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Dino checking in. Time to get back into the hobby.

Started by Dino, June 30, 2022, 07:56:38 PM

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Dino

How's it going folks? Long time no see!

It's time to get back into the swing of things. I haven't touched the Charger in 4 or 5 years. Life got complicated and it has moved around a few times. I'm all set up in my own place now so I'm ready to pick up where I left off. I'm a bit nervous. I have been out of it so long I feel as if I'm new to Chargers all over again. Last I did was repaint the front end, redid the suspension, rebuilt the top end of the engine, installed Mustang rotors and calipers, and messed around painting the interior black. And that's where she sits. I still need to run brake lies, get an exhaust, finish the interior with several custom details. I do think i have all the electrical sorted out; power windows, door and trunk locks, remote starter, and stuff I don't even remember.
I see the Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 got up there in price so I'm ordering one now before it jumps again. I should have bought it when it was $1800! Having it run will give me a good boost to finish the car. I have not heard it run since I took it apart in 2015. Damn that's a long time.

Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you lug nuts again and get back to business!

Here's the old girl, ready to rock and roll. Literally roll.   ;)
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

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Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html


Mopar Nut

"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."

hemi-hampton


Kern Dog

If the forum had a LIKE button, I'd click one for you, Dino.
It doesn't seem like you've been away that long.....but welcome back.

ODZKing




cdr

LINK TO MY STORY http://www.onallcylinders.com/2015/11/16/ride-shares-charlie-keel-battles-cancer-ms-to-build-brilliant-1968-dodge-charger/  
                                                                                           
68 Charger 512 cid,9.7to1,Hilborn EFI,Home ported 440 source heads,small hyd roller cam,COLD A/C ,,a518 trans,Dana 60 ,4.10 gear,10.93 et,4100lbs on street tires full exhaust daily driver
Charger55 by Charlie Keel, on Flickr

Back N Black


Just 6T9 CHGR

Good to see you back & kept the Charger.  Keep it up!
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


472 R/T SE

Yo man...me too.  (no political reference, lol)

I bought a $369 battery to go to a show on the Oregon Coast.  Then it sat for 5 years,smh.

Fast forward 2 divorce and my hot rod is legal for the first time in 6 years, lol.  All sorts of plans but now I realize the money I spent on RC could have gotten me a legit Hemi car, etc...


I love the ew1 white.  My 1st mope was eggshell white.
I wanna do what youre doing except not with an all #s rig I have.

CDN72SE

1972 Charger SE

WHITE AND RED 69

Good to see ya still out there Dino! Looking forward to seeing the charger get back on the road.   :cheers:
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th edition
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1972 Plymouth Duster

Challenger340

Only wimps wear Bowties !

timmycharger


1970Moparmann

Time goes by so quick now a days!  Great your back!   A little a day goes a far way.    :2thumbs:
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

chargerboy69

Dirk,

My old friend. Just happened to check in and there you are. I stroll in every few months as it seems most of the Old Timers have moved on. Good to see you still have the Charger. I hope all is going well with you.

Tim
Indiana Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry. Nightfighters. Fort Wayne Indiana.


A government big enough to give you everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have.
--Gerald Ford


                                       


bakerhillpins

Nice to see you again!  Hope all is well.  You'll pick it all back up in no time. A few hours and it will all come back to you!

Quote from: Dino on June 30, 2022, 07:56:38 PM
I have not heard it run since I took it apart in 2015. Damn that's a long time.

LOL, and this is why my car lives with all of it's current "issues".  As long as it runs and stops I'm basically leaving it alone for the time being. All though we did meet with the builder/architect for the garage so that's some sort of progress!!!


One great wife (Life is good)
14 RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi Crew Cab (crap hauler)
69 Dodge Charger R/T, Q5, C6X, V1X, V88  (Life is WAY better)
96' VFR750 (Sweet)
Capt. Lyme Vol. Fire

"Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work." -Chuck Close
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -Albert Einstein
Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Science flies you to the moon, Religion flies you into buildings.

nvrbdn

70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

moparstuart

GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Charger-Bodie

68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

TexasStroker

Welcome back...car still looks great.  How do you like those rollers...are they the Harbor Freight ones?
Founder, Amarillo Area Mopars
www.amarilloareamopars.com
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www.lonestarmopars.com
Will set-up a regional Charger meet
Contact me for info!

71 SE3834V

Hey Dirk!
I've been only lurking here every few months and lo and behold when I checked in this time look who's back! Good to see ya getting back into it. Get 'er done, ya know you still owe me a ride! Ha, ha!  ;) Still got that time machine?
71 Charger SE 383 4V
72 Galaxie 500 400 2V

Lennard


Dino

Good to see you old dogs! Thanks for the welcome! It's great to be back. I've been going through boxes of parts I had not seen in years. Once back in stock I'll get the Edelbrock Pro Flow 4, a new tank with pump and sender, and see if we can get the old girl running again. Texas yes they are the HF ones and they are great. I can push the car around pretty easily. Jeff yes I do owe you a ride! You did most of the engine work! Yep still got the time machine.  :yesnod:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

TexasStroker

Nice, glad to hear!  I've nearly bought them a few times, but always held off...they would be really handy.  Might have to pull the trigger soon.

Looking forward to you getting back on track with the Charger!
Founder, Amarillo Area Mopars
www.amarilloareamopars.com
Founder, Lone Star Mopars
www.lonestarmopars.com
Will set-up a regional Charger meet
Contact me for info!

mopar4don

Hi Dino, great to see ya back at it!

OK I'll bite............ Whats up with the DeLorean?

Dino

Quote from: mopar4don on July 15, 2022, 03:22:34 PM
Hi Dino, great to see ya back at it!

OK I'll bite............ Whats up with the DeLorean?

Hey Don! That's the next project. It's getting a V8 and some modern upgrades. Charger first though 
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Fitz73Chrgr

Quote from: Dino on July 10, 2022, 06:37:57 PM
Good to see you old dogs! Thanks for the welcome! It's great to be back. I've been going through boxes of parts I had not seen in years. Once back in stock I'll get the Edelbrock Pro Flow 4, a new tank with pump and sender, and see if we can get the old girl running again. Texas yes they are the HF ones and they are great. I can push the car around pretty easily. Jeff yes I do owe you a ride! You did most of the engine work! Yep still got the time machine.  :yesnod:

That's a cool car collection you've got going there!
'73 Charger - project                '70 Charger - driver                 '66 Charger - survivor

Resto thread:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,89803.msg1019541.html#msg1019541

Nacho-RT74

Is good to see the old crew still alive! Good to see you floating back around!
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

6pkrtse

1963 Belvedere 413 Max Wedge
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 sixpack.
1970 Challenger R/T Drag Radial 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Road Runner 383 4 BBL
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 4 BBL
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 V-10 488 cu in.
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 CTD Dually 6x6
2012 Challenger R/T Classic