Chargergirl's Charger Restoration Begins

[chargergirl]

So my baby made it to the garage! With all the rain we were not looking forward to pushing it. So they made me "sit" in the car while being pulled back and loaded to the truck. Then get back in and drive her into the garage. On my knees, no seat, they're in the rafters above the car now. So some shots of the event...I'm excited!

[hemi-hampton]

YOU GO GIRL     LEON.

[jb666]

Looking forward to many many pictures 

[charger490]

so what do you need in the way of parts  charger490

[vancamp]

Looking forward to many many pictures 

I agree

[chargergirl]

Thanks! I promise to keep the pics coming! As far as I know I need the a/c condenser and the plastic...tail light protector...don't know if it has an official name? Will be using everyone here for headlight refurbish, lens re-coloring, etc. Body work is getting done at Pure Muscle Restoration...Ray Younkin's place. Already have the engine and transmission...waiting. The engine is sitting in the laundry room. Mark just walked into a bin full of Charger parts...he grumbling...and laughing. Finally made an avatar...my favorite pic. I feel like a kid!

[A383Wing]

I gots parts also...plus contacts for reproduction parts.

[mikesbbody]

YOU GO GIRL     LEON.

x 2 

[TUFCAT]

CONGRATS!!!  ....Now let's git er done!  

Oh yeah, I want to see all the pictures too.

[MoparManJim]

Lady, you pose to be watching where you are going.. not who is beside you with the camera.   

[71ChallengeHer]

You go, girl   Mopar girls 

[MoparManJim]

You go, girl   Mopar girls 

Hey! watch how you say that!  . My screen name and the   last part you said kinda goes togother.. 

[Memphis Mopar]

anyone else smell glue in the room???

[MoparManJim]

anyone else smell glue in the room???

Funny....  real funny. 

[FlatbackFanatic]

Good luck on the resto!!!!

[tan top]

Looking forward to many many pictures 

I agree

  looks a good /intresting project  CG   whats the plan stock type resto /color combination  or ....??

[RD]

looks and sounds exciting!  glad you are getting started on it.  now the fun and frustration comes in LOL

[hemi68charger]

Awesome !!!  Good luck on the project... 

Troy

[charge69]

It is great that you are getting started on this project.  Many happy, yet frustrating hours later..........who knows but I bet it will turn out wonderful.

Congrats,    Carl

[aone415]

Awesome!!!

[68X426]

You go, girl   Mopar girls 

My wife says

[chargergirl]

THANKS! After company leaves this coming weekend we will be out there stripping her down and getting ready for the trip to Ray's. She will be dark blue...forget the code...back to original on that with white interior also original. A/C car and will take a pic of the motor I've had waiting for her...in the laundry room. Safe and sound from the weather. The picture of panic...was me being dragged sideways by the BIG truck. The one I rolled in on so there was no controlling anything at that point. I had fun doing that...don't tell Mark cause I tried to weasel out of it and then had a good time...I'll never live it down!
:coolgleamA:Mopar Chicks Rule

[Belgium R/T -68]

Keep up the good work. :2thumbs:Looking forward to follow this build.

Per

[c1971ace]

Good luck with the project and keep the pics coming!!!!!

[mauve66]

www.66-67charger.com

ziploc freezer bags (thicker and stronger than regular ziploc bags) and a sharpie are your best friends at this point, digital pics won't hurt when you try to put it back together in 17 years.......

sorry, 6 months.........

[chargergirl]

www.66-67charger.com

ziploc freezer bags (thicker and stronger than regular ziploc bags) and a sharpie are your best friends at this point, digital pics won't hurt when you try to put it back together in 17 years.......

sorry, 6 months.........

Been doing that with everything we've pulled off so far. Ran out of bags and will be getting a couple boxes more for the new stuff coming off. Tons of sharpies...love them...fine points...fat points for boxes. Everything is stored and ready to roll except for the parts that have to be found...will get there when we really know what we need. Stalled for a week...company...so no time but back at it next week!

[Roger 68 charger]

That's a good ideal --wish I would have taken a few pics

[69bronzeT5]

Good luck!!!

