and so it begins... My Charger *UPDATED Aug 5th*

[Khyron]

well, we've been blessed with some nice weather. so I started.

I bought my Charger about 2 and a half years ago. I built up a 360, and had some fun. But it's time for a big block and getting the car a new coat and fixing up the body. here she is.

I was amazed on how good the metal was. but wait till you see it next year.

[Khyron]

I'll be putting in a 383. new trannie, and doign the body work. The vinal top will come off and the roof will be repaired where it's rusting. The top may go back on, I don't know. I love hard tops, it depands on how the roof looks.

The engine compartment will be scrubbed, scraped, and cleaned. I'll be relocating as much wireing and vacuum hose as I can for a nice clean look. Battery goes int he trunk, and the compartment will get painted the same color as the car.

right now. It may stay gold. or I may go with a high impact color. Time will tell.

don't cry for her, she'll be back

[PocketThunder]

Good luck Krylon, its a long road from here to back on the road again.... sometimes a 2 month rebuild turns into 2 years or even worse.. good luck and keep your stick on the ice..

[kamkuda]

That car looks clean   That will make for a quicker and faster project.  Body color engine bay will also be a nice adjustment   Good luck

[41husk]

Good luck Krylon, its a long road from here to back on the road again.... sometimes a 2 month rebuild turns into 2 years or even worse.. good luck and keep your stick on the ice..

Yep I pulled the moter out of my Challenger about 10 years ago to Freshen up the engine compartment, it's still not back on the road, but I am making progress.

[derailed]

Cant wait to see it when its done. Keep posting the pics.

[Charger_Fan]

Cool, Man! Keep those pics-a-commin'!
Good way to break in that new garage too.

[70charginglizard]

Well the best of luck on your new adventure.

Be sure to have a lot of advil close at hand for those back breaking days of work pulling it all apart.

I'm sure it will be totally awesome when complete. 

[ChargerSG]

Best of luck and keep us updated

[472 R/T SE]

I thought you were just changin' oil. 

Right-on.  A gold hard top would look sweet IMO.  Since you're relocating the battery, are you not going with a stock engine bay?

You'll have that garge full sooner than you think.  Keep the pix comin'  .

[Khyron]

Thanks for the words of support

The engine compartment is not going to be stock. I'm going to be re-routing all the wires and vacuum lines and there will be very few wires visable.

the 383 will also not be stock. I'll post more as the information becomes available

[BrianShaughnessy]

Wholey crap!!!!        Good luck!       

   I guess you got a lot more planned for winter project than I do.

[Chris G.]

Man, I thought that car looked really clean already. I also love a hardtop Charger. Good Luck with the upgrades, and keep the updates coming. I would go 440, but that's just me.

[TruckDriver]

Cant wait to see it when its done. Keep posting the pics.

Have fun.

[Khyron]

I would go 440, but that's just me.

that was originaly the plan, however, sometimes things change 

if all goes right, it may be a 383 block, but it's not going to be a 383 engine

[Drache]

Damn you americans work quick lol! The last time I saw a car get taken apart that fast was during a trip to New York and I made a wrong turn somewhere! 

[derailed]

however, sometimes things change 

Just like Don Amiche said 

[Silver R/T]

nice progress, what color was the car originally? Good luck

[Charger_Fan]

Damn you americans work quick lol! The last time I saw a car get taken apart that fast was during a trip to New York and I made a wrong turn somewhere! 

Well, Khyron does live in New York...

[69 rt]

Looks great so far, good luck, and send more pics

69 rt

[Khyron]

nice progress, what color was the car originally? Good luck

that is the original color. Y4.

[TruckDriver]

I'm waiting for the Dirty Mary Crazy Larry paint job

[tan top]

good start          look  real good from pictures .  would like to see more pictures as you progress

[Shakey]

Do I smell another General Lee Khyron?   

[Khyron]

Do I smell another General Lee Khyron?   

hehe nope. Not a GL, but an extremely strong possibility of a DMCL one. With one change of course. I have a sweet spot for a 6 pack hood