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The Charger is home...finally! edit 08/19 ...AND IT RUNS AGAIN !!!

Started by CB, August 16, 2008, 07:59:18 AM

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CB

August 16, 2008, 07:59:18 AM
Well after +12 weeks the waiting is finally over, she's home!
I went over last week to see the Charger was handled with care but being so dirty and no daylight, I couldn't see much.
Yesterday I picked her up with my friend who has done some hauling in the past.
Brought her home and gave her a nice bath, she deserved it. Damn, I notice 1 scratch in the paint :brickwall:
It isn't a biggy because there are many flaws in the paint (cheapo paint job, you know ::) )

After she was cleaned up I started to check out the car, she has a starting problem.
Yes after a few months sitting, gas drained out of the tank, she will not fire up!  :flame: :flame: :flame:

Anyway, here are the pics as promised:

fresh out of the customs ware house:


we put her on the trailer:



dropped off at my house, dirty as hell:


first night in her new bedroom :)



start to remove the gas filter, lines to the carb and the carb and reinstall, still no luck :icon_smile_dissapprove:
I assume it's the coil that went south so I'll check it out with a mopar friends' spare coil tomorrow.
It could be the gas pump too, I ain't seeing no gas squirting into the carb   :scratchchin:

neighbors' son enjoying it allready   :icon_smile_big:




final result after the clean up:








Ok, now I'm of too the tech section, need some advise on some electric and fuel issues.
Thanks for watching and the patience!  :2thumbs:
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

WingCharger

#1
August 16, 2008, 08:20:02 AM
Awesome Car! :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

terrible one

#2
August 16, 2008, 10:49:28 AM

Congrats, CB! I know it's really a bummer having it arrive crippled, and I'm sure you're itching to drive it, but at least it's safe in your garage!

Now when are the slots going on?  :scratchchin: :P

tan top

#3
August 16, 2008, 10:54:37 AM
got it home then Dude .....   :2thumbs:   ... 
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Harlow

#4
August 16, 2008, 11:05:55 AM
Nice looking car man. I really like the brown.

hemi68charger

#5
August 16, 2008, 11:06:40 AM
Congrad's !!!!!  I know the feeling..... Now, enjoy !!!!    :2thumbs:
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

Blown70

#6
August 16, 2008, 11:17:35 AM
 :2thumbs:  Finally bet you are  :dance: :dance:

six-tee-nine

#7
August 16, 2008, 11:22:32 AM
Well, just in time then....for the big event next week.
Hope you get her ready for it. Looking forward to finally get together and meet you.....
Greetings from Belgium, the beer country

NOS is nice, turbo's are neat, but when it comes to Mopars, there's no need to cheat...

Nacho-RT74

#8
August 16, 2008, 11:24:47 AM
simply awesome!!! love the color and everything!!!
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

skip68

#9
August 16, 2008, 11:59:18 AM
She looks sweeeeeeet. :drool5:   :2thumbs:
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

CB

#10
August 16, 2008, 04:03:43 PM
Thanks folks for your nice comments  :icon_smile_cool:
While the Charger was in the air (removing the fuel sending unit) I found out I have a sure grip rear end :2thumbs:
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

ChargerSG

#11
August 16, 2008, 04:09:05 PM
Congrats  :2thumbs: To bad it had some issues but hey it have a Suregrip :icon_smile_big: Sure looks great after a bath :cheers:
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

69*F5*SE

#12
August 16, 2008, 04:20:09 PM
Well, it's about time. Cool, she looks great. Congrats   :cheers:

Steve P.

#13
August 16, 2008, 05:12:34 PM
Great Charger CB.. Did you guy it out of the US. West? I think I have seen this car at the MATS last March.. I have to go through my pics. and see if it's the same car.. Same color combo and wheels. Plus I noticed a DESERT tag in one of the pics. Could be it...

