Chop Cut Rebuild is doing a 69 charger this season.......

[ccr-host]

What show is this showdown planned to air on,CCR or Pinks?

It will happen in our final episode (#13). Scheduled air date is late Jan. or early Feb.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I finally recorded an episode on the weekend and was thinking it is alot like the work that went into my car, metal wise. I look forward to seeing more of the episodes

[thedodgeboys]

Hey Dan, why did you send the Dana 60 back to curry to have the tabs welded on?

[nvrbdn]

so then shafi are we still going to get a final show? since the last show was to be running at pinks that didnt take place, why not take time and do it all right, then get a track and a victim. and line em up and give us all a show. course im sure it would be an expence to all to get this done, but i would love to see the car run. or at least a final show roasting the tires in a parking lot with the whole crew that was involved in the build. just a thought.

[ccr-host]

Hi all,

Yes, we had a number of challenges with the Charger at PINKS ALL OUT. I can tell you it is everything it's advertised to be. Powerfull and impressive.

There's been some great challenges to building this car. Rushing to a deadline is always stressfull. But, it all makes great television!

[ccr-host]

Hey Dan, why did you send the Dana 60 back to curry to have the tabs welded on?

Currie asked to weld the tabs in-house to be certain the heat didn't warp the axel tubes.

[DC_1]

That sux!.....no new episode of CCR this weekend!   

[nvrbdn]

really. i kept checkin around thinking the dvr just missed it or something

[ccr-host]

I believe they're airing a new episode this weekend.

Enjoy!

[Magnumcharger]

I'm watching the episode of CCR right now. They are installing a new steering column, removing the steering wheel.
It appears this new column has the keyset in the column, a la 1970 rather than in the dash, as per 1968-1969.

Could you verify this, and explain the rationale behind this modification?

[BrianShaughnessy]

Aside from the Charger half of the show...     I found the segments on the older Vettes much more interesting than the entire CSOC project itself.   

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I'm watching the episode of CCR right now. They are installing a new steering column, removing the steering wheel.
It appears this new column has the keyset in the column, a la 1970 rather than in the dash, as per 1968-1969.

Could you verify this, and explain the rationale behind this modification?

Noticed that as well....another '69 specific feature gone.

It was really painful watching those Chevy guys butcher that poor steering wheel & column.....you need to remove the center plastic medallion first to gain access to the center horn pad nut....not pry it off with a screwdriver!!!
No shop manuals available on the build?

[lexxman]

I watched the show today too.Whats with the keyset column? We all know it should be on the dash.

[ram68]

Been watching the show, pretty informative.   Too bad its going to be almost all amd sheetmetal, not much of the real sheetmetal/soul of the car left. LOL

[BrianShaughnessy]

I'm watching the episode of CCR right now. They are installing a new steering column, removing the steering wheel.
It appears this new column has the keyset in the column, a la 1970 rather than in the dash, as per 1968-1969.

Could you verify this, and explain the rationale behind this modification?

Noticed that as well....another '69 specific feature gone.

It was really painful watching those Chevy guys butcher that poor steering wheel & column.....you need to remove the center plastic medallion first to gain access to the center horn pad nut....not pry it off with a screwdriver!!!
No shop manuals available on the build?

If we refer to earlier posted pics from SEMA,  well, yeah.  key column.  
Otherwise  ...  actual shop manuals at a shop?      You should know better    

Edit: I resized the pic to help the scroll challenged.

[DC_1]

They should have added this steering wheel while they were at it

[Magnumcharger]

Not directly applicable...but interesting anyway:
(note '68-style bumper guards, black door button.)

1969 Dodge Charger & Miss American Teen-Ager
Fran Garten of Great Neck, New York poses here with the official car of the 9th Annual Miss American Teen-Ager beauty pageant, which she won. The pageant was held at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Not directly applicable...but interesting anyway:
(note '68-style bumper guards, black door button.)

1969 Dodge Charger & Miss American Teen-Ager
Fran Garten of Great Neck, New York poses here with the official car of the 9th Annual Miss American Teen-Ager beauty pageant, which she won. The pageant was held at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey.

Very cool picture!!
Those bumper guards came on '69's as well though.....

[Ghoste]

Yep, my 69 had them.

[TUFCAT]

I watched that episode today.  What did they do with the 1968-69 dash since they used a 1970 style keyed column?  Hopefully they changed the lower panel.

[Ghoste]

If you check the pic above you  can see they left the lower panel the same with the keyhole intact.  I don't think the project is really about a restoration so much as an auto parts showcase.  Think of it as an infomercial for us car geeks.

[TUFCAT]

I checked the picture.....it had to be dragged right to see.

The collumn looks totally out of place in that otherwise nice interior  

[ccr-host]

I'm watching the episode of CCR right now. They are installing a new steering column, removing the steering wheel.
It appears this new column has the keyset in the column, a la 1970 rather than in the dash, as per 1968-1969.

Could you verify this, and explain the rationale behind this modification?

Noticed that as well....another '69 specific feature gone.

It was really painful watching those Chevy guys butcher that poor steering wheel & column.....you need to remove the center plastic medallion first to gain access to the center horn pad nut....not pry it off with a screwdriver!!!
No shop manuals available on the build?

There's a shop manual available? Damn!!

Actually, we intended to change the column but, just ran out of time before SEMA. Flaming River is working on an earlier model column and we've been promised the first one out of the jig, when it's ready. The car's ignition is wired to the dash key.

[Magnumcharger]

I'd like to see more pictures of the Charger at SEMA.
Does anybody have any? (Preferably LARGE ones!)

And another magazine cover...from way back when!

[thedodgeboys]

I watched the show today too.Whats with the keyset column? We all know it should be on the dash.

That's what happens when you get free parts...    


Dan,
Was this that shops first build of this type of project?
I mean no really good tools until this episode, last one no spot weld cutter just a grinder to remove the bump stops a crappy welder also.  Watch the background in the shots it's pretty baron along the walls