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Rolling Thunder's Charger Restoration Thread *PICS* *UPDATE!*

Started by Rolling_Thunder, May 21, 2008, 02:37:39 AM

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Rolling_Thunder

#175
April 30, 2009, 10:16:17 PM
I used DuPont I believe...   


Anyway- Been making some head way on wiring up my Charger - I have spent hours wiring up the dash with my Painless harness...    Realized I am not going to use quite a few dash things - (washer, dimmer) - I need to spend several more hours in there making everything pretty and organized...       

I still have yet to mount the A/C evaporator...    but that is not a HUGE worry of mine right now...   

My Radiator and fans showed up...   I am VERY pleased with these...     dual core aluminum and plastic radiator with dual electric fans for a grand total of $230   :2thumbs:


I am going to fab brackets to mount the radiator sometime this next week or two - I do also plan to mount the A/C and get the dash in without issue - and get the rest of the glass in.
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

chargerhunter

#176
May 01, 2009, 08:42:48 AM
Love the build man!
68 Charger R/T clone 440/4spd
converted to '69 General Lee

68 Charger 383/727

Rolling_Thunder

#177
May 01, 2009, 03:19:17 PM
OK - I have two PCMs on the way for my 6.1L Hemi - one with a factory tune and one from B&G with their Stage 2 Tune...    :D

I also ordered my headliner today as well - I plan on installing this myself - a first for me but I figure it would be good to learn how to do. It is the only part of an interior I have not done before.

Got my 440 loaded up so I can drop her off tomarrow for some desperately needed $$$ for my project...     Should greatly speed up my Charger's completion date. I also now have more room in my garage   :yesnod:   One less 440 (still have a 440 block, 383 block, and a complete 383) - along with one less 4-speed (still got a freshly rebuilt one)...     

If my back didnt get tweeked dicking with my 440 this morning I would be crawling around in my car trying to mount my A/C box...       
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Rolling_Thunder

#178
May 06, 2009, 11:13:42 PM
Well - another update...   Most of my parts came in...     all the AN fitting I ordered along with some electrical connectors I ordered...       Also an assortment of A/C fitting came in along with the bubble-flaring kit so I can correctly crimp them.

For anyone that cares I found a pretty good source for the mopar specific electrical terminals (the Packard 56 style that do not use the folded lip for retention) - I found them elsewhere for $0.44 each - this place lists them for $0.068 each...     They also have the males at $0.103 each...     I ended up getting 300 females and 150 males for under $40.00 shipped to my door...    great resource for guys doing their own harnesses and plan on keeping the stock packard molded plastic connectors...       

I am making good headway on my dash - I am bypassing the factory instrument dimmer (had issues anyway) along with the washer button, and hazards.  These things are just not needed IMO - The plan for this car is mostly shows and A LOT of driving.  I have never used the Hazard lights, dimmer, or washer in the years I have owned the car so away they go.   The dash right now is ready to go in - all the wiring is terminated to to the instrument cluster and the rest can be easily done in the car...   So now the only hold up is the A/C box - The fittings came in so that is the next logical project...     

I am still waiting on my headliner to show up - I am pretty excited to install this thing - I have never done one but I figure it can not be too hard...   Should be here tomorrow or Friday...      Next weekend I should have the dash, A/C, and remaining glass in the Charger - Then the interior can be put back in.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to get you some photos of recent progress.

On another note a friend of mine liked the progress on my Charger (he also has a 68) and he is wanting to do a similar swap but with an automatic...     We have the build done on paper and looks like I will be building him a 6.4L hemi with about 530hp...     I have already priced this build out and it is under the price of a basic big block build...     :2thumbs:        So I'll be sure to start posting pics of that project as I go - should be starting in a couple weeks.
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

chargerhunter

#179
May 07, 2009, 06:56:37 AM
Keep up the good work and keep a detailed list for sure...I'll need it!  :icon_smile_big:
68 Charger R/T clone 440/4spd
converted to '69 General Lee

68 Charger 383/727

PocketThunder

#180
May 07, 2009, 08:17:11 AM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on May 06, 2009, 11:13:42 PM
I am still waiting on my headliner to show up - I am pretty excited to install this thing - I have never done one but I figure it can not be too hard...   Should be here tomorrow or Friday...     

One thing i learned when i put the headliner in my 68 (with the help of another member General_01) was that some jobs are better left to the pro's.  But from your project build here i'd say you are one of the pro's, so good luck.!   :2thumbs:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

CHRGR SE

#181
May 07, 2009, 06:34:03 PM
 :2thumbs:
Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

Ryan

#182
May 07, 2009, 07:26:07 PM
Headliners arent to hard to do, just take your time and get a bunch of small clips to hold the liner in place while you are doing it. Also make sure you have the 2 small bows that go by the rear window or else the liner will not look to good back there (ask me how I know) good luck, and the car looks awesome!
69 charger r/t Triple Black
   572 HEMI, Passion 5 speed, 4.10 Dana under construction

2014 viper TA

chargerhunter

#183
May 08, 2009, 07:17:36 AM
I was a headliner virgin on my '68 and it took me about 4 hours. He is right about the sail panel bows!  :brickwall: It is easiest with the winshield out of the car! IMO..
68 Charger R/T clone 440/4spd
converted to '69 General Lee

68 Charger 383/727

Rolling_Thunder

#184
May 08, 2009, 02:15:13 PM
Quote from: chargerhunter on May 08, 2009, 07:17:36 AM
I was a headliner virgin on my '68 and it took me about 4 hours. He is right about the sail panel bows!  :brickwall: It is easiest with the winshield out of the car! IMO..

