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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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keepat

#125
March 01, 2009, 12:32:56 PM
How many horses did you get in there? Looks like you left one out. ;D
Looks great!
Pat

Rolling_Thunder

#126
March 01, 2009, 12:48:25 PM
Quote from: keepat on March 01, 2009, 12:32:56 PM
How many horses did you get in there? Looks like you left one out. ;D
Looks great!
Pat


Yes yes yes...      the horse...        long story short it is a restoration project for my mom - will start on it as soon as the Charger gets done.   :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

keepat

#127
March 01, 2009, 01:16:12 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on March 01, 2009, 12:48:25 PM
Quote from: keepat on March 01, 2009, 12:32:56 PM
How many horses did you get in there? Looks like you left one out. ;D
Looks great!
Pat


Yes yes yes...      the horse...        long story short it is a restoration project for my mom - will start on it as soon as the Charger gets done.   :2thumbs:

Well it sound like you got your priority in order.  :cheers:
Pat         

Finn

#128
March 02, 2009, 04:38:28 PM
Looks awesome man!
Did you put the oxygen sensor hole in the collector or did it come with it? Ive got to do the same for my EFI setup but I was planning on doing it facing inwards unless there is a clearance issue (I know there probably different setups to some degree but I thought Id check nevertheless)?
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

#129
March 02, 2009, 08:32:19 PM
Well - The TTI headers for the 5.7 and 6.1L Headers come with the bungs installed by default...       

When I ordered my TTI exhaust I specified O2 bungs so mt exhaust pipes have 2 bungs installed as well...       So to answer your question TTI usually installs the O2 bungs in the head pipes not the headers (must specify when ordering)
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

#130
March 03, 2009, 08:10:25 PM
Got my Exhaust on today...      That was not pleasant.

by this weekend I should get most of the fuel line in - and put together my steering column.
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

Ryan

#131
March 03, 2009, 09:33:44 PM
car looks awsome man!
Whats the specs on that hydro boost set up? Been wanting to run one of those for years now.
69 charger r/t Triple Black
   572 HEMI, Passion 5 speed, 4.10 Dana under construction

2014 viper TA

The70RT

#132
March 03, 2009, 11:07:23 PM
Great car. Looks like it wont be long  :2thumbs: :drive:
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Rolling_Thunder

#133
March 04, 2009, 12:21:30 AM
Quote from: Ryan on March 03, 2009, 09:33:44 PM
car looks awsome man!
Whats the specs on that hydro boost set up? Been wanting to run one of those for years now.

All I got was the hydraboost unit itself from a buddy of mine - owed me a favor so I got the booster for free...    I watched him rebuild and test it so its all good  :2thumbs:

Hydratech has not responded to my numerous inquiries as to a mounting plate...    I will be making the lines from high pressure braided lines made for PS applications...   
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

autodynamics

#134
March 04, 2009, 11:32:15 PM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: pics please

Matthan

#135
March 05, 2009, 02:56:12 PM
Sweet Charger!!!!

autodynamics

#136
March 05, 2009, 05:45:59 PM
need some friggin pics...................im going crazy here....lol

Rolling_Thunder

#137
March 05, 2009, 11:46:55 PM
what do you want pics of Pete?  Your car is way nicer than mine  :cheers:     

Today I got most of the steering column painted and assembled...   left the wheel off for now just for better storage...     got the SSBC proportioning Valve installed as well...     continuing to clean up the garage as well...       Also found and installed my locks for the doors...     replaced all the old screws for the door weather-strips with zinc plated screws as my car was originally missing quite a few of the correct black ones...     :shruggy:
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

mopar73

#138
March 06, 2009, 12:06:26 AM
sweet looking ride

autodynamics

#139
March 06, 2009, 12:34:38 AM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on March 05, 2009, 11:46:55 PM
what do you want pics of Pete?  Your car is way nicer than mine  :cheers:     

Today I got most of the steering column painted and assembled...   left the wheel off for now just for better storage...     got the SSBC proportioning Valve installed as well...     continuing to clean up the garage as well...       Also found and installed my locks for the doors...     replaced all the old screws for the door weather-strips with zinc plated screws as my car was originally missing quite a few of the correct black ones...     :shruggy:

I LOVE SWEET LOOKING RIDES.......YOUR'S HAS CAUGHT MY EYE.... KEEP UP THE PROGRESS HIT ME OFF IF YOU NEED SOME HELP..PETE

Rolling_Thunder

#140
March 06, 2009, 01:22:26 AM
well - money would help - go ahead and wire me some   :rofl:

I'll be getting some more pics as I go - a slow process for a college student - cut me some slack   :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

autodynamics

#141
March 06, 2009, 09:07:48 AM
man... everything looks great love the shaved drip rails.. mist guys wont even know there gone... but what a difference....

