New guy.

[1970Moparmann]

I just ran into this site the other day-I didn't know it was around  .  Been an active member of Moparts for years.

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic....

Here is some cars I've owned in the past-

1978 Cordoba
1969 Charger RT - B3 Blue Ex, black interior.  The car has traded hands within Chicago about 4 times that I know of! At least it's been enjoyed...
1970 Charger RT - F8 Green on Green.  Original 40k mile car.  Had it for about 8 years and needed to get a 4 speed in a high impact color.
1970 Challenger - Turn and burn.  Needed a ton of work, but bought it for a steal right before the big jump in price the other year.
1973 Challenger 340/4 speed - Found it locally for $3k last year. Bought it site un-seen and I should have passed.  The car needed the complete frame replaced.  It sat in a barn in Woodstock, IL for about 15 years.  I found out how bad mother Mopar was on the Challengers with this one!

Currently own-
1970 Charger RT 4 Speed - Found my baby in 2003.  Restored and correct even down to the points ignition. Even have the original tires and wheels.  Owner removed the tires/wheels after he purchased the car.  I put a set of 15" Ralleys on it.



1968 Coronet RT Rag top - Found this car about 4 years ago and was just going to do some work and sell for some $$.  Found it in Michigan and once I stripped found a ton of bondo.  It's amazing at what people will do.......  Anyways, after finishing the car, the wife, kids, and eventually I, fell in love with it. It's still a work in progress, but a really fun car.  Nothing like cruising in a 440 rag.



1968 Charger 383/4 speed/air - Here is my current project. Another car that turned from a decent "20 footer" to a major project.  The car had quarter skins put on, and the idiot didn't put them on straight/bondo'd the crap out of them-being misaligned. Frame was rusting out from the inside out....All I can say is thank you AMD!!! 

This is the first car I'm making it how I want it versus how it came from the factory.  It's going to be black on black/no vinyl top/383 stroker/Keisler 5 speed/disc brakes/custom wheels/ and more...

Here's some picts-



Great website guys!!

[Ghoste]

Welcome to the group and I love that 70.  There are a few who might say it's cliched but Plum Crazy on a 70 is the perfect color IMO.

[mopar_nut_440_6]

Beautiful cars. Welcome aboard. I just joined and these guys are great!

Cheers,

James

[skip68]

Welcome to the site!  Beautiful cars you have!!!!!!!!!  This IS the best site for accurate Mopar info, and also meeting some really great people with the same passion for cars! Again, welcome! 

Mrs.Skip68

[69*F5*SE]

Welcome, you have some very beautiful cars there.   

[captnsim]

Welcome to the site   Great cars, love that 68 ragtop  

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks guys!  Looking forward to the months to come.  I've already spent about 3 hours in the last two days researching info already.  Great site!!

[Dans 68]

I just ran into this site the other day-I didn't know it was around  .  Been an active member of Moparts for years.

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic....   Welcome home! 

1968 Charger 383/4 speed/air - Here is my current project. An actual 383 4-speed w/air? Tell me more! Fender tag? Build sheet? Vin #?


Great website guys!!  You know it. Most of the credit goes to Troy.

Again, welcome aboard.

Dan

[bigcountry]

Welcome......awesome cars. I'm diggin' the drop top

[RD]

welcome to the site.. now you wont leave like all of us.

383/4spd?  arent those rare?  bull will know.

[Dans 68]

welcome to the site.. now you wont leave like all of us.

383/4spd?  arent those rare?  bull will know.

Yes, Bull does know that they are rare. 74 of the 2-bbl and 259 of the 4-bbl 383 XP's were made. And A/C was (supposedly) not an option (here we go... )

Here are a few of the threads....
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,11152.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43948.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,9081.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,37920.0.html

Dan

[Hemidog]

Nice rides! welcome!

[tan top]

hello & welcome   ... real nice mopars you have there   .... look forward to seeing more pictures sometime 

[Tilar]

welcome to the site.. now you wont leave like all of us.

383/4spd?  arent those rare?  bull will know.

Yes, Bull does know that they are rare. 74 of the 2-bbl and 259 of the 4-bbl 383 XP's were made. And A/C was (supposedly) not an option (here we go... )

Dan

He did have this to say about the 68...

1968 Charger 383/4 speed/air - Here is my current project. Another car that turned from a decent "20 footer" to a major project.  The car had quarter skins put on, and the idiot didn't put them on straight/bondo'd the crap out of them-being misaligned. Frame was rusting out from the inside out....All I can say is thank you AMD!!! 

This is the first car I'm making it how I want it versus how it came from the factory....

That Coronet is really sweet. I've been in love with the Chargers since the day they came out, But since I've been on this site I'm learning a whole new respect for the Coronet.

[1969chargerrtse]

   I'm a Charger guy but Love that R/T Conv.  Lots and lots of info here.

[dpm68]

Muy bien. Nice cars...very nice cars.

[Mopar2Ya]

Nice cars! 

[dodgecharger-fan]

Welcome!

I love that 'net ragtop!

[Dans 68]

welcome to the site.. now you wont leave like all of us.

383/4spd?  arent those rare?  bull will know.

Yes, Bull does know that they are rare. 74 of the 2-bbl and 259 of the 4-bbl 383 XP's were made. And A/C was (supposedly) not an option (here we go... )

Dan

He did have this to say about the 68...

1968 Charger 383/4 speed/air - Here is my current project. Another car that turned from a decent "20 footer" to a major project.  The car had quarter skins put on, and the idiot didn't put them on straight/bondo'd the crap out of them-being misaligned. Frame was rusting out from the inside out....All I can say is thank you AMD!!! 

