My '69 Charger is (almost!) home **pix ** update 08/08

[ChargerSG]

You have something to look forward to Have waited 4 months now for mine

[nelson_audet]

congratulation, i love this color

[4speed]

hope everythings works out!!

[CB]

Finally the container arrived at the docks in Rotterdam, that's a dock 65 miles from my town.
She traveled almost 10.000 miles
Hopefully next week I can go pick 'r up 
CB


Moves to Date:
JUN-25-2008  received at origin SAN PEDRO, CA
JUN-27-2008  departed from SAN PEDRO, CA to load port HOUSTON UMSC,TX
JUL-01-2008  arrived at loading port HOUSTON UMSC,TX
JUL-16-2008  loaded to SL MOTIVATOR 812
JUL-16-2008  departed to ROTTERDAM/APM
AUG-01-2008  arrived at final discharge port of ROTTERDAM/APM

Pending Moves:
AUG-01-2008  awaiting delivery

[d/ur/t]

yea sweet ride it's a in a little bit better condition    than mine.





cheers

[TUFCAT]

I truly hope they don't damage that beautiful car.  My Dad owned a 1969 Charger SE (383 2bbl)  - T7 Dark Bronze/Black Top w/Magnum 500's.   It brings back memories....

Making a long story short it was wearing a perfect showcar paint job by 1970.  The car looked stock except for a super shiny, mile-deep, T7 bronze lacquer paint job.  For weeks, Dad spent his every bit of his extra time after work laying down an arrow-straight lacquer paint job on his nearly new (1 year old Charger).  To drive this car on the street you had to be sick.....but it was a daily driver.  He was afraid to park or drive the car anywhere, because it could get damaged.  (this is the MOST important POINT)!


Flashback to 1971, Mom and Dad are getting ready to leave for a wedding.  I was 3 or 4 years old sitting in the drivers seat while parked in the driveway ....waiting to captain Dad's ride!!  Luckilly, he just went inside the house for a moment  ..... uh oh!   

Naturally, being a 69 SE it had bucket seats and a console.  I shifted out of park but couldn't reach any pedals....most importantly the brake!  We rolled down the driveway, for about five seconds ....ghost-riding a Charger...... that was to straight, to shiny, and to perfect to be driven - or left alone in a parking lot! 

My older brother couldn't get into the driver seat fast enough to steer clear of the street lamp pole that we hit.  I knew (we) were in trouble when the neighbors came running out!!!  Remember that lacquer paint job??  I damaged the bumper, rear valance, and right quarter panel extension above the tail lamp.  It was my first car wreck!! 

After an emergency session of blending more coats of hand rubbed lacquer Dad's daily driven showcar Charger looking good again.  Later on it got a door ding in a parking lot, then a stone chip in the hood, and a big FOR SALE sign went on it.   He bought a new 1972 Charger SE.

You just couldn't keep a daily driven showcar nice very long with kids!     

[The70RT]

Nice ride 

[CB]

I truly hope they don't damage that beautiful car.  My Dad owned a 1969 Charger SE (383 2bbl)  - T7 Dark Bronze/Black Top w/Magnum 500's.   It brings back memories....

Making a long story short it was wearing a perfect showcar paint job by 1970.  The car looked stock except for a super shiny, mile-deep, T7 bronze lacquer paint job.  For weeks, Dad spent his every bit of his extra time after work laying down an arrow-straight lacquer paint job on his nearly new (1 year old Charger).  To drive this car on the street you had to be sick.....but it was a daily driver.  He was afraid to park or drive the car anywhere, because it could get damaged.  (this is the MOST important POINT)!


Flashback to 1971, Mom and Dad are getting ready to leave for a wedding.  I was 4 years old sitting in the drivers seat while parked in the driveway ....waiting to captain Dad's ride!!  Luckilly, he just went inside the house for a moment  ..... uh oh!   

Naturally, being a 69 SE it had bucket seats and a console.  I shifted out of park but couldn't reach any pedals....most importantly the brake!  We rolled down the driveway, for about five seconds ....ghost-riding a Charger...... that was to straight, to shiny, and to perfect to be driven - or left alone in a parking lot! 