Rolling_Thunder

#142
March 07, 2009, 01:05:09 AM
well - spent 5 hours today playing with the wiring harness I got off e-bay...    turns out it was not complete as advertised...     does not have the white NGC connector...    I am pretty bummed about that - it did have the green transmission control plug that I had to remove as it is not needed at all with my 5-speed...   

I would take pics but just imagine a big bowl of spaghetti and you get the idea   :rofl:
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

mopar_nut_440_6

#143
March 11, 2009, 01:32:48 AM
You are doing a great job. Can't wait to see it done!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Rolling_Thunder

#144
March 12, 2009, 12:21:50 AM
So - I just got a quote for the missing connector I need...      HOLY SH!T     One connector is $73.00 !!!   :RantExplode:         So I will be doing something else for that...      Seems the only thing I need this connector for is the gas pedal position sensor...      I think I will be finding an alternative to ordering a new connector...      Ahhh   the joys of doing it yourself...       

I'll keep you guys posted as to updates and yes Pete - I'll post pics!
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

GT

#145
March 12, 2009, 12:35:47 AM
I just love those shaved drip rails... I've been contemplating it, but now I am convinced and will do the same on my Charger.   Question for ya, do you plan to keep the chrome trip around the windshield?
1970 Dodge Charger ==> V10
2012 Charger SRT8

Rolling_Thunder

#146
March 12, 2009, 01:50:51 AM
Quote from: GT on March 12, 2009, 12:35:47 AM
I just love those shaved drip rails... I've been contemplating it, but now I am convinced and will do the same on my Charger.   Question for ya, do you plan to keep the chrome trip around the windshield?

By the chrome strip around the windshield I assume you mean the front windshield....    Yes - it will be kept...   The only trim on the car will be the door weatherstripping trim (goes along the roof line), the front and rear windshield stainless, Vent window frame, and the side to 1/4 glass stainless strips...        The belt moulding and drip rail mouldings are all gone. My opinion was it was just WAY too much trim around the windows...    I have no regrets about shaving the rails...


More news - I ended up finding that pesky connector I was looking for - now I need only the APPS connector and I can wrap up these harnesses....    :D
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

chargerrt

#147
March 12, 2009, 10:33:27 AM
Quote from: autodynamics on March 06, 2009, 09:07:48 AM
man... everything looks great love the shaved drip rails.. mist guys wont even know there gone... but what a difference....

I like the way the shaved drip rails look, but how do you keep water from rain or a car wash from getting into the car?   :ahum:  I've been curious about it for a while.

Rolling_Thunder

#148
March 12, 2009, 02:57:03 PM
Quote from: chargerrt on March 12, 2009, 10:33:27 AM
Quote from: autodynamics on March 06, 2009, 09:07:48 AM
man... everything looks great love the shaved drip rails.. mist guys wont even know there gone... but what a difference....

I like the way the shaved drip rails look, but how do you keep water from rain or a car wash from getting into the car?   :ahum:  I've been curious about it for a while.

The door gaskets and roof line weatherstrippings take care of that - The drip rails just direct most of the water down to the rear of the windows...    no idea why - new cars dont have them?   :shruggy:
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

#149
March 12, 2009, 03:05:42 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on March 12, 2009, 02:57:03 PM
Quote from: chargerrt on March 12, 2009, 10:33:27 AM
Quote from: autodynamics on March 06, 2009, 09:07:48 AM
man... everything looks great love the shaved drip rails.. mist guys wont even know there gone... but what a difference....

I like the way the shaved drip rails look, but how do you keep water from rain or a car wash from getting into the car?   :ahum:  I've been curious about it for a while.

The door gaskets and roof line weatherstrippings take care of that - The drip rails just direct most of the water down to the rear of the windows...    no idea why - new cars dont have them?   :shruggy:

They also made it so the air would not pound on the actual seal too.....Most new cars cars have channeled doors and will wind leak on one side going one direction and the other side going the other way.
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............
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