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Black Pig progress pics

Started by firefighter3931, July 25, 2009, 01:32:17 PM

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firefighter3931

Finally getting close to actually driving this thing.  :coolgleamA: Still de-bugging but it will be road ready very shortly.  :2thumbs:

I know you guys like to look at pics  :icon_smile_big:


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Charger-Bodie

Looking good Ron!....Did you get the brakes to work good?
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

b5blue

Super Ron!  :cheers: What the heck is that under the intake....lines of some sort? (What are you up to?)  :2thumbs:

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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

firefighter3931

Quote from: 1hot68 on July 25, 2009, 01:37:38 PM
Looking good Ron!....Did you get the brakes to work good?


Thanks Brian....looks almost as good as yours.  :icon_smile_cool:

Yep, brakes are corrected....i need to post up the "fix" for all the members who are having difficulty with the SS brake kit.  :P
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

BrianShaughnessy

Quote from: b5blue on July 25, 2009, 01:38:58 PM
Super Ron!  :cheers: What the heck is that under the intake....lines of some sort? (What are you up to?)  :2thumbs:

Wiring harness.

  Very cool Ron...    Get it on the road! Soon!    :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.

firefighter3931

Quote from: b5blue on July 25, 2009, 01:38:58 PM
Super Ron!  :cheers: What the heck is that under the intake....lines of some sort? (What are you up to?)  :2thumbs:


Neal, that is just insulated conduit to protect the electrical wiring....nothing sinister going on, lol !  :lol:
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

b5blue

Ahh you don't want to roast this "pig"!!! She's really sweet Ron!!

LeadfootBob

That's not a pig... Looks more like a boar to me. A real mean one :2thumbs:
Proud member of the jack stand racing team since 1999.
'70 Charger 500: "Bronson", some kind of hillbilly hot rod in progress.
'89 Chevy Caprice 9C1: "it's got a cop motor..."

bull

 :2thumbs: Finally, huh? I wish I was half as close.

Rolling_Thunder

1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

runningman

I was wondering how your car was coming along, that looks badass!  I like those valve covers also.   :cheers:

jb666

That's awesome! There isn't one thing on your car I DONT like  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Silver R/T

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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

BigBlackDodge

Is that a pentastar on the roof of the house? :scratchchin: Christmas decoration?


The car is ...... :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:




BBD

69*F5*SE

Quote from: runningman on July 25, 2009, 02:16:20 PM
I was wondering how your car was coming along, that looks badass!  I like those valve covers also.   :cheers:


:iagree:

skip68

skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!


mikesbbody

Looking sweet Ron  :2thumbs: I love your choice of wheels! I have the same  :cheers:

Harlow


SnoPro440

That looks killer!  I love it!   :coolgleamA:  :2thumbs:
2008 Viper SRT-10
1968 Charger R/T
2019 Rubicon JLU

devilgear

Evil and mean!!! I really dig those valve covers.

firefighter3931

Quote from: devilgear on July 25, 2009, 05:39:55 PM
Evil and mean!!! I really dig those valve covers.


You'll luv my custom plate then.....it says EVIL 68 and has a firefighter logo on it.  :coolgleamA:

Thanks for the compliments guys....it's just one of the many bad azz cars on this awesome website.  :2thumbs:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Blown70


charge-it

Looks real nice! Another black 68. I'll be installing new wheels and tires next year so I get to see what my car would look like with the wheels you have. I like them. Everyone is telling to pick a red stripe. I agree it is probably the best choice but I'm going to go with matte black if I decide to install one. Yep, a quadruple black 68 Charger, that's what I'm talking about. I now have 78 miles on mine. The ass end of yours looks identical to mine except for the tires. I need more meat back there.


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mikepmcs

Very nice Ron.  Here's to you getting it on the road soon. :cheers:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Back N Black

looks awesome Ron, I did not know you were that close to driving her. :2thumbs:

R2

I love that Black Pig,,,,,,

Nice job Ron,,,,,car looks unbelievable.....

like the stance...

see ya at Norwalk bud'


FlatbackFanatic

Looks Great!!! Good job :2thumbs:. The only thing I don't like about it is that its not mine!! :cheers:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

Mefirst

That's one good looking ride Ron :cheers: Happy to see you finally got her outside and made some test runs with her...

Ive made progress to with my own Evil Pig.. Good chance I'm gonna make it to the race this incoming weekend..

The issues I had were not carb related, it was the stupid Digital-6 box (and coil) that just did not have enough "punch" to ignite E85. Tried out my buddys AL-7 box and that really woke the engine up something fierce...

..any ways... I know that your going to take that sweet ride to the track and I expect to you to write a track day report and post a time slip.. -Our "Case of Beer" Race is still on :2thumbs:

Enjoy and take care Buddy...

/Tom


b5blue

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firefighter3931

Quote from: Mefirst on July 26, 2009, 05:20:53 PM
That's one good looking ride Ron :cheers: Happy to see you finally got her outside and made some test runs with her...