My older brother couldn't get into the driver seat fast enough to steer clear of the street lamp pole that we hit.  I knew (we) were in trouble when the neighbors came running out!!!  Remember that lacquer paint job??  I damaged the bumper, rear valance, and right quarter panel extension above the tail lamp.  It was my first car wreck!! 

After an emergency session of blending more coats of hand rubbed lacquer Dad's daily driven showcar Charger looking good again.  Later on it got a door ding in a parking lot, then a stone chip in the hood, and a big FOR SALE sign went on it.   He bought a new 1972 Charger SE.

You just couldn't keep a daily driven showcar nice very long with kids!     

Nice story dude!
I don't have kids but the neighbors 10yo son will join me on some trips to the nearby meetings, he likes ice cream, ships and chewing gum   
CB

[bzabodyn]

Only a Charger can make a Porsche look boring!

Beautiful car - great color combo...

BZ

[69 rt]

CB,

Haven't heard anything for awhile, did you get it yet? Good luck.

Stenton

[CB]

they said the car should be over at the warehouse today.
Going to check on the car tomorrow bit still have to wait for customs clearance.
I'll keep you updated
CB

[CB]

car has arrived at the warehouse 30miles from my home. I am going over tomorrow to check 'r out and shoot some pics. She is locked up in a restricted warehouse. I'll post pics tomorrow. If they allow me to take some pics.
Next week it's the pick up 
CB

[TUFCAT]

Cool. Show us some pics with smoke pouring out of the wheelwells. 

[ChargerSG]

Seen it yet? Waiting for the pics....

[69*F5*SE]

COOL, can't wait to see her in full flesh.

[Old Moparz]

car has arrived at the warehouse 30miles from my home. I am going over tomorrow to check 'r out and shoot some pics. She is locked up in a restricted warehouse. I'll post pics tomorrow. If they allow me to take some pics.
Next week it's the pick up 
CB

Sounds cool CB........better hope nobody left anything illegal in the car from way, way, back in the day.   

I'm thinking French Connection.   

[CB]

I went over to the warehouse this after noon to check out the Charger.
She is finally out of the container and sitting next to Porsches and other 'muscle' cars.
It's a dark warehouse so the pics aren't of the best quality. Because it was rush hour overthere they just allowed me to go over it quickly.
Good news is that the Brownie survived the long trip without body damage but the downside, she is really really dirty
As soon the agent has it through customs I can go pick her up. Already contacted my transport guy who is on stand-by with his truck and trailer.
Here are some teaser pics. I love the color 
CB

[69bronzeT5]

Awesome! Congrats man, she's a beauty. Any idea who owns the '68?

[tan top]

   ......  not long now dude ..till you sit behind the wheel & crank the motor       did you have a look at the 68 there also ??

[69*F5*SE]

The clock is ticking and soon you'll be in your new Charger dude.   

[CB]

can't wait to burn some rubber with that bad boy 

No sorry, don't now anything 'bout the 68. It was a big project car. Holes everywhere by a quick look.
There was a 69 project Charger also with the rims I want. Slotted mags Sorry No pics, maybe W>ednesday on the pick up.
CB

[The70RT]

Awsome  I hope they are carefull withit as close as they are parked together.

[Brock Samson]

don't look like Brownie.. got front discs,.. I would be ordering them if i was you,..
nice to see you movin up from that e-bod to a real car! 

[CB]

don't look like Brownie.. got front discs,.. I would be ordering them if i was you,..
nice to see you movin up from that e-bod to a real car! 

I went from chebby and frod to C-body, B-body, E-body and now back to B-body

ok let's see what's on my wish list
front disc kit, TTi exhaust, trans shift kit, new carb, electronic ignition... and the list goes on 
CB

[CharcoalCharger]

Awesome ride , love the color, that car looks so right . I bet you cant sleep at night waiting for her

I think your signature and the photo under your name are awesome.  I have a similar picture somewhere from back in the late 70's early 80's.  My uncle and his first wife both had  3rd gen. Chargers similar to yours.  The Chargers were parked in their driveway, and my uncle and his wife were each washing one.  I'll have to find that pic and post it later.  Cool.