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Push the '68 Hemi out in the driveway, Boy, she's lookin' good

Started by hemi68charger, May 23, 2009, 02:28:00 PM

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hemi68charger

May 23, 2009, 02:28:00 PM
Well, as some of you saw on the progress thread, I had some pics with all four of the tires on the '68 Hemi of mine. Well, pushed her out in the driveway and the Sun made a world of difference... Sorry for another thread.....
She's a work in progress....
Troy
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

hemi68charger

#1
May 23, 2009, 02:28:49 PM
Some more...
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

hemi68charger

#2
May 23, 2009, 02:29:39 PM
Finally......
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

Hemidog

#3
May 23, 2009, 02:40:09 PM
Boy that thing is NICE!!  :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Bet you're tempted too keep it Troy. Better to know what you have, than what you might get.

69*F5*SE

#4
May 23, 2009, 02:41:53 PM
 :drool5:  Now that is something that I would have a hard time parting with.   :drool5:

ds440

#5
May 23, 2009, 02:45:13 PM
So.  Very.  Jealous.

Beautiful work.  You should be very proud. :cheers:
1968 Charger R/T, 440 auto.

Sublime/Sixpack

#6
May 23, 2009, 02:46:48 PM
Love that color, and the Magnums go well with it.
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

tan top

#7
May 23, 2009, 02:53:52 PM
 wow Troy  :drool5:   if i had the dough  ..i would buy this awesome piece of mopar hardware from you  :yesnod:   :'(
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

C_stripes

#8
May 23, 2009, 03:13:28 PM
Why in the world would you part with that for a Daytona. That car is beautiful!!   If I had a Daytona, I would trade you straight across and I think I would have got the better deal.   BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
I'm smarter than I act, But I don't act smarter than I am.

FlatbackFanatic

#9
May 23, 2009, 03:37:22 PM
Your car is just Beautiful!!!!! It gets better every day!! :2thumbs:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

Tilar

#10
May 23, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
She's definitely going to be a sweet ride.   :drool5:
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


chargerrt

#11
May 23, 2009, 03:42:23 PM
This is my favorite of all of your cars  :drool5:  I wish I could get it from you and help you get your Daytona.  I love the unique color and I bet it would look AWESOME with some of those hubcaps and tires like on the Bullitt car :2thumbs:

Hemidoug

#12
May 23, 2009, 06:13:00 PM
Feels good don't it? :cheers: You're crazy wanting to trade that for a Daytona......you can't put a price on blood, sweat and dreams....first time you drive it you will be hooked.
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

1969chargerrtse

#13
May 23, 2009, 07:16:00 PM
Beautiful car there.  I like the tires also, nice lettering.
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

nascarxx29

#14
May 23, 2009, 09:21:54 PM
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

redrider

#16
May 23, 2009, 10:27:04 PM
man why do you want to sell that car its beautiful

mopar73

#17
May 23, 2009, 10:30:54 PM
Quote from: redrider on May 23, 2009, 10:27:04 PM
man why do you want to sell that car its beautiful

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Magnumcharger

#18
May 23, 2009, 10:47:42 PM
That Charger is an inspiration for all of us who own '68's!! May mine be half as nice as yours when I get it done!

BTW....what size are the wheels and tires?
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

hemi68charger

#19
May 23, 2009, 10:51:25 PM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on May 23, 2009, 10:47:42 PM
That Charger is an inspiration for all of us who own '68's!! May mine be half as nice as yours when I get it done!

BTW....what size are the wheels and tires?

The rears are 275/60R/15's on 15x8's and the fronts are 255/60R/15's on 15x7's...

