what are you winter plans for the ride????

[autodynamics]

mine are a few....i need to replace a faulty sending unit in gas tank, replace a power window switch and hook up my a/c. ohhh also add a xv  rad support ...i will post results on thst thing as soon as i get it in..  hope the weather holds out for a drive. other than that maybe finish my stereo.  what about you guys........hope to see some of you guys this coming up year. Pete

[Harlow]

I'm hoping to pick up a project. Tear into it. And have a street able car by March/April. We'll see what happens.

[The70RT]

I'm in the body work mode............

[Silver R/T]

bodywork on the whole car

[JimShine]

I just bought a freshly rebuilt 440. I need to change a few things to get it ready to go in my Charger and figure out an intake and carb combo that I want to use. Between now and then I will start with the small things, work my way up, paint it and get all the small stuff needed when its ready to go in.

[Fitz73Chrgr]

Finish re-doing the underside of the car, get it back down on its wheels, and get it to the body shop. 

On that subject, I'm still looking for suggestions for body shops in STL. 

[terrible one]

Hmmm

Make money and finish the drivetrain/put it in, put the disc brake stuff on and complete the brake system, then once I'm out of money and it starts to get warmer, buy a shitload of Rustoleum and finish painting it! 

[68charger383]

I have acquired a box of parts and will hopefully get the time to finally put them in the car (thumbwheel radio, dash bezel, gauge faces, check moulding, antenna bezel) need to detail the engine and re-spray the grille.

[bmoparmofo]

Lots of plans,  being more realistic it will freeze in the garage until spring

[Hemidog]

hopefully replace the trunk, quarters and rear valance... 

[suntech]

My project has got a slow start.....on purpose!!
Picked it up in Chicago area in late June, and drove it over to a buddy of mine in Reading, PA. Was plannig to bring it home to Norway right away, and start hacking, but with all new bodyparts coming awailable , i decided to leave the car there for a while, and spend this winter SHOPPING!!  It is a driver as it is, so i wount start hacking befor next winter, but then all the parts for the main surgery will be in house. XV level II front /rear/brakes, WP Hemi, T 56 tranny.
So this winter is working and shopping

[700jfm]

Will be picking it up from the sandblasters today. replacing quarters, trunk and adding frame rail connectors.

[six-tee-nine]

If i manage to strip mine further down and put her onto a rotisserie (wich in need to weld together first) withing the next 6 months i'm gonna be kinda happy.....

finishing will be somwhere around 2030  who knows

[Anders]

I'm gonna upgrade the steering and electric system. Would like to upgrade the brakes and wheels also, but I may have to check my budget first 

[Chargen69]

taking it down right now, body and paint shop in january

[firefighter3931]

Put the Black Pig back together and acyually drive it !!!! 


Ron

[BrianShaughnessy]

Shortblock swap....  if it gets done in time before the next season start.   That might be a shelved project for now the way the progress is so far.

Finish some electrical projects like headlights and voltmeter conversion.         

[NYCMille]

Hmm... for the '68 I need to redo the interior. Dynamat EVERYTHING, new seats, restuff and recover the rear seat, new headliner, redo the dash, pull the rear end (need to find out where a pesky vibration is coming from) and then just clean it up a bit.

For the Daytona... I just need to finish it - hopefully by March.

[70 Charger RT]

I'm rebuilding my rear diff right now.  Next is to install the new Legendary interior followed by paint.  Then it will be complete.

[chargerman68]

well since we dont really have winter out here will drive it as much as possible

[Plumcrazy]

New LCA bushings.
New strut rod bushings.
Replace the wiper pivots.
Repair and repaint the grill.
Alternator upgrade.

The work starts this Saturday. 

[firefighter3931]

New LCA bushings.
New strut rod bushings.
Replace the wiper pivots.
Repair and repaint the grill.
Alternator upgrade.

The work starts this Saturday. 

Did you forget something ? 

