Jake's 69 R/T Y4 Gold Poly progress update

Jake · March 20, 2011, 08:15:53 AM

Thought I would post an update to the old thread y4Gold or Orange. Finally got back on this project. Over the past week I have converted part the shop to the paint booth again, pulled the big poly curtain around which creates the booth. Covered up the other cars. Still no paint on outside of car, still doing the y4 Gold jamming. Spent yesterday sandblasting parts outside (underside of hood, valance etc) cause it was finally a nice day here in Minnesota. Pic inserted below is of my bud helping me with the body work. He has painted a few cars for me in the past and is used to working in my shop. Planning on doing one more coat of surfacer, then more sanding etc. Glad to be back at it (thank you uncle Sam for the tax refund), wow autobody supply prices have sure gone WAY up!

Once this thing is painted I have to drag out all the parts that have been in storage for a very long time, spread everything out and evaluate what I have. The assembly process will slowly begin. And the sticker shock of the cost of all the parts I need will hit. Onward!

Forgot to add, over the winter I did a disk brake conversion, front end bushing rebuild, got the motor fired up, tuned up. new gas tank installed and new shocks.

Jake · March 20, 2011, 03:48:08 PM

Hey, that's a Charger in there. Pic of makeshift booth

1969chargerrtse · March 20, 2011, 05:14:58 PM

Wow. Looking forward to more pictures. Outside of the plastic curtain.

sixty8charger · March 20, 2011, 07:40:51 PM

Awesome progress... Keep the updates coming

jaak · March 20, 2011, 08:09:58 PM

Looking good

Believe me I know...all that priming/blocking/priming/blocking sucks big time, but when you get that thing lazer straight, its all worth it.

Reminds me of mine a while back ago

....

Jason

TUFCAT · March 20, 2011, 08:44:16 PM

Looks like your doing a great job

Don't stop blocking because there's no such thing "as good enough" when it comes to this all important step.

PocketThunder · March 22, 2011, 11:51:31 AM

JT01 · March 22, 2011, 07:27:53 PM

Looking good keep up the good work

Jake · April 05, 2011, 08:06:06 AM

Sprayed final coat of surfacer over the weekend. It is "cooking" this week. more sanding this weekend. Looking pretty good though. Priced a gallon of paint. $480.00 bucks for PPG. wow.

Jake · April 16, 2011, 07:20:36 AM

Just learned some interesting info on the y4 Gold Color. Was told the Dodge name for this color in '69 was Golden Fawn. Original part #AY2EY4. Anyone ever hear of that name? The Gold Poly was the PPG name for it. Thoughts?

bakerhillpins · April 16, 2011, 10:41:31 AM

Here are some old Color and Trim books from dealerships.

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library-2.shtml

Just called Gold Metallic?

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/colorAndTrim/1969/69_Charger0003.jpg

here are some paint chip charts too:
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/paintChipCharts/1969PaintChipCharts-01.shtml

Did they have several different names for the same colors across different makes/models?

Jake · June 07, 2011, 07:58:24 AM

it has grown on me.

tan top · June 07, 2011, 08:08:04 AM

looks nice

PocketThunder · June 07, 2011, 08:24:16 AM

Quote from: Jake on June 07, 2011, 07:58:24 AM
it has grown on me.

Ya buddy that will be nice...

Jake · August 09, 2011, 08:23:18 AM

New shoes gives motivation. Assembly begins. http://www.jakesgeneralstore.com/image/view/2103/_original

Jake · August 09, 2011, 08:25:28 AM

pic

hemi68charger · August 09, 2011, 10:28:14 AM

Very nice........

tan top · August 09, 2011, 10:48:35 AM

Old Tired Rebel · August 09, 2011, 11:21:00 AM

That is one beautiful paint job.

66FBCharger · August 09, 2011, 11:44:40 AM

That looks fantastic!