I figured - that's why I have not installed my front or rear glass yet...   I kept my old headliner with all the bows in it (so i know what order they go) - shouldnt be that big of a deal... 
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Rolling_Thunder

#185
May 09, 2009, 07:34:20 PM
Well This weekend was not very productive on my car...   spent most of today working on my buddy's projects...   putting new head gaskets on his 528 Hemi and rebuilding a 4-speed...     very fun - D6 Factory Race Heads  :2thumbs:

Came home just not to grab some parts we'll need and low and behold my headliner and both my PCMs showed up...    one is stock and one has a B&G Stage II Tune   :D

Stage II tune should be nice  :yesnod:     

This weekend looks like I'll be mocking up my A/C crap and getting that buttoned up...   
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Finn

#186
May 10, 2009, 01:05:26 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on May 08, 2009, 02:15:13 PM
I kept my old headliner with all the bows in it (so i know what order they go) - shouldnt be that big of a deal... 

:o
There's different arcs on those things?
:brickwall:
Dammit!
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

Rolling_Thunder

#187
May 10, 2009, 01:48:51 PM
Quote from: Finn on May 10, 2009, 01:05:26 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on May 08, 2009, 02:15:13 PM
I kept my old headliner with all the bows in it (so i know what order they go) - shouldnt be that big of a deal... 

:o
There's different arcs on those things?
:brickwall:
Dammit!

Different lengths     :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Finn

#188
May 10, 2009, 03:59:52 PM
Ah that shouldn't be too difficult then. Thanks! :cheers:
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

Rolling_Thunder

#189
May 11, 2009, 07:26:40 PM
Well - I ended up selling the 440 out of my Charger for some working capital...   



Here's my dash - almost complete



A/C vents



Some preliminary wiring...      dont worry I'm going to clean it up before it goes in



Here's the dash frame again in better lighting...    Eggshell finish on the semi-gloss makes it look nice...     not correct but I like it.

1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

69*F5*SE

#190
May 11, 2009, 09:28:49 PM
What does a nice 440 like that go for these days if you don't mind me asking?   :scratchchin:  What I wouldn't do to have one myself.  Me has a 383 car. 

Rolling_Thunder

#191
May 11, 2009, 10:10:15 PM
Well noone is buying right now...    I sold that 440 from carb to pan with flywheel, bellhousing, and 4-speed for $3000.00     
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

472 R/T SE

#192
May 12, 2009, 12:26:45 AM
Sure seems like a good price to me. 

Unfortunately you could prolly have a good portion of that money spent in a day or two.

What year was the motor & what all's was done to it?  What spline was that 4 gear?  Is that other 440 for sale?

Great thread.  :thumbs:

Rolling_Thunder

#193
May 12, 2009, 02:04:39 AM
The 440 was a late 1966 casting - 10:1 compression, 915 heads w/ 3 angle and porting, Forged crank, SFI balancer, Edelbrock RPM cam, HV oil pump, edelbrock 750, MP distributor, Taylor Wires, 4bbl intake, Edelbrock water pump...    nothing fancy - but s nice rebuilt engine...    The 4-speed was a 23 Spline unit with about 7500 miles on it after rebuild. 

What other 440 ?  haha     
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Rolling_Thunder

#194
May 19, 2009, 08:13:46 PM
Well not much going on in my neck of the woods...     lately...     Sold another mopar bellhousing and have a someone coming to look at my 69 Road Runner.   I just have my hands full with the Charger and the Satty...       I did trial fit the radiator and fan package and getting it mounted will be even easier than originally thought.  I started my new job today as well...     It is nice to be back working in a shop again (having income helps too)    :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Charger-Bodie

#195
May 19, 2009, 08:46:34 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on May 19, 2009, 08:13:46 PM
Well not much going on in my neck of the woods...     lately...     Sold another mopar bellhousing and have a someone coming to look at my 69 Road Runner.   I just have my hands full with the Charger and the Satty...       I did trial fit the radiator and fan package and getting it mounted will be even easier than originally thought.  I started my new job today as well...     It is nice to be back working in a shop again (having income helps too)    :2thumbs:


Good to hear that your working again!! Congrats! What are you doing this time. I mean what are your duties?
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Rolling_Thunder

#196
May 19, 2009, 08:56:14 PM
Oh God - My duties...   I am back to turning wrenches...    I have no dealings with customers (except mopar customers apparently) and doing what I am told...     it is a welcome relief after being thrown into basically running the old shop without my boss....     This keeps it easy and simple - plus this place is paying more   :smilielol:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

mikepmcs

#197
May 19, 2009, 09:10:22 PM
Congratulations on your employment. :cheers: I bet it feels really good and I'm happy for you.
I work at the Togus VA and can't wait to get up and go to work every morning. :icon_smile_big:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mopar73

#198
May 19, 2009, 09:27:10 PM
It sure looks like a fantastic project you have there :2thumbs:  Hopefully down the road soon, I'll be able to find a 6.1 for my 73.  what pcm's are you using?  I appologize if you meantioned it already. 

Rolling_Thunder

#199
May 19, 2009, 11:30:17 PM
Quote from: mopar73 on May 19, 2009, 09:27:10 PM
It sure looks like a fantastic project you have there :2thumbs:  Hopefully down the road soon, I'll be able to find a 6.1 for my 73.  what pcm's are you using?  I appologize if you meantioned it already. 

No worries - I have a stock PCM that i will use for a couple hundred miles (to make sure everything works and get the bugs out) then I have a B&G Stage II Tuned PCM Adds about 45hp over the stock SRT8 rating...   plus headers, plus a Cold Air intake....    should hopefully be within spitting distance of 500hp.    :cheers:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip
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