What modern features have you integrated into your car?

[Kern Dog]

I know that many of you prefer stock type cars and with the values of them being what they are, I can understand.
Still, some of us don't spend much time thinking of the value of these cars, we just want them to be fast, fun and comfortable.
What modern amenities have you put in your car?
I wanted better fuel economy without sacrificing power so I went with a Tremec 5 speed. The overdrive gear really makes it a better car for road trips than it was with the 727.
How about suspension? Seats?
Years back a friend installed a rear view mirror with several features that new cars have including a backup camera. I didn't go that far. Mine is cool though...Auto dimming, temperature and compass displays too.
There have been other things but let's see what you guys have done....

[b5blue]

Wiper delay made a big improvement.

[70 sublime]

I have gathered up as many factory options my 70 could have had from new for my car but did not come with that I like

About the only thing not 1970 will be a better radio and speakers

[b5blue]

My 70 "had cruise control" now long gone with the 318. I replaced the A/C with modern Classic Air set. A "Super Tuner" sits in the AM radio place.

[Dino]

Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 EFI
In tank fuel pump
Cold air intake
4 wheel disc brakes
17" wheels
Hydroboost
120 amp alternator
Upgraded charging system
Volt meter in place of ammeter
Side markers changed to turn signals
Headlights changed to dual low/high beam
LED bulbs throughout interior
Interval wipers
Upgraded A/C components
Rear seat belts
Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts
USB charger
Cut pile carpet and floor mats
Alarm system with Bitwriter hookup
Remote start
Power doors
Power trunk (key fob and under dash)
Power windows with remote and one touch feature, including auto close when locking
Stock looking radio with bluetooth. 5 channel amplifier. Dual center speaker, rear deck speakers, front tweeters, 12" subwoofer
Wolfbox rear view mirror with front and rear cameras
Working on carpeted trunk

I think that's it but I'm probably missing something.

[Kern Dog]

Holy Crap...who can beat all of that?   
If there were a contest, I think that we already have a winner!
I have the electric trunk lock release they had in  Chrysler Fifth Avenues. AM/FM/CD player with a port to charge phones or play music. Dakota Digital instrument panel, CAA HVAC though I can't seem to keep the A/C blowing cold.
I want to add a tilt steering column and actually have one from a Cordoba, I just need to restore it and make the swap. Tilt wheel is a great feature to have.

[b5blue]

Kern I suggest you buy a vacuum pump and gauges. (I did.) You can get to the bottom of your issue with that A/C system.   

[Kern Dog]

I actually have used them. Mine pulls fine to the 30" target and stays there. Maybe the problem lies elsewhere? I've charged it myself once and had it charged by others twice and it blows cold for awhile, then fades out.

[b5blue]

Nothin beats knowing. Mine has done well despite being torn open a few times.

[Kern Dog]

I had a few things that kept me busy outside of this car but all of that cleared up JUST as the weather was cooling off.
Because of that, I didn't get around to the A/C fix. I'm looking to do a cam swap and would have to crack open the system anyway. Maybe by late Spring I'll take it to a shop for the A/C fix.
Radial tires.
Bilstein shocks.
4 wheel disc brakes.

[Derwud]

540 with Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 EFI
Tremec 5spd with Hydraulic Clutch
In tank fuel pump
Cold air intake
4 wheel disc brakes
17" wheels
Hydroboost
120 amp alternator
Upgraded charging system
Dakota Digital Dash
Headlights changed to dual low/high beam with LED's With yellow low beams with separate switch that also opens the headlight doors.
LED bulbs throughout interior
Vintage Air A/C components
Rear seat belts
Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts
USB charger
Radio with bluetooth, Android Auto, 200 Watt Rear Amp for 6x9's

[Dino]

540 with Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 EFI
Tremec 5spd with Hydraulic Clