01/15 Update - more brake lines - My '68 Hemi Charger R/T

[hemi68charger]

Here's the latest.... Finally got my rear suspension components end so I can begin the rear assembly...

You'll see some of the parts to the rebuild kit, the new U-bolts, bushings and rear shackles.. I've also posted a difference picture of the differences between the new and original.... Looks like I can get it fairly close with a little grinding....

[hemi68charger]

Well, finally got one side finished for the most part...... I'm thinking of starting on the other side tomorrow.. Taking a personal day off to attend my son's elementary's ceremony of Veterans Day in uniform.. After which, it's garage time. 

I decided to leave the leafs natural since that's the way they came new... They won't look perfect, but with the wire wheel, it didn't turn out so bad... The clamping process turned out to be easier than I thought... Thanks to Jet for the inspiration... Now I'm closer on getting the rear of the car on the ground.. The housing's painted already and have new u-bolts....

Troy

[69_500]

I like the jar of BBQ sauce you have on the table Troy. Love that HEMI sauce.

[TUFCAT]

I like the jar of BBQ sauce you have on the table Troy. Love that HEMI sauce.

I Like the Coors Light better! 

[hemi68charger]

We try to do things down here in the South right.......... Only thing that's not perfect is the BBQ grille situation, I hate cooking !!!!    That's why Don two houses over has the big iron smoker and I supply the meat and beer.....  double 

[richRTSE]

I decided to leave the leafs natural since that's the way they came new...

Troy, keep up the good work.   

On a side note to the "natural" suspension color, one of our local Mopar gurus started work at a dealership here in Northeast Ohio during the 60's as a mechanic. He said that due to many customer complaints about rusty looking suspensions, their dealership sprayed the springs black as soon as the cars came off the truck. He said it was common practice for many years.

Rich

[hemi68charger]

I decided to leave the leafs natural since that's the way they came new...

Troy, keep up the good work.   

On a side note to the "natural" suspension color, one of our local Mopar gurus started work at a dealership here in Northeast Ohio during the 60's as a mechanic. He said that due to many customer complaints about rusty looking suspensions, their dealership sprayed the springs black as soon as the cars came off the truck. He said it was common practice for many years.

Rich

Thanks Rich...  Very interesting.....  Since I'm clearing mine with satin, I get sort of the best of both worlds........ 

[firefighter3931]

Nice work Troy, as usual your attention to detail is impeccable. 



Ron

[hemi68charger]

Nice work Troy, as usual your attention to detail is impeccable. 



Ron

Thanks Ron..
One thing I noticed though was one of the hangers had 2 holes drilled in it and the other didn't... There was a large, oh about 3/4" hole directly on the back plane surface in the middle between the four studs and then another on the side.. I know for a fact these are the original hangers to the '68.. Sooo, I'm going to duplicate that as well... The new ones don't have the holes.......... I'll post a comparison picture later on today here or another thread in the suspension section................  My '69 and '70 do not have the holes............

T

[Finn]

Such an awesome color 

[Hemidoug]

Man Troy, she's going to look GREAT when you are done! Great work buddy, your attention to detail is phenomenal....

[hemi68charger]

Here's some of the tasks done today.. I installed the filler neck, cap and NOS tank so it could be done before I installed the rear leaf springs and differential.... Obviously, the tank's installation would be easier with the rear out of the way... I finally finished the leaf springs today and I'm pleased on the outcome.. I'll probably have the majority of the rear installed by week's end....

Sorry for the residue and dirty look.. Still some dust from the body shop I haven't cleaned off yet....... I luckily had a very nice original trunk-2-filler tube seal for the reproductions are different.... I'd rather have a very nice original as opposed to a ok new reproduction... Speaking of reproduction, I went with the cap sold by Jamie over at megapartsusa and it is great... Waiting for the gas cap trim ring from Mike from BE&A....

Cheers,
Troy

[duo-stripe]

keep up the good work, Troy. So i can drive it to Boerne 

[1969chargerrtse]

    Like WOW.  Looks like fun, great job and thanks for the pics.

[68RT4ME]

keep up the good work, Troy. So i can drive it to Boerne 

Hey, get in line. I get to drive it first...lol   Nice work there Haw......uh, Troy!

[hemi68charger]

keep up the good work, Troy. So i can drive it to Boerne 

Hey, get in line. I get to drive it first...lol   Nice work there Haw......uh, Troy!

Ok you two............. Andy, you'll have to take a trip out here.. Marcel's got you beat by two visits, and he's coming all the way in from Holland.... 

[duo-stripe]

yeeeahh i won!!

[hemi68charger]

yeeeahh i won!!

I didn't say that now..................       I've known Andy pretty much my whole life........  Both of you come on over together....

[PocketThunder]

yeeeahh i won!!

I didn't say that now..................       I've known Andy pretty much my whole life........  Both of you come on over together....

But who gets to drive?   

[hemi68charger]

yeeeahh i won!!

I didn't say that now..................       I've known Andy pretty much my whole life........  Both of you come on over together....

But who gets to drive?   

I can't give up the goods yet ................   They both know where they stand.........

[hemi68charger]

Well, she's one step closer in getting on her own four feet... Got the rear-end/springs in today.. It's great when everything's clean....... I'll add the inspection markings later.... The u-bolts turned out to be more obviously wrong than right... Sooooooooo, I'll be looking for a set of correct ones......... 

Troy

[PocketThunder]

8-3/4 in a hemi car?...    I suppose all automatics were that way unless ordered otherwise.

[Ghoste]

That is correct.  To get the Dana in a Hemi automatic you had to order the Super Performance axle package.

[hemi68charger]

That is correct.  To get the Dana in a Hemi automatic you had to order the Super Performance axle package.

And in '68, I don't think it was offered....... Think '69 was the first year for a Super Trak-Pak Dana configuration with a 727.. Also, my '68's an original non-suregrip car... Go figure.. That I'm sure made for one heck of an one-wheel wonder burnout..   

[PocketThunder]

That is correct.  To get the Dana in a Hemi automatic you had to order the Super Performance axle package.

And in '68, I don't think it was offered....... Think '69 was the first year for a Super Trak-Pak Dana configuration with a 727.. Also, my '68's an original non-suregrip car... Go figure.. That I'm sure made for one heck of an one-wheel wonder burnout..   

So you could not get a dana with a hemi and automatic?