69 resto

HOGG · April 14, 2011, 10:09:33 PM

Hey everyone out there! I'm new here and glad I found all of you. I am beginning my restoration of my 69 charger and in need of massive amounts of help. A little background on the car, I purchased it on eBay from a guy in Phoenix about 7 or 8 years ago. Since that time, lack of money and know-how have left me not too far off of were I started. I've never worked on cars before or for that matter even a car. I know what the car should look like when it's done, but that's about it, a picture in my head. I have had different "body" guys work on it here and there over the years, mostly removing rust and getting it in primer. As I write this the car is sitting in the barn. Plan is to pull it out tomorrow, get it inside and begin the process. I will be sure to post some pictures soon so you can see what I'm working with. The car was originally a 318 with a column shifter, nothing too special. I purchased the car with the intent of doing a resto-mod General Lee......I can hear the sighs:)
Hope some of you will have the patience to help me out, there will be some pretty ridiculous questions from me in the future.
Soooo, where do I start?

resq302 · April 14, 2011, 10:29:42 PM

Welcome.

You can always start by posting pics.

We love em in all stages from beginning to final stages! This is about one of the best and most friendliest sights with the biggest amount of information possible. All you have to do is post the question!

greenpigs · April 14, 2011, 10:40:00 PM

Yes welcome aboard.

Try using the search function for whatever questions you have first, as you will get answers MUCH quicker.

If you can't find it post away.

tan top · April 15, 2011, 02:52:57 AM

hello & welcome

moparstuart · April 15, 2011, 10:20:41 AM

welcome

HOGG · April 16, 2011, 04:30:15 PM

Thanks guys for making me feel welcome. I started the project yesterday, mostly bring in the shop from the barn.....let's just say rodents are not my friends

I took lots of pictures and will post them Monday. I'm having a blast surfing and searching this forum, the wealth of knowledge here is ridiculous.....I'm loving it.

pipeliner · April 16, 2011, 06:10:10 PM

Welcome!Alot of super nice people here on the site for sure.

HOGG · April 16, 2011, 08:32:14 PM

"pipeliner"?
Are you a plumber? Sell Re-Lining equipment? Just curious. I am a plumber so pipelining means something to me

freddyd02 · April 16, 2011, 08:57:42 PM

I'm a plumber too.. Local 38 outta San Francisco

FlatbackFanatic · April 16, 2011, 09:30:07 PM

welcome!!!

HOGG · April 16, 2011, 10:56:03 PM

Go PLUMBERS!

greenpigs · April 17, 2011, 02:57:03 AM

Must resist poop joke.........

gers1968rt · April 17, 2011, 11:48:45 AM

Show us pictures of your poopject, I mean project.

Blakcharger440 · April 17, 2011, 07:22:27 PM

Quote from: HOGG on April 14, 2011, 10:09:33 PM
Hey everyone out there! I'm new here and glad I found all of you. I am beginning my restoration of my 69 charger and in need of massive amounts of help. A little background on the car, I purchased it on eBay from a guy in Phoenix about 7 or 8 years ago. Since that time, lack of money and know-how have left me not too far off of were I started. I've never worked on cars before or for that matter even a car. I know what the car should look like when it's done, but that's about it, a picture in my head. I have had different "body" guys work on it here and there over the years, mostly removing rust and getting it in primer. As I write this the car is sitting in the barn. Plan is to pull it out tomorrow, get it inside and begin the process. I will be sure to post some pictures soon so you can see what I'm working with. The car was originally a 318 with a column shifter, nothing too special. I purchased the car with the intent of doing a resto-mod General Lee......I can hear the sighs:)
Hope some of you will have the patience to help me out, there will be some pretty ridiculous questions from me in the future.
Soooo, where do I start?

Since you are doing a restomod...maybe you should do a General Lee in.....Plumb Crazy?

lexxman · April 17, 2011, 07:37:15 PM

Weclone and yes pictures please.

BigBlackDodge · April 17, 2011, 08:22:49 PM

Quote from: greenpigs on April 17, 2011, 02:57:03 AM
Must resist poop joke.........

.....or butt crack jokes

Welcome HOGG!

BBD

Darkman · April 18, 2011, 01:26:08 AM

Quote from: Blakcharger440 on April 17, 2011, 07:22:27 PM
Since you are doing a restomod...maybe you should do a General Lee in.....Plumb Crazy?

Hmmm...a plum crazy Lee

I kinda like that!

Instead of "01" on the side it should be "02" (fits in with the plumber and poop motto

)

Welcome and hope to see lots of pictures up very soon!