Roller cammed 408 


Ron

[chargerman68]

Hmm... for the '68 I need to redo the interior. Dynamat EVERYTHING, new seats, restuff and recover the rear seat, new headliner, redo the dash, pull the rear end (need to find out where a pesky vibration is coming from) and then just clean it up a bit.

For the Daytona... I just need to finish it - hopefully by March.

wow all that work too the 68 and right now it still looks great

[Slowpoke]

Hoping to get it moved from my old house to my new one.
And actually work on it during the winter (heated garage finally) 

[grdprx]

I got mine at the end of August, it sits stripped and waiting for a little paint and minor dent repair.  The motor is being tore down to head out to the machine shop, couple pesky pistons don't want to come out.  Need a brake kit, and a ton of stuff; but the goal is to drive it on my birthday.  3/20, probably the year after next though... 

[RECHRGD]

New cam/heads/converter combo.  Freshen up the tranny.  Shovel snow.

[bull]

The word "ride" could indicate that it moves under its own power and I'm a long ways from that. Let's just say I need almost one of everything or, too much to list. But hey, it is progressing. Honestly.

[justin1987]

I'm getting the car back from the paint shop in a few weeks and I'll be putting it back together over the next couple of months.

[0X01B8]

Mostly cosmetic changes...change my white stripe to black...new set of wheels & tires.  Can't wait to get them on and show you the new look.     Plus the roads where I live are an abomination and the low profile 17s are killing me.  If the roads get much worse I'll need a chase car to pick up the pieces that fall off.  Also maybe some kind of hidden stereo system.  I can't handle any more AM talk radio.

-john

[Hemidoug]

Put the Black Pig back together and acyually drive it !!!! 


Ron

You better put that thang back together...we have a little contest at a dragstrip to complete.....LOL 

69 Hemi car.......start planning and tuning the rear suspension to handle the HP of the new motor...new springs, shocks, maybe a set of Cal Tracks. Needs rear tires....

71 sixpack car.....FINISH BODY/PAINT work....2 years is enough!

65 Ply Satellite.....order Dana 60 rear......start chassis work....hope to have chassis done by spring/summer.......IF the body work is finished on the 71.....

[bill440rt]

I just winterized the '70 R/T in it's hermetically sealed cocoon. 
The '68 needs nothing at this point.

For the '69, the wheels & tires should be here in a few weeks, as well as some pieces that are currently at the chrome platers. Once they're on, the plans are to get the Classic Auto Air setup. That can get mocked up & then install their heater/AC box, then on to install the dash, windshield, back glass, & related trim. I hope to have that accomplished by spring, so I can move on with the engine plans. Slow, slow, slow...

[Mefirst]

This is my plan for the winter...

1. Get the Hemi bolted together.
2. Do some electrical upgrades and wiring.
3. Rebuild the rear brakes.
4. Drop the Hemi in between the front fenders.

+ a million other things that I'm shore will come up before my ride is ready to hit the street/strip....

/Tom

PS. -Ooh, and during the season 2008 hit such a low 1/4mile time, that Ron the Firefighter has to send over a case of beer....

[firefighter3931]

Put the Black Pig back together and acyually drive it !!!! 


Ron

You better put that thang back together...we have a little contest at a dragstrip to complete.....LOL 

69 Hemi car.......start planning and tuning the rear suspension to handle the HP of the new motor...new springs, shocks, maybe a set of Cal Tracks. Needs rear tires....

Doug, get to work on that 69....we're still on for a case of Keiths. 

I've allready booked vacation for the LVD mopar show in September....it's close enough for both of us to meet up and have a little heads-up fun....approx 5hrs from here. 

I've been wanting to go to that show for awhile but it allways falls on a w/e that i am working.    Well...not in 2008 it doesn't. 



Ron

[firefighter3931]

This is my plan for the winter...

1. Get the Hemi bolted together.
2. Do some electrical upgrades and wiring.
3. Rebuild the rear brakes.
4. Drop the Hemi in between the front fenders.

