCACN Barn finds in 3 weeks-stop by and talk!

After Mcacn, I am finally going to gently wash the car, then carefully polich and wax the paint. The wheels/tires will go on the wall to be temporarily replace with red strip radials on (probably) old  Magnums I have. I am open to wheel suggestions.

There are currently no show plans for 2022, but I hope to take it to some big show in the Midwest, mountain west, or upper Midwest. Again, open to suggestions and invites!-Might bring more than 1 wing.

Hey Bob, I know this might be off topic a little but a good show in 2022 is the Holley Moparty in Bowling green KY. I've gone the last 2 years and had a blast. They do a wing car parade one of the days. I think it will be Sept. 16th-18th. Definitely recommend!

[tan top]

 

[69F8C500]

Saw this on Facebook, you might want this Bob:

[taxspeaker]

Thanks!!
Sadly i dont do facebook though.

[taxspeaker]

I finally broke down and washed the dirt off, buffed and waxed the Daytona. Since it had 50 year old wheels and tires on it I also bolted on a set of 500 wheels with Coker repro red stripes. Don't worry, nothing was or will be changed, I just had to get it clean and safe to drive. The original wheels and tires are hanging on the wall now.