Charger_Dart · August 09, 2011, 11:44:45 AM

Looks great

- love the color, but I am partial to it

Jake · August 09, 2011, 02:48:02 PM

thankfully the 5 previous chargers I have assembled are all coming back to me. But its been 3 e bodies and 1 A body since. Digging out bins of excess B body build parts is taking lots of time, sorting etc. Trying not to buy repop parts. Trying to clean and restore good used parts. This takes lots of time time time. well I have time, but would be nice ot drive it yet this year.

JT01 · August 09, 2011, 04:08:54 PM

Great color

jaak · August 09, 2011, 05:14:27 PM

looks great!

Jason

grizzlygiff · August 09, 2011, 06:22:43 PM

Wow, beautiful.

I will definitely be going back to my original Y-4 color now on mine! Thanks for the pictures. Does this color change much in different light?

Jake · August 09, 2011, 09:11:26 PM

Thanks all for the compliments, grizzlygiff, yes this color changes dramatically in light. almost tan in bright sun etc.

Jake · August 28, 2011, 08:31:49 AM

Progress is slow going. Exhaust is on. Vinyl top is on and headliner is in. Finish the rest of the interior and chase issues. http://www.jakesgeneralstore.com/image/view/2106/_original

FlatbackFanatic · August 28, 2011, 08:43:26 AM

WOW!!! Thats looking fantastic!!!!!

Jake · August 28, 2011, 08:46:10 AM

Thanks, It wont make it to the show today even thought it's licensed, insured. Found a few issues with wiring.

68blue · August 28, 2011, 12:40:48 PM

Sharp car, first one I have seen that color.

Brock Samson · August 28, 2011, 12:55:45 PM

not a complaint or a dig, but to my eye the wheel and tire combo looks a little small,.. are they?... car looks fantastic BTW!

Great Job!

twodko · August 28, 2011, 01:11:09 PM

Jake your car looks fantastic! Love that color and the new black VT really makes the color pop. Congrats!
I did notice one big problem. Space appears to be at a premium in your shop so I offer you my assistance. I'll take that nasty old rust bucket Dart off your hands. I do what I can.

tan top · August 29, 2011, 09:25:04 AM

looks good

...................... nice work

RIDELIKEHELL · August 29, 2011, 10:24:11 AM

Looks awesome! Congrats jake

Jake · August 29, 2011, 10:38:01 AM

Thanks folks. all appreciated and needed in the final push of a build.

oldgold69 · August 29, 2011, 07:26:15 PM

car looks great

what brand of paint and how much did you have to get to do everything about what did run you if i am not to forward what color primer is best my car is y 4 also

Jake · September 13, 2011, 07:21:53 AM

Finally got to drive the Charger to a car show last weekend. Will post some outdoor pics soon. Wiring issue was loose nut on amp meter gauge. Friday night at 10pm I was still putting seats in the car. Made it to the show Sat AM. First real road trip. What a blast to drive. The 440 is very stout and the car runs just perfect. Best reward for building this car for the past 2 years is finally getting to drive it. Some finishing left to do and a lot of cruising left to do before the snow flys.

PocketThunder · September 13, 2011, 09:00:43 AM

Quote from: Jake on September 13, 2011, 07:21:53 AM
Finally got to drive the Charger to a car show last weekend. Will post some outdoor pics soon. Wiring issue was loose nut on amp meter gauge. Friday night at 10pm I was still putting seats in the car. Made it to the show Sat AM. First real road trip. What a blast to drive. The 440 is very stout and the car runs just perfect. Best reward for building this car for the past 2 years is finally getting to drive it. Some finishing left to do and a lot of cruising left to do before the snow flys.

If you want a longer drive to go on we are going to "Cars and Coffee" in Chanhassen on October 1st.

