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Wrenchin on a Sweet first gen Charger !

Started by firefighter3931, December 10, 2008, 12:22:21 AM

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firefighter3931

Denis, you're more than welcome brother !  :2thumbs:

Looking forward to the spring when we can get back to work on your beast....some good exhaust and engine dress-up goodies are on the way.  ;)



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 13, 2008, 10:10:16 AM
Denis, you're more than welcome brother !  :2thumbs:

Looking forward to the spring when we can get back to work on your beast....some good exhaust and engine dress-up goodies are on the way.  ;)



Ron

Engine dress-up ...Ah man!  :brickwall:
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

firefighter3931

Quote from: 1hot68 on December 13, 2008, 10:41:22 AM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 13, 2008, 10:10:16 AM
Denis, you're more than welcome brother !  :2thumbs:

Looking forward to the spring when we can get back to work on your beast....some good exhaust and engine dress-up goodies are on the way.  ;)



Ron



Engine dress-up ...Ah man!  :brickwall:


Relax Brian !  :haha: It's not the end of the world  :D


We're just talking headers and a nice set of MP cast aluminum valvecovers.  :coolgleamA:

The stock VC's are pretty banged up.....the DS cover is caved in 1/2in deep at the rear of the engine.  :smash:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 13, 2008, 11:12:41 AM
Quote from: 1hot68 on December 13, 2008, 10:41:22 AM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 13, 2008, 10:10:16 AM
Denis, you're more than welcome brother !  :2thumbs:

Looking forward to the spring when we can get back to work on your beast....some good exhaust and engine dress-up goodies are on the way.  ;)



Ron



Engine dress-up ...Ah man!  :brickwall:


Relax Brian !  :haha: It's not the end of the world  :D


We're just talking headers and a nice set of MP cast aluminum valvecovers.  :coolgleamA:

The stock VC's are pretty banged up.....the DS cover is caved in 1/2in deep at the rear of the engine.  :smash:



Ron

I was really only kiddin Ron....But, you know me Always like the steathy stock look. :D
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

66chargertoy

One of the problems Ron and I had while breaking the motor in was that the new power steering pump failled. Well, failled would be an understatement. It downright fried!!!!! :fireangry: :fireangry: :fireangry: Shaft had excessive play and the fluid inside was boilling :confused: It even melted the plastic dipstick. Go figure. Had a spare old one lying around, slap it in and works great for now. E-mailed my concerns to the company that I purchased it from, so waiting for an answer.
Denis :rant:
1966 440 Charger

R2

Welcome Denis,,,,Ron is the man........you will have to make the trip to Norwalk this year,,,and hang out with us,,,,,,

I found some pics' on the internet of some red chargers,,,,,,, your car looks great,,,,, Doug








firefighter3931

Quote from: 1hot68 on December 13, 2008, 11:14:20 AM

I was really only kiddin Ron....But, you know me Always like the steathy stock look. :D


Ya, i knew you were only kidding....that's why i added the  :haha: smiley

I just enjoy yanking your "stock appearing/stealth looking" chain  :nana: :D


Quote from: 66chargertoy on December 13, 2008, 03:15:23 PM
One of the problems Ron and I had while breaking the motor in was that the new power steering pump failled. Well, failled would be an understatement. It downright fried!!!!! :fireangry: :fireangry: :fireangry: Shaft had excessive play and the fluid inside was boilling :confused: It even melted the plastic dipstick. Go figure. Had a spare old one lying around, slap it in and works great for now. E-mailed my concerns to the company that I purchased it from, so waiting for an answer.
Denis :rant:


Yep, that was a new one for me too Denis....never seen a PS pump do that before !  :eek2: Keep us up to date on your progress regarding the supplier. These's absolutely no reason why this pump should not be exchanged. It was not assembled properly, period !  :icon_smile_blackeye:


Thanks for the Keiths !  :cheers: 


Quote from: R2 on December 14, 2008, 05:35:52 AM
Welcome Denis,,,,Ron is the man........you will have to make the trip to Norwalk this year,,,and hang out with us,,,,,,

