new, charger owner

Evolution69 · October 17, 2011, 08:37:31 PM

been after a charger for a while , Can't afford a done one, So ended up with a project
Haven't got it yet, Just won the auction tonight, Im sure some of you saw the project 68 that was listed in Denver, CO on ebay...
Anyway i've been a member for awhile but havn t really contributed, But im sure I will a lot more soon, this will be my second home and i'm sure I ll have lots of questions to ask you guys..
Thanks

nvrbdn · October 17, 2011, 08:41:02 PM

welcome to the show. feel free to post pic's as you get going

Charger-Bodie · October 17, 2011, 08:48:17 PM

Congrats !! Is it the blue 68?

1970Moparmann · October 17, 2011, 08:53:26 PM

Looks like you have a great car to restore! Congrats......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BARN-FIND-1968-Dodge-Charger-R-T-440-HP-Numbers-Matching-VIDEO-RARE-DONT-WAIT-/270829882947?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f0eb80e43

bbjones · October 17, 2011, 08:58:23 PM

Good buy, less than the local CL add

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/2638128785.html

QuoteBARN FIND RARE 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 #s Matching, Don't Wait!! - $13500 (Downtown)

Date: 2011-10-07, 4:29PM MDT
Reply to: sale-pyeuv-2638128785@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!!

All Pics Here: http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/x332/USAClassics/1968%20Dodge%20Charger%20440%20Barn%20Find/

Walkaround Narrative Video Here: http://youtu.be/VuyarnYOtfo

ALWAYS EXCEPTING OFFERS AND TRADE PROPOSALS! Call Lucas at 303.720.023four to get your questions answered and to see the car in person.

You are looking at a true treasure, unearthed last month from a shed in Eastern Colorado. This Charger was purchased new in Denver (See Skyline Dodge plaque on trunk) and had been in this shed, along with 30 other rare muscle cars for the last ten years. It was tucked in the very back corner...

This Charger is a REAL L-Code R/T Charger, meaning that it has the monster 440 cu in HP (High Performance) motor. The car also has the original striping and paint on all body panels except for the right quarterpanel, which appears to have been replaced at one point. ALL THE NUMBERS MATCH...the body numbers on the radiator support match the trunk lid and the fender tag. The fender tag decodes the charger to be exactly what it appears to be...a 440 R/T with metallic blue paint and a white vinyl top.

BODY: Body is in great shape, considering that it was found in a barn...it is very straight and the gaps are uniform. There are some dents in the rear and trunk but overall the car is in great shape. It does not appear that the car was ever hit and is original metal except for the right quarterpanel. Only bondo present is at the rear corner of the passenger door where the new quarterpanel was fitted at some point.

RUST: Yes, there is rust but it is in the right areas...meaning that the floor is 99% solid save for a spot behind the driver's seat. See the pics of the car with the seats out and the shots of the undercarriage. The trunk floor is solid but will need to be replaced. The outer edges of the trunk are solid and thus only the pan will need to be replaced. The rust on the body is mostly isolated to the right quarterpanel. There is surface rust on the hood, roof and trunk lid but this is not cancerous. Window edges for the most part are solid and not rotting. See video for walk around and narrative of rust spots. NO RUST IN THE FRAME RAILS. This is an excellent candidate for restoration...we recently restored a 1969 Charger with extensive rust so we know our Chargers!!

Drivetrain: THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION ARE NUMBERS MATCHING!! See pics for numbers that match the VIN. The car was stored with the spark plugs out of the motor and the engine will not turn, even after soaking the cylinders in WD40. The transmission will need to be rebuilt as well. The motor is complete with the exception of the air cleaner.

Car is complete except for the rear seat back and some minor parts here and there. Although shown with two sets of wheels/tires, the Charger comes with the black "turbine" wheels. The tires are relatively new and are BFGs and Firestone brands.

Evolution69 · October 17, 2011, 09:01:56 PM

Thanks guys

Yes thats the one,, What do you guys think?

Im happy as this is my first charger:D

thanks

terrible one · October 17, 2011, 09:12:06 PM

Welcome and cool Charger! I was watching that one on EBay. Looking forward to some progress pics!

NHCharger · October 17, 2011, 09:17:56 PM

Congrats on buying the car

I'm currently restoring a 68 also.
From the few pics they had of the underside of the car the frame rails look solid. Grille looks to be in nice shape.
You got your work cut out for you on the body work. Do you plan on doing it yourself?
Can't believe they would store the car with the plugs out and the hood up.

Evolution69 · October 17, 2011, 09:37:58 PM

Thanks guys

I'dd like to think I can turn my hands to just about anything, However sometimes its best to let the professionals do it.

Once the car gets here then I can have a good look and make a plan.

Cheers

Vainglory, Esq. · October 18, 2011, 01:29:03 AM

Quote from: Evolution69 on October 17, 2011, 09:01:56 PM
Thanks guys

Yes thats the one,, What do you guys think?

