My 69 Chargers Finally Painted (New Pics) Update !!!!

69chargerboy · September 30, 2008, 12:24:32 PM

The car has a couple more weeks until it's completely painted. Just thought I'd share some of my progress pictures...

69chargerboy · September 30, 2008, 12:26:16 PM

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69bronzeT5 · September 30, 2008, 12:28:19 PM

That colour looks familiar

Looks great man. I can't wait until I see my car like that.

69chargerboy · September 30, 2008, 12:29:12 PM

A few more...

69chargerboy · September 30, 2008, 12:30:07 PM

Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on September 30, 2008, 12:28:19 PM
That colour looks familiar

Looks great man. I can't wait until I see my car like that.

Oh yeah! You know what color it is..... Thanks to Keepat!

tan top · September 30, 2008, 12:40:13 PM

looking good

69*F5*SE · September 30, 2008, 03:22:17 PM

Lookin' very nice indeed.

Just 6T9 CHGR · September 30, 2008, 03:26:44 PM

Nows a good time to black out the radiator yoke as well

69chargerboy · September 30, 2008, 04:30:35 PM

Thanks for all the nice complements! I think my body and paint guy said that he's painting the radiator support and the rear tail panel next.

Charger-Bodie · September 30, 2008, 11:00:02 PM

not to nit pick , but you should tell you're painter to finish painting the interior black on the doors.

justin1987 · September 30, 2008, 11:06:36 PM

Quote from: 69chargerboy on September 30, 2008, 12:30:07 PM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on September 30, 2008, 12:28:19 PM
That colour looks familiar

Looks great man. I can't wait until I see my car like that.

Oh yeah! You know what color it is..... Thanks to Keepat!

I think Mercedes Benz Silver is the new black. That makes three of us on here that have used that color that I know of and Cody is planning on using it.

69chargerboy · October 01, 2008, 07:20:29 AM

Quote from: 1hot68 on September 30, 2008, 11:00:02 PM
not to nit pick , but you should tell you're painter to finish painting the interior black on the doors.

Thanks Brian, I completely forgot to tell him to paint the whole thing. I wasn't thinking...Thanks for lookin' out!

69chargerboy · October 01, 2008, 07:27:53 AM

Quote from: justin1987 on September 30, 2008, 11:06:36 PM
Quote from: 69chargerboy on September 30, 2008, 12:30:07 PM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on September 30, 2008, 12:28:19 PM
That colour looks familiar

Looks great man. I can't wait until I see my car like that.

Oh yeah! You know what color it is..... Thanks to Keepat!

I think Mercedes Benz Silver is the new black. That makes three of us on here that have used that color that I know of and Cody is planning on using it.

I agree, My aunt just bought a new Mercedes around a year ago with the same color. I love the way that silver glistens in the sun. I never thought to paint my car that color until I saw how beautiful Keepats 68 was. I was going to leave it the original color, B7.

69bronzeT5 · October 01, 2008, 11:54:55 AM

Quote from: justin1987 on September 30, 2008, 11:06:36 PM
and Cody is planning on using it.

You know it!!!

GeneralLeeTESH · October 08, 2008, 10:28:12 AM

Oh my God-that is Factory-fresh restored ! WOW !!!!!!!!!!

DPL · October 09, 2008, 09:06:02 PM

I hope this isn't a stupid question - I just finished spraying my first job myself. I did the engine compartment, trunk inside and door jambs.

I did NOT mask these when I sprayed the rest of the car. I thought I wouldn't need to and I didn't want a masking line.

Well, now I am spending a dozen hours sanding to get the shine back on!

I am curious if you guys would mask these areas before spraying the rest of the car and if so, is there concern about a masking line??

Darren

hemi-hampton · October 09, 2008, 11:00:17 PM

Concern for tapes lines, all a matter of opinion, some care, some do not, do you care? If so then paint these areas with the rest of exterior with the trunk & doors & hood removed. Tape off engine compartment at line where it meets Fender, ect. LEON.

DPL · October 11, 2008, 11:28:55 AM

LEON, when you put it like that...I don't really care!

I'll take that advice to my next project, a 1970 6 pack super bee.

69chargerboy · October 15, 2008, 09:01:26 AM

I brought the Charger to my dads house for now, until I get my extra garage built on my house...... It's DONE! Well, just the paint...

1BAD68 · October 15, 2008, 09:06:10 AM

Simply Wicked!

69*F5*SE · October 15, 2008, 10:57:14 AM

WOW! That baby looks awesome. Congrats

Just 6T9 CHGR · October 15, 2008, 12:22:05 PM

B E A utiful!!

PocketThunder · October 15, 2008, 12:35:27 PM

Silver has been the new black since 1999 and its not going out of style anytime soon...

How much for the dump truck?

69chargerboy · October 15, 2008, 01:38:41 PM

Thanks for all the complements. What a long process it was so far, and more to go, and PocketThunder, I'm asking $6500 for the dump...