I found some pics' on the internet of some red chargers,,,,,,, your car looks great,,,,, Doug








:icon_smile_big:


Thanks for the pics Doug. Those TT's look great.  :2thumbs: I'm wondering what a set of Tork thrust D's with the dark centers would look like on this car ?  :icon_smile_big: We need DS440 to work some photochop magic   :icon_smile_cool:


Doug, we can't bring Denis to Norwalk....he'll be corrupted forever.  :lol: Next thing ya know a rollbar and slicks will go on the car then the downward spiral will begin !  ;)



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Steve P.

Oh boy!!!  I smell a 572 in the near future........   ""SNIFF SNIFF"" Is that a 605" I'm smelling???   :icon_smile_big:


I think I have a Dana sitting around here too.....   :2thumbs:
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

kamkuda

Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 15, 2008, 02:13:28 PM


Doug, we can't bring Denis to Norwalk....he'll be corrupted forever.  :lol: Next thing ya know a rollbar and slicks will go on the car then the downward spiral will begin !  ;)



Ron

Ain't that the truth.
Looks like an awesome car.  I love those 1st Gens

firefighter3931

Some updated photochop pics from our resident expert/wizard DS440....thanks Dave !!!  :2thumbs:

Whatchya think Denis ?  :coolgleamA:  Personally, i like the tork thrust D's with the dark spokes.  :yesnod:


Ron



68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Steve P.

I like all three but I like direct bolt patterns, not uni-lug.  Cragar needs to get back in the business of WHEELS.... 

A set of Billit Specialties, STREET LITE's would be awesome on that car....



Just my .02
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

Blown68Coronet

hey whats wrong with a 10 pt cage and slicks? A set of 31x16.5's under there would look killer! :D

How about blasting them rims then puttin on a splash of body color and some period correct dog dishes :drool5:

I'll see ya at the cruise nights Denis. :2thumbs:


Charger-Bodie

Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 16, 2008, 01:45:55 PM
Some updated photochop pics from our resident expert/wizard DS440....thanks Dave !!!  :2thumbs:

Whatchya think Denis ?  :coolgleamA:  Personally, i like the tork thrust D's with the dark spokes.  :yesnod:


Ron






Torq-Thrust D's All the way!!! That looks excellente'
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

66chargertoy

Holy Crap!!!!! What a difference a slick pair of rims does to a car. They look all great Ron, but I'm leaning towards the wheels in the second shot. I just put her away today then off to work which is where I am right now. Thanks for seting this up.
Denis :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
1966 440 Charger

Dodge Don

Denis, looks great. Another car for MoparFest!!

tan top

Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 16, 2008, 01:45:55 PM
Some updated photochop pics from our resident expert/wizard DS440....thanks Dave !!!  :2thumbs:

Whatchya think Denis ?  :coolgleamA:  Personally, i like the tork thrust D's with the dark spokes.  :yesnod:


Ron






:iagree:  dark gray torque thrust 2s look real good  :yesnod:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
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vancamp

Quote from: tan top on December 16, 2008, 08:04:24 PM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on December 16, 2008, 01:45:55 PM
Some updated photochop pics from our resident expert/wizard DS440....thanks Dave !!!  :2thumbs:

Whatchya think Denis ?  :coolgleamA:  Personally, i like the tork thrust D's with the dark spokes.  :yesnod:


Ron






:iagree:  dark gray torque thrust 2s look real good  :yesnod:
:iagree:

kamkuda

Quote from: 66chargertoy on December 16, 2008, 05:35:55 PM
Holy Crap!!!!! What a difference a slick pair of rims does to a car. They look all great Ron, but I'm leaning towards the wheels in the second shot. I just put her away today then off to work which is where I am right now. Thanks for seting this up.
Denis :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

I agree I like the second shot,  But I also like the 10 point cage and slicks.
I was planning on the Torq Thrusts but went with the Center Line Billets when they had a special  There was a SIGNIFICANT improvement in handling