Progress pics of my 69 Charger..Updated 13 March 2010 DONE.......

Back N Black · June 08, 2008, 10:51:40 AM

I got the car back from the body shop a year ago today, so i figured i would post some progress pics.

Back N Black · June 08, 2008, 10:55:18 AM

Here is the road trip home from the bodyshop.
Rear axle installed.
front end rebuild.A-Body conversion.

Back N Black · June 08, 2008, 10:58:21 AM

New fuel tank and straps.
Trunk completed.
Front windshield install
Dash install

Back N Black · June 08, 2008, 11:01:26 AM

Dash installed.
Seats, center console and steering column installed.

charge-it · June 08, 2008, 11:07:00 AM

Lookin good! Where did you get the insulation that is glued to the bottom of your cowl by the wiper linkage?

Back N Black · June 08, 2008, 11:08:01 AM

Last two.

ChargerSG · June 08, 2008, 11:10:05 AM

Looking great

tan top · June 08, 2008, 11:15:58 AM

looks real good

................

........... whats the plan for the wheels ?? motor ??

magnum · June 08, 2008, 11:30:33 AM

:drool5:Looks flawless

Great looking car

68isgr8 · June 08, 2008, 11:31:34 AM

Very nice!

69bronzeT5 · June 08, 2008, 03:42:40 PM

Simply beautiful!

evil1 · June 08, 2008, 04:13:08 PM

That looks really nice. The only thing I would change, would be the name on the title

TripleBlackGator · June 08, 2008, 04:50:32 PM

F-ING AWESOME!!!! Only thing I would change is the tailstripe from red to satin black. But that's me.

69*F5*SE · June 08, 2008, 05:28:55 PM

Sweet ride and cool pics.

leeandgrant · June 08, 2008, 05:34:06 PM

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

Shakey · June 09, 2008, 11:37:28 AM

You're doing a great job with that car - very nice!

mjwebb · June 09, 2008, 11:41:48 AM

WOW! is all that comes to mind

gordo1968charger · June 09, 2008, 03:03:06 PM

Quote from: leeandgrant on June 08, 2008, 05:34:06 PM
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

expensive too,but worth it

Dan T · June 09, 2008, 10:15:42 PM

Congrats!
Your car is beautiful!
May I ask who did the body & paintwork??
I would love for my car to turn out as nice as yours!!

Just 6T9 CHGR · June 10, 2008, 07:43:51 AM

Beautiful job man! LOVE the red stripe.

Theres a sweet RT/SE that goes to Carlisle every year in the same combo....

ChargerST · June 10, 2008, 07:45:21 AM

Your Charger looks awesome - can't wait to see it done

gordo1968charger · June 10, 2008, 10:07:40 AM

where did you get the plastic trim that surrounds your gauges?

1969chargerrtse · June 11, 2008, 05:41:10 AM

Wow, that is just perfect! Great job.

bill440rt · June 11, 2008, 08:30:10 AM

Very, very, VERY NICE!!!!!!

Great Job!

charge-it · June 11, 2008, 04:53:34 PM

Looks great. Your on the home stretch no, keep it up!

aone415 · June 11, 2008, 08:05:07 PM

Looking really nice... Good Job..

Back N Black · June 12, 2008, 07:16:29 AM

Thanks for the complements guys, I'm hoping to have it on the road by Aug/Sept time frame. Its allot of work but i enjoy every minute of it. If you guys are really bored check out the CarDomain link at the bottom of my sig. there is 12 pages of restoration pics.

Back N Black · June 26, 2009, 12:54:25 PM

its been over a year so its time for a update, just got the engine back from the builder last week. It made 475 Hp and 550 ft lb torque.
here is a link to the dyno.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqetzM9U828

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFYaQc-ZuPo

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_annotate?v=-QGKfUd0j48

Back N Black · June 26, 2009, 01:06:20 PM

before the build.

Back N Black · June 26, 2009, 01:07:15 PM

Dyno day.

Back N Black · June 26, 2009, 01:08:20 PM

Home waiting for install. Its getting close, i can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It will be 4 years in August, i'm keeping my fingers crossed and hopfully i will be driving in a month.

