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She's finally done (with pics)

Started by Hemidoug, January 15, 2009, 01:32:42 PM

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Hemidoug

After 3 years at "the spa" she's coming home! Hopefully it won't snow on Sat when I pick her up. I finally got to see her in the sun, I'm really diggin the color. Green looks great when it's fresh. I wonder what she will look like with a new green interior.....I'm glad it went back to the original color...So what do ya think? Is she gonna be one of the nicest green 71 R/Ts you've ever seen or what?
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

Hemidoug

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71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

Mopar2Ya


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2006 GC SRT8

lisiecki1

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bull


BronzeOnSteelies



Awesome paint job!

I don't think I have even seen a green 71 R/T at any of the shows or cruise ins I have been at in say the last 5 years.

Mark
68 MM1 (Turbine Bronze) R/T

jdiesel33

Very Nice! That color looks great on a 3rd gen!!!!  :2thumbs:
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PP1,Black Hat, Black Stripes

hemi68charger

Doug !!!  Wow, she looks great !!!!!    :2thumbs:

Look forward in seeing your updates as you press forward.............. Are you jumping right in on it? Is this basically a repaint and you put everything back in place?

Troy
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Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
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triple_green

That looks great! Is the the EF8?

My car is 66-1 for 68 which is the same as F8. When I bought the paint they warned me that the base/clear would look 25% brighter than the stock enamel and it does. That car really has a deep finish....awesome!!

3X
68 Charger 383 HP grandma car (the orignal 3X)

FlatbackFanatic

All I can say is WOW!!!!!! Awesome! :drool5:. That color looks Great on her. :cheers: good job.
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

Hemidoug

Quote from: hemi68charger on January 15, 2009, 02:06:11 PM
Doug !!!  Wow, she looks great !!!!!    :2thumbs:

Look forward in seeing your updates as you press forward.............. Are you jumping right in on it? Is this basically a repaint and you put everything back in place?

Troy

Hey Troy, thanks! No...she's going under a cover for a while...I have some parts shopping to do...new interior (color change) and some other stuff....I want to take my time with her...this one is the trailer queen. She will end up going back in the spring to do the undercoating and underside detailed. I have some assembly work to do before he can spray the undercoating. This car is going to be done concourse style so everything has to be perfect....gonna take some time to do that.
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

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skip68

At the first pic. my reaction was "WOW!!!!" She's beautiful!  :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

Mrs.Skip68 ;)
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hemi68charger

Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 02:18:12 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on January 15, 2009, 02:06:11 PM
Doug !!!  Wow, she looks great !!!!!    :2thumbs:

Look forward in seeing your updates as you press forward.............. Are you jumping right in on it? Is this basically a repaint and you put everything back in place?

Troy

Hey Troy, thanks! No...she's going under a cover for a while...I have some parts shopping to do...new interior (color change) and some other stuff....I want to take my time with her...this one is the trailer queen. She will end up going back in the spring to do the undercoating and underside detailed. I have some assembly work to do before he can spray the undercoating. This car is going to be done concourse style so everything has to be perfect....gonna take some time to do that.

I hear ya............... For me, one hand would have loved to have had everything (or as much as I could have done) ready to bolt on the car once I got it back from the shop.. But then, the other didn't want a bunch of restored parts laying around. As life as dictated, I've moved twice since the beginning of my 6+ year journey. So, something would have been lost or damaged...

Take your time and I know this '71's in good hands..........

T
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)
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moparstuart

 i DONT usually like dark green but man that fresh shinny green paint looks great   :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
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1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
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Hemidoug

Quote from: hemi68charger on January 15, 2009, 02:39:04 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 02:18:12 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on January 15, 2009, 02:06:11 PM
Doug !!!  Wow, she looks great !!!!!    :2thumbs:

Look forward in seeing your updates as you press forward.............. Are you jumping right in on it? Is this basically a repaint and you put everything back in place?

Troy

Hey Troy, thanks! No...she's going under a cover for a while...I have some parts shopping to do...new interior (color change) and some other stuff....I want to take my time with her...this one is the trailer queen. She will end up going back in the spring to do the undercoating and underside detailed. I have some assembly work to do before he can spray the undercoating. This car is going to be done concourse style so everything has to be perfect....gonna take some time to do that.

I hear ya............... For me, one hand would have loved to have had everything (or as much as I could have done) ready to bolt on the car once I got it back from the shop.. But then, the other didn't want a bunch of restored parts laying around. As life as dictated, I've moved twice since the beginning of my 6+ year journey. So, something would have been lost or damaged...

Take your time and I know this '71's in good hands..........