+ a million other things that I'm shore will come up before my ride is ready to hit the street/strip....

/Tom

PS. -Ooh, and during the season 2008 hit such a low 1/4mile time, that Ron the Firefighter has to send over a case of beer....

Tom, good luck getting that beast back together  ....the race is still on ! 

If my little pump gas 446 gets spanked by Doug and you.... i'll have to resort to plan B 




Ron

[Mefirst]

Tom, good luck getting that beast back together  ....the race is still on ! 

If my little pump gas 446 gets spanked by Doug and you.... i'll have to resort to plan B 

Ron

-If ??

-By the way Ron.. Its not nice to keep secrets, whats this "Plan B"

[Paul G]

New 440 source aluminum heads for me.

[Hemidoug]

Put the Black Pig back together and acyually drive it !!!! 


Ron

You better put that thang back together...we have a little contest at a dragstrip to complete.....LOL 

69 Hemi car.......start planning and tuning the rear suspension to handle the HP of the new motor...new springs, shocks, maybe a set of Cal Tracks. Needs rear tires....

Doug, get to work on that 69....we're still on for a case of Keiths. 

I've allready booked vacation for the LVD mopar show in September....it's close enough for both of us to meet up and have a little heads-up fun....approx 5hrs from here. 

I've been wanting to go to that show for awhile but it allways falls on a w/e that i am working.    Well...not in 2008 it doesn't. 



Ron

You got it Ron, I'll try to have it dialed in by then. The only problem will be if it runs faster then what the rollbar\cage requirement is.....that's my only worry. I'll get one shot and then get tossed off the track. My best guess is I'm somewhere in the low 12s to high 11s right now......I'm not going to cut the car so if I'm right...well...we will only get one shot at it. 

I was running mid 12s in the 71 and I KNOW this car would stomp all over that! I'm not sure what the break is for rollbar/cage, but I'm real close if not over the limit.....

[69bronzeT5]

Nothing planned at the moment...car cant go to the body shop until Spring.

[TUFCAT]

I'm having somebody come out to stub a gas line into my garage on Thursday then I can install my heater.  As far as winter projects - who knows? .... ( I hate working in the cold....this is Michigan!), so this will be a BIG start. 

[1969chargerrtse]

Spray my empty engine compartment, bug the engine builder to get going on my engine, and slowly (in a cold garage) paint and put things back together for Spring.

[NewMoparGuy]

Lets see.....Already done:
1) Installed all SS hardware on the int
2) Made new radio plate
3) Made new dash vents
4) Buff and Polish
5) New battery terminals
6) New Alternator
7) Sand and Polish Rims ( one done)
Install Black out stripes on hood
9) New headlights

Things to do:
1) Power steering pump
2) Detail engine compartment
3) Rechrome bumpers
4) New taillight bulbs
5) Paint drums
6) Change thermostat
7) Plugs
Change Oil
9) New Steering wheel
10) Find Windshield chrome
11) Find Driver side drip rail chrome
12) Polish exhaust tips
13) Install gas pedal
14) MANY MORE

[Harlow]

Nothing planned at the moment...car cant go to the body shop until Spring.

have you got any estimates cody?

[69bronzeT5]

not yet. Cant get the funds until Spring.

[autodynamics]

Lets see.....Already done:
1) Installed all SS hardware on the int
2) Made new radio plate
3) Made new dash vents
4) Buff and Polish
5) New battery terminals
6) New Alternator
7) Sand and Polish Rims ( one done)
Install Black out stripes on hood
9) New headlights

Things to do:
1) Power steering pump
2) Detail engine compartment
3) Rechrome bumpers
4) New taillight bulbs
5) Paint drums
6) Change thermostat
7) Plugs
Change Oil
9) New Steering wheel
10) Find Windshield chrome
11) Find Driver side drip rail chrome
12) Polish exhaust tips
13) Install gas pedal
14) MANY MORE

looks like your going to be busy for a while

[NewMoparGuy]

