Saying Goodbye to my GL [w/ mockup image]

[joflaig]

No not selling it! BUT I have sent in a deposit to Muscle Car Restorations (MCR) in Chippewa Falls, WI to finally perfect the body and re-paint it, plus some other misc things, such as mini-tubbing the rear and maybe a dana 60 if money allows. The current schedule is for Oct. 2009. The basic goal is to perfect the body (strip, dip, metal work and e-coat) and then re-paint it show quality BLACK (no vinyl).

I spent the last year redoing literally everything else BUT the body. Now, with AMD parts it's cheaper to replace than restore so I will get a new full floor pan, rear deck filler panel, both front fenders, rear crossmember under the taillight panel and probably the rear frame rails, plus I'm sure there are some other surprises.

The problem is I bought it painted up as a GL (no decals), but after spending the last year resto modding it, I've discovered that I really like making the car my own vision. Of course, it was my life long dream to have a GL and naturally I plan on enjoying it till next Oct, but I am also not an attention seeking type personality...so I am conflicted.

I guess what I need some help with is deciding on the color of the bumble bee stripe and the wheels. I am leaning toward using a sublime decal. I have never seen a '69 with that color stripe (would love to see pics). As for wheels, I like the nascar style and some designs of the black pro-touring type wheels like you see on cars such as Angrier. I'm not into very flashy chrome, but at the same time I do want to show off the big disc breaks on all 4 wheels. I don't like thin pro-touring tires with the stance I have. It's more street.strip. I am planning on keeping the window tinting, so over all I don't want the thing to look too sinister, so black rims may be a problem.

Here's some pics of it as it is now. Thanks in advance for any ideas or pics you may dig up!

[joflaig]

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[mikepmcs]

make sure you post up when you start getting rid of the gl goodies.

[69bronzeT5]

I really like the Nascar look too. That's why I'm putting US Wheel Black Daytonas on my Duster when I get the cash.

Good luck with the re-do

[tan top]

  sounds like a good game plan  , love the nascar type wheel     ..................

[chgr500]

Can I have your old paint? 

[PocketThunder]

Do you live close by there Joe?  Your car is pretty sweet the way it is but you cant beat a black '69 Charger..    

Have you thought about going with a black general like triplblkr/t is doing?   

[Back N Black]

I can take your car and give you one that needs all the panels you listed. J/K. It will no doubt look awesome when completed. Lots of pics. 

[moparstuart]

No not selling it! BUT I have sent in a deposit to Muscle Car Restorations (MCR) in Chippewa Falls, WI to finally perfect the body and re-paint it, plus some other misc things, such as mini-tubbing the rear and maybe a dana 60 if money allows. The current schedule is for Oct. 2009. The basic goal is to perfect the body (strip, dip, metal work and e-coat) and then re-paint it show quality BLACK (no vinyl).

I spent the last year redoing literally everything else BUT the body. Now, with AMD parts it's cheaper to replace than restore so I will get a new full floor pan, rear deck filler panel, both front fenders, rear crossmember under the taillight panel and probably the rear frame rails, plus I'm sure there are some other surprises.

The problem is I bought it painted up as a GL (no decals), but after spending the last year resto modding it, I've discovered that I really like making the car my own vision. Of course, it was my life long dream to have a GL and naturally I plan on enjoying it till next Oct, but I am also not an attention seeking type personality...so I am conflicted.

I guess what I need some help with is deciding on the color of the bumble bee stripe and the wheels. I am leaning toward using a sublime decal. I have never seen a '69 with that color stripe (would love to see pics). As for wheels, I like the nascar style and some designs of the black pro-touring type wheels like you see on cars such as Angrier. I'm not into very flashy chrome, but at the same time I do want to show off the big disc breaks on all 4 wheels. I don't like thin pro-touring tires with the stance I have. It's more street.strip. I am planning on keeping the window tinting, so over all I don't want the thing to look too sinister, so black rims may be a problem.