Ive made progress to with my own Evil Pig.. Good chance I'm gonna make it to the race this incoming weekend..

The issues I had were not carb related, it was the stupid Digital-6 box (and coil) that just did not have enough "punch" to ignite E85. Tried out my buddys AL-7 box and that really woke the engine up something fierce...

..any ways... I know that your going to take that sweet ride to the track and I expect to you to write a track day report and post a time slip.. -Our "Case of Beer" Race is still on :2thumbs:

Enjoy and take care Buddy...

/Tom


Tom, glad to hear you are getting the car dialed in ! Hope things go well for you at the track and looking forward to results. We've both been on this long road waaaay to long and now it's time to enjoy !  :cheers:

The bet still stands....even though you've upgraded to a Hemi-roid engine  :icon_smile_big:

To all the other members ; thanks for the positive comments....they are appreciated, really !  :yesnod:

A special thanks to member Blown68Coronet (Kevin) for all his help getting it together.  :2thumbs:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Belgium R/T -68

Just looking plain great Ron :2thumbs: I hope to be in that stage some time soon. :icon_smile_big:

Per
Charger -68 R/T 500 cui Stroker

Banana Wama

Very sexy, love the black with black top.

Blown68Coronet

Quote from: BigBlackDodge on July 25, 2009, 03:21:44 PM
Is that a pentastar on the roof of the house? :scratchchin: Christmas decoration?


The car is ...... :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:




BBD

Good eye!!!  
Yes the Pentastar gets lit up every night during the winter or whenever the need for it arises! LOL
It's a very good friend of ours(Uncle Bob) who graciously lent us the use of his shop and provided some damm good meals as well! :2thumbs:

I can't wait to see  "Le cochon noir" make it's maiden run down the strip!

b5blue


Steve P.

MAN... WHAT A RIDE.....  I still can't believe you're selling it to me so damn cheap!!  Hahaha...

It looks great buddy. Well worth all the time, money and effort.  BUT, boys,,, don't think it's over just yet.. Ron has another trick up his sleeve that will be getting machined soon...  ;) That sweet 446 is just the mule being used to find and fix the bugs in the car. So don't worry that the BLACK PIG story is closing. It's just begun......     :2thumbs:


Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

tan top

nice looking charger  :yesnod:  awesome stuff
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
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C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
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 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Blown68Coronet

Quote from: b5blue on July 27, 2009, 06:13:47 PM
Le co-what????? :o

:smilielol:  It's french which translates to "the black pig". :D

aone415

WOW Awesome looking ride Ron


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

69chargerboy

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1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
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1970Moparmann

Looks awesome Ron. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Again, thank you for all of your guidance on my build!  Your a great guy helping a bunch of us out!

Keep us updated.... :popcrn: :popcrn:
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

Charger_Fan

Quote from: Steve P. on July 27, 2009, 06:40:54 PM
That sweet 446 is just the mule being used to find and fix the bugs in the car.
Yeah, that little wimpy motor wouldn't be right in that car...can I have it? ;D

That is one BEAUTY of a Black Piggy, Ron. :drool5: Way to go! :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. :)

kamkuda

my favorite pic :coolgleamA:
Sounds Sweet too

Blown70


Steve P.

Quote from: kamkuda on August 03, 2009, 10:31:41 AM
my favorite pic :coolgleamA:
Sounds Sweet too

I agree for now, but I want a good shot of it standing at attention.   

Just don't scratch up that purdy back bumper too much Ron....  ;)
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

Blown68Coronet

The "Pig" will need the other motor to try and attempt that! :D

The current one will keep him busy for a while till it's big brother is completed :slap:

dodgecharger-fan

Looks like I need to get up to Ottawa pretty soon.... and pick up my Black Pig.  :lol:

It looks fantastic, Ron.

Steve P.

Quote from: Blown68Coronet on August 04, 2009, 07:53:28 AM
The "Pig" will need the other motor to try and attempt that! :D

The current one will keep him busy for a while till it's big brother is completed :slap:



Hahahahahaha....   No worries. I can wait...  :2thumbs:
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

R2

I have been working on this,,,,,, one too many Keiths for me...lol


Musicman

Wow... where have I been :confused:... just finding this post now  :blush2:

Sorry Ron  :rotz:

Outstanding Ron, Outstanding  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: a thing of beauty  :yesnod:

firefighter3931

Thanks Guys...appreciate the positive comments.  :2thumbs:

Still fighting an overheating issue. Hope to have it worked out this w/e....unfortunately the front of the engne has to come apart.  :smash:


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

firefighter3931

Quote from: R2 on August 13, 2009, 08:40:54 PM
I have been working on this,,,,,, one too many Keiths for me...lol




Doug....that is awesome !  :bow: :haha:

You're a man of many talents.  :D



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Go Hogs Go

Go Hogs!