Lets see.....Already done:
1) Installed all SS hardware on the int
2) Made new radio plate
3) Made new dash vents
4) Buff and Polish
5) New battery terminals
6) New Alternator
7) Sand and Polish Rims ( one done)
Install Black out stripes on hood
9) New headlights

Things to do:
1) Power steering pump
2) Detail engine compartment
3) Rechrome bumpers
4) New taillight bulbs
5) Paint drums
6) Change thermostat
7) Plugs
Change Oil
9) New Steering wheel
10) Find Windshield chrome
11) Find Driver side drip rail chrome
12) Polish exhaust tips
13) Install gas pedal
14) MANY MORE

looks like your going to be busy for a while

Yeah I've got my hands full, but hey keeps me outta trouble....................... until spring 

[BMOTOXSTAR]

 

[NewMoparGuy]

BMOTOXSTAR looks like you have a nice house there  jk nice protection

[BMOTOXSTAR]

The garage has the Charger, the middle shed is full of Mopar parts & my moto-bike & the Hill Billy hut has the Satellite.

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Each dog has a dog house like Snoopy had, in front of  the Hill Billy Hut, pic's will be posted later today.

[BigBlockSam]

i'm done for the season . winter is the time to find parts i need . like that when spring comes i have all the parts i need. Rene

[chargerrt]

my only plans are to drive it.  It's a good thing I live in Florida

[69bronzeT5]

Basically, shes gonna sit like this all winter.

[Hemidog]

Voila, i've begun!

[Brock Samson]

I'm putting one of these in each of my vehicles..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MOyt6imlgLo 

[poppa]

sigh......

[Khyron]

she's nekkkkiddddd...

giggity giggity 

[mally69]

512 STROKER 

[Musicman]

If I'm home, the sun is shining, and the roads are dry, I'll be out driving it... and when I'm not out driving it, I'll be in the shop working on that modified 440 build.

[69bronzeT5]

Hey, wheres the best place to get a car cover for a 69? I want one thats a resonable (cheap ) price

[The70RT]

Hey, wheres the best place to get a car cover for a 69? I want one thats a resonable (cheap ) price

If you go to walmart you can get the best one they have for like 40-50 bucks.....at least you could a few years ago. They are all mostly universal & go by length.

[Rolling_Thunder]

let's see...     

1968 Dodge Charger
1. completely disassemble car (4th time people I'm getting pretty good at this)
2. send to body and paint (again)
3. buy misc parts to get it back on the road
4. work on the RoadRunner while it is at paint and body


1969 Plymouth RoadRunner
1. Pick if up (and all its pieces)
2. send out the 383 to the machine shop
3. Buy parts for the 383 upon its return from the machine shop
4. rebuild the 4-speed
5. install new floor pans
6. install new trunk pan
7. If time permits, rebuild front suspension

[firefighter3516]

Do body work on the 73 charger and work on the 400.

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Hey, wheres the best place to get a car cover for a 69? I want one thats a resonable (cheap ) price

Harbor Freight.com, got mine there for my 3rd gen, $30 with shipping, nice cover. Made in China though, just don't eat it or stick it by your mouth I suppose, that whole China lead ordeal.
Size jumbo or XXl cover is the one you would want.

[sdcharger]

I have a '70 500 SE that will be in the body shop and will hopefully be done by summer. Until then I'm going to paint the motor and recover the seats.

[Ghoste]

Just finished ordering a new interior for the 67 so it looks my project is to finally fix the seats.

[dukeboy_318]

for my 74 charger SE, my plans are to save up and purchase the 472 stroker kit for my 400, have it machined, in the mean time im going to prepare the 8.75 rear end to go in the car, as well replace the rear quarters and trunk floor. ive also got to overhaul the entire brake system, using the factory front disc up front, drums in the rear, for now, ive got to also have the car media blasted or try to do it myself, so itll be a busy winter good luck to all project goers this winter

[Hemidog]

thanks dukeboy! you too! (btw i'm drunk!)