GT · October 15, 2008, 08:50:43 PM

Beautiful! Are you putting a black tail stripe on it?

jaak · October 15, 2008, 10:33:50 PM

Looks great!

Jason

hemi-hampton · October 17, 2008, 12:26:34 AM

Looks like that new super fine metallic that almost looks like chrome.

LEON.

69_500 · October 19, 2008, 07:39:51 PM

Paint work looks great. One of these days I'll get around to trying something like that with my car, until now it will be okay.

Silver R/T · October 20, 2008, 08:11:27 PM

Silver Chargers are the way to go! looks outstanding!

69chargerboy · October 20, 2008, 08:32:57 PM

THANKS!!!

69bronzeT5 · October 21, 2008, 03:30:07 PM

Simply beautiful.

69chargerboy · November 06, 2008, 09:35:33 AM

Just had a friend of mine put the R/T decal on. And started some of the assembly. Just wanted to share a few progress pics.

69chargerboy · November 06, 2008, 09:39:59 AM

A couple more pics... I have to dissasemble the front end next to repaint the K member and all front suspension. I forgot the Demon carb I bought won't work on my Edelbrock Performer intake, due to the EGR mount. Now I have to buy another intake....

69*F5*SE · November 06, 2008, 10:00:17 AM

Congrats on the progress it's looking great.

Ted

BB1 · November 06, 2008, 10:19:13 AM

handsome

Needa68 · November 06, 2008, 11:24:07 AM

I can't help myself, I'm envious! I like it a lot. Congratulations!

Again, it looks great! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

kevin383 · November 06, 2008, 01:15:26 PM

beautiful.....

Back N Black · November 06, 2008, 01:42:10 PM

Very, very nice.

Rolling_Thunder · November 06, 2008, 03:08:55 PM

Looking good man!

69bronzeT5 · November 06, 2008, 03:09:24 PM

BEAUTIFUL!

KS71owner · November 06, 2008, 09:26:41 PM

I hope my engine bay can look that good someday.....

drifter69 · November 14, 2008, 12:14:14 PM

Whis I was as far along as you are. Your ride is going to turn heads for sure.

tan top · November 14, 2008, 01:27:09 PM

more good work going on !! good stuff

skip68 · November 14, 2008, 08:23:04 PM

Very very nice.

69chargerboy · November 24, 2008, 11:35:02 AM

A couple more progress pics...

PocketThunder · November 24, 2008, 02:19:42 PM

Did you put new gaskets in behind the wiper arm mounts? I didnt and then they leaked.

69chargerboy · November 26, 2008, 01:24:56 PM

Quote from: PocketThunder on November 24, 2008, 02:19:42 PM
Did you put new gaskets in behind the wiper arm mounts? I didnt and then they leaked.

Yeah, I did. I bought the Schumacher wiper pivot seal kit.... We'll see what happeneds when it rains.

jb666 · November 29, 2008, 08:55:34 AM

That is stunning. Great job!!!

69bronzeT5 · January 25, 2009, 03:24:37 PM

on the hopes of new pics

69chargerboy · January 26, 2009, 09:16:47 AM

Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on January 25, 2009, 03:24:37 PM
on the hopes of new pics

Oh yeah, I'm getting there... I'm in the middle of finishing college and looking around for a new house.....Unfortunately, the Chargers taken a back seat for right now..... I haven't completed that much more on the car, I've intalled all the wiring and rear bumper, I just put the tail lights just to see what it looks like (I still have to buy the chrome surrounds for them). I'm getting ready to have the engine "broken in" at my engine builders shop. I just bought a CH4B Eddy intake on eBay, I sold my Demon carb and I deciding to buy either a Proform or Holley carb. I would like a stock looking engine bay, but have some aftermarket performance parts on the engine, like the intake, carb, MP aluminum water pump and electronic ignition...I'm still deciding to either going with HP manifolds or headers. Too bad you can't get the performace with HP manifolds as you can with quality built headers. Ah well, I'll take a few more pics very soon... Thanks for the interest!

69chargerboy · January 26, 2009, 01:10:52 PM

Went to my dads house for lunch today. I snapped a couple progress pics on my crappy phone camera...

hermopar383 · January 27, 2009, 05:15:42 PM

Quote from: 69chargerboy on October 15, 2008, 09:01:26 AM
I brought the Charger to my dads house for now, until I get my extra garage built on my house...... It's DONE! Well, just the paint...

I bet you are soooo excited! I'm excited for you. What wheels are you going to put on it?

69chargerboy · January 28, 2009, 08:21:30 AM

Quote from: hermopar383 on January 27, 2009, 05:15:42 PM
Quote from: 69chargerboy on October 15, 2008, 09:01:26 AM
I brought the Charger to my dads house for now, until I get my extra garage built on my house...... It's DONE! Well, just the paint...

I bet you are soooo excited! I'm excited for you. What wheels are you going to put on it?