RECHRGD

Geeeeeze Ron!!!!!!  I should have looked at this thread earlier.  That is one bad looking charger.  I love it.  And, with your talents, it will be as fast as it looks.   :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:  Bob
13.53 @ 105.32

1970Moparmann

Quote from: firefighter3931 on August 14, 2009, 05:17:11 PM
Thanks Guys...appreciate the positive comments.  :2thumbs:

Still fighting an overheating issue. Hope to have it worked out this w/e....unfortunately the front of the engne has to come apart.  :smash:


Ron

Ron, what's the issue?  I was just about to get one of those radiators from the Ebay guy.
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

firefighter3931

Quote from: 1970Moparmann on August 14, 2009, 08:29:19 PM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on August 14, 2009, 05:17:11 PM
Thanks Guys...appreciate the positive comments.  :2thumbs:

Still fighting an overheating issue. Hope to have it worked out this w/e....unfortunately the front of the engne has to come apart.  :smash:


Ron

Ron, what's the issue?  I was just about to get one of those radiators from the Ebay guy.


The Rad is fine....that is not the problem.  ;) Go ahead and order one up  :2thumbs:

I'll post up some pics once i figure it out....pretty sure i know what it is.  :scratchchin:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Beer

1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

Rustymuscle

Your tire height/combo makes the car. So many guys want to know how to give their Charger that "bad ass" stance, when all they need is taller tire to fill up the huge wheelwells. Your '68 looks great!
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1970 Dodge Super Bee
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT HEMI

mopar_nut_440_6

Your car looks great Ron. Can't wait to hear it.

Cheers,
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Charger440RDN

Awsome charger, very nice! My favorite year too 1968  :drool5::2thumbs:

gordo1968charger

68 charger+4 kids=2 jobs

firefighter3931

68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Blown70

Great RON, now for a sound byte..... :2thumbs:

gordo1968charger

what is it you do for a living ron?
68 charger+4 kids=2 jobs

b5blue

Yeah Firefighter....I mean Ron...what do you..... :scratchchin:

firefighter3931

Quote from: gordo1968charger on August 18, 2009, 11:38:55 AM
what is it you do for a living ron?

Gordo ; I put the wet stuff on the red stuff !  :icon_smile_big:

Quote from: b5blue on August 18, 2009, 12:31:34 PM
Yeah Firefighter....I mean Ron...what do you..... :scratchchin:

Neal, step into my office  :lol:


Ron


68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

b5blue

I know you make the Hot NOT!!!! :smilielol:

472 R/T SE

 :bow:  You're doing a fantastic job Ron.  The car looks amazing!

You'll be huntin' elephants' in no time.  ;)

gordo1968charger

Quote from: firefighter3931 on August 18, 2009, 12:50:04 PM
Quote from: gordo1968charger on August 18, 2009, 11:38:55 AM
what is it you do for a living ron?

Gordo ; I put the wet stuff on the red stuff:icon_smile_big:

Quote from: b5blue on August 18, 2009, 12:31:34 PM
Yeah Firefighter....I mean Ron...what do you..... :scratchchin:

Neal, step into my office  :lol:

:2thumbs: oops,sorry for being so dumb,i just thought you had too much engine building knowledge for a "hobbyist"



Ron
68 charger+4 kids=2 jobs

firefighter3931

Quote from: 472 R/T SE on August 21, 2009, 04:59:42 PM
:bow:  You're doing a fantastic job Ron.  The car looks amazing!

You'll be huntin' elephants' in no time.  ;)

Thanks Mike....appreciate the compliment !  :2thumbs:


Quote from: gordo1968charger on August 22, 2009, 03:53:31 AM

:2thumbs: oops,sorry for being so dumb,i just thought you had too much engine building knowledge for a "hobbyist"



Gordo, i consider myself a semi educated hack with a keen interest in BB wedge engines. I've broken/rebuilt my share and learned what to do and what not to do over the years. A lot of the learning curve has been trial and error but i've also had some great Mentors along the way.  :2thumbs:

There's allways something to learn...and just when you think that you've seen it all....something new pops up. It's a constant learning cycle, at least for me.  :yesnod:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

b5blue

Ron was that photo photo-shopped ? The flames are in the shape of like a "figure/monster" with arms out coming at the fireman! COOL!!  :2thumbs:

Tilar

Quote from: b5blue on August 22, 2009, 09:20:12 AM
The flames are in the shape of like a "figure/monster" with arms out coming at the fireman! COOL!!  :2thumbs:

That's exactly what it is...At least from what I remember from being a volunteer fireman back in the 70's.   :D  I wish I were still in good enough physical condition to do that again. It's very rewarding.   :2thumbs:
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.



General_01

 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:

It's looking great Ron. Glad to hear you figured out the overheating issue and thanks for sharing your findings in the other thread. Keep working on the bugs. Evebtually you will get rid of them. :2thumbs:



1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee
496 stroker
4-speed