New 69 project in Seattle *big pics 56k enter at your own risk*

[miamivice]

alright, finaly starting my 69 Charger project in Seattle.     its a 69 RT/SE car which we got from little rock arkansas.     crazy story, the car was originaly intended to be the stunt car at one of the dukes of hazzard gatherings out east this year, well anyways, we saved it, purchased it august of 2004.      then, had a 'friend' go pick it up, well he never came back     the car ended up in the chicago area, and we finaly got it back this summer (2005) after loosing a ton of $$$$, and i stored at a friends house in st louis, who happened to be a couple of general lee fans.     the car was not rolling at the time, and they did some work to it, found some wheels, and what not and got it at least rolling.     here are some pictuers of their work:




there are a lot of the trim pieces and stuff which were stuffed inside the car too.     so its not JUST a bare bones shell, well, who am i kidding, for the most part it is.
anyways, took a while to find a transporter, and a few weeks ago found a guy on moparts from arkansas who does transporting.     well he picked up the car and delievered it to me.     im expecting my green RT/SE to arive at my door step.      uh, look what i see instead:











damn, orange house paint on a rusty old shell.     the transporter, who said he has transported so many nice cars in his life, from AAR cudas to hemi cars....had never gotten such a positive reaction to a car then this thing.     cool, i guess.     now i gotta get this orange paint off, one more thing to do.
anyways, just thought id post my story and pictues of another charger which is in the process of being saved.

[Blown70]

well it has to be stripped either way... At least she looked good for the trip?  I guess.

looks like you have a nice one to start with there.

[miamivice]

few other things i just thought of,   ive found most of the charger specific trim and visiable stuff needed, such as a hood i bought from a fellow dc.com member.    there are still, some really big pieces i need, such as the grille.    the grille they put on the "general lee" is made from foam and plastic.    the car actualy looks pretty convincing, and there were some people that thought it was a real one, due to the rough shape of it.   LOL.

anyone in the area who want to lend a hand please feel free, i could use it.   ill even supply the beer and pizza

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Was the car originally F8 green or Q5 Turquoise?

If you havent already please register the car.

www.1969chargerregistry.com

[miamivice]

Was the car originally F8 green or Q5 Turquoise?

If you havent already please register the car.

www.1969chargerregistry.com

in guessing f8 green, thats what i registered the car as on your site.
but, that is an interesting question though.   the number on the rad support matches the trunk, yet, why is it a diffrent color?   it seems like the rad support was painted at another point w/ the turquoise color because you can see over spray on the other areas around the piece.   however, it does not seem like there is any other shade of green under the turqoise, when i was trying to get to the # under all that orange paint i had to do some stripping.       

[BigBlockSam]

i'm glad you finally got your car, and a free paint job too.   

[ChargerHound69]

And so the road to restoration begins.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ohhhh sorry I lost my thought process thinking about it.


Two cars drain the bank account quick.  Be prepared.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Was the car originally F8 green or Q5 Turquoise?

If you havent already please register the car.

www.1969chargerregistry.com

in guessing f8 green, thats what i registered the car as on your site.
but, that is an interesting question though. the number on the rad support matches the trunk, yet, why is it a diffrent color? it seems like the rad support was painted at another point w/ the turquoise color because you can see over spray on the other areas around the piece. however, it does not seem like there is any other shade of green under the turqoise, when i was trying to get to the # under all that orange paint i had to do some stripping.

I saw the rad support but what peaked my interest was the tailpanel......is that Q5 or is it just the lighting?

Do you have the fendertag for it?

[miamivice]

Was the car originally F8 green or Q5 Turquoise?

If you havent already please register the car.

www.1969chargerregistry.com

in guessing f8 green, thats what i registered the car as on your site.
but, that is an interesting question though. the number on the rad support matches the trunk, yet, why is it a diffrent color? it seems like the rad support was painted at another point w/ the turquoise color because you can see over spray on the other areas around the piece. however, it does not seem like there is any other shade of green under the turqoise, when i was trying to get to the # under all that orange paint i had to do some stripping.

I saw the rad support but what peaked my interest was the tailpanel......is that Q5 or is it just the lighting?

Do you have the fendertag for it?

interesting....

unfortunatly the car does not have a fender tag. 

[Charger_Fan]

Pretty crazy story. I'm glad you finally got it though.

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

looks like that gen lee was an r/t se as well u shoulda just taken both-MATT

[Charger_Fan]

looks like that gen lee was an r/t se as well u shoulda just taken both-MATT

Dude...it's the SAME car.

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

oh *** it is gues i should read it better next time -MATT


EDIT----Hey Matt, must you type out curses?  With you being such a religous person with that sig pic and all...

[BigBlockSam]

Dude...it's the SAME car.   

[ChargerHound69]

I guess I need to read better also.  I thought it was two different cars

['CUDA360]

looks like that gen lee was an r/t se as well u shoulda just taken both-MATT

Dude...it's the SAME car.

or is it 

[miamivice]

  Dude...it's the SAME car.     

 
    

hahahaha.  what he said, its the same car.  dont i wish it were 2 diffrent ones.

[Silver R/T]

good project

[70charginglizard]

Cool another F8 Charger in my neck of the woods. Excellant

If your out and about at any of the mopar shows stop by and pay me and the lizard a visit.

Look for the guy and the car showing in the picture to the left.  

[miamivice]

Cool another F8 Charger in my neck of the woods. Excellant

If your out and about at any of the mopar shows stop by and pay me and the lizard a visit.

Look for the guy and the car showing in the picture to the left.  

hey dude,
i dont think you remember me, but i briefly met you at the 2005 spring round up show.   i was talking to tony for a little bit....dude wearing the Miami Vice shirt.
eh, ill see ya around some more.

[Badbob]

Welcome to the site, I am in Lynnwood.

Bob

[RT/SE]

Car looks like a pretty good starting point for a restoration.  Good luck with the project 

[41husk]

that looks real good, I wish I had taken mine down to parade rest.

[miamivice]

Car looks like a pretty good starting point for a restoration.   Good luck with the project  

thanks, ill need all the luck i can get