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Tried to create an original - my 69 finally hits the pavement

Started by DPL, June 11, 2009, 08:11:53 PM

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DPL

June 11, 2009, 08:11:53 PM
And a big massive thanks to this board for helping me along the way.

This should give hope to any backyard restorers like myself.

I did everything body, paint, engine, everything all myself with help along the way from great buddies and lots of beer.
1968 Charger RT
1969 Charger RT
1968 Super Bee
1970 Super Bee V Code

paulgrr63

#1
June 11, 2009, 08:17:52 PM
That is one of the nicest 69's I've seen. I'm really diggin the rims. Looks great! :2thumbs:

b5blue

#3
June 11, 2009, 08:21:15 PM
Sweet Ride!!  :2thumbs: How about the interior?

DPL

#4
June 11, 2009, 08:41:35 PM
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1968 Charger RT
1969 Charger RT
1968 Super Bee
1970 Super Bee V Code

BROCK

#5
June 11, 2009, 08:47:00 PM
Most excellent :cheers:

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jb666

#6
June 11, 2009, 08:49:31 PM
Man that is gorgeous!! Awesome job!!!!

charge-it

#7
June 11, 2009, 09:00:15 PM
Stand proud, you did a super job! That car is a real beauty!
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vancamp

#8
June 11, 2009, 09:16:18 PM
sweet ride what is that color? :2thumbs:

69bronzeT5

#9
June 11, 2009, 09:24:09 PM
Dude, nice job!!! :cheers: Your in Langley aren't ya? You bringing it to Mopar Madness on July 12th?
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



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

DPL

#10
June 11, 2009, 09:27:41 PM
I will make it to Mopar Madness in Langley for sure. T5, introduce yourself!

Color is 2008 Lambo pearl yellow.

Thanks for comments everyone.
1968 Charger RT
1969 Charger RT
1968 Super Bee
1970 Super Bee V Code

69*F5*SE

#11
June 11, 2009, 09:30:41 PM
Car turned out fantastic. Great job.   :yesnod:

r_biccum

#12
June 11, 2009, 09:37:50 PM
Beautiful  :o
1969 Dodge Charger SE 383 727 #'s matching with original 8 track
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
2003 Hummer H2

69bronzeT5

#13
June 11, 2009, 09:39:43 PM
Quote from: DPL on June 11, 2009, 09:27:41 PM
I will make it to Mopar Madness in Langley for sure. T5, introduce yourself!


You've got a PM ;)
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



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

Sublime/Sixpack

#14
June 11, 2009, 09:42:55 PM
Good looking Charger!  You did good!
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

Buzzit1

#15
June 11, 2009, 09:47:24 PM
Beautiful car, your hardwork is definetely showing off itself now.

Enjoy the ride!

Jim

FlatbackFanatic

#16
June 11, 2009, 10:53:31 PM
THAT is one Beautiful car. Love the color, and the stance. The whole thing, just wow!! :drool5:  Congrats! :2thumbs:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

jaak

#17
June 11, 2009, 10:53:48 PM
Nice Car!!!!!!!!!!1 :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

That Lambo yellow with white.... simply stunning  :2thumbs:

Jason

NYCMille

#18
June 11, 2009, 10:55:56 PM
DUDE! NICE JOB!! Way to go against the grain and create something original!  :2thumbs:

moparheater

#19
June 11, 2009, 11:00:20 PM
Sweet..inside and out, way to go!!! :drool5:

69charger2002

#20
June 11, 2009, 11:01:41 PM
i like the color. i also for some reason like the color coded tail panel on that car..i usually like black only tail panels on 69's, but you definitely pulled it off.

:cheers:
trav
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jaak

#21
June 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
I just gotta chime in again... Man that car is gorgeous :2thumbs: I absolutely love that yellow and white!

