69 red RT HEMI conversion

[rickhemi]

Hi folks I am new to this site, just wanted to share pics of my charger I just fisnished, go to
http://transamflorida.com/HEMICHARGER.htm
still working on some things, I need a 3 speed wiper motor . Interior was all redone.
Any thoughts feel free to reply
Rick

[4402tuff4u]

Welcome aboard!! Nice and sweet Charger guy!!! Give us some more details and more photos!!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Very nice! More Pics please

[Hemidoug]

Nice car! One question...why are the air cleaner studs sideways? What kind of intake/carb set up are you running?

[ChargerSG]

That 69 looks great

[Charger_Fan]

Top notch!! 

Is the disc brake swap a SSBC set?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Very nice looking ride there!

Welcome to the site & if you havent registered yet, please do!

www.1969chargerregistry.com

[rickhemi]

Thanks averybody for your comments!  I uploaded some pictures here:

click here: http://transamflorida.com/HEMICHARGER.htm

Love this car, I had 4 chargers in the last 4 years 3 1968's and this my 1st 69.
Rick
 

[rickhemi]

That 69 looks great

thanks!!!

[hemi68charger]

 

Good job.........

Troy

[Old Moparz]

That's a beautiful car, I love it.  

With the exception of the Hemi & the luggage rack, it's almost a duplicate of the first Charger I had in the early 80's. Red, black top, chrome magnums, & also a 69.

[ChargerRob]

Nice! 

[BigBlockSam]

NICE!

[Hemidog]

What a beauty!
what kind of undercoating did you use?

[rickhemi]

Nice car! One question...why are the air cleaner studs sideways? What kind of intake/carb set up are you running?

I am not sure , do they go in a different position? It has a mopar single intake with an edelbrock carb. I t runs good but I heard that holley is better for this car. Any suggestions?

[rickhemi]

Top notch!! 

Is the disc brake swap a SSBC set?

stainless steel brakes. The only thing I don't like is they are hard since Hemis did not have power booster, correct? but I would like to have power brakes, I will probably do it in the future.

[rickhemi]

What a beauty!
what kind of undercoating did you use?

Car was perfect original underneath, at least I think it was  original, probably was ziebarted at some point in the past, I am not sure, but anyway I  did not touch theundercoated parts,  I cleaned and repainted with a special paint that prevent rust and looks very nice, I like those show room clear coat jobs on teh undercarriage but honestly  I did this car to drive it and enjoy it, with no fear of getting road debris damaging it, so now is all black uderneath.

[Hemidoug]

Nice car! One question...why are the air cleaner studs sideways? What kind of intake/carb set up are you running?

I am not sure , do they go in a different position? It has a mopar single intake with an edelbrock carb. I t runs good but I heard that holley is better for this car. Any suggestions?

This is what it should look like.



Note that the location of the ac studs go fore and aft, not side by side.

[Hemidoug]

Top notch!! 

Is the disc brake swap a SSBC set?

stainless steel brakes. The only thing I don't like is they are hard since Hemis did not have power booster, correct? but I would like to have power brakes, I will probably do it in the future.

Some Hemis did have power brakes as an option. Super trac pac cars came with power disc brakes as well as 410 Dana and heavy duty cooling. There is a special bracket used to offset the booster away from the valve covers. See the picture I posted of my engine compartment above.

[daytonalo]

Nice silver car , one of the nicest engine bays if seen , that said why on earth would you not have a correct battery ? At least paint the battery black , you wont be drawn to a black one vs a bright green one .

[Hemidoug]

Nice silver car , one of the nicest engine bays if seen , that said why on earth would you not have a correct battery ? At least paint the battery black , you wont be drawn to a black one vs a bright green one .

That picture was taken when she was going together, I hadn't even put the hood on yet! I have the proper red cap battery in her now. I just needed to have something to start it back then.

[rickhemi]

Top notch!! 

Is the disc brake swap a SSBC set?

stainless steel brakes. The only thing I don't like is they are hard since Hemis did not have power booster, correct? but I would like to have power brakes, I will probably do it in the future.