Glad you got her buddy.... Now get her fired up and let's see how she goes...  :cheers:
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

CB

#14
August 18, 2008, 11:30:28 AM
Quote from: Steve P. on August 16, 2008, 05:12:34 PM
Glad you got her buddy.... Now get her fired up and let's see how she goes...  :cheers:

I don't get her fired up. Tried everything :icon_smile_angry:
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

Foreman72

#15
August 18, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
sweet charger man...glad you finally have it in your hands...can't wait to say the same for mine...i NEED to get it out of the barn...but that sucks you can't get it to fire...is it trying to turn over or is it just doing nothing?
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

Charger_Fan

#16
August 18, 2008, 07:52:19 PM
Quote from: CB on August 18, 2008, 11:30:28 AM
Quote from: Steve P. on August 16, 2008, 05:12:34 PM
Glad you got her buddy.... Now get her fired up and let's see how she goes...  :cheers:

I don't get her fired up. Tried everything :icon_smile_angry:
CB
That thing doesn't have a hidden kill switch somewhere does it?
You got spark?

Looks great, BTW. :drool5:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Steve P.

#17
August 18, 2008, 08:04:36 PM
Give us the run down buddy.. We are all more than happy to help..

1) Battery power?

2) Power to coil? "KEY ON"  --  "CRANKING"

3) fuel (AT CARB)?

4) Spark at the spark plug end of any wires?

5) Compression??

6) Any KILL SWITCH?  Check to see if any wiring looks like Mickey Mouse did it...

Make these checks and let us know.. I'm sure you have, but you are not letting the cat out of the bag yet..   :scratchchin:

Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

CB

#18
August 19, 2008, 03:41:50 AM
I removed the engine harness and went through it. (see threat on General Q&A)
found a few small nicks in some wires and a corroded point at the alternator regulator (don't think this was the cause of not running thou)
reinstalled the harness  RRR, RRR, BROOOOMMMMM SHE'S BACK IN BUSINESS  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

tan top

#19
August 19, 2008, 04:25:22 AM
Quote from: CB on August 19, 2008, 03:41:50 AM
I removed the engine harness and went through it. (see threat on General Q&A)
found a few small nicks in some wires and a corroded point at the alternator regulator (don't think this was the cause of not running thou)
reinstalled the harness  RRR, RRR, BROOOOMMMMM SHE'S BACK IN BUSINESS  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
CB


  :dance: :woohoo:  ......................   thats awesome  stuff ....... thats odd how it just fired up ..could only think oxidized electrical connections ..but you had a spark  :scratchchin:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Steve P.

#20
August 19, 2008, 04:33:57 AM
Normally when you wiggle a wire and it runs means that you'll be driving down the road and it will wiggle again and leave you stranded... Time to go through that wiring with a fine tooth comb.. Check all connections and unions.. Bulkhead connectors are big areas to check..

Good hunting buddy...  The car looks great...     :cheers:
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

Foreman72

#21
August 19, 2008, 07:57:06 AM
alright!! :2thumbs: where was the first place u drove it/first place you will drive it...
Quote from: Steve P. on August 19, 2008, 04:33:57 AM
Normally when you wiggle a wire and it runs means that you'll be driving down the road and it will wiggle again and leave you stranded... Time to go through that wiring with a fine tooth comb.. Check all connections and unions.. Bulkhead connectors are big areas to check..

Good hunting buddy... The car looks great... :cheers:

i 2nd that...its gonna take an afternoon tho...i'd write down all of them as i go...noting the fishy ones...

but man i'm glad 2 hear its back in business :coolgleamA:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

CB

#22
August 19, 2008, 09:28:40 AM
well actually, I took the complete engine harness out , inspected it, re-taped everything and hooked it back up with all the wires having a solid and clean contact.  :yesnod:
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

Steve P.

#23
August 19, 2008, 10:38:07 AM
Then I would be looking hard at the bulkhead connector and all grounds. Even if a bolt looks clean where you can see it, remove it and inspect every ground. A slight bit of corrosion can put your electrical system on it's collective ass...

Sometimes the bulkhead connector looks good as you are plugging it back in. The problem can be pushing the INNER connector apart. Happens allot on the main power wire going to the AMP gauge. They like to fry from heat at the connection. Check it close..... 
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida
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