BTW... I love white interiors with a pistol grip :D



Jason

Sublime/Sixpack

#22
June 11, 2009, 11:29:30 PM
For some time now I've wondered how those rims would look on a 2nd generation Charger, I like the look.
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

mopar_nut_440_6

#23
June 11, 2009, 11:30:23 PM
Very nice ride and the color combination looks great!  :cheers:
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

PocketThunder

#24
June 12, 2009, 12:02:04 AM
Quote from: 69charger2002 on June 11, 2009, 11:01:41 PM
i like the color. i also for some reason like the color coded tail panel on that car..i usually like black only tail panels on 69's, but you definitely pulled it off.

:cheers:
trav

I would still black out the tail panel...  :Twocents:

But dude! awesome car and i love the color como!!   :yesnod:   :nixon:
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chargerrt

#25
June 12, 2009, 12:03:17 AM
Now THAT'S the way I like to see a Charger sitting!  Nice stance!

Belgium R/T -68

#26
June 12, 2009, 04:34:08 AM
Really nice done :2thumbs: Indeed motivates others aswell. :cheers:

Per
Charger -68 R/T 500 cui Stroker

1969chargerrtse

#27
June 12, 2009, 05:20:49 AM
Wow beautiful job.  I love the white top, interior and pistol grip.  Super job.
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

Tilar

#28
June 12, 2009, 05:24:25 AM
I really like that stance. Very nice looking ride you have there.  You did a great job on that.
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


tan top

#29
June 12, 2009, 06:11:00 AM
 :o..... looks great :drool5:  i'm a big fan of sticking to what color code is on the fender tag , but that color looks awesome with white  :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:

looks real low & mean also  :yesnod: :coolgleamA:   nice job :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
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Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
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BrianShaughnessy

#30
June 12, 2009, 06:32:02 AM
Nice!!!   Congrats!  :2thumbs:
Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.

SnoPro440

#31
June 12, 2009, 07:14:48 AM
Nice Charger and nice work!   :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
2008 Viper SRT-10
1968 Charger R/T
2019 Rubicon JLU

OneofNoneRT

#33
June 12, 2009, 07:34:54 AM
 :2thumbs: Good Job.. How Long??
1968 R/T 440/4 Spd (Prototype Factory Sunroof)
2008 R/T 5.7l HEMI (Road & Track)

resq302

#34
June 12, 2009, 07:39:16 AM
Very nice job!  Of course, I am kinda partial to cars with white tops and interiors.   :D
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

DPL

#36
June 12, 2009, 10:33:45 AM
Sure am glad you all like this one.  Everyone has their own preferences but at the end of the day, its a Charger - period.

This was a 1.5 year project that involved most of that time getting the body done.  If I was to recommend anything to any of you who may be restoring their cars themselves, it would be this:

Take your time with the body work!  Don't leave any area untouched.

Oh, and borrow the mac daddiest spray gun you can get your hands on.  I used a SATA and wow...3 coats of base, 5 coats of pearl and 6 coats of clear.  All in one day!!!!
1968 Charger RT
1969 Charger RT
1968 Super Bee
1970 Super Bee V Code

WingCharger

#37
June 12, 2009, 11:19:12 AM
SWEET! :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: What exactly is the color? That combo is AWESOME! :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:

I really like the White side-marker surrounds, and the color-coded tail light panel! :2thumbs:
R/T Emblems over a stripe are my favorite. :icon_smile_big:

bsakal

#38
June 12, 2009, 04:15:12 PM
That car is awesome!!! I love that body color taillight panel.
69 Charger SE - 66 Chrysler Newport 383

69bronzeT5

#39
June 12, 2009, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: WingCharger on June 12, 2009, 11:19:12 AM
What exactly is the color?

Dude....as he said..."2008 Lambo pearl yellow." :slap: :nana:
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



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

Scaregrabber

#40
June 12, 2009, 07:12:46 PM
Your car looks great. With a car as perfect as a 69 Charger it's easy to mess it up when you modify it. Yours looks really good.