This is the first car I'm making it how I want it versus how it came from the factory....

That Coronet is really sweet. I've been in love with the Chargers since the day they came out, But since I've been on this site I'm learning a whole new respect for the Coronet.

Tilar,

He mentions re-making the car with a 5-speed keisler. Perhaps he meant to say "1968 Charger 383/5 speed/air" in his first post, and it was simply a 318 automatic as built by the factory car that he is re-working. But unless I ask I will never know....

Dan

[mauve66]

love Coronet convertibles, welcome

[1970Moparmann]

The Charger is rare also, but I personally can't do the green on green anymore!  Did it before and I was going to change it, but thought with the 70 I had, it shouldn't be touched-too original..

I've always restored cars to the way they came from the factory, but this time I want a car I can drive anywhere.  Thinking about doing a RT 66 with my kids some day.  Definitely doing the Hot Rod Mopar Tour with the Collectors Guide group. 

I do have the original trans, but the engine is in a Duster in Texas.  I'm working on the guy to get that back at some time.  I figure I can always get the car back to how it was if I ever want to go that route.

Again, thanks for all the reply's and look forward to being a part of this website. 

Do most of you guys belong to the Dodge Charger Registry?  The last time I was at a meet was in Auburn, IN about 6 years ago. Met Wayne Wooten a couple of times and can't say enough on what a great guy he is.

The car does have air, and rear defroster!  The car does not have a fender tag, but I have 85% of a build sheet.  The cool part about it also is I have all the paperwork and it was in Chicago it's whole life.  Bad for the frame and metal though-hence thank God for AMD!  The other cool thing, I know the previous two of the three owners.  One guy who owned it for 15 years, I met due to work prior to knowing he owned the car!!  The guy who I bought the car from had it for 10 years.  It's always awesome to know a cars history.  Unfortunately, with the Coronet I have no history at all.  The 70 Charger (Plum Crazy) as only owned by one other person.   Brought the car to the original owner after it was restored and he almost started crying.  Too bad he passed away the other year.

Picture of original owner with restored car-

[FlatbackFanatic]

Welcome!! Nice wheels!

[The70RT]

Welcome....purty rides 

[nh_mopar_fan]

welcome, love that ragtop!

[472 R/T SE]

My first car was a 68 Coronet R/T back in '84.  Always wanted a plum crazy 70 and it took until 5 years ago to get one.  I almost traded my Challenger for a factory black on black vert '68 Coronet R/T here about a year ago.

I really like the no vinyl top on your 70.  Dodge Don is restoring his car very similar to yours.  He's on vacation so he won't comment until he gets back I'm sure.

My wife peeked over my shoulder at your vert and she commented how nice it was.  That's uncommon. 

Nice job!!!

[Recharger]

Welcome, nice cars!    Were you at a Dodge dealer car show in Tinley Park about 2 summers ago by any chance?  I think I saw your ragtop Coronet there .  Beautiful car...  Love the color.   

[Rolling_Thunder]

welcome to the site man...        most of us seem to have at least a couple mopars...     

I have three myself...    all three getting slow restorations -
1968 Charger - 6.1L hemi / 5-speed swap
1969 Road Runner - will get a 440+6 and original 4-speed
1966 Satellite vert - 318 auto car...    might go with a 383 auto combination...    but i do have a 512" stroker sitting in my garage.

[1970Moparmann]

welcome to the site man...        most of us seem to have at least a couple mopars...     

I have three myself...    all three getting slow restorations -
1968 Charger - 6.1L hemi / 5-speed swap
1969 Road Runner - will get a 440+6 and original 4-speed
1966 Satellite vert - 318 auto car...    might go with a 383 auto combination...    but i do have a 512" stroker sitting in my garage.

Very cool.

The problem with three cars is space for me .  I'll figure something out within the next few years.  I only have a 20 x 20 and kill myself for buying this house!!

[Charger_Fan]

Sounds like you & I have about the same size garages...way too small.   Welcome aboard, you've got some good lookin' Mopes there.

That's pretty cool that you were able to show the restored Charger to the original owner & that he had that sort of reaction. I bet there was many a day that he regretted selling the car.

[hemi68charger]

Hey Mike..
Man, cool rides !!!!!!  Love that '70....... Foe-speed to boot.... Thanks for sharing... 

Troy

[Paul w]

  Have you any pic's of the B3 charger as they are well rare Mother mopar didn't make that many B3 Chargers

[1970Moparmann]

Have you any pic's of the B3 charger as they are well rare Mother mopar didn't make that many B3 Chargers

Very nice!  I love the dog dish wheels.   

My first Charger was a 69 RT that was B3.    The car is still around in Chicago after about 6 owners since me.......

I bought this after high school and had a lot of fun with it!   Man, High School was 20 years ago! Been enjoying Chargers since.....

Here's a picture-

[K9COP]

hey dude, welcome, these guys are, as the others have said, awesome, and there is always help to hand....

let me know if you need anything(got some mild photoshop skills) and I'm a K9 cop....

mav

[41husk]

Welcome, great cars!!!!!!

[1970Moparmann]

Welcome, great cars!!!!!!

Thanks!  I've been on here for almost 4 months and this site is awesome .  Over the years I've been on many different forum sites, but by far this one has been the best.  The knowledge and willingness to help is completely awesome.  It came at the right time for my 68 Charger restoration.  I've made a lot of purchases based on recommendation from members here.

[Silver R/T]

Some of nicest cars you have/had.