Custom 68 grill progress

NorwayCharger · June 03, 2006, 06:56:51 AM

My grill was in a terrible condition, was cracked/missing pieces/ painted with aerosol paint/fiberglass repair.etc etc..
Center piece was loose all the smal ribbons holding it to the grill frame was cracked

Anyway, i tought i would paint it in the original colors but then i started painting

and i want some opinions from you guys.
Maybe keep the center black, and the rest chrome..

I also will be swapping the vacum headlight doors for some smal linar DC aculators.

Gilbert Charger · June 03, 2006, 06:59:37 AM

I like it,keep it that way

NYCMille · June 03, 2006, 07:09:59 AM

I think it looks pretty good as well - It will be neat to see how it looks with the chrome headlight buckets.

plum500 · June 03, 2006, 07:16:21 AM

Looks great to me.

DC_1 · June 03, 2006, 07:56:04 AM

I like it

Blown70 · June 03, 2006, 08:28:10 AM

The color of that car it will look GREAT.....

Tom

Silver R/T · June 03, 2006, 11:57:51 PM

i like it, its up to you if you want to keep it that way. I will probably paint mine all black eventually

1968 Charger B5 · June 04, 2006, 12:42:49 AM

man it looks sick right now leave it like that

NorwayCharger · June 04, 2006, 01:48:53 AM

Thanks for the reply guys..
I will blackout the lower and upper part of the center piece, and then leave it.
It reminds me a little of a challenger grill...

tan top · June 04, 2006, 05:05:58 AM

looks good

( different) i thought the same challenger-ish i wonder how it will look on the car with a chrome bumper

rt green · June 04, 2006, 10:34:28 AM

nice! i like it

ChargerHound69 · June 04, 2006, 04:19:10 PM

I just did the same thing with the headlight doors. I ordered the actuators from Godfather customs.

That car is going to be great.

NorwayCharger · June 05, 2006, 03:09:58 AM

Quote from: ChargerHound69 on June 04, 2006, 04:19:10 PM
I just did the same thing with the headlight doors. I order the actuators from Godfather customs.

That car is going to be great.

Thanks, i really had to search for the right actuators.
I was thinking i could use a doorlock motor, but they only have a 7/8 stroke, and i needed 2" stroke.
I found this one http://www.jovac.as/oldweb/index.htm.

ChargerHound69 · June 05, 2006, 05:45:53 PM

I found the other style that screw up and down( need picture to explain it better ), but the ones I got are from a trunk lock. They get the door to open and close, that is all I was worried about.

I will get some pictures when I get a chance.

CaptMarvel · June 05, 2006, 06:30:55 PM

When I painted my 68 grille a few years ago, I kicked around the idea of totally blacking out the interior grille pieces. I like the looks of that with just the surrounding silver part to contrast it.

ChargerAndy · June 05, 2006, 09:40:32 PM

Im not sure what I think, better ship it to me for closer inspection heh heh

Dude, your car is gonna be a rocker, the grill looks great, keep up the great work brother! Andy ( BTW, my grille is the weak point of my car

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SeattleCharger · June 05, 2006, 10:15:32 PM

Looks new. Looks in great shape. Curious, has anyone ever seen a '68 with the center (black) part of grill painted another color, like royal blue on a black car,?

NorwayCharger · June 24, 2006, 10:09:16 AM

Some more progress.
I have powder coated the metall, and will do some fabrication for the actuators to fit

blackcharger · June 24, 2006, 01:25:04 PM

I lkie it, good job

Dave

69fourspd · June 24, 2006, 01:38:10 PM

Looks great! Cant wait to see it on the car!!!

ChargerHound69 · June 24, 2006, 01:57:23 PM

That looks great!

What kind of headlights are those??

BigBlockSam · June 24, 2006, 03:35:36 PM

Mike DC · June 24, 2006, 03:35:53 PM

I think the "chromed" sides look great!

In fact, I've suspected for a long time that the "chromed" appearance is probably what the factory really had in mind for these grilles when they designed them. If you look at what areas of the grille the factory painted silver, and look at what areas are covered in "chrome" trim, that's the impression I get.

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Great job!

Now I wanna do that to my 1969 grille.

dkn1997 · June 24, 2006, 04:10:37 PM

hey norway, you still using that "mirachrome" stuff? It looks great!!!!

Silver R/T · June 24, 2006, 04:52:40 PM

nice grille the way i want to do mine

Blakcharger440 · June 24, 2006, 09:22:18 PM

Is the outer part chromed or is that some sort of chrome paint?

NorwayCharger · June 25, 2006, 04:23:46 AM

Quote from: Blakcharger440 on June 24, 2006, 09:22:18 PM
Is the outer part chromed or is that some sort of chrome paint?

It is painted with Alsa mirrachrome.

What kind of headlights are those??

I bought them of ebay, i think they call it "halocut,or angleeyes"
You can see how the electric headlight door work here..http://www.zippyvideos.com/3478193165449346/1/

Ryan · June 25, 2006, 02:20:47 PM

That looks great!!! WHare did you get those electric actuators, that is a good idea.

ChargerHound69 · June 25, 2006, 03:34:47 PM

The video is great. I looked at the web page you posted for the actuator, but I did not understand the language.

How far down do the actuators sit at the bottom??

I can't wait to see that car complete.

NorwayCharger · June 25, 2006, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: ChargerHound69 on June 25, 2006, 03:34:47 PM
The video is great. I looked at the web page you posted for the actuator, but I did not understand the language.