T

Yea, I've been tripping over parts and boxes for 3 years now...everything that was on the car when I took her apart is in my basement/first floor.... I have a ton of hardware to buy and plating to be done, not to mention painting, rebuilding, powder coating, researching, and God know what else...I could just put her back together with the stuff I have but it would be an injustice and it's not my vision for the car. I want this to be one of the best examples of a 71 V code in the country...that doesn't happen by using rusty hardware and such. I've owned the car since 1980 so I had my fun with her...besides I have the Hemi car for the street!
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

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69*F5*SE

Wow, what a dream. She's beautiful.   :yesnod:  Ted

resq302

Doug,

Looks friggin wonderful man!  If you are serious about doing it to factory standards, feel free to contact me as I have compiled places to go and places to get parts from.  Granted it is a 3rd gen but if they can't get the stuff, Im sure they can point you in the right direction.  Also, you should consider coming up to the AACA NJ region show in May.  We judge cars on factory standards.  Send me a PM if you are interested.
Brian
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1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Alain426

wow, that how my previous dodge charger should had look, i will keep those picture to send it to the new owner

what a beautiful car:)

Troy

Wow... hurry up and get it all stuck together!

Troy
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CB

1968 Dodge Coronet 500

lisiecki1

will you be deleting the bumper fillers when you reassemble or did the 71's not have them?
Remember the average response time to a 911 call is over 4 minutes.

The average response time of a 357 magnum is 1400 FPS.

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ChargerSG

Looks great :2thumbs: Cant wait to get my 69 RT/SE in the same state :yesnod:
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

WINGR


Looks awesome, congrats. :2thumbs:

Oh yeah, love the green as well. See Troy, it is easy being green. :nana:

WINGR

mopar_madman

1973 Dodge Charger
1968 Plymouth Road Runner
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

General_01

That thing looks sweet!!

Another step on the journey completed. Can't wait to see it when it is done. Sounds like it is going to be one of the best examples out there. Hopefully I can see it up close and personal when it is done at one of the big shows. :2thumbs:
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69charger2002

man that really does look awesome.. for a 71.  hehe. that poor girl goes into the SNOW right off the bat after 3 years in hibernating?!?! what kind of loving owner are you! just kidding of course. it looks great. still doesn't top that silver 69 though
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Hemidoug

Quote from: 71ChallengeHer on January 15, 2009, 07:51:12 PM
Doug, Green 71's rock  :cheers: :cheers:

She's gonna look purdy parked next to yours when she's done....Maybe by the time they set up that dealership at Carlisle for the 71 model year.... :2thumbs:
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

4aThrill

Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
Quote from: 71ChallengeHer on January 15, 2009, 07:51:12 PM
Doug, Green 71's rock  :cheers: :cheers:

She's gonna look purdy parked next to yours when she's done....Maybe by the time they set up that dealership at Carlisle for the 71 model year.... :2thumbs:

Damn  :drool5:  gonna let it sit off to the side for awhile to get more parts  :pity: I guess you can't multi task  :lol:  jk

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Hemidoug

Quote from: 4aThrill on January 15, 2009, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
Quote from: 71ChallengeHer on January 15, 2009, 07:51:12 PM
Doug, Green 71's rock  :cheers: :cheers:

She's gonna look purdy parked next to yours when she's done....Maybe by the time they set up that dealership at Carlisle for the 71 model year.... :2thumbs:

Damn  :drool5:  gonna let it sit off to the side for awhile to get more parts  :pity: I guess you can't multi task  :lol:  jk

If you knew what I have invested in bodywork alone you would understand why it's going under a cover for a while.... :brickwall: Perfection don't come cheap...
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

jb666

Holy crap!! That looks absolutely amazing.. What a paint job!!!!!!!!!!! That thing is so straight and smooth, I can't wait to see more of it!!

Incredible taste  :cheers: :cheers:

I LOVE THIS SHOT! IT's just stunning!!

:drool5: :drool5: :drool5:


TexasStroker

Looks great!  Can't wait to see it finished out!!
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The70RT

WoW...just awsome....congrats  :2thumbs: So do you have a red 3rd gen too or is this it?
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69Charger_440

That paint job is stunning!!!  Wonder how it looks in person!!  To the painter... :notworthy: :notworthy:

Hemidoug

Quote from: The70RT on January 15, 2009, 09:56:19 PM
WoW...just awsome....congrats  :2thumbs: So do you have a red 3rd gen too or is this it?

That WAS it....it's now back to it's original color....
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

firefighter3931

Fricken AWESOME Doug !!!!   :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:



Ron
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FLG GF

 :drool5: wow looks amazing, the color its just :o

RallyeMike

That's really a knock out. I like to say: There is not much more promising that the prospects of a freshly painted car. 

