How I found, then bought my new ride

[hemi68charger]

Holy Freakin' T5 Charger R/T Batman !!!!

Andy, dude, you did good......... As you said on the phone this morning, it's ALL MY fault.. hehehe    <sniffelling> I'm so proud of you....

.... I know we talked extensively about the car, but I didn't realize she was as straight and complete as she is... Looks like my DANA and your DIANA will enjoy each other's company..... We've come a long way since our high school days together and now, you're on the verge of catching up with me !!!!!!  Now I REALLY wish I had WHITEY back. The two of us cruising in our '71s or '69's would be so cool.... Never in a million years would I have thought you and I would own Chargers so similar... Never say never.... I can't wait to help get her up and going, now I really wish we didn't live so far from each other.. Just as well I guess, our wives would never see us......... lol   But then again, we would always be at one or the other's house...

We'll get things all squared away, get the right parts and components and she'll be up and going for next years Garlit's show........

We two sure have some cool and understanding wives.....

Troy

[68RT4ME]

thats awesome.   how much?

It's damn sure not for sale again...lol  As for the purchase price? I'll keep that to myself so's to not attract the attention of Mr Taxman.

Her Christmas present? Still working on that but the pressure is on 

so basically you paid a lot and dont want to say....     

Basically.... Not your business, but thank you for your interests in my finances 

[hemi68charger]

thats awesome.   how much?

It's damn sure not for sale again...lol  As for the purchase price? I'll keep that to myself so's to not attract the attention of Mr Taxman.

Her Christmas present? Still working on that but the pressure is on 

so basically you paid a lot and dont want to say....     

Andy's my best friend, we go back a LONG way..... We talked a lot about the car... He paid $50 for it.. 

[68RT4ME]

Holy Freakin' T5 Charger R/T Batman !!!!

Andy, dude, you did good......... As you said on the phone this morning, it's ALL MY fault.. hehehe    <sniffelling> I'm so proud of you....

.... I know we talked extensively about the car, but I didn't realize she was as straight and complete as she is... Looks like my DANA and your DIANA will enjoy each other's company..... We've come a long way since our high school days together and now, you're on the verge of catching up with me !!!!!!  Now I REALLY wish I had WHITEY back. The two of us cruising in our '71s or '69's would be so cool.... Never in a million years would I have thought you and I would own Chargers so similar... Never say never.... I can't wait to help get her up and going, now I really wish we didn't live so far from each other.. Just as well I guess, our wives would never see us......... lol   But then again, we would always be at one or the other's house...

We'll get things all squared away, get the right parts and components and she'll be up and going for next years Garlit's show........

We two sure have some cool and understanding wives.....

Troy

Yup old buddy, we go way back and I'm proud to have you as my friend......make that brother. I know you'll be there to help me out and keep me straight on this. I want to stay original here as much as possible but, not to the extent that your going on your '68 (Man are you anal)......lol

The hunt for whatever may be needed starts real soon. Trying to decide how far to go here whether a rotisserie resto of body resto. It needs a small area on the frame done just behind the right front tire. Also, I have the complete interior for it. All brand new in the boxes but in black and the seats are already re-covered in black. The car however, calls for saddle tan interior and a saddle tan vinyl top. I heard that color is not available so for now, I'm leaning toward staying with the black interior and black top. The wife says we could buy the proper interior if I want but to spend the money when we already have the whole interior seems kinda unnecessary. We'll see.

Some here asked me to register the car in the '69 registry. My understanding from the man I got it from is that it is already registered there. I will confirm this ASAP. Thanks to all of you on your posts with the kind comments and compliments to my wife. Yup, she's the real keeper here and I'd bet she'd be willing to help out those of you who's wives are let's say,..... Difficult?....


Lastly, I don't discuss money. Not my business as to what someone spends, loses, earns or whatever. I never ask except for when we're talking about parts or guesstamates as to what one might expect to pay for a service or parts. I'm not trying to be rude in my previous post but simply feel it's not appropriate to ask someone. If they want to volunteer that information, then by all means do so. I just don't and hope no one is offended...

[chargerman68]

great story great wife i have the same kind of wife

my problem is the military just doesnt pay enough for her to do things like that for me and her....


congrads hope to see more of the car

[Brock Samson]

    How'd Diane like my Kiss?.. Kiddin,
  it seems to me if someone wants to discuss money or other personal info, it could be done via a Private Messege,  but i can understand folks being curious about it, we all are trying to keep our fingers on the pulse of the hobby (price of Chargers).
I was told in a post that the tan top vynal is being rebopped, someone posted picks of a sweet T-3, restored with a tan top. i think a search would probably turn it up... mine was once T-3 and Tan. looked alot better then i thought it would, but then again the paints are alot better these days.

[1969chargerrtse]

Man I love that car. Good Luck, you already have that.  Wow, a R/T 4 speed car in T5, man

[Charger_Fan]

What a cool story! The Charger looks like it's in really good condition too, so hopefully it's an easy resto.

Looking forward to progress pics.

[kylem4711]

thats awesome.   how much?

It's damn sure not for sale again...lol  As for the purchase price? I'll keep that to myself so's to not attract the attention of Mr Taxman.

Her Christmas present? Still working on that but the pressure is on 

so basically you paid a lot and dont want to say....     

