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My restoration project (stolen for 22 years)

Started by no40jm, July 21, 2009, 07:11:08 AM

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no40jm

#150
December 23, 2010, 09:31:59 AM
Grill has been installed.
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

no40jm

#151
December 23, 2010, 09:32:46 AM
Heres some pictures of the instrument cluster. All gauge faces were sandblasted and painted with a semi-flat black paint.All gauge faces have new decals on them, new turn signal lens added and the housing has been cleaned and re-painted white.All gauges have been re-calibrated, switches have been disassembled and cleaned odometer has been set back to zero, clock has been updated to quarts time. Instrument cluster plastic had been re-chromed.
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

no40jm

#152
December 23, 2010, 09:34:02 AM
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"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

no40jm

#153
December 23, 2010, 09:34:46 AM
Side windows have been restored. First I had to find the passenger vent and side glass, due to someone installing tinted glass after the car was in collision. Then I disassembled the vent window frame, sandblasted the frame and repainted it. All the chrome has been re-chromed. All glass has been polished and most of the scratches have been removed. All trim has been polished. All new seals have been installed.All mounting hardware for the windows have been sandblasted and painted. Most of the hardware was missing.
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

no40jm

#154
December 23, 2010, 09:43:24 AM
Almost forgot, I also restored the dimmer switch.
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

ChgrSteve67

#155
December 23, 2010, 09:58:30 AM
That is looking really great, keep up the great work.

That is going to be increadable when your done.
A definate award winner.

tan top

#156
December 23, 2010, 10:06:03 AM
this is good stuff , :2thumbs: !! chargers looking real good   :drool5: :drool5:
  did you have any pictures just after it was found  :popcrn:
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

RIDELIKEHELL

#157
December 23, 2010, 11:15:18 AM
Outstanding work! Keep it up and I can't wait to see a video of it when your done :2thumbs:
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

DustinSimmonds

#158
December 25, 2010, 12:29:41 PM
Oh man, you've come such a long way! I only hope I can fix up my 72 as well as you have yours! This is an amazing story! Makes you realize that any car is salvageable. I can't wait to see the finished product! I think you should send your story to Mopar Magazine, I'm sure they would love such a feel good story! Good luck on the rest I know i'll be keeping up on how your doin.

Silver R/T

#159
December 25, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
Amazing work, so much craftsmanship in this Charger
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks

1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

69bronzeT5

#160
December 25, 2010, 09:59:38 PM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
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

67440chrg

#161
December 25, 2010, 11:07:09 PM
Great story and even better looking car! keep up the good work.

TUFCAT

#162
December 25, 2010, 11:35:44 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on December 25, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
Amazing work, so much craftsmanship in this Charger

:iagree:  I COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER! :icon_smile_wink:

no40jm

#163
December 27, 2010, 08:22:03 AM
Thanks for all the great comments!!!!!!!!!
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

no40jm

#164
December 27, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
Quote from: tan top on December 23, 2010, 10:06:03 AM
this is good stuff , :2thumbs: !! chargers looking real good   :drool5: :drool5:
 did you have any pictures just after it was found  :popcrn:

No pictures, but I do have a video
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

tan top

#165
December 27, 2010, 08:47:58 AM
Quote from: no40jm on December 27, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
Quote from: tan top on December 23, 2010, 10:06:03 AM
this is good stuff , :2thumbs: !! chargers looking real good   :drool5: :drool5:
 did you have any pictures just after it was found  :popcrn:

No pictures, but I do have a video

oh right !!  how far away was the car found ! from where it was stolen !! would like to see video , sometime ?? youtube it  maybe ?? :popcrn: :2thumbs:
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

1ofnone

#166
December 27, 2010, 09:08:24 AM
Very nice work. Makes me want to go out and start on my 68 even tough it is -11.c right now!!!

ACUDANUT

#167
December 27, 2010, 10:52:31 AM
 I can't believe such great work for a 21 year old...I'm jealous.  :cheers:

RIDELIKEHELL

#168
December 27, 2010, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: 1ofnone on December 27, 2010, 09:08:24 AM
Very nice work. Makes me want to go out and start on my 68 even tough it is -11.c right now!!!

It is chilly in Ontario isn't it..I just came in from Shovelling :'(
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

no40jm

#169
January 12, 2011, 09:05:21 AM
Last week I adjusted all the windows, installed new moisture barrier covers and installed new upper and lower door panels.
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

no40jm

#170
January 12, 2011, 09:11:39 AM
I also installed the radio.
"If you chop your own fire wood it will warm you twice."
"The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right." HF

hemi68charger

#171
January 12, 2011, 09:12:36 AM
 :2thumbs: Excellent work there.............
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

BIGBLCK11

#172
January 12, 2011, 11:16:20 AM
Great story, I missed this thread somehow too.  Car looks awesome.  Have to make the dream cruise this year.  At least on Friday, I hear it is pretty crazy on Saturday. :2thumbs:

71wrenchhead

#173
January 12, 2011, 05:44:47 PM
Wow, amazing job! cant wait to see it completed, keep up the good work
Got slapped by my wife for keeping an engine in the bedroom........yeah, pretty much sums up my life

Brads70

#174
January 12, 2011, 06:18:03 PM
WOW What a great thread!  I really enjoyed reading this one! :2thumbs: Great job!
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