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My 68 from 83 to present

Started by Purple68, March 12, 2010, 11:42:24 PM

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LoneStar Mopar

#25
March 20, 2010, 11:59:08 AM
It looks like she is in pretty decent shape. I look forward to seeing some more progress pics.

Purple68

#26
March 20, 2010, 01:29:58 PM
Quote from: LoneStar Mopar on March 20, 2010, 11:59:08 AM
It looks like she is in pretty decent shape. I look forward to seeing some more progress pics.
Yea it was not too bad, unfortunately I didn't get too many pictures of the body work as it was going together but I'll post what I have.

LoneStar Mopar

#27
March 20, 2010, 02:55:08 PM
Looking forward to seeing the pics. Are you doing the metal work yourself?

tan top

#28
March 20, 2010, 07:06:45 PM
looks pritty solid !! good pictures ! love looking at this kind of thing  :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

Purple68

#29
March 20, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: LoneStar Mopar on March 20, 2010, 02:55:08 PM
Looking forward to seeing the pics. Are you doing the metal work yourself?

The metal work was done by a friend of mine who is a long time body man. When it was time for paint it went to a local body shop for the final prep and paint. I have done all the work on the car minus the engine/transmission and body/paint.

Purple68

#30
March 20, 2010, 08:22:24 PM
Quote from: tan top on March 20, 2010, 07:06:45 PM
looks pritty solid !! good pictures ! love looking at this kind of thing  :popcrn:
Thanks for following along tan top. :cheers:

Arigmaster

#31
March 21, 2010, 09:51:14 AM
Oh how times have changed.....

I bet the car was less than a thousand dollars back then. Stupid me was buying Dusters and Demons for about 300.00 to 500.00 just to beat the crap out of them in the late 70's and early 80's. (Killed at least 7 of them) My sister did in my '70 Duster outfitted with the 440. (Trees don't move) Had I known then what I know now....  :brickwall:

Purple68

#32
March 24, 2010, 06:36:10 PM
Quote from: Arigmaster on March 21, 2010, 09:51:14 AM
Oh how times have changed.....

I bet the car was less than a thousand dollars back then. Stupid me was buying Dusters and Demons for about 300.00 to 500.00 just to beat the crap out of them in the late 70's and early 80's. (Killed at least 7 of them) My sister did in my '70 Duster outfitted with the 440. (Trees don't move) Had I known then what I know now....  :brickwall:

Mine cost a little more than that but it had brand new paint, I'm just glad to still have it after all these years.
Here's some more pics.

Bob T

#33
March 25, 2010, 04:14:46 AM
Hey Purple 68, panels looking good, did you stay with drum front?
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

Purple68

#34
March 25, 2010, 07:36:50 AM
Nope, I went with disc brakes all the way around. I'll put some pics up later. I was tired of not being able to stop when I wanted.

Purple68

#35
March 25, 2010, 11:20:18 PM
Sandblasting in my old backyard.

Purple68

#36
March 25, 2010, 11:23:20 PM
more...



:whistling:  Waiting for comments about the guy under the car sitting on the stack of railway ties. :lol:

Purple68

#37
March 27, 2010, 10:46:57 AM
Heres a pic of the new trunk floor, also I decided to mini-tub the wheel wells and move the springs into the frame rails. If I had to do it over I'm not sure that I would as it was a lot of extra work, but I did gain about 3 inches of clearance for some really big tires. Also the rear seat back needed some slight mods to fit back in place.

Purple68

#38
March 27, 2010, 10:47:49 AM
more...

Purple68

#39
April 02, 2010, 12:02:21 PM
Last couple before car went to body shop.

Purple68

#40
April 02, 2010, 02:48:28 PM
 :popcrn:

Nacho-RT74

#41
April 02, 2010, 04:05:27 PM
Quote from: Purple68 on March 25, 2010, 11:23:20 PM
more...



:whistling:  Waiting for comments about the guy under the car sitting on the stack of railway ties. :lol:




I don't know what is worst:



( at least this last one still will fall on the wheels )
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Purple68

#42
April 02, 2010, 05:26:49 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on April 02, 2010, 04:05:27 PM
Quote from: Purple68 on March 25, 2010, 11:23:20 PM
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:whistling:  Waiting for comments about the guy under the car sitting on the stack of railway ties. :lol:




I don't know what is worst:



( at least this last one still will fall on the wheels )


:smilielol:   :rofl:   :smilielol:


It was just a matter of time!

Troy

#43
April 02, 2010, 08:19:59 PM
Man, I've seen much heavier equipment held up by big blocks of wood. As a matter of fact, I think that's the preferred method for large chunks of metal (spindles, gears, train/crane wheels, etc.). Just look in any machine shop that deals in heavy equipment.

Looks like a lot of work to be done on the car. You've got more guts than me!

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

Purple68

#44
April 02, 2010, 08:40:40 PM
Actually I trust the railway ties more than some jackstands, I feel like the car won't go anywhere when I'm pushing or pulling on something under there.  We got a little carried away though when we were sandblasting.  :icon_smile_big:

Purple68

#45
April 02, 2010, 08:46:49 PM
Heres some from right after I got it back from the body shop.

Nacho-RT74

#46
April 03, 2010, 02:27:31 PM
Quote from: Purple68 on April 02, 2010, 05:26:49 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on April 02, 2010, 04:05:27 PM
Quote from: Purple68 on March 25, 2010, 11:23:20 PM
more...



:whistling:  Waiting for comments about the guy under the car sitting on the stack of railway ties. :lol:




I don't know what is worst:



( at least this last one still will fall on the wheels )


:smilielol:   :rofl:   :smilielol:


It was just a matter of time!

;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Troy on April 02, 2010, 08:19:59 PM
Man, I've seen much heavier equipment held up by big blocks of wood. As a matter of fact, I think that's the preferred method for large chunks of metal (spindles, gears, train/crane wheels, etc.). Just look in any machine shop that deals in heavy equipment.

Looks like a lot of work to be done on the car. You've got more guts than me!

Troy


Well Troy... maybe one piece big block... but not a series of block... I can't imagine if you sneeze on that position, and hit with your head JUST ONE of the blocks


BTW CAR IS COMING GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

NHCharger

#47
April 03, 2010, 07:55:02 PM
Quote from: Purple68 on April 02, 2010, 08:46:49 PM
Heres some from right after I got it back from the body shop.

Wow, I need some sunglasses.
72 Charger- Base Model
68 Charger-R/T Clone
69 Charger Daytona clone
79 Lil Red Express - future money pit
88 Ramcharger 4x4- current money pit
55 Dodge Royal 2 door - wife's money pit
2014 RAM 2500HD Diesel

Purple68

#48
April 09, 2010, 09:17:56 PM
Thought I better get back to this thread to try and catch up to present day. Here's a couple pics getting the Dana test fitted along with the new super stock springs moved into the frame rails.

Purple68

#49
April 09, 2010, 09:28:53 PM
Rear disc brakes.
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