Basically.... Not your business, but thank you for your interests in my finances 

ha, getting mad?

i didn't know you paid that much....


its a cool car, just asking geesh

[BMOTOXSTAR]

 

[hemi68charger]

thats awesome.   how much?

It's damn sure not for sale again...lol  As for the purchase price? I'll keep that to myself so's to not attract the attention of Mr Taxman.

Her Christmas present? Still working on that but the pressure is on 

so basically you paid a lot and dont want to say....     

Basically.... Not your business, but thank you for your interests in my finances 

ha, getting mad?

i didn't know you paid that much....


its a cool car, just asking geesh

Dude, etiquette dictates it's inappropriate to ask someone what they paid for something. But, if you feel the impulse to ask, ask.. But, don't expect any answer in return and if that's what happens, don't jump to some conclusion to instigate the situation. Andy can defend himself on this, but I read this before he apparently saw it.. Because he's my best friend, I'm saying something... Get some tack fella... And to think, all he said initially was he was going to keep it to himself... Ahh,,,, big clue there.. Didn't you see my reply? I said he paid $50 bucks for it...

Talk about geesshhhh

Troy

[69bronzeT5]

Yea man....theres somethings that people dont wanna say and people should respect that. For example, I asked a guy once how much he paid for his car and he said 'Id prefer not to say' and I replied by saying 'Ok, I respect that. If you dont wanna say than you dont have to". I DIDNT reply by saying "I was just asking for the price, dont have to get all mad, gheessshhhh. I hate you"

[tan top]

  awesome buy  would love to see more pictures

[Charger_Fan]

I, for one, feel that $50 was a smokin' deal. hehe

[kylem4711]

thats awesome.   how much?

It's damn sure not for sale again...lol  As for the purchase price? I'll keep that to myself so's to not attract the attention of Mr Taxman.

Her Christmas present? Still working on that but the pressure is on 

so basically you paid a lot and dont want to say....     

Basically.... Not your business, but thank you for your interests in my finances 

ha, getting mad?

i didn't know you paid that much....


its a cool car, just asking geesh

Dude, etiquette dictates it's inappropriate to ask someone what they paid for something. But, if you feel the impulse to ask, ask.. But, don't expect any answer in return and if that's what happens, don't jump to some conclusion to instigate the situation. Andy can defend himself on this, but I read this before he apparently saw it.. Because he's my best friend, I'm saying something... Get some tack fella... And to think, all he said initially was he was going to keep it to himself... Ahh,,,, big clue there.. Didn't you see my reply? I said he paid $50 bucks for it...

Talk about geesshhhh

Troy

didn't know he was going to send out his goons.....


I AM JUST KIDDING!!!!!!

and it was JUST a question.

yikes.

forgive me for living.

i say he paid 20       

[hemi68charger]

thats awesome.   how much?

It's damn sure not for sale again...lol  As for the purchase price? I'll keep that to myself so's to not attract the attention of Mr Taxman.

Her Christmas present? Still working on that but the pressure is on 

so basically you paid a lot and dont want to say....     

Basically.... Not your business, but thank you for your interests in my finances 

ha, getting mad?

i didn't know you paid that much....


its a cool car, just asking geesh

Dude, etiquette dictates it's inappropriate to ask someone what they paid for something. But, if you feel the impulse to ask, ask.. But, don't expect any answer in return and if that's what happens, don't jump to some conclusion to instigate the situation. Andy can defend himself on this, but I read this before he apparently saw it.. Because he's my best friend, I'm saying something... Get some tack fella... And to think, all he said initially was he was going to keep it to himself... Ahh,,,, big clue there.. Didn't you see my reply? I said he paid $50 bucks for it...

Talk about geesshhhh

Troy

didn't know he was going to send out his goons.....


I AM JUST KIDDING!!!!!!

and it was JUST a question.

yikes.

forgive me for living.

i say he paid 20       

[TUFCAT]

Great car....Great story....Even better, the wife who gave you the greenlight     By the way, NICE '71 dude.....and cheers to good wives!

[BMOTOXSTAR]

BTW,
  Post some pic's of that 3rd gen.

[Brock Samson]

"Send in the Goons"... 

[PocketThunder]

"Send in the Goons"... 

Thats what we are here arent we?   

[68RT4ME]

LOL  No goons needed. I'm a big enough fella and can take care of myself but thanks for the back up Bro's.... . Hey kylem4711, We're cool bud no hard feelins Bro.   

Anyway, Heres a link to my '71 for ya BMOTOXSTAR.  http://www.71superbee.com/Andy_Guevarez/  Hope ya like it too. Yup, lifes good when the wife's on board. Got lucky when I snagged her 14 yrs back. I'm thinkin I'll keep'er 

[BMOTOXSTAR]

That 71' R/T is my dream Charger.

[1FastCharger]

WOW, awesome car. I LOVE that color. I found one too that is nearly identical, but cannot afford it. Anyone else with some bucks looking for an RT?

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/995974/69-R-T-Charger-440-4-speed-console-Dana-60.html

[chargerrt]

You are a lucky guy!  Nice ride!

[70charger_boy]

Congrats, I'm from Rhode Island.  The guy that sold you the car, didn't happen to have an orange '68 did he?