[chargergirl]

Thank you and to bring a different link into this convo...I remember someone looking for racing and muscle car info in Hawaii...well these are from my hometown of Maui...via a friend on facebook.

http://picasaweb.google.com/arbywheeler/MauiDragRacingAugust212010?ref=nf#

[tan top]

Thank you and to bring a different link into this convo...I remember someone looking for racing and muscle car info in Hawaii...well these are from my hometown of Maui...via a friend on facebook.

http://picasaweb.google.com/arbywheeler/MauiDragRacingAugust212010?ref=nf#

good picutres CG , love the cloud/sky shots  , thanks for sharing 

[Mopurr]

Have fun, always like to see another girl charger fan planning to work on her car.

Really it is ok to fall asleep on the creeper, just watch and not get your hair caught in the wheels......been there done that.

[A383Wing]

just watch and not get your hair caught in the wheels......been there done that.

yea..me too....back when I had hair 

[68blue]

Looks like a great start! I thought I had taken enough pictures as I took mine apart, wish I had taken more now that it is going back together.

[chargergirl]

just watch and not get your hair caught in the wheels......been there done that.

yea..me too....back when I had hair 

Husband just raised brows cause he knows about that long hair deal...383Wing...Mopurr...I definitely will  be keeping hair back...didn't when I had a Total Gym and it took me a 1/2 hour to untangle from that! Couldn't leave to get scissors...it was bad! Got the Charger up on jack stands and will grab a couple pics of that now that company is gone.

[chargergirl]

Checked out what turns on...good day!

[chargergirl]

lights work, interior lights work from passenger side...

[mauve66]

be careful of the white wire in the dash...................

[XS29L9B2]

congratulation and good luke for your restauration.

[chargergirl]

be careful of the white wire in the dash...................

ok...what's with the white wire?

[mauve66]

only hurts when the battery is attached, powers the dash lights from the power pack behind the glove box

[chargergirl]

ahh ok...that makes sense...since the battery is attached right now! (occasionally) Learning about this car stuff from the tires up. Thanks!

[chargergirl]

Looking forward to many many pictures 

I agree

  looks a good /intresting project  CG   whats the plan stock type resto /color combination  or ....??

Going with the original color which is DARK almost black blue! The same for the carpet with white seats. So we rolled her out of the garage for a bath. Have a ton of pics of the engine bay without the engine, of course, but lots with where stuff goes. If you need them I will send them via email...just im me since there are quite a few. Other than that here goes with BATH DAY!

[chargergirl]

More stuff...I think it's great that we can scrape the over-spray from a red car...who knows who did it...but the glass is looking great after that nonsense is off of there! AND I'm baggin' everything!

[chargergirl]

Final shots from today!

[71ChallengeHer]

Your making progress. 

[mauve66]

and so the torture begins..............

[chargergirl]

Slow going with many interruptions...ugh!

[XS29L9B2]

so nice good work

[200MPH]

you are off to a great start !

[chargergirl]

Thanks! Got all the paint off the windows and looks like there are only a few scratches on the side windows from going up and down. One scratch on the front from wipers. Back window is sweet. May I be blessed when trying to remove them for blasting...nervous about that...big time!

[1969chargerrtse]

Great work.  So where's the love?  What's your story behind the car?  Is it something you always wanted as a kid?

[chargergirl]

It was on a Sunday that Mark, my boyfriend, now husband, asked me to help him tie down a car. The cover had come loose and we needed to check the other vehicles on the lot. We've done that before so it wasn't a big deal...then we go to breakfast at Ace's. (Fried Pork Chop...yum). So we checked the Dart making sure that cover was secure then walk out to the front area and have to remove the cover, of the Charger, to make sure it's secure...supposed to rain later that night so I'm there. We take the cover off the car...there she sits...faded, good interior, and, in my eyes, one of the prettiest land yachts I've seen in a long time. I had never seen a '66 till that day. I fell in love. We went to eat after securing the car. Not another word was said about the car and that didn't seem strange we do stuff like that all the time. It was almost our second anniversary of shackin' up and Mark asked me for the second time if I liked the car...and then..."yeah, but would you drive it"? Absolutely! So he goes on to say, "glad you like it...it's yours! So the trade was in play. We had been collecting parts for a Roadrunner clone for more than a year. That car was more his style and he traded '71 Satellite with enough interior parts to build two cars for this '66. Everything was put on hold until the '65 Belvedere was up and running. Well the Bel is running great now and will be shining at Garlits this year.