Some Hemis did have power brakes as an option. Super trac pac cars came with power disc brakes as well as 410 Dana and heavy duty cooling. There is a special bracket used to offset the booster away from the valve covers. See the picture I posted of my engine compartment above.

can you tell me where can I find that set up for the booster?

[daytonalo]

I have seen a reproduction on e-bay numerous times

[rickhemi]

Top notch!! 

Is the disc brake swap a SSBC set?

stainless steel brakes. The only thing I don't like is they are hard since Hemis did not have power booster, correct? but I would like to have power brakes, I will probably do it in the future.

Some Hemis did have power brakes as an option. Super trac pac cars came with power disc brakes as well as 410 Dana and heavy duty cooling. There is a special bracket used to offset the booster away from the valve covers. See the picture I posted of my engine compartment above.

can you tell me where can I find that set up for the booster?

also my air cleaner housing is hitting teh wiper motor...I know, I need the 3 speed one that is not as tall as the 2 speed, also looking for one, any idea where to find one in mint condition?

[Hemidoug]

I'm sure somone is re-poping that set up. Look in some of the Mopar mags and make some calls, I'm sure you will find something. Keep in mind the original setup requires BOTH the bracket AND the special booster. There is a different rod end to the booster. You might find an original, but expect to pay BIG$$$$$$ for a set up. I found that one 10-15 years ago and paid 500.00 back then. Expect to pay 1500 to 2k for one now.

[rickhemi]

damn, I know, I paid almost 2k for the date coded radiator, I know what you mean....expensive hobby we have here...

[Hemidoug]

damn, I know, I paid almost 2k for the date coded radiator, I know what you mean....expensive hobby we have here...

I'm curious about something. I hope you don't mind me asking, but why would you pay 2k for a date coded radiator for a clone? Don't get me wrong, you have a VERY nice car, and I have nothing against clones, but I don't understand why someone would go to that extreme for a clone. I would have gone with a nice aftermarket 4 core and saved the $$$ for some extra goodies. That is one of the good things about having a clone, you are not "obligated" to keep the car correct. That to me means a whole lot of artistic license. I had someone pay over 2500.00 for a clapped out 70 Hemi block for a clone Cuda. Not that I minded much, but I didn't understand it at the time. He could have bought a brand new block for 1800.00 and had a better motor (which, BTW is exactly what I did).

[rickhemi]

Thanks for your honest opinion, I believe you are somehow  right. I think I wanted to have an original radiator instead an aftermarket since you can see the codes and the chrysler logo on top of the radiator as soon as you open the hood, I don't now, I was obsessed at that time , I just wanted to make  mopar nuts at forst sight  that it was a real Hemi (as long as they did not see the VIN number of course)  .... thats why I looked for as many original parts as possible ...it si possible it will make my car more valuable? I hope so!

[Hemidoug]

Just remember one thing...value is in the eye of the buyer and seller. If you are into this hobby for the car, the value of your car can only be calculated based on your attachment to it. As for me, my cars are my life. When my life is over (or my legs give out), those left behind will do what they do with them. I couldn't part with them for any price. In the end it's what a buyer is willing to pay, not so much what a seller wants. I think those who have clones are lucky. They don't have to be paranoid about what they own, how they drive, and how to enjoy. People think I'm nuts for driving the crap out of an original Hemi car, but that is EXACTLY why they were made in the first place. I grab gears every time I take her out! I think nothing of doing big smoky burnouts! But that's me, I'm into the Hobby, not the $$$$$$. Have fun with your car, that's ALL that matters, not what someone else thinks. If it is your dream car, enjoy the crap out of it. Life is too short not to...... At the end of the day, we still get to drive home a Hemi car. Now THAT"S what it's ALL about!!!!!

[rickhemi]

I agree 100% , I drive my cars and enjoy them, show them, etc... this cars are ment to be driven... anyway, knowing the market value of my charger  will prove my wife is not a waste money...lol.

[Hemidoug]

Before I got married, I gave my wife a choice...Bars or cars! Guess which one she chose!