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Started by RD, March 17, 2009, 05:32:48 PM

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RD

March 17, 2009, 05:32:48 PM
its me  ::)

was mr. magee's now its mine.  its rough, i know that.. but its in my garage and that is all that matters.  plans... none right now, just glad that it will be in my garage is all.



edit: LOL.. forgot to add

we wrote that on the back to see how many people we could get to follow us from columbia, mo to my house hehehehe  :nana:  :smilielol:
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

Random-Hero-

#1
March 17, 2009, 05:52:07 PM
 :drool5:

Very nice!

I'm assuming it didn't come with the HEMI. But if it's a real HEMI car you're looking at quite the collector item!! If I were you, and you managed to scrape up the original engine, I'd store it, preserve it, and I'd drop a new crate 426 HEMI in there, that way if you ever decide to sell it, you can pop that matching numbers baby in there and CA-CHING!  :2thumbs:
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2004 Hummer H2 Adventure
1970 Dodge Charger - current project
1968 Dodge Charger - stored, future project

RD

#2
March 17, 2009, 06:24:32 PM
random.. oh no.. its a 318, 3 on the tree car.. we just wanted to have some fun is all.
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

TheGhost

#3
March 17, 2009, 07:09:33 PM
RD with a second gen?  Holy carp!
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

NHCharger

#4
March 17, 2009, 07:22:52 PM
Quote from: TheGhost on March 17, 2009, 07:09:33 PM
RD with a second gen?  Holy carp!

:iagree: :iagree:

Jamey, you going over to the dark side, or are you planning to use it in a demo derby?
Actually if I won the lottery one of my Chargers would be a Bullitt clone.
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68 Charger-R/T Clone
69 Charger Daytona clone
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88 Ramcharger 4x4- current money pit
55 Dodge Royal 2 door - wife's money pit
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Sinister68

#5
March 17, 2009, 07:24:26 PM
Are the tail light lenses installed inside out or am I seeing things?  :o
-James
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squeakfinder

#6
March 17, 2009, 07:47:13 PM
Quote from: Sinister68 on March 17, 2009, 07:24:26 PM
Are the tail light lenses installed inside out or am I seeing things?  :o






Yeah, they look inside out. Good Luck with your project.
Still looking for 15x7 Appliance slotted mags.....

69charger2002

#7
March 17, 2009, 08:31:51 PM
congrats jamey! man that poor ol girl needs  a ton, hopefully you can get her fixed up.
trav
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67_Dodge_Charger

#8
March 17, 2009, 09:14:22 PM
Congrats.  I wish I had a 68 too......

Robert

bmoparmofo

#9
March 17, 2009, 09:35:41 PM
Congrads! :cheers:
69 charger 383 t5, 67 newport 383, 67 newport custom 383

tommymac

#10
March 17, 2009, 09:50:24 PM
Nice find,looks like a good grill also,love the taillight!

kycarnut

#11
March 17, 2009, 09:58:46 PM
Congratulations  :rofl: 2nd only to owning my own home have I felt so great as the day I got my current Charger. Just remember we all have more time then money and with careful planning and help from friends you'll be cruising in no time :coolgleamA:.
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bull

#12
March 17, 2009, 10:11:52 PM
Sweet! Oh, wait, no Hemi. ;) Welcome to the second gen crowd. You're going to love it. :2thumbs: Chad is good people too so he probably didn't soak you too bad. :icon_smile_cool:

So, what are your plans? Back to 318/3OTT?

Johnny SixPack

#13
March 17, 2009, 10:42:47 PM
Congrats on the 2nd gen, Jamey. :cheers:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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RD

#14
March 17, 2009, 10:47:49 PM
Quote from: bull on March 17, 2009, 10:11:52 PM
Sweet! Oh, wait, no Hemi. ;) Welcome to the second gen crowd. You're going to love it. :2thumbs: Chad is good people too so he probably didn't soak you too bad. :icon_smile_cool:

So, what are your plans? Back to 318/3OTT?

thank you all for the nice comments.  right now, to be honest, i am going to leave the car the way it looks; figuring "WHAT THE HELL!" and put in a 318/A518 from a 90 dodge truck in it and drive the piss out of it.  I have a set of 2007 dodge charger buckets already, slap in some carpet, a headliner, repair the roof and ensure the steering/suspension is squared away and just go for it.

I know she wont be the prettiest on the streets, nor the fastest, but with 3.23's in the back and a OD to boot, boy she will get good gas mileage!

I will keep everything from the car (has, what i believe to be the matching block and bellhousing) and some day may put her back to original glory as a 318/3 on the tree.  But, that is way off... i just want her to run first and enjoy her for what she is.  I have always stated that the 68 is my favorite year of 2nd gen charger, and this opportunity was just too good to pass up.  Thanks again to Chad.