Thanks ya'll...
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

hemi68charger

#20
May 23, 2009, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on May 23, 2009, 09:48:47 PM
Looking VERY Nice!  :2thumbs:

Thanks..... I"ll trade ya for a wing......  :icon_smile_big:
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

maxwellwedge

#21
May 23, 2009, 11:02:18 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on May 23, 2009, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on May 23, 2009, 09:48:47 PM
Looking VERY Nice!  :2thumbs:

Thanks..... I"ll trade ya for a wing......  :icon_smile_big:
As I was typing earlier, I saw that one coming. :whistling:   :icon_smile_cool:

grdprx

#22
May 24, 2009, 12:03:00 AM
Quote from: 69*F5*SE on May 23, 2009, 02:41:53 PM
:drool5:  Now that is something that I would have a hard time parting with.   :drool5:

Awesome work!

mauve66

#23
May 24, 2009, 12:34:24 AM
i'm with everyone else, keep your car (although i would of painted the roof.................  haha, i don't like vinyl tops is all)

on a side note how do you guys put up with those seat covers like the ebay car has?? every time i see them i want to ask the owner if that country singer was an ex girlfriend....... they look like someone took a knife to them
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

C500

#24
May 24, 2009, 01:54:54 AM
That is possibly the finest factory/non-factory colour I have ever seen on a Charger. Looks beautiful Troy.  :2thumbs:  :coolgleamA:  :cheers:  :drool5:  :drool5:
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

ChargerSG

#25
May 24, 2009, 04:51:43 AM
It just look great :2thumbs:
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

hemi68charger

#26
May 24, 2009, 08:13:09 AM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on May 23, 2009, 11:02:18 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on May 23, 2009, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on May 23, 2009, 09:48:47 PM
Looking VERY Nice!  :2thumbs:

Thanks..... I"ll trade ya for a wing......  :icon_smile_big:
As I was typing earlier, I saw that one coming. :whistling:   :icon_smile_cool:

:smilielol:   I'm so predictable.. Between Danny and I, you have us pegged....
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

moparstuart

#27
May 24, 2009, 09:52:41 AM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:   should sell very easy and you will be cruising a daytona soon
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

BigBlockSam

#28
May 24, 2009, 11:43:18 AM
Quoteshould sell very easy and you will be cruising a daytona soon

beautiful car . great color :cheers:
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resq302

#29
May 24, 2009, 12:17:05 PM
Blah.  What a piece of ..   Nah, I can't say it.  Besides, I was only going to be kidding anyway.  That car is amazing.  Definitely top notch work.  Did you do the painting yourself or did you have a body shop do that?  I can't remember its been so long.  Wing cars are nice as I would love to own one myself but as far as driveability, I don't think it would be as fun since I've heard they do not get enough air flow cruising around town to keep the engine cool.

I agree.  Screw the wing car and just keep Dana.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
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

devilgear

#30
May 24, 2009, 01:00:01 PM
Ah man that car sucks...I have never seen a worse ride...I pity you................Dang I could not even get through that without laughing...HAHAHAH Wow what an awesome color...I know if I ordered a new one that is the color I would have got...Great car...

hemi68charger

#31
May 24, 2009, 06:15:51 PM
Been working on the heater box today... Made some progress.. Here's the front with the stamp I had made that duplicates the original part number.. Think it came out pretty good......... I'm waiting on the back fan impeller to dry and then I'll have the back together and finished...

Well..
Got her done.....

PS: Anyone know of a source for the Heater Motor Vent Tube between the heater core body and the fan blower motor? Mine could use replacement. It's usable, but would prefer a better one....
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

69bronzeT5

#32
May 24, 2009, 10:55:26 PM
Beautiful :drool5:
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
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
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

mopar_nut_440_6

#33
May 24, 2009, 11:45:06 PM
Looking really good Troy! Keep up the great work!  :2thumbs:
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Needa68

#34
May 25, 2009, 06:17:41 AM
Troy,

She is looking quite beautiful. Say where did you get the tail panel R/T emblem? Is that a repop or a resto of the original?
Drive fast, make the light.

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69_500

#35
May 25, 2009, 06:43:31 AM
Ah so its on wheels and rolling now. Should be able to swap for a Daytona any day now. If I had a Daytona, I'd wouldn't swap you for it though.  :smilielol: Because then I'd be back in the same boat I am in now, WANTING A DAYTONA.

hemi68charger

#36
May 25, 2009, 06:50:49 AM
Quote from: 69_500 on May 25, 2009, 06:43:31 AM
Ah so its on wheels and rolling now. Should be able to swap for a Daytona any day now. If I had a Daytona, I'd wouldn't swap you for it though.  :smilielol: Because then I'd be back in the same boat I am in now, WANTING A DAYTONA.