Im happy as this is my first charger:D

thanks

I think you picked a great one. Be prepared for hard work, but I promise it'll pay off on a car like that. Looks solid, straight, and it's hard to beat that real, numbers-matching R/T thing.

Bob T · October 18, 2011, 04:32:39 AM

Hi Bud, QQ1 and white interior, well done , that will look striking when its done.
Great site for all the tricks and tips here

Bob
also a 68 owner

mightywing7 · October 18, 2011, 06:44:03 AM

Nice score!

Best of luck on your new acquisition!!

41husk · October 18, 2011, 08:15:38 AM

Welcome and great start. I miss my QQ1 68. I think you will love the color!

Evolution69 · October 18, 2011, 10:50:11 AM

Thanks guys

moparstuart · October 18, 2011, 11:13:11 AM

great project keep us updated , more detailed pictures once you get it also
great color combo

tan top · October 18, 2011, 01:47:57 PM

was looking at that on ebay last week or week before !! did you find out the story ??

looks an awesome car to restore !! matching numbers too

RKCHARGER · October 18, 2011, 01:54:00 PM

Congrats!!!

Evolution69 · October 18, 2011, 06:40:59 PM

Thanks all

tan top only what is on the ebay listing, Im still in talks with seller, if I get anything intresting I shall report back

Thanks

tan top · October 18, 2011, 06:51:41 PM

no nothing bad , just was wondering on how or why it been in storage / barn all that time !! normaly there is a story attached to them , i / we all love reading about all charger stuff & storys

i'm guessing you have had a look on the cars in barns web sites

Evolution69 · October 18, 2011, 08:21:33 PM

I love reading those sites..

I actually came across this car on one of those sites before it hit ebay.

http://www.barnfinds.com/dirty-dodge-1968-dodge-charger-rt

RGA · October 18, 2011, 08:38:06 PM

Nice, That is a great starter. I know how it feels. I just got my first charger about a month ago, It still feels like a dream. Congradulations again.

Evolution69 · October 18, 2011, 09:14:44 PM

Evolution69 · December 16, 2011, 08:53:21 PM

Car was picked up last weekend, Still a long way to come, but every journey starts with a single step

Will report back soon

carsnguitars · December 16, 2011, 10:35:33 PM

Pic is worth a thousand words...and only one comes to mind.....ANTICIPATION!!!

Followed that one as well. Look forward to seeing the progress on it.
Good luck.....

lexxman · December 17, 2011, 09:33:25 PM

Looks like you hours of fun there,keep us posted.

472 R/T SE · December 19, 2011, 12:39:39 AM

Looks like a great start, congrats.

When you get the car, look underneath to see how they tied it down. I see it has a flat tire so that means whatever was used to fasten it, loosened up as the tire went down.

A lot of these drivers use the holes that are on the bottom of the frame rails putting their hooks in them. That metal isn't strong enough to be attachment points & over time will rip the holes open peeling your frame like a can opener. DAMHIK.

Evolution69 · December 19, 2011, 01:30:35 AM

Thank you guys

And Thank you 472 R/T SE I shall have a look once it arrives, fingers crossed should be ok, But you hear so many horror stories of when cars are being shipped it's a scary thought

Evolution69 · February 21, 2012, 09:29:59 PM

UPDATE.
Car is now in the UK, with a storage company untill June/July. By then I should have garage space for her at home.
Some pics of her on the other side of the pond.

Thanks

nvrbdn · February 21, 2012, 09:43:38 PM

you takin it back to original colors? love that combo

tan top · February 22, 2012, 04:30:39 AM

Quote from: Evolution69 on February 21, 2012, 09:29:59 PM
UPDATE.
Car is now in the UK, with a storage company untill June/July. By then I should have garage space for her at home.
Some pics of her on the other side of the pond.

Thanks

good stuff , looking forward to seeing updates & pictures & stuff

Evolution69 · February 22, 2012, 11:15:01 AM

Thank you kindly

Evolution69 · October 12, 2012, 07:57:02 PM

UPDATE, Finally the charger makes it to my house this morning, This was a very exciteful day for me, I have never been close to a dodge charger in my life, i have seen one driving passed in the distance, but being up close was a great experience.

Even though she's bit of a shed, Everything about this car is soo cool I can't wait until tomorrow to go take a better look, Only couple of issues, Mainly first the steering has been disconnected, so both wheels turn freely, I have no clue why this was done, but was bit of a pain getting her into the garage, Secondly there are no keys with the car, Will I be able to get around this easily enough in the future?..

Lastly I can't shut the garage door as she's a big ole girl, However as she is going to be restored I will strip the front end so that hopefully will allow me to get her in from the elements, and in the future extend the garage.

I have a vw golf I got for a run around and next to the charger it looks like a dinky toy.

Just being up close to this thing was so cool, so big, built like a tank, ''They sure don't make them like they use too''

Sorry but this is my first time seeing a dodge charger, A dream come true.

Hopefully I will take better pics soon, and ask your guys help to put together a plan of action to get this car running again.

Thank you kindly for all your help and support so far.