1970Moparmann · June 26, 2009, 01:09:16 PM

Very cool! Great job!

mopar_nut_440_6 · June 27, 2009, 02:02:29 AM

What were the dyno numbers? It will be nice to get that beast on the road. i am jealous! Next year for me if everything works out right!

Magnumcharger · July 05, 2009, 08:17:56 PM

I'm putting my name down on the list of "co-pilots"....

FlatbackFanatic · July 05, 2009, 11:14:49 PM

looking fantastic!!!!

Your going to have alot of fun when your done!!

PocketThunder · July 06, 2009, 02:23:20 PM

Sussex? as in Sussex Wisconsin? I lived right by there one summer in North Lake. I'll have to look you up the next time i come visit my old roommates in the area.

Paul

WINGR · July 06, 2009, 04:33:50 PM

Looks Sweet, keep up the great work.

WINGR

aone415 · July 06, 2009, 05:54:53 PM

Hell yea! Looking great!!!

Back N Black · July 07, 2009, 07:31:47 AM

Quote from: PocketThunder on July 06, 2009, 02:23:20 PM
Sussex? as in Sussex Wisconsin? I lived right by there one summer in North Lake. I'll have to look you up the next time i come visit my old roommates in the area.

Paul

Its Sussex N.B. in Canada, but you can still come and visit.

Back N Black · March 13, 2010, 07:53:20 PM

It been awhile since i updated this thread, well after a 5 year restroation the car is finally done. a few pics.

Back N Black · March 13, 2010, 07:54:44 PM

few more...

Magnumcharger · March 13, 2010, 08:04:19 PM

Alright! Looking great Eldon.
Good job!

tan top · March 13, 2010, 08:08:54 PM

thats one awesome looking black 69

good pictures

69 OUR/TEA · March 13, 2010, 08:15:24 PM

Very,very,very nice!!!!!!

Love the cragars on it too.

FlatbackFanatic · March 14, 2010, 12:45:58 AM

69bronzeT5 · March 14, 2010, 02:58:43 AM

Gorgeous '69 Eldon. Looks BEAUTIFUL!

Belgium R/T -68 · March 14, 2010, 03:53:07 AM

Just perfect Eldon

I wish you all the best with your car this summer, I know the feeling when you are close to finished.

Per

Purple68 · March 14, 2010, 08:45:16 AM

Looks great! I like the old school rims too. Have fun!

1970Moparmann · March 15, 2010, 05:00:45 PM

Looks awesome! Great job.....

1969chargerrtse · March 15, 2010, 05:42:35 PM

Wow that is one mean Mother. Looks awesome, you must be so excited.

teamroth · March 15, 2010, 07:21:14 PM

Man that sure is pretty, enjoy!

magnum · March 15, 2010, 07:41:55 PM

Congrats to you

. That is one amazing 69

. Love the Cragers!

200MPH · March 15, 2010, 07:51:14 PM

i will say it again I am always amazed with what the people come up with here! beautiful car man

Cooter · March 15, 2010, 08:07:24 PM

Damn, that is one pretty SOB.....Lucky man....Something bout a black Dodge Charger that turns my crank..

WHITE AND RED 69 · March 15, 2010, 08:32:30 PM

That is one sweet charger. Nice work!

mopar73 · March 15, 2010, 08:34:24 PM

Get out there and enjoy that beautiful car

Mefirst · March 15, 2010, 09:11:08 PM

Ill give it

and a

to you for a job well done

/Tom

OttawaCharger · March 17, 2010, 07:39:06 AM

It's looking real good Eldon.

moparmoynihan · March 17, 2010, 09:57:13 AM

Thats so bad a$$!!!!

Great job

69rtse4spd · March 17, 2010, 03:19:37 PM

,

, speechless.

Patronus · March 17, 2010, 07:51:00 PM

I have to tell you, I always go to this thread to see what my finished product will be. (minus the vinyl top) Over and over, so beautiful

Matthan · March 18, 2010, 08:48:44 AM

there's bad than there is badass!!! Great Car

Back N Black · March 18, 2010, 09:36:28 AM

Thanks for the comments guys, I'm looking forward to driving her this summer.

Shakey · March 23, 2010, 06:30:54 AM

As I said in my PM - looks great! Well done Eldon.

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