Well, I do now have an offer for a done version, but it involves Dana as well......
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

hemi68charger

#37
May 25, 2009, 06:51:57 AM
Quote from: Needa68 on May 25, 2009, 06:17:41 AM
Troy,

She is looking quite beautiful. Say where did you get the tail panel R/T emblem? Is that a repop or a resto of the original?

It's a reproduction I got years ago.....
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

69*F5*SE

#38
May 25, 2009, 07:15:17 AM
Troy, what's the deal with those rolling stilts you had the car on, still need them for your next project or?    :shruggy:

69_500

#39
May 25, 2009, 07:22:37 AM
Troy if its Dana and the 68 for a done Daytona, then I'd be very tempted if it was me personally. Depending on the color and options of the Daytona of course. If it was for a 4 speed car then it would be a no brainer for me. Although in this scenario i"m playing with house money as its not my cars that are being dealt away. Being as I can only honestly say what I'd do with my 500, i'd drop it in a second for a Daytona.

Charger_Fan

#40
May 25, 2009, 09:57:16 AM
It's nice to see all your hard work finally coming together Troy, it looks fantastic! :cheers:

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. :)

rav440

#41
May 25, 2009, 10:27:17 AM
 :drool5: :cheers: :2thumbs:

that looks GREAT  :2thumbs:

:popcrn:
1973 PLYMOUTH road runner GTX


bzabodyn

#42
May 25, 2009, 10:41:42 PM
Been MIA for a while (finished building new house/moving in) - man, you've made some progress Troy!  The Hemi Charger looks great in the light of day!

My project has been slowed a bit (waiting on prototyping roof replacement panel) but we're still at it...

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

RAC95054

#43
May 26, 2009, 05:32:01 PM
It's looking pretty sweet, Troy.  I'm not sure I'd be able to part with it either, unless the Daytona was the same color... like the one that's been for sale in SoCal for a while now.  -Russ
Play: Work that you enjoy doing for nothing.   -Evan Esar

PocketThunder

#44
May 27, 2009, 01:17:26 PM
Do all 68 R/T's have the bumble bee stripe?  Or were some 68 R/T's ordered stripe delete?
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hemi68charger

#45
May 27, 2009, 01:25:23 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 27, 2009, 01:17:26 PM
Do all 68 R/T's have the bumble bee stripe?  Or were some 68 R/T's ordered stripe delete?

Nope.. My '68 is actually a stripe delete car...........
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

Troy

#46
May 27, 2009, 02:29:40 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 27, 2009, 01:17:26 PM
Do all 68 R/T's have the bumble bee stripe?  Or were some 68 R/T's ordered stripe delete?
Both of mine are stripe delete. In 68 it meant exactly that - no stripe. There weren't any extra badges like the 69s.

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

BigBlockSam

#47
May 27, 2009, 04:05:21 PM
QuoteNope.. My '68 is actually a stripe delete car...........


so is mine  :yesnod:
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Beep Beep Dave

#48
May 28, 2009, 08:38:44 AM
The wheels look great on the car, can't wait til you get the grille in.
Sure is coming along nicely :2thumbs:
Dave
'69-1/2 SIXPACK/SIXBBL REGISTRY On-Line Registry for the Lift Off Hood cars!!!
Maple Leaf Mopars your Canadian Mopar site.

1970 Charger R/T

BBKNARF

#49
June 09, 2009, 07:43:10 PM
wow !!! :drool5:
68 Charger, slowly in the works, 451 c.i. approx. 535 hp @ the flywheel, so far best time in the 1/4
11.21 @ 119 mph, full exhaust, stock suspension, 4:10s @ 3640 pounds.

hemi68charger

#50
June 10, 2009, 06:55:27 AM
Hey gang.. She's gone........... This is the way she looked as we pushed her on the trailer along with her sister Charger 500... Traded it for a Daytona. Can be seen at this thread.

Charger forum thread on my new '69 Daytona
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)
Houston Mopar Club Connection
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