How far down do the actuators sit at the bottom??

I can't wait to see that car complete.

They are aprox 4" longer than the original i ordered one set of actuators that is 2" shorter, but they where out of stock.
This one is overkill has a push torq of 140 lbs!!.
I made some brackets that fit in the original place
You can get the actuators from people building electric wheelchair etc. http://www.concens.com/ http://www.jaeger.com.tw/

ChargerHound69 · June 25, 2006, 03:53:33 PM

I already got them for mine. I think they work alot better than the original. I just wish my grill looked like yours.

tan top · June 25, 2006, 03:57:54 PM

looks good ( norway ) , clever idea

DC_1 · June 26, 2006, 06:58:38 AM

Lookin good......by the way....is that your shop you are doing the workin?.....looks very clean for a body shop.

NorwayCharger · June 26, 2006, 10:26:04 AM

Quote from: Sydmoe on June 26, 2006, 06:58:38 AM
Lookin good......by the way....is that your shop you are doing the workin?.....looks very clean for a body shop.

That is my shop, i have invested a lot of time and money for the last 10 years.
Is is not the biggest, but very hi-tech.
I have 5 employes that is care a lot about quality and service.
I beleve that a clean shop mirrors clean quality, a lot of cutomers have commented that it is very nice.
I feel very lucky to have a good business

ChargerHound69 · June 26, 2006, 01:27:51 PM

I don't see the charger in those pictures, where is it hidding??

NorwayCharger · June 26, 2006, 01:34:46 PM

Quote from: ChargerHound69 on June 26, 2006, 01:27:51 PM
I don't see the charger in those pictures, where is it hidding??

I rent a garage next to my shop, there it is sometimes

DC_1 · June 26, 2006, 03:18:59 PM

Norway, you got yourself not only a nice Charger but also a nice shop

Brock Samson · June 26, 2006, 04:25:29 PM

looks like NASA.

daytonalo · March 02, 2007, 07:27:25 PM

What was the problem with vacuum ?

Silver R/T · March 02, 2007, 09:03:17 PM

nice shop

HITMAN 149 · March 02, 2007, 09:34:27 PM

nice grill & cool mod!!! that shop looks cleaner than some hospitals i've been in!!!!!

charger01 · March 03, 2007, 08:23:47 AM

Would love to see that grille in the car. Would look awesome in a b5 blue charger. Post more pics if ya got em.

BROCK · June 13, 2009, 02:18:59 PM

Quote from: charger01 on March 03, 2007, 08:23:47 AM
Would love to see that grille in the car. Would look awesome in a b5 blue charger. Post more pics if ya got em.

+1

charger01 · June 13, 2009, 10:01:32 PM

hmmmmm

MoparManJim · June 13, 2009, 10:25:18 PM

Dang, I have to keep my eye on this thread, I love the look of the grill so far man!

I also do agree with the others on it as well.

bearbqd · June 13, 2009, 10:33:33 PM

Pretty sweet. Where can I get some of that chrome paint? BTW, awesome clean shop too.

mikepmcs · June 13, 2009, 11:02:31 PM

Hey fellas that thread is a couple years old. Norway had a fire and his shop and car burned. He's rebuilding right now and the shop looks fantastic and he's doing a "six million dollar man" on his 68 as well.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56293.0.html

MoparManJim · June 14, 2009, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: mikepmcs on June 13, 2009, 11:02:31 PM
Hey fellas that thread is a couple years old. Norway had a fire and his shop and car burned. He's rebuilding right now and the shop looks fantastic and he's doing a "six million dollar man" on his 68 as well.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56293.0.html

Man,I feel stupid right now, I didn't look at the dang thread date either!

. Plus, I didn't see the other thread about his shopand the car, that sucks big time.

BBKNARF · June 14, 2009, 08:44:53 PM

Very nice modification job, looks high tech

keep up the good work and show it off

bearbqd · June 15, 2009, 10:37:55 PM

Sorry about the shop fire, but I still want to know where I can get some of the chrome paint he used.

Hemidog · June 16, 2009, 05:27:26 AM

Quote from: bearbqd on June 15, 2009, 10:37:55 PM
Sorry about the shop fire, but I still want to know where I can get some of the chrome paint he used.

http://alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirra_prodinfo.htm

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,9936.0.html

bearbqd · June 16, 2009, 10:43:38 PM

Cool thanks....(after looking at link) HOLY COW that ain't cheap.

richRTSE · June 17, 2009, 04:16:35 PM

Quote from: bearbqd on June 16, 2009, 10:43:38 PM
Cool thanks....(after looking at link) HOLY COW that ain't cheap.

Yikes! $1300/gallon! At least they sell it in small amounts too. Don't imagine you'd need that much for a grill surround...

astjp2 · July 31, 2020, 10:58:36 PM

So did anyone find actuators sourced from the States on these. I know its an old thread but I am curious. Tim

Mopar Nut · August 01, 2020, 05:05:46 AM

Quote from: astjp2 on July 31, 2020, 10:58:36 PM
So did anyone find actuators sourced from the States on these. I know its an old thread but I am curious. Tim

Vacuum
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1969/dodge/charger/parts/mb368.html

Electric
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1969/dodge/charger/parts/mb1723.html

MoparMike68 · August 06, 2020, 08:24:47 PM

I just bought them they're back ordered I'm also doing the chrome paint I think he started a trend a very
long time ago

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