Ghoste · October 12, 2012, 08:01:36 PM

Thats a long wait. Congratulations!

skip68 · October 12, 2012, 08:07:02 PM

You've got to be so happy.

nvrbdn · October 12, 2012, 08:11:22 PM

the feeling of getting it home for the first time is an awesome feeling. enjoy looking at it. sit in it. dream the dream, then get at it.

Fred · October 12, 2012, 08:17:12 PM

Quote from: nvrbdn on October 12, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
the feeling of getting it home for the first time is an awesome feeling. enjoy looking at it. sit in it. dream the dream, then get at it.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Get at it and.........live the dream

Evolution69 · October 12, 2012, 09:30:30 PM

Thank you gentlemen, Had a smile on my face all day Iv'e owned a few cool cars in my time, But I must admit the dodge charger is by far the coolest

Thank you kindly

plum500 · October 12, 2012, 10:27:01 PM

Congrats.

The pic of the tail sticking out from the garage is awesome.

JB400 · October 12, 2012, 11:17:17 PM

Welcome to the club. Charger ownership is something to be proud of.

HANDM · October 13, 2012, 12:42:01 AM

As a work around for the missing keys, you can simply unscrew the ring on the switch, pull it out and look closely till you see the pin that holds the cylinder in and push it in while prying the cylinder out...confused yet?

Once you have the cylinder out use a flathead screwdriver to start it..... Or just get a new cylinder with keys....

Tooz 72 · October 13, 2012, 03:40:15 AM

Great looking Charger !!

so where abouts in the UK is this beast going to be scaring the pants off the neds in their Corsa's ?

seaweed · October 13, 2012, 02:11:35 PM

Nice! I remember the feeling when it hits you "I own a Charger". Just smiled the first month, Then came all the hard work to make it like you want it with paint, rims, engine etc, etc... I still have a long way before my idea's are finished. Hope you get to test it before the snow comes.

westcoastdodge · October 13, 2012, 03:17:15 PM

Hey evo 69 where abouts in the uk are you from,i am up here in sunny cumbria,nice car man

Evolution69 · October 13, 2012, 03:37:31 PM

Thank you everyone for your kind words.

I live in Surrey, not far from Gatwick Airport,

Ive kept my eyes open but not come across any other charger owners yet, apart from I see a white one in my area drive around once in a blue moon, Would love to eventually get involved in shows, meets ect, if there are some or not , not sure.
Thank you again.

lexxman · October 14, 2012, 01:48:44 PM

It looks like you might need a bigger garage or a shorter car

Make sure you keep us posted on your work.

Fred · October 15, 2012, 01:14:06 AM

Definitely a bigger garage. Were you surprised it didn't fit?

Bob T · October 15, 2012, 04:47:05 AM

Quote from: lexxman on October 14, 2012, 01:48:44 PM
It looks like you might need a bigger garage or a shorter car Make sure you keep us posted on your work.

Hey Evo 69, sounds like what Richard Hammond said in his clip when they road tested the 68 R/T

Ghoste · October 15, 2012, 05:59:59 AM

Not trying to be an ass here but aren't concerned about vandalism with that garage?

JB400 · October 15, 2012, 06:02:04 AM

Quote from: Ghoste on October 15, 2012, 05:59:59 AM
Not trying to be an ass here but aren't concerned about vandalism with that garage?

That's why he's working on taking the front end off of it so it will fit in the garage. He asked about it in another thread.

Ghoste · October 15, 2012, 06:12:02 AM

Yes, he mentioned that in this thread too, but until he gets it stripped off the rear is hanging out there isn't it?

Ghoste · October 15, 2012, 06:18:24 AM

I'll rephrase it.

Is vandalism not a big concern for you where you live then?

hawkeye · October 15, 2012, 06:25:40 AM

looks to be a bit fiddley and something no ordinary punter would try. don't know exactly what it means but they say it on wheeler dealers all the time.

lexxman · October 15, 2012, 09:43:19 AM

Once the front end is off it should fit. And I bigger garage is never a bad thing either.

Dino · October 15, 2012, 10:56:37 AM

Awesome! I so remember the day my first 68 arrived at my house. To fix the garage issue, remove or leave the hood open, remove fenders, grill, valance and bumper and your car will be over a foot shorter, that should do it.

No keys, no problem. Although a locksmith can take a blank Chrysler key and make it fit your locks, it would be easier just to buy a new set. They're pretty cheap.

Evolution69 · October 15, 2012, 07:13:33 PM

I had a feeling it wouldn't fit, But to be honest I just ignored it, nothing was going to stop me owning a charger, Im working on getting the front end off in my spare time, Im not to worried about vandals as its out of sight from the road up a drive, and touch wood its an ok area I live in. Would like it out of the elements though, It should be in by the weekend if all goes to plan, and ive been talking to a few local garage combines finding out about an extension, It really is a matter for a few inches.

This is england, where the normal sized cars are about half the size of a charger.

Thank you gents for your kind words / help and support

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