Here's some pics of it as it is now. Thanks in advance for any ideas or pics you may dig up!

looks great the way it is

[joflaig]

looks great the way it is

...but you would beleive some of the ody issues. I have to do it sooner or later and if sooner then do Iredo the GL oaint or make it my own creation. That's my dilema. I will be seeling the old GL wheels, horns, antenna and radio when the times comes.

[firefighter3931]

Looking forward to your progress John....Nothing looks better than a black Charger ! 

Of course i'm a little biased. 



Ron

[joflaig]

Except for a GL I agree. have you ever seen a black with a subline stripe and minitub wide tires? I'm desperately trying to find images and I haven't sorting out the wheels yet either.

[Aero426]

What kind of budget have you estimated for MCR to do the work?   They are a high end shop that does nice work. I'd imagine it's a pretty serious commitment. 

[joflaig]

What kind of budget have you estimated for MCR to do the work?   They are a high end shop that does nice work. I'd imagine it's a pretty serious commitment. 

Yup. I'm not under and illusions, but since it's not a full resto, just the body and paint it will less that the full deal. The only thing that needs restoration at this point is the body. I did everything else during the last year, kinf of a reverse resto, I guess.

[billssuperbird]

 

[mikepmcs]

Have you thought about going with a black general like triplblkr/t is doing?   

That looks like sunroofblacklee's car
Are there 2 members doing a black lee with a sunroof?  What are the odds of that?

[MoparManJim]

Have you thought about going with a black general like triplblkr/t is doing?   

That looks like sunroofblacklee's car
Are there 2 members doing a black lee with a sunroof?  What are the odds of that?

Its the same car man.

[joflaig]

Have you thought about going with a black general like triplblkr/t is doing?   

That looks like sunroofblacklee's car
Are there 2 members doing a black lee with a sunroof?  What are the odds of that?

Yeah, no more GLs for me. I've pretty much outlines what I think i want, it's envisioning it that is the problem because I have not see it before. i looked at every member's ride page in that thread too.

[PocketThunder]

Have you thought about going with a black general like triplblkr/t is doing?   

That looks like sunroofblacklee's car
Are there 2 members doing a black lee with a sunroof?  What are the odds of that?

who is sunroofblacklee?  I thoght there was only one black General, and i got his info from this thread by tripleblkr/t. 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,49451.0.html

         

[General_01]

Hey joflaig, good luck with your car. I was going to suggest that you post up your car in the photoshop thread and ask ds440 to put the paint scheme you want on it. He is great at it and very gracious with his time. This will give you an idea of what it will look like.

I understand wanting to move on. I did the same. I had my General for 7 years. That cured my need and I sold him to work on my '71 Super Bee.

[mikepmcs]

who is sunroofblacklee?  I thought there was only one black General, and i got his info from this thread by tripleblkr/t. 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,49451.0.html

yep same dude, looks like he has 2 screen names. that car looks awesome.  sorry for the hijack jo.

v/r
Mike

[joflaig]

Hey joflaig, good luck with your car. I was going to suggest that you post up your car in the photoshop thread and ask ds440 to put the paint scheme you want on it. He is great at it and very gracious with his time. This will give you an idea of what it will look like.

I understand wanting to move on. I did the same. I had my General for 7 years. That cured my need and I sold him to work on my '71 Super Bee.

  I won't post this on the confederate general lee forum or I'd get hell.

[General_01]

Hey joflaig, good luck with your car. I was going to suggest that you post up your car in the photoshop thread and ask ds440 to put the paint scheme you want on it. He is great at it and very gracious with his time. This will give you an idea of what it will look like.

I understand wanting to move on. I did the same. I had my General for 7 years. That cured my need and I sold him to work on my '71 Super Bee.

  I won't post this on the confederate general lee forum or I'd get hell.

[Xtreme Machines]

I just got through with a customers car, went from orange to black. Black is the new orange for '09.

[hemi68charger]

Wow !!!  What a nice lookin' GL......