HOGG · April 22, 2011, 11:28:35 PM

Started cleaning up the hood today. Tons of fun trying to remove the paint and rust from the backside of the hood. It seems impossible to remove all the rust and treat it properly. Should I have this sandblasted? Dipped? Then POR15?

Patronus · April 22, 2011, 11:38:40 PM

Make sure its pitched 1/4" per foot and then keep licking your fingers.

HOGG · April 22, 2011, 11:41:09 PM

Quote from: Patronus on April 22, 2011, 11:38:40 PM
Make sure its pitched 1/4" per foot and then keep licking your fingers.

Dude!!!

Patronus · April 22, 2011, 11:44:39 PM

pics man, PICS!!!

HOGG · April 22, 2011, 11:50:10 PM

Quote from: Patronus on April 22, 2011, 11:44:39 PM
pics man, PICS!!!

Yah, Yah......I tried posting some the other day and I think they were too big or formatted wrong. I will try posting some on Monday again.

69 OUR/TEA · April 23, 2011, 09:37:43 AM

Quote from: freddyd02 on April 16, 2011, 08:57:42 PM
I'm a plumber too.. Local 38 outta San Francisco

SMW,local 40 ,CT

P.S freddy,is there a car in your avatar to?

Don't see one!!!!

elacruze · April 23, 2011, 11:09:06 AM

Late to the thread, but welcome!
Here's my resto thread, I'm just getting to the best part of reassembly.

Your permit application is denied, you lack photo records.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,66411.msg744819.html#msg744819

fireguyfire · April 23, 2011, 06:10:38 PM

Welcome aboard!!!

freddyd02 · April 23, 2011, 06:24:37 PM

Hey 69 OUR/TEA Are you a iron worker? and ya there's a car in there somewhere but something keeps distracting me from finding it

69 OUR/TEA · April 24, 2011, 09:30:36 AM

Quote from: freddyd02 on April 23, 2011, 06:24:37 PM
Hey 69 OUR/TEA Are you a iron worker? and ya there's a car in there somewhere but something keeps distracting me from finding it

Hi freddy,no,sheetmetal worker 23 years,and currently finishing my 2nd year of 3 year training to get my liscense in air/water balancing.Finish out my career doing that.Out of 4oo-ish members in my local,only about 30 balancers.

P.S,nice having that picture,......even nicer for you if you took it!!!!

rrob · April 24, 2011, 10:01:59 AM

Hi Hogg: Welcome to the site. This is the best place you can be for Charger info and help. The people on this site are excellant and will help you however they can. Post some pics as you go along

69 OUR/TEA · April 24, 2011, 10:09:24 AM

Yes Hogg,pictures to get it started!!!!!

twodko · April 24, 2011, 10:26:02 AM

Welcome fellow Oregonian!

HOGG · April 24, 2011, 09:46:32 PM

Quote from: twodko on April 24, 2011, 10:26:02 AM
Welcome fellow Oregonian!

Right on! Go Ducks!

HOGG · April 25, 2011, 02:01:16 PM

Finally in the shop....

tan top · April 25, 2011, 04:04:08 PM

Quote from: HOGG on April 25, 2011, 02:01:16 PM
Finally in the shop....

.......

HOGG · April 25, 2011, 04:06:14 PM

parts....

HOGG · April 25, 2011, 04:07:05 PM

inside shot...

HOGG · April 25, 2011, 04:08:41 PM

driver inside....

HOGG · April 25, 2011, 04:10:38 PM

trunk...

HOGG · April 25, 2011, 04:15:31 PM

messyyyyy....

rrob · April 25, 2011, 07:14:28 PM

Congrats! Looks like you have a good project car there.

lexxman · April 25, 2011, 08:54:07 PM

Gee that looks just like the how my car looked when I got it.

Now the fun begins.

six-tee-nine · April 26, 2011, 05:25:18 AM

Quote from: HOGG on April 25, 2011, 04:15:31 PM
messyyyyy....

Boy........ i remember that sight, amost looks like mine when I picked it up.....

bill440rt · April 26, 2011, 06:50:35 AM

Welcome to the 'site!!

Looks like you've got a really clean, solid project to start with. You've found a great forum here with plenty of knowledgeable people to offer help.
Good luck!

Wicked72 · April 30, 2011, 10:06:36 AM

Isnt it great finding a rust free not free rust car! I got mine from just out side Phoenix off ebay too! good luck! Im in the no money boat now, just bought a house and got married..... but my new job will get my charger on the road. good luck!!

keep the pics coming

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