:2thumbs:
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Rolling_Thunder

Looks Awesome man - Love the green - looks alot better with the stripes and some chrome buddy!  Looked great anyway but looks even better now   :D
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Excellent!    :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

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Charger_Fan

Well, it's green & I see it's been parted out...sounds about par for greenies. :scratchchin:


J/K ;D
Congrats, that baby is lookin' SWEET! I don't think you could get more shine on that if you tried, definitely money well spent! :icon_smile_cool:

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SeattleCharger

I like the dark green.   and the black detail    :drool5:     :paintingpink:    :rock:


Why would you want anything else?  Just give me a Charger and I'll be happy.

71ChallengeHer

Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
Quote from: 71ChallengeHer on January 15, 2009, 07:51:12 PM
Doug, Green 71's rock  :cheers: :cheers:

She's gonna look purdy parked next to yours when she's done....Maybe by the time they set up that dealership at Carlisle for the 71 model year.... :2thumbs:
:icon_smile_big: :cheers:

4aThrill

Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 09:21:07 PM
Quote from: 4aThrill on January 15, 2009, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
Quote from: 71ChallengeHer on January 15, 2009, 07:51:12 PM
Doug, Green 71's rock  :cheers: :cheers:

She's gonna look purdy parked next to yours when she's done....Maybe by the time they set up that dealership at Carlisle for the 71 model year.... :2thumbs:

Damn  :drool5:  gonna let it sit off to the side for awhile to get more parts  :pity: I guess you can't multi task  :lol:  jk

If you knew what I have invested in bodywork alone you would understand why it's going under a cover for a while.... :brickwall: Perfection don't come cheap...

just making a funny thats all  :slap:

Hemidoug

Quote from: 4aThrill on January 16, 2009, 09:36:33 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 09:21:07 PM
Quote from: 4aThrill on January 15, 2009, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on January 15, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
Quote from: 71ChallengeHer on January 15, 2009, 07:51:12 PM
Doug, Green 71's rock  :cheers: :cheers:

She's gonna look purdy parked next to yours when she's done....Maybe by the time they set up that dealership at Carlisle for the 71 model year.... :2thumbs:

Damn  :drool5:  gonna let it sit off to the side for awhile to get more parts  :pity: I guess you can't multi task  :lol:  jk

If you knew what I have invested in bodywork alone you would understand why it's going under a cover for a while.... :brickwall: Perfection don't come cheap...

just making a funny thats all  :slap:

Oh I know...it's all good... :2thumbs: No worries....
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

autodynamics

are you going to make it into a 4x4?

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SMOKIN buddy.. ABSOLUTELY SMOKIN.....     :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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magnum

 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: I love green 3rd gens, looks awesome :2thumbs:!
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71 RT

The lines of the 3rd gen Chargers just wear some colors better than others (in my opinion).  Here is a perfect example, that color green is stunning on that body.  Thanks for sharing, and keep posting pictures. 

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SeattleCharger

Quote from: The70RT on January 18, 2009, 05:59:06 PM
Quote from: General_01 on January 17, 2009, 10:01:20 PM
Hey man, did you put it together and Ebay it already? :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1971-Charger-RT-Air-Grabber-ALL-OG-41-000-doc-og-mile_W0QQitemZ130280311792QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item130280311792&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I don't think his will ever get that dirty  :icon_smile_big:

  reserve not met at almost 39,000 dollars?  holy crap :o    I didn't know they were worth that much, I mean, ya, its an awesome charger,     but I guess 3rd gen is catching up to 2nd gen in prices now?   or is it such a perfect restore, like the price difference between a decent 68 R/T and a perfect fresh restored number one 68 R/T? 


Why would you want anything else?  Just give me a Charger and I'll be happy.

SeattleCharger

Reading the seller's description, it is in such nice original low mileage shape, I can understand the the price I guess, would be a nice car to own for sure


Why would you want anything else?  Just give me a Charger and I'll be happy.

ipstrategies

Same color I am keeping on my Charger, people keep asking what color I am going to paint it, and I keep saying.. I am staying with the original color on the car. That looks great.
1971 Dodge Charger SE 383 Magnum
1999 Dodge Durango 5.9
1995 Chrysler LHS

SeattleCharger

Quote from: ipstrategies on January 19, 2009, 03:01:29 PM
Same color I am keeping on my Charger, people keep asking what color I am going to paint it, and I keep saying.. I am staying with the original color on the car. That looks great.

:iagree:     no doubt,  that looks really nice, and original, good reasons


Why would you want anything else?  Just give me a Charger and I'll be happy.