Thanks, I'm looking into buying these Wheel Vintiques billet magnum wheels that are on one of our members Charger. Below is Keepats 68 Charger, sweet ride, I painted my Charger the same Mercedes Benz color. Billet magnum rims will run around $3500 with tires, center caps, lugs and shipping. I really don't want to spend that cash right now. My only alternative would be to buy 15x8" Road wheels from Specialty Wheels. Those would cost around $1950 with Red-Line tires, trim rings, center caps, lugs, and shipping. Our moderator Chris has these, but a 15x7 on his sweet ride... I'm still undecided, I do favor the billet though.

tan top · January 28, 2009, 08:35:55 AM

charger looks nice

..think i would go for the 15" stock type wheels

oldschool · January 31, 2009, 05:31:03 PM

i like the stock type wheels also. dont like the low profile tires. very nice charger!

69chargerboy · February 02, 2009, 05:55:00 PM

Thank You!

The major factor for me is price. I'm fortunate to afford either ones, I'm still afraid of the current economy and whats to come... I prefer to buy the 18" Billet but I would still be happy with the 15's. And also save around $1500.

Finn · February 02, 2009, 05:59:32 PM

I like the 18s myself

DPL · February 02, 2009, 09:54:41 PM

Any chance you have more pics of that hemi with the 18's?

I was thinking the same for my 69 RT but haven't been able to find many pics of a 69 with 18" wheels

baullz · February 02, 2009, 11:03:50 PM

Those 18's do look pretty sharp and are the biggest wheel I would ever think of going.

I've always liked the look of a decent amount of sidewall on a Charger though.

I am going to have a similar look to what Chris has but I think I will go with white letter tires instead of the redlines.

Any way you go though will look d@mn good

Ghoste · February 03, 2009, 09:57:40 AM

If it were mine I would go with the 15's but I have to admit that keepats car looks good. Just my personal preference is for the other.

Charger-Bodie · February 03, 2009, 10:08:47 AM

Heres what every Charger needs! (cause I said so!)

Just kiddin, You need to make it how YOU want it! Period.

tbone · February 21, 2009, 09:34:09 PM

I am restoring a 69 charger also. Am having trouble with alignment of the DS 1/4 panel to the lower corner and then to the rear valance. You had some great pics of your car and I can almost see this area but not quite. Any chance of a close-up pic of that lower corner taken from below the side marker? Or anyone else have a pic? 1st time to this site- it's great. Thanks-

69chargerboy · September 01, 2010, 02:17:53 PM

Its been a LONG while since I posted progress pics of the Charger. I'm making great headway on finishing the restoration. I have found the best guy to finish the restoration for me. This guy is a walking Chrysler factory manual. He has restored show winning Mopars, and I was fortunate enough to find him. So, I thought I'd post a few pics of the most current progress. My car isn't a numbers matching trailer queen, I'm going to roll it till the wheels fall off. He just finishing off installing the tti exhaust (forgot to buy the tti tips), kickdown linkages, brake lines, everything in the engine bay. He has to re-do the fuel line, for some reason he had to use a 3/8 fuel line. I'm also thowing in a new aluminum radiator that hasn't come in yet. I started to have everything in the engine compartment to have a "stock" look, but the more I fiddle around with things the more it doesnt look "stock" LOL!

BB1 · September 02, 2010, 06:32:58 AM

OMG

66FBCharger · September 02, 2010, 11:21:25 AM

I love the color. What year and make of Mercedes is the color from?
Are you going to put factory exhaust tips on the car?

69chargerboy · September 02, 2010, 11:49:07 AM

Quote from: 66FBCharger on September 02, 2010, 11:21:25 AM
I love the color. What year and make of Mercedes is the color from?
Are you going to put factory exhaust tips on the car?

Thanks, but I give credit of my choice of the color to Keepat from his 68. The color is from a 2006 Mercedes, but I believe its the same color is used for a number of years. I actually just put the order in to tti for their "stock" clamp on exhaust tips. They look identical to stock, but they have a etched in "tti" logo.

GTXtreme · September 02, 2010, 04:08:31 PM

beautiful car!!

tan top · September 02, 2010, 04:12:21 PM

nice work

69bronzeT5 · September 02, 2010, 10:29:30 PM

Looking great as usual!!! Can't wait to see it finished

69chargerboy · September 03, 2010, 08:48:28 AM

Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on September 02, 2010, 10:29:30 PM
Looking great as usual!!! Can't wait to see it finished

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm going to suck it up and buy the billet rims like Keepats car! As soon as i could sell the ones I have on first.

69bronzeT5 · September 04, 2010, 08:14:34 PM

Quote from: 69chargerboy on September 03, 2010, 08:48:28 AM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on September 02, 2010, 10:29:30 PM
Looking great as usual!!! Can't wait to see it finished

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm going to suck it up and buy the billet rims like Keepats car! As soon as i could sell the ones I have on first.

When my '69 is finished our cars are going to look like twins....except mine's gonna have the '69 Z/28 chin spoiler

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