1969 Charger RE RESTO

[Troy/Utah]

Friends-

Since starting the Kreative Customs thread 11 months ago....I decided to update my progress after getting my car back from Kentucky. Many of you on this site have assisted with parts, etc. I wanted to say thanks....and show the progress as many of you seem to enjoy pics. While the legal process with Kreative Customs is ongoing, I wanted to focus on what the site is about...good people and good cars.

Having said that, many of you will be able to pick out problem areas with the car. Please remember this car was sent off and some good work was done, and some very poor work was done. I had to focus on what I could do to not give up after being put through a very difficult time. I tried to locate parts and put this together as best I could for being a first time restorer working with what I had - and after having to replace so much the budget has been very tough to deal with. But I have not quit!!

Here is a photo of the car heading to get the dual exhaust and correct tips. I had yet to put on marker lights, rear stripe, and wheel chrome. Since putting on exhaust, the motor has been broken in...not on the road yet as I am struggling to install cluster, heater controls (with a/c), and the other misc dash items. The car has had new driver floor, both full rear quarters, complete trunk and rear valence replaced.

When I got the car back it had no interior...and a non rebuilt 1978 440 (they sold off my original 383 along with everything listed in the original post). I will update all of the things I have done with additional pics. TRY to go easy on me... 

The car is an original B5 blue, white top, 383 auto car. It has a/c and am 8 track (3 speaker front dash) and B7 interior with buddy seat....I have added the r/t clone items - tic toc tac, rebuilt 440 (1967 W 915 heads), r/t insignia and stripe (coming soon).

Those of you who have assisted, and you know who you are, thanks so much....I am in the home stretch.

Troy/ Utah

[vancamp]

beautiful looking car good luck getting her finished up.

[tan top]

   looks good  , keep the pictures coming 

[Troy/Utah]

Here is the 440...as you can see I was struggling to locate all the a/c lines. All the props here go to Cory Jenkins at CJ Auto in Bountiful, Utah. He helped me rebuild and assemble this motor.

Troy / Utah

[1969chargerrtse]

   Wow looking great.

[bakerhillpins]

Love blue chargers!!   

I recall your troubles and commend your ability to work through the adversity! Car looks beautiful!  I don't see anything wrong. 

[Troy/Utah]

The interior was shot when I got it back....I wont even get into what was used for my door panels. They had installed white headliner, the rear seat was covered (unknown with what) in white. They had installed home made door panels. I had to relocate alot to get the interior done!

The first shot is the new headliner (all the interior is legendary) and the shoulder belt....all the props go to Brent Day in West Bountiful, Utah. He helped install headliner, re do black elastic on shoulder belts, he cleaned and polished belts, installed the carpet, we re covered the seats and cleaned and repainted the tracks, etc. He loves Mopars and I would have been lost without him.

The second, gives you an idea what the seat covers, door panels, new chrome bases look like installed.

All the legendary items, headliner, carpet, door panels....and seat covers were awesome!

Troy / Utah

[tan top]

 nice 

[XS29L9B2]

nice blue blue white hat nice car

[PatrickPeeters]

Cool colour............

[JT01]

VERY VERY NICE

[Charger-Bodie]

Excellent Charger! Great to see you doing what needs to be done rather than give up because of the negitive stuff. 

[Troy/Utah]

Thanks for the positive things...I am in awe of the folks on the site and their willingness to help (Sean Machado especially) with q's, problems, and to send pics to help get get things sorted out!

I'll post pics of the underside and exhaust soon!

Troy / Utah

[FlatbackFanatic]

looking great!!!

[scatpack69]

I love that color! Great looking Charger

[Bob T]

Great looking car, keep up the good work 

[Troy/Utah]

Here is a shot of the exhaust prior to putting in driveline...2.5 - added H pipe - 2 chamber flowmasters . and exhaust tips (other photo)

Got cluster in yesterday! Will post pics after heater controls and am 8 track are in!

Troy/Utah

[tan top]

Here is a shot of the exhaust prior to putting in driveline...2.5 - added H pipe - 2 chamber flowmasters . and exhaust tips (other photo)

Got cluster in yesterday! Will post pics after heater controls and am 8 track are in!

Troy/Utah

[BIGBLCK11]

  Looking good!

[69bronzeT5]

Wow, it looks GREAT!

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I love this color B5!!

[hemi68charger]

Lookin' Good !!!   

[Piston_Freddy]

Nice! Are the back armrest installed correctly? Isn't the ashtray supposed to be on the window crank side?

[The70RT]

Nice! Are the back armrest installed correctly? Isn't the ashtray supposed to be on the window crank side?

Yep. just switch sides. Nice progress 

[Troy/Utah]

See...I figured you all would keep me straight on this! I have seen them both ways...a switcheroo is not a problem! Again, the help and feedback is appreciated! Picked up some more wiring today...need to get ignition light, glove box light and map light tied in....then heater/ac....then radio!

Any opinions on tail stripe..... Phoenix graphics or any others preferred?

Troy/Utah

[70 Charger RT]

Nice car.  I love blue.  Nice storage hanger as well.  Do you get to take the plane up on occation?

[Troy/Utah]

Have not been up in the old super cub. But have been in the newer cessna 182 skylane turbo!! The other side of the family love to fly! Nice of em' to let me work on my car there and stay warm! 

[Troy/Utah]

Got the cluster in, will post pics of the reast of the dash as I get it cleaned up! Everything in and now time to get the a/c done and get the car on the road...

[drifter69]

Love it, B-5 is such a nice color and the white top makes it!

[elacruze]

I don't know how I missed this thread. Glad to see you got the car back, and getting it completed. Could have been a lot worse too I guess.
I love white over blue.

[Troy/Utah]

Here is the back of the car...have front wheel lip trim on..have to drill and install the rear trim (new rear full q"s). I still have to glue the rear vinyl and attach checks. Thanks for all the great comments...it's getting closer everyday!!

[XS29L9B2]

nice car in blue with white hat i like 

beautiful work

[Troy/Utah]

OK....

Here are some updated photos....the charger resto story is just about closed!! I followed the link on this site for the application of the rear r/t stripe and the hood whiteouts. For those of you wondering about installing your own stripe...it is very doable! I took the car down for a nice wet sand and a few touch ups. And followed that with buffing and some hand glazing...and buffing....and the paint really looks good (at least to me). I drilled the rear wheel chrome and have tinkered witha few small things...the hood blinker repop lenses had to be shaved a bit to fit in there right.... still have two a/c lines to clean and install...and the r/t emblem in the grille.

I had the old carb rebuilt and it was taking a few squirts of starting fluid to get going...once I put the choke on the carb it solved that problem (hope that helps for some of you wondering if the choke is worth it!). Starts no problem now on its own! Once again, I appreciate all the help from everyone on here! From parts to advice....to just chatting cars! For my first resto - I had some ups and downs....and the situation in Kentucky was just a shame. For those of you following that ordeal - I have appreciated your support! The car isnt perfect....but it a joy to turn the key after all this and see the heads turn!!

I am onto my next project...71 Challenger Convert.

Troy/Utah

[Ryan]

Very nice, I can't wait till I can finally call my 69 "finished"

[Troy/Utah]

Keep going! It feels so good when they are ready to go!!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Looks beautiful!  Great job

[tan top]

looks nice  !! awesome job 

[scatpack69]

I love the color combo! Beautiful!!!! Also those cragar mags looks awesome on the car with the bigger rear tires.

[chargermike]

very nice. love it. keep the pictures comming. 

[FlatbackFanatic]

Looks great!!!

[The70RT]

 

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Your Charger turned out great! Love the color combo too. Hope to see it around this summer.