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Bull's 68 Charger restoration thread

Started by bull, March 15, 2010, 02:39:19 AM

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bull

#400
August 03, 2012, 04:38:28 PM
Quote from: 68Charger4me on August 03, 2012, 04:15:54 PM
Thanks for posting the pics :2thumbs:  Do you know if the deal was for automatics as well?

Yes, but I didn't see any automatic sets there that day. That doesn't mean they don't have them...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,93694.0.html

firefighter3931

#401
August 03, 2012, 11:59:22 PM
Looking good Curtis !  :2thumbs:



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#402
August 04, 2012, 12:32:47 AM
Quote from: bull on August 03, 2012, 04:38:28 PM
Quote from: 68Charger4me on August 03, 2012, 04:15:54 PM
Thanks for posting the pics :2thumbs:  Do you know if the deal was for automatics as well?

Yes, but I didn't see any automatic sets there that day. That doesn't mean they don't have them...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,93694.0.html

So that is MoparEd.  There's a member @ the Registry who had him paint his car.  From the pix, it looks fantastic.  I was meaning to wheel over there & ask him if he was who Tolley used.

Curtis, I'm in a chair but I can still do a lot.  When the time comes to fire it up & you need a hand let me know.  Trust me, I have no pride anymore so I have no qualms about asking you to reciprocate it some day.

And if you want to exchange that plate, let me know here pretty soon cause Sunbust is coming up & if I can't make it one of the boyz can take it up there.  Ed's always up here for all the big Mopar shows.

bull

#403
August 04, 2012, 10:09:23 AM
Thanks, Mike. :cheers: To be quite honest, I'm really pretty nervous about starting this thing up. I'm pretty sure it would be fine but considering some of the trouble I've had in the past... :-\ But yea, when I get to that point I'll give you a call. Although I'm not beyond pawing it off on a shop just so they can check my work.

skip68

#404
August 04, 2012, 11:10:03 AM
I fired mine up myself and broke in my cam.   Most will agree I'm an idiot but even I could do it. Your skills by far outweigh mine Curtis so I know you can do it.   :2thumbs:   although looking back if I had the option to have a shop do it I would.  The nervous level was through the roof even the second time around with Vegas Mike helping.   Go with your gut.  The first reaction is usually the right one.   If unsure, have the pro's do it.   ;)
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

A383Wing

#405
August 04, 2012, 01:52:09 PM
Quote from: skip68 on August 04, 2012, 11:10:03 AM
I fired mine up myself and broke in my cam.   Most will agree I'm an idiot but even I could do it.

yer not really expecting an argument from anyone here, are ya Capitan Obvious?

moparstuart

#406
August 04, 2012, 03:10:06 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on August 04, 2012, 01:52:09 PM
Quote from: skip68 on August 04, 2012, 11:10:03 AM
I fired mine up myself and broke in my cam.   Most will agree I'm an idiot but even I could do it.

yer not really expecting an argument from anyone here, are ya Capitan Obvious?
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

bull

#407
September 28, 2012, 10:59:38 PM
A few before/after pics and a look at the dash...

bull

#408
September 28, 2012, 11:02:11 PM
Much better now...

A383Wing

#409
September 28, 2012, 11:09:14 PM
LOOK!! Shiny objects!

bull

#410
September 28, 2012, 11:11:53 PM
 :2thumbs:

Before:


After:

Fred

#411
September 28, 2012, 11:36:22 PM
Quote from: bull on September 28, 2012, 11:02:11 PM
Much better now...

What a transformation, looks really great.


Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

skip68

#412
September 28, 2012, 11:43:02 PM
Damn fine work going on.  Looks beautiful.   :drool5:
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

The70RT

#413
September 29, 2012, 03:59:24 PM
Looks great  :2thumbs:
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Ghoste

#414
September 29, 2012, 04:04:52 PM
Sure does, its amazing to me how far its come Bull.

bakerhillpins

#415
September 29, 2012, 07:11:35 PM
Quote from: bull on September 28, 2012, 11:02:11 PM
Much better now...

  :o  Sheesh bull, that looks astounding.  :yesnod:  :2thumbs:   How'd you do that?
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bull

#416
September 29, 2012, 07:34:35 PM
Every once in a while I gather up a bunch of parts that need restored and I clean them, blast them and take them to the plater. I don't always plate my things but when I've got some mechanism-type parts (or parts that get stuffed up in some crevice I don't ever want to mess with again) I find it a lot easier and more durable than paint. Can't say it's cheaper but in many ways it's nearly a wash, all things considered.

These parts and many more were done in electroless nickel.

A383Wing

#417
September 29, 2012, 07:36:43 PM
I thought he was gonna say "magic"

Bryan

bull

#418
September 29, 2012, 07:41:59 PM
It is magic. I just explained how magic works. :cheers:

lexxman

#419
October 02, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
I lucky that way my work gets things plated all the time ,so if I need something done I just put it in with order.And its all free!!! :2thumbs: Your parts look great.

bull

#420
October 03, 2012, 12:31:42 AM
I wish I had that option. But, if I send enough stuff in all at once it comes out pretty good on the price per piece.

Patronus

#421
October 03, 2012, 12:38:00 AM
That dash looks surprisingly shiny. Hope it's not gloss.
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Steve P.

#422
October 03, 2012, 12:46:34 AM
I'm lovin the shiny parts.  Really look great BUll. You take pretty damn good pics too.. Side by sides would be even better..  ;)
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

bull

#423
October 03, 2012, 02:15:06 AM
Quote from: Patronus on October 03, 2012, 12:38:00 AM
That dash looks surprisingly shiny. Hope it's not gloss.

The only real shine I'm seeing is the light from the flash bouncing off the gauge lense. Per 1HotDaytona's specifications, I used SEM Color Coat Landau black with a couple top coats of SEM Color Coat satin gloss clear.

bull

#424
November 09, 2012, 12:48:02 AM
Fired the car up today for the first time in about, oh, eight years now I guess. Everything went great. :2thumbs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0UoihHkMkw&feature=youtu.be
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