Anyone have a trans crossmember they need to get rid of? :D

(the taillights are reversed, that will be fixed soon!)
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

RD

#15
March 17, 2009, 10:50:18 PM
Quote from: 69charger2002 on March 17, 2009, 08:31:51 PM
congrats jamey! man that poor ol girl needs  a ton, hopefully you can get her fixed up.
trav

thanks trav.. may be sending you some pm's for parts LOL!!!  Chad is helping out with a new pass door, hood, and decklid, so the rest is stuff i can get from AMD when the time comes to replace it.  interior stuff has put me in a void though as i have absolutely nothing for 2nd gen's. (methinks my mopar parts inventory is going to get even bigger now oh boy!) so you will be seeing put up want ads in the future.
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

bull

#16
March 17, 2009, 11:09:35 PM
I'm sure you know this but if you are going to want stock interior parts be prepared to pay through the nose for junk. IMHO this car would be the perfect candidate for a custom interior. Now if it were an R/T or some really rare/odd combination you might feel obligated to go back to stock but on this thing I'd say the sky's the limit.

Troy

#17
March 17, 2009, 11:34:55 PM
Quote from: bull on March 17, 2009, 11:09:35 PM
I'm sure you know this but if you are going to want stock interior parts be prepared to pay through the nose for junk. IMHO this car would be the perfect candidate for a custom interior. Now if it were an R/T or some really rare/odd combination you might feel obligated to go back to stock but on this thing I'd say the sky's the limit.
It's a 318 with a column shift 3-speed. I'd say that rates as rare BUT it's also yellow with a black top and gold interior.

Neat car Jamey!

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

bull

#18
March 18, 2009, 05:31:56 AM
Quote from: Troy on March 17, 2009, 11:34:55 PM
Quote from: bull on March 17, 2009, 11:09:35 PM
I'm sure you know this but if you are going to want stock interior parts be prepared to pay through the nose for junk. IMHO this car would be the perfect candidate for a custom interior. Now if it were an R/T or some really rare/odd combination you might feel obligated to go back to stock but on this thing I'd say the sky's the limit.
It's a 318 with a column shift 3-speed. I'd say that rates as rare BUT it's also yellow with a black top and gold interior.

Neat car Jamey!

Troy


Rare but probably not the kind of rare that makes people feel obligated to take it back to stock.

TUFCAT

#19
March 18, 2009, 03:44:31 PM
Here's another  :cheers:

bigred68

#20
March 18, 2009, 03:54:51 PM

Anyone have a trans crossmember they need to get rid of? :D

(the taillights are reversed, that will be fixed soon!)
[/quote]
Hey RD, congratulations on your new find! Is this what you need? PM being sent shortly.
:cheers:


69bronzeT5

#21
March 18, 2009, 05:50:04 PM
Congrats Jamey! :cheers:
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1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
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moparstuart

#22
March 18, 2009, 07:19:37 PM
congrats :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot:    congrads  bro now you can dump all the third gens ,you have a 68 the best of all now
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Dans 68

#23
March 19, 2009, 02:04:03 AM
Quote from: bull on March 18, 2009, 05:31:56 AM
Quote from: Troy on March 17, 2009, 11:34:55 PM
Quote from: bull on March 17, 2009, 11:09:35 PM
I'm sure you know this but if you are going to want stock interior parts be prepared to pay through the nose for junk. IMHO this car would be the perfect candidate for a custom interior. Now if it were an R/T or some really rare/odd combination you might feel obligated to go back to stock but on this thing I'd say the sky's the limit.
It's a 318 with a column shift 3-speed. I'd say that rates as rare BUT it's also yellow with a black top and gold interior.

Neat car Jamey!

Troy


Rare but probably not the kind of rare that makes people feel obligated to take it back to stock.



...and another '68 will be brought back! Congratulations! You truly own one of the best.  :yesnod:

And I recognize that handwriting also. I've attached what Wayne had sent my cars previous owner over 18 years ago. Cool stuff.   :coolgleamA:
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The70RT

#24
March 19, 2009, 10:34:55 AM
Cooooool.  :2thumbs:
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Charger_Fan

#25
March 20, 2009, 01:20:19 PM
Well, it's about time you came over to the dark side! :icon_smile_big:
That poor thing sure hasn't had much love in the past. With it's new owner, I'm sure that's all behind it now. Show us some interior pics! :icon_smile_cool:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

RD

#26
March 20, 2009, 10:04:56 PM
what interior? LOL
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

moparstuart

#27
March 20, 2009, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: RD on March 20, 2009, 10:04:56 PM
what interior? LOL
cool picturre  clutch pedal and no shifter hump , very cool car , dont see tree cars everyday  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

71ChallengeHer

#28
March 20, 2009, 10:40:09 PM
Congrats  :cheers:

Silver R/T

#29
March 20, 2009, 11:07:02 PM
cool project
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squeakfinder

#30
March 21, 2009, 09:57:45 AM


      Allwright :2thumbs:! The floorpans look salvageable.
Still looking for 15x7 Appliance slotted mags.....

RD

#31
March 21, 2009, 10:24:12 AM
Quote from: squeakfinder on March 21, 2009, 09:57:45 AM


      Allwright :2thumbs:! The floorpans look salvageable.

aye, that they are.  1st step is to get my RR running, then I will focus on the 68.
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander
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