Pics of the '69 R/T, resto is finally finished.(dial up beware)

[694spdRT]

Finished up the '69 this Saturday and took it to the Mopars on the Mississippi show Sunday. There are a few detail items I have to finish or change out, but it is done for the most part. It was a bare hulk on the rotisserie in October 2003..glad it is finally back together. 

Here are some pics I took this morning.

[694spdRT]

Some more.

[NYCMille]

Stunning JOB!! Really a beautiful car... enjoy that thing!

[694spdRT]

Red interior like it was originally ordered. Someone added a pistol grip though...honoring my '70 brethren    The car was built the last week of production 1969 so I think it might have been factory....good rumor to start at the shows anyway. 

[694spdRT]

Last ones of the trunk.

[694spdRT]

Oops...one last pic of the W15 hubcaps. I bought 4 NOS ones from member 6670Charger off the old site. I was really suprised how many people came up and commented on them at the show. I was not sure how they would go over.

[MyMopar]

2 Years in the making.  Can you say why it took so long.  Don't get me the wrong way on this, I'm just tryingto plan on how long it will take me.  Did you work on it on the week-ends only, did you have a lot of body repairs to do?  Was time spent waiting for parts or locating them?  I'm just curious on this aspect so I can realisticly set my goals.  Thanks
BTW it is a VERY nice car, love the red interior and I'm very jealous over the 4 speed console.  I'm trying to locate one for my car, but I'm only finding automatic consoles that need a lot of repair.
Keep the car safe.

[Shakey]

Awesome job 694spdRt!

I have followed your progress, mostly on the old site.   

And two years to complete it - well done!  I think that is good.

[MoparYoungGun]

Congrats ! You did an awsome job , it looks stunning!

[694spdRT]

2 Years in the making.   Can you say why it took so long.   Don't get me the wrong way on this, I'm just tryingto plan on how long it will take me.   Did you work on it on the week-ends only, did you have a lot of body repairs to do?   Was time spent waiting for parts or locating them?   I'm just curious on this aspect so I can realisticly set my goals.   Thanks
BTW it is a VERY nice car, love the red interior and I'm very jealous over the 4 speed console.   I'm trying to locate one for my car, but I'm only finding automatic consoles that need a lot of repair.
Keep the car safe.

I worked on it in my spare time. Some weekends, some nights after work, etc. Reasons for the two year timeframe include, money to buy parts(big one), waiting for parts, distracting home improvement projects, and spending some time with my wife so I did not get divorced   ,

The only thing I hired out was the final painting. That took two months to get back. So from Janaury 2004 I did nearly everything myself, engine rebuild, interior, suspension, exhaust, brakes, the entire reassembly of the car, and all of the detailing along the way. It just takes time I guess and it is easy to get burned out. Before October 2003 I also installed front floor pans, trunk floor, trunk extensions, rear valance, and quarters.

So I guess to answer your question I did not spend every waking moment on it, but I did not sit around either.     

[MyMopar]

THanks for the info, it makes me feel better knowing that it is possible to do without quitting your job and giving up family life.  Congrats on the car!

[#s Matching]

Wow! that looks fantastic   you did a beautiful job and managed to stay married.  Anyone was is married will under stand not only the time you must (want to) spend with loved ones but the distracting home improvement / renovation projects   

Nice to see another hubcap R/T like mine 

[694spdRT]

Thanks for the kind words guys. All the hard work is really worth it when it gets done.

Wow! that looks fantastic   you did a beautiful job and managed to stay married.  Anyone was is married will under stand not only the time you must (want to) spend with loved ones but the distracting home improvement / renovation projects   

Nice to see another hubcap R/T like mine 

Are you going to use W15 hubcaps also? I know yours is black, red stripe, with the red interior from your interior post. I absolutely love that color combo.

Let me know if you have any questions on the red interior.

[Charger4404spd]

Beautiful job 4spd. I need to invest in a set of those Redlines for my Magnums.

[BB1]

Stunning, Awesome,   

[73rallye440magnum]

very nice, congratulations on a job well done

[69bananabeast]

just Beautiful and clean too 

[derailed]

 

[sandman21]

was yours a stripe delete car?  did you go back to all original according to build sheet?  looks great, very clean, it should do well at any show you enter.

[2fast4u]

  Well done 694spd!!!....well done!!!    I've always loved Red and that just hits all the right buttons for me....and the icing was the pistol grip!!

  Nothing quite says 4spd like the ol' Hurts pistol grip shifter!!!   Awesome ride!!!

2fast

[Silver R/T]

Looks nice, I bet it has that special new car smell

[Chris G.]

What a beauty!   I love red interiors. Those tires must make the race crowd cringe. Stock appearing rules!

Good Luck with it.

[70 Battle Horse]

BREATH TAKING !!!!!!   is this R6 red ?? We should get my 69 Bee and your Charger together for a photo shoot !!!

[6pkrunner]

Geez another super shot! You got the light right on in that one 70BH.

[ChargerRob]

Awesome!