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-HOME from paint - FIRST DRIVE!!!!

Started by projectanimal, February 21, 2013, 04:12:03 PM

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bill440rt

#75
May 16, 2013, 06:23:00 AM
Coming along excellent, Matt!  :cheers:
Fine work you are doing on your GTO!  :icon_smile_wink:  :nana:  :rofl:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

projectanimal

#76
May 16, 2013, 06:30:13 AM
Quote from: bill440rt on May 16, 2013, 06:23:00 AM
Coming along excellent, Matt!  :cheers:
Fine work you are doing on your GTO!  :icon_smile_wink:  :nana:  :rofl:

Thanks Bill!    :cheers:  :smilielol:
One of these days we'll meet up In our Ramblers for a cruise!!!
northwest CT

1970Moparmann

#77
May 16, 2013, 07:40:54 AM
Great progress!  Keep it going and you'll be driving it in no time! :2thumbs:
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

projectanimal

#78
May 20, 2013, 08:11:18 AM
Thought I needed help, but managed to get the rear end lined up and in by myself last Friday!   :icon_smile_big:  driveshaft all connected up and brake lines started.  need to pull off the front sections and start running the new lines back.  also grabbed an aftermarket E-brake set as there was nothing on our car..  :-\    small issue once I hooked up driveshaft, slightly rubbing on one muffler when axle is hanging.  everything seemed to be the same dimensionally, but who knows.  :shruggy:   we installed the flowmasters last year, so hoping I can just kick the hangers over an inch and create a clear path!   cannot wait to finish the brakes so we can test it around the neighborhood and see if that Sure Grip is doing its job!!  :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :cheers: 

:popcrn: :popcrn:
northwest CT

projectanimal

#79
May 20, 2013, 08:17:13 AM
correction.... I wasn't completely alone, but not much help!!   :smilielol: :smilielol:
northwest CT

projectanimal

#80
June 11, 2013, 03:41:34 PM
Been a few weeks so I figured I would share some updates!! 
new brake lines are in, brakes bled and adjusted, lowered front height a little, switched out new bushings on the front sway bar, started insulating floor, made trunk divide, finished Gauge cluster (just need new bulbs), reinstalled wiper base and tested wiper motor.... :2thumbs:   I'm sure I'm missing a few things, but progressing well!   

:popcrn: :popcrn:
northwest CT

projectanimal

#81
June 11, 2013, 03:46:33 PM
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northwest CT

Cooter

#82
June 11, 2013, 06:21:10 PM
I gotta hand it to you Matt, That Lime green Charger is looking Awesome... Amazing how well detailed everybody does their undercarriage. Again, Love that Sublime paint.
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

tan top

#83
June 11, 2013, 06:42:03 PM
  nice work  :coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :popcrn:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Baldwinvette77

#84
June 11, 2013, 06:46:49 PM
Thats looking good  :drool5: can't wait till its together :icon_smile_tongue:

projectanimal

#85
June 11, 2013, 09:20:19 PM
Thanks guys!!!  :cheers:
Without all the knowledge and support from everyone here the car would probably still be sitting on a trailer!!!  :rofl:
It's pretty awesome to walk in the garage and work on the details!!!  The guy who painted the car was suppose to come over last week, but hopefully he will return this week to finish sanding and buffing the whole car.....  :coolgleamA:

Found out my wifes aunt works for a decal company and is willing to come over and help install the bumble bee stripe and 440 for the hood from Phoenix Graphics!!!  Which reminds me. :scratchchin:... I need to order a car cover!!!   :2thumbs:

Now to keep searching for missing parts..... Anyone have some decent window wiper arms?!?! 
northwest CT

RIDELIKEHELL

#86
June 11, 2013, 09:21:01 PM
 :cheers: keep the pictures coming
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

WHITE AND RED 69

#87
June 11, 2013, 11:59:58 PM
Looking good! Going to be a stunner when its finished.

Nice work on the rear seat divider panel. I got suckered in by year one for mine, had to wait 4 weeks and paid 5 times what it was worth just for shipping!   :brickwall:  Wish I would have made my own. Yet another lesson learned the hard way.
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th edition
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1972 Plymouth Duster

HeavyFuel

#88
June 12, 2013, 12:07:54 AM
Coming along nicely!

These links look slick and close to stock.....do you remember where you picked them up?

projectanimal

#89
June 12, 2013, 06:16:59 AM
We were at Home Depot a month ago and I saw a sheet of press board for $8.... Figured even if I messed it up it was worth it!!    :cheers:   Have plenty to finish the package tray and plan to wrap that with fake leather to match the back seat. 

For the bushings I found this kit ...Energy Suspension Suspension Bushing Kit - Hyper-Flex System - Black - Incl.Frt. / Upper Cntl.Arm Bush.;Frt.Strut Rod Bush.Frt.End Link Set;Lower Cntl.Arm Bump Stop;Rear Left Spring Bush.;Tie Rod End Boot;Perf.Polyurethane;.....  It was on Partsgeek.com!   I've only changed the leaf spring and front sway bar bushings so far, but boy what a difference!    :icon_smile_big:

Debating how much insulation we should put in trunk area.. :shruggy:   Maybe just a little around the axle hump.... The cabin is almost a cocoon at this point!  :smilielol:
northwest CT

bill440rt

#90
June 12, 2013, 06:50:41 AM
Lookin' good, Matt!  :scope:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

projectanimal

#91
June 19, 2013, 04:29:18 PM
cluster in!!!   :yesnod:  installed new turn signal harness, lights and brakes working!!!   :2thumbs:  finished wiring, added horns, started finishing new aftermarket steering wheel! 
also buffed car so it's ready for decals. :drool5:   

:popcrn: :popcrn:
northwest CT

projectanimal

#92
June 19, 2013, 04:32:33 PM
also cleaned up the engine bay a little..... found a drop base for the air cleaner, so I'll actually be able to close the hood!!!  :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

:popcrn: :popcrn:
northwest CT

1970Moparmann

#93
June 19, 2013, 04:41:11 PM
Looks great.  You'll be driving it in no time! :2thumbs:
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

Dino

#94
June 19, 2013, 04:52:13 PM
Looks great!

In case you did not make this decision lucid, which btw is absolutely fine, the area around dimmer switch and washer button is black.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

projectanimal

#95
June 19, 2013, 05:24:05 PM
Quote from: Dino on June 19, 2013, 04:52:13 PM
Looks great!

In case you did not make this decision lucid, which btw is absolutely fine, the area around dimmer switch and washer button is black.

LOL... It was a year ago when I painted the face plate and I'm pretty sure I had some cold beverage from the Rockies!  :yesnod:
But I do like the way this looked too!!   :cheers:
northwest CT

Baldwinvette77

#96
June 20, 2013, 06:04:59 AM
the first new pic looks amazing  :popcrn:

projectanimal

#97
June 25, 2013, 12:37:13 PM
Great weekend.... installed the steering wheel, tested lights and blinker, drove down street (closed neighborhood)  :2thumbs:   ready for the 4th of July!!   :coolgleamA:
also started a little project with the Grill.  I know stock is to have the trim inside grill and doors a silver, but we wanted to make ours a little unique.  what do you think?  :yesnod:

:popcrn: :popcrn:

northwest CT

projectanimal

#98
June 25, 2013, 12:39:32 PM
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northwest CT

JB400

#99
June 25, 2013, 12:40:22 PM
Pretty cool :cglow: :cglow: :cglow:
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