I have always loved muscle cars...ALWAYS! I love the way the engine rumbles, the comfort of ride, and the way the doors close solid like my 66 does. I am working with Mark to pull the car apart so she can go into the very skilled hands of "Pure Muscle Restoration" Ray Younkin's crew...you guys will have pics from start to finish of the Charger's comeback. Of course I get to learn how to pull the car apart and quit breathing when we go to pull the windows before she's blasted. This is the first time I have ever done anything like this. I have more help that really knows their stuff between Mark, Ray, and you guys here. So I am looking forward to doing this and praying that I don't FUBAR anything that's expensive or irreplaceable. Shudders! Like this piece...

[bull]

Maybe I missed it but how much rust do you have to deal with? Is there much in the way of reproduction first gen sheet metal out there?

[Belgium R/T -68]

Must be great to share the hobby with your family, good luck with the resto.

Per

[mauve66]

Maybe I missed it but how much rust do you have to deal with? Is there much in the way of reproduction first gen sheet metal out there?

whatever you can steal from a coronet and then bend for the shape you actually want..............

[chargergirl]

I'm fortunate that I don't have a lot of rust to deal with. I searched a bit and realized that Mauve seems to be right. They got floor pans and such but no real sheet metal...wow! I'll ask around to find the best that's out there.

[chargergirl]

These past few years have been really rough. Mom passed away a few months ago and a lot of my steam with her. Always hoped she would make it back...walking again etc...no such luck. So I am jump starting my life again. Spent the last few visiting her in the home. Sold this car to someone who is restoring an original '66 Hemi Charger. It's hard to deal with sometimes but I know she is in good hands. Also letting some other stuff go...will be posting in the sale area. I have had a lot of fun here and have missed you guys and all your wonderful knowledge! I fully intend on buying another Charger...one day.

[Chryco Psycho]

So you git the Charger started o resore it & have now sold it ??
My condolences for your loss , but why sell off the Charger ?

[tan top]

sorry to hear about your mom CG

[JoeyGowdy]

Looking nicer, keep up the great work.

[chargergirl]

Thanks...I miss my mom so much. We were finally at the age where we could be best friends. Why I sold the car is that I have a good job, great company, with crappy pay. Real Estate is doing well but I can make better if I sell homes myself. So sold it for "seed money". Still makes me sad that I had to do that...but we all do what we must.

[NHCharger]

Sorry to hear about your Mom. My Mom lost her three year battle with cancer on May 31. I spent a good part of the summer with my Dad trying to keep him occupied, even took him to Carlisle. My parents only lived 20 minutes away so it's a huge adjustment, especially for my sister.

Just because you don't own a Charger doesn't mean you can't stop by for a visit.

[chargergirl]

Sorry to hear about your Mom. My Mom lost her three year battle with cancer on May 31. I spent a good part of the summer with my Dad trying to keep him occupied, even took him to Carlisle. My parents only lived 20 minutes away so it's a huge adjustment, especially for my sister.

Just because you don't own a Charger doesn't mean you can't stop by for a visit.


Thanks. So sorry to hear about your Mom. It's hard, especially during the holidays when that place setting is vacant. It's awesome that you are watching over your Dad like that. Last three years my mom was here and we cooked together. This year kids are doing things they can't get away from...one in Afghanistan...talking to him right now and it's making my day a lot better. Take care of each other and give thanks for all the memories that we have, good and tough, they make our lives amazing!

[nvrbdn]

really sorry to hear about your news. hope things will get better with time. cars can be replaced. you were just so happy about it and excited as the work started. stick with us.