72 Charger - Long Awaited Update...

[ACUDANUT]

I would paint the engine compartment the same as the body color. Otherwise it looks like a chevy and Ford thing.
All Chevy's and Fords have a black engine compartment.

[72Charger-SE]

I would paint the engine compartment the same as the body color. Otherwise it looks like a chevy thing. 
All Chevy's have a black engine compartment.

Thanks for the info...  i didnt know about the Chevy thing...  it is the look i have been planning..  i like the black engine compartment...   i have time to reconsider however.... 

[Daytona R/T SE]

Black engine compartments look cheap...

Like a Chevy.

Unless, the rest of the car is also black.


I don't want to slam your work, it's been very good so far...

But the black Chevyish engine compartment in a Dodge is a pet peeve of mine.

[72Charger-SE]

Black engine compartments look cheap...

Like a Chevy.

Unless, the rest of the car is also black.


I don't want to slam your work, it's been very good so far...

But the black Chevyish engine compartment in a Dodge is a pet peeve of mine.

Thanks for the input...  I was not aware it was a Chevy thing... i have no issue painting it the body color to stay Mopar...   

[71_Charger_R/T]

Black engine compartments look cheap...

Like a Chevy.

Unless, the rest of the car is also black.


I don't want to slam your work, it's been very good so far...

But the black Chevyish engine compartment in a Dodge is a pet peeve of mine.

Thanks for the input...  I was not aware it was a Chevy thing... i have no issue painting it the body color to stay Mopar...   

Yes, Please paint it body color!!   It'll look like you "cheaped" out on it if you go with black!  All that work......... and then to have it look like a Chevy? 

[72Charger-SE]

Ok.. .Ok..   I will paint the engine compartment the same as the body... 

I do like the body color look more than the black...      Guess that makes me a Mopar guy...  !

[ACUDANUT]

 

[Charger-Bodie]

Moving right along Chad. How much product did you use for the sound deadening?

[72Charger-SE]

Moving right along Chad. How much product did you use for the sound deadening?

Brian, I used two kits (2 gallons).

Thanks for the recommendation of SEM.  I am very impressed with the quality of the product.

[72Charger-SE]

The first item 'installed on the car' in three years!!   Moving forward!!

[Wicked72]

love the progress makes me feel lazy...    what did you use to spray the bed liner with?

[72Charger-SE]

love the progress makes me feel lazy...    what did you use to spray the bed liner with?

I bought a $15 spray gun from Summit...  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/smm-71101/overview/

[chargd72]

Stop spending so much damn time in the garage.  You're making us all look bad! 

It's coming along really nice.  Those control arms look great.  Where did you get them?

[72Charger-SE]

Stop spending so much damn time in the garage.  You're making us all look bad! 

It's coming along really nice.  Those control arms look great.  Where did you get them?

Well, I do apologize to those that are not spending time in their garage at this time of year.  When we purchased our current home it came with a fully insulated and heated garage.  If that wasn't the case I would be 'waiting' for the snow to melt like many others. 

As far as the UCAs & LCAs they both came from Summit.  I have cleaned up the K-Frame and my son did a bit of welding on the sleeve for the bolt from the LCA as it was 'broken out' of the K-Frame.  Pics to follow...

[72Charger-SE]

It has been awhile since I provided any updates.  I just haven't had a lot of 'Charger time.  Today I finished prepping the rear end, leaf springs, mounts, k-frame, and hubs and applied the first coat of Rust Bullet (coat 1 of 2).  The finished product will be 'black shell' covered hardware.  I was 'amazed' at  how hard that stuff becomes so it only seemed logical to apply this to the undercarriage components. 

[MAD]

Awesome build, your doing some great work. Motivating me to get mine done!

[72Charger-SE]

Photos after the second coat of Rust Bullet.  I plan to do the first coat of Black shell in about 2 hours.  Then the last Black shell coat tomorrow afternoon.

[72Charger-SE]

Awesome build, your doing some great work. Motivating me to get mine done!

I Praise the LORD for the work completed.  Many Thanks Mad.  Do you have a build thread??

[72Charger-SE]

Applied coat 1 of 2 (Black Shell)

[Bob]

Love you threads.
Phil 4:13

[Charger-Bodie]

Looks great Chad.

[72Charger-SE]

Final Coat of Black Shell applied...   Now I can head south to warmer weather for a week of training and know I can put the undercarriage on when I get home!!   Very Excited!!   

[JB400]

Looks great

[72Charger-SE]

Love you threads.
Phil 4:13

Love You too Bob!   

[tsmithae]

Looking good!