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Started by Charger-Bodie, July 29, 2009, 02:54:47 PM

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moparstuart

#175
October 14, 2009, 09:42:42 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 14, 2009, 09:37:02 AM
   :shruggy: :scratchchin:  Vega plug soon, eh?  :scratchchin:  :shruggy:

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Charger-Bodie

#176
October 22, 2009, 09:34:56 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 14, 2009, 09:42:42 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 14, 2009, 09:37:02 AM
   :shruggy: :scratchchin:  Vega plug soon, eh?  :scratchchin:  :shruggy:

:2thumbs:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:

Well as it turns out Im still waiting for a few things that I need before starting the plug. So I decided to strip what I could and get it in epoxy while I wait. I will likely spray the epoxy on tonight.
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............

Blown70

#177
October 22, 2009, 09:37:59 AM
 :drool5:  Progress   :2thumbs:

69bronzeT5

#178
October 22, 2009, 02:44:00 PM
 :cheers: :2thumbs: You ready to do my Charger next? ;) :icon_smile_big:
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green69rt

#179
October 22, 2009, 06:33:22 PM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 05, 2009, 06:39:43 PM
Well the old bucket got a little less rusty again today...... Had to fab inner rockers the install the new AMD outer rocker panels (Very nice fit and apearance I might add) next will be the front floor pan,Hopefully tommorow.

Sorry to butt in on this thread with an old question.  I just caught up with it.  I'm at the point where I need to replace my inner rockers and it looks like you did exactly what I need to do. I have the outers from AMD.  So here are my questions.
1) I had a sheet metal shop make me some lengths of 16ga steel with a 105 degree bend.  What did you use? Did you add a bend at the bottom to mate up with the outer rocker?
2) I have added a brace across the door opening to support the car before I cut out the inner rocker.  Did you weld in any bracing?
3) Finally, I need to replace my rocker from front to back except for a small section right at the front well.  Any hints on that part, I'm still studying it?

Charger-Bodie

#180
October 22, 2009, 06:53:00 PM
Quote from: green69rt on October 22, 2009, 06:33:22 PM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 05, 2009, 06:39:43 PM
Well the old bucket got a little less rusty again today...... Had to fab inner rockers the install the new AMD outer rocker panels (Very nice fit and apearance I might add) next will be the front floor pan,Hopefully tommorow.

Sorry to butt in on this thread with an old question.  I just caught up with it.  I'm at the point where I need to replace my inner rockers and it looks like you did exactly what I need to do. I have the outers from AMD.  So here are my questions.
1) I had a sheet metal shop make me some lengths of 16ga steel with a 105 degree bend.  What did you use? Did you add a bend at the bottom to mate up with the outer rocker?
2) I have added a brace across the door opening to support the car before I cut out the inner rocker.  Did you weld in any bracing?
3) Finally, I need to replace my rocker from front to back except for a small section right at the front well.  Any hints on that part, I'm still studying it?

The inner rockers I had made did have a slight bend at the bottom. They were basically just like the originals only thicker.....They were made from 14 gauge steel , Its a little overkill,but I want this car to be extra strong cause I'm putting in a fairly big engine.

As far as brace...yes and no. I did install the frame connectors before taking the rockers apart for that reason......While I did the work on the rocker area I left the doors on and had a jack under the frame connectors just to be safe. I kept checking the gaps and it all worked out fine.

I'm not quite sure what you are asking about the front of the rocker. Can you clarify?
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............

green69rt

#181
October 22, 2009, 07:28:49 PM


I'm not quite sure what you are asking about the front of the rocker. Can you clarify?
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At the very front of the inner metal the rocker is attached to a brace that come down from the firewall.  The rocker metal turns up and has some dimples in it.  Did you replace that part or just but weld up to it or what.  This is what's been holding me up on mine.  I even have the frame connectors ready to go in (just like you.)

Charger-Bodie

#182
October 22, 2009, 07:44:13 PM
Quote from: green69rt on October 22, 2009, 07:28:49 PM


I'm not quite sure what you are asking about the front of the rocker. Can you clarify?

At the very front of the inner metal the rocker is attached to a brace that come down from the firewall.  The rocker metal turns up and has some dimples in it.  Did you replace that part or just but weld up to it or what.  This is what's been holding me up on mine.  I even have the frame connectors ready to go in (just like you.)
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I butt welded mine at the middle of the torsion bar crossmember....If yours also doesnt need to be replace that far ahead id suggest for you to do the same.
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............

green69rt

#183
October 22, 2009, 07:58:15 PM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on October 22, 2009, 07:44:13 PM
Quote from: green69rt on October 22, 2009, 07:28:49 PM
At the very front of the inner metal the rocker is attached to a brace that come down from the firewall.  The rocker metal turns up and has some dimples in it.  Did you replace that part or just but weld up to it or what.  This is what's been holding me up on mine.  I even have the frame connectors ready to go in (just like you.)