Sheldon

tan top

#41
June 12, 2009, 07:50:01 PM
Quote from: DPL on June 12, 2009, 10:33:45 AM
Sure am glad you all like this one.  Everyone has their own preferences but at the end of the day, its a Charger - period.

This was a 1.5 year project that involved most of that time getting the body done.  If I was to recommend anything to any of you who may be restoring their cars themselves, it would be this:

Take your time with the body work!  Don't leave any area untouched.

Oh, and borrow the mac daddiest spray gun you can get your hands on.  I used a SATA and wow...3 coats of base, 5 coats of pearl and 6 coats of clear.  All in one day!!!!

awesome choice of gun  :coolgleamA: been using  sata jets  for  14 years 
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

aone415

#42
June 12, 2009, 08:51:49 PM
Sick car! :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: I love that Lambo pearl yellow... Amazing job :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:


This Charger right here is a one of none, that means none before it, none to come.

autodynamics

#43
June 14, 2009, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: DPL on June 11, 2009, 08:11:53 PM
And a big massive thanks to this board for helping me along the way.

This should give hope to any backyard restorers like myself.

I did everything body, paint, engine, everything all myself with help along the way from great buddies and lots of beer.

wow real impressive love the color combo and the stance!!!!!

Troy

#44
June 14, 2009, 08:38:42 AM
I love it! I had heard that color was pretty involved but it looks like the end result was worth it.

Troy
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SFRT

#45
June 14, 2009, 11:04:23 AM
amazing :o
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TiMopar

#46
June 15, 2009, 05:26:56 AM
Very nice!!!

Back N Black

#47
June 15, 2009, 05:36:03 AM
Beautiful car!  :cheers:  :2thumbs:

eje91

#48
August 18, 2009, 06:16:02 PM
It's been said by many others, but it  bears repeating: great job!  The Lambo yellow with the white top and interior are tremendous.

jbweems

#49
August 20, 2009, 07:21:12 AM
Incredible job.  Seeing that just made my morning.

Britt
1972 Charger
2004 Ram 1500

Cole317

#50
August 20, 2009, 08:18:01 AM
Wow real nice job! I love the wheels too

Brock Samson

#51
August 20, 2009, 10:49:18 AM
 :o I'm just seeing this, and I like it very much,..  :yesnod:
what are those rims?.. they look, like the Ford GT 40  rims but I'm probably mistaken as they haven't been made in a couple decades...
any pics of the wheels,..

http://cobb.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/04/shelby_85th_commemorative_gt40_04_1.jpg

I'd like any other pictures and details you find the time to post,..
What's the engine specs and top end consist of?..
Excellent Work! Looks straight and proper!  :2thumbs:

Matthan

#52
August 20, 2009, 11:40:16 AM
nice charger

jb666

#53
August 20, 2009, 11:42:14 AM
I've come back to this thread about 100X to look at (and show people) your car. Again, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DPL

#54
August 26, 2009, 04:44:01 PM
Wow guys, I really appreciate all the comments.

Yes, the wheels are American Racing Shelby Cobra.  In truth I expected to hear some negative comments on this choice!  Ford wheels on a mopar...

I'll fire up some more photos soon.

Again thanks everyone
1968 Charger RT
1969 Charger RT
1968 Super Bee
1970 Super Bee V Code

Brock Samson

#55
August 26, 2009, 05:21:41 PM
 those wheels have been at the top of my list for Fav. Wheels since I was 10 when I had a Clear MPC FORD J car model in 1967,.. With the gold color and the red/blue (left right) spinners I think they are a work of art in themselves,..
  :drool5: eagerly awaiting pics and details of your own creation...  :popcrn:

Go Hogs Go

#56
August 27, 2009, 08:22:54 AM
Looks awesome, and I'm really diggin the wheels. :2thumbs:
Go Hogs!

mopar0166

#57
August 27, 2009, 11:03:12 AM
where did you mount the hood pins?  where they original?

Neal_J

#58
August 27, 2009, 04:21:20 PM
Looks like the car Nash Bridges should have driven.

Beautiful.
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