Vainglory, Esq. · September 13, 2011, 11:59:04 AM

Quote from: PocketThunder on September 13, 2011, 09:00:43 AM
Quote from: Jake on September 13, 2011, 07:21:53 AM
Finally got to drive the Charger to a car show last weekend. Will post some outdoor pics soon. Wiring issue was loose nut on amp meter gauge. Friday night at 10pm I was still putting seats in the car. Made it to the show Sat AM. First real road trip. What a blast to drive. The 440 is very stout and the car runs just perfect. Best reward for building this car for the past 2 years is finally getting to drive it. Some finishing left to do and a lot of cruising left to do before the snow flys.

If you want a longer drive to go on we are going to "Cars and Coffee" in Chanhassen on October 1st.

Yes we are. Should be fun...

Jake · September 25, 2011, 05:21:22 PM

Outside Pics showing color difference in natural light

Vainglory, Esq. · September 25, 2011, 05:27:45 PM

Looks good man. The color is definitely out of the ordinary, but I really like it.

Jake · October 02, 2011, 05:18:49 PM

BIG THANKS to Jason aka R&Rcomp for coming all the way up to my place today to help put in the side glass including regulators on the Charger. Really needed the motivation and the final push from another great car guy!

randr · October 02, 2011, 08:37:50 PM

great looking charger dude! I can say this as i have seen it in person!

tan top · October 04, 2011, 01:16:34 PM

Quote from: Jake on September 25, 2011, 05:21:22 PM
Outside Pics showing color difference in natural light

looks awesome

Jake · December 28, 2011, 10:35:07 AM

Got the stripe on this past weekend. Put-together continues.

PocketThunder · December 28, 2011, 02:56:14 PM

Damn thats an nice looking Charger. Hey you have snow up north!

Vainglory, Esq. · December 28, 2011, 05:03:07 PM

Did you have help with the stripe, or did you do it yourself?

Jake · December 28, 2011, 05:28:59 PM

Did the stripe myself, have done many.. sucks every time.

FlatbackFanatic · December 28, 2011, 06:07:35 PM

The stripe makes your car look prefect!!!!Good job!!

projectanimal · December 28, 2011, 08:41:47 PM

Beautiful Car!!!!

Where did you get the stripe? We'll be doing the same stripe in the Spring!

Cheers

figgy308 · December 30, 2011, 12:31:09 AM

Hi Jake,

Must say that your ride looks fantastic. I have a Y4 also and, while it is nowhere near as sharp as yours, I'm quite taken with as a colour. Thing is though mine has had a respray at some point and the gold appears much darker. How close to the original colour is your respray? (I prefer yours as it lifts the car and gives that litheness which is hard to get in a full body whereas mine seems heavy and rather drab).

Cheers Simon

tan top · December 30, 2011, 05:33:05 AM

nice job !!

Jake · December 30, 2011, 10:38:27 AM

Thanks for the kudos guys.

Simon- I sprayed a test panel using the same code from three different paint manufacturers. Each one was very different due to the metallic count and size. I took my test panel out in sun at different times of the day. I chose the one that looked true y4 to me. It is base clear, with plenty of clear. maybe that is why in comparing it to yours it may appear to have more of a shine?

figgy308 · January 03, 2012, 07:04:23 AM

Hi Jake,

Thanks very much for your reply; sorry I've been tardy in replying except that it has been over 100 the past 3 days and I couldn't face sitting in front of a hot computer. I would have enjoyed the a/c in my Charger except that it is still in the workshop. Would you mind sharing the details of the paint manufacturer as mine will need a respray and I am so impressed with the way yours has turned out. I really like the cars to look as they did in period, some people don't and that is cool, but if I could get mine to turn out half as nice as yours I'd be a happy man.

Cheers Simon

Jake · January 03, 2012, 07:13:40 AM

Hello Simon, Thanks again for the kind words. The manufacturer was PPG. However if you are going for circa correct look the base clear extreme shine look may not be what the factory produced. I would think one would want a much more dull look. I suggest you start a new thread and ask folks how to get an original paint look. Maybe a single stage will get you what you are looking for. Thanks again for the KUDOS, be well.
Jake

hallofcars · May 10, 2012, 01:26:35 PM

Nice job ! Looks so nice with this color !

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