I butt welded mine at the middle of the torsion bar crossmember....If yours also doesnt need to be replace that far ahead id suggest for you to do the same.
Sadly I have to go further forward than the torsion brace.  But can still just butt weld to the front portion of rocker.
Thanks for taking time to share your info.  I keep looking at you thread because it has a lot of similarities to my project. Oops, one last question and you can get back to your car, did you do anything with the bracing inside the rockers other than reinstall them?

Charger-Bodie

#184
October 23, 2009, 08:14:17 AM
Got it shot with epoxy last night.....  ;D
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............

Blown70

#185
October 23, 2009, 11:00:06 AM
 :drool5: :drool5:  you plan to do the 1/4 work when the plug is in?  where the factory spot is on the roof?

Charger-Bodie

#186
October 23, 2009, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 23, 2009, 11:00:06 AM
:drool5: :drool5:  you plan to do the 1/4 work when the plug is in?  where the factory spot is on the roof?

I think your asking about the seam I left bare? If so, Yeah I left that bare so I can lead it at the same time as the plug.
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............

Blown70

#187
October 23, 2009, 11:21:32 AM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on October 23, 2009, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 23, 2009, 11:00:06 AM
:drool5: :drool5:  you plan to do the 1/4 work when the plug is in?  where the factory spot is on the roof?

I think your asking about the seam I left bare? If so, Yeah I left that bare so I can lead it at the same time as the plug.

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timmy

#188
October 23, 2009, 02:00:05 PM
looking good

Daytona Guy

#189
October 23, 2009, 04:14:13 PM
Very very nice! What color?

The70RT

#190
October 23, 2009, 04:54:17 PM
Quote from: Daytona Guy on October 23, 2009, 04:14:13 PM
Very very nice! What color?

Look at the bottom of all his posts  ;D
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Belgium R/T -68

#191
October 24, 2009, 11:28:13 AM
Great progress here Brian. :2thumbs: I will buy you a planeticket so you can help me out with the Challenger. :icon_smile_big:

Per
Charger -68 R/T 500 cui Stroker

Charger-Bodie

#192
October 24, 2009, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: Belgium R/T -68 on October 24, 2009, 11:28:13 AM
Great progress here Brian. :2thumbs: I will buy you a planeticket so you can help me out with the Challenger. :icon_smile_big:

Per

Dont tempt me Per!
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............

Daytona Guy

#193
October 26, 2009, 12:31:35 AM
I made this car about 20 years ago... and the Daytona boat.




Charger-Bodie

#194
October 26, 2009, 08:35:57 AM
Very cool Dane!!
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............

66chargerkid

#195
October 26, 2009, 01:30:10 PM
Still not done?
Killin me lmao  :rofl:
Keep up the good work. You will have a Daytona in NO time.

Blown70

#196
October 30, 2009, 10:41:14 AM
 :popcrn: :popcrn:  :drool5: Plug in yet....got the fenders converted........whats going on :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :drool5:

Charger-Bodie

#197
October 30, 2009, 11:29:36 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 30, 2009, 10:41:14 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn:  :drool5: Plug in yet....got the fenders converted........whats going on :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :drool5:

Well,I have the hatch gutted. I cant really go any further back there until Jack M. sent me my steel truck closure panel.....So , I just kinda wait. I dont know if anyone can tell or not,but Im not great at waiting.  :-\
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............

Blown70

#198
October 30, 2009, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on October 30, 2009, 11:29:36 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 30, 2009, 10:41:14 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn:  :drool5: Plug in yet....got the fenders converted........whats going on :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :drool5:

Well,I have the hatch gutted. I cant really go any further back there until Jack M. sent me my steel truck closure panel.....So , I just kinda wait. I dont know if anyone can tell or not,but Im not great at waiting.  :-\

Shall I ship you mine........ :shruggy:

moparstuart

#199
October 30, 2009, 12:04:11 PM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 30, 2009, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on October 30, 2009, 11:29:36 AM
Quote from: Blown70 on October 30, 2009, 10:41:14 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn:  :drool5: Plug in yet....got the fenders converted........whats going on :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :drool5:

Well,I have the hatch gutted. I cant really go any further back there until Jack M. sent me my steel truck closure panel.....So , I just kinda wait. I dont know if anyone can tell or not,but Im not great at waiting.  :-\

Shall I ship you mine........ :shruggy:
do it he loves borrowing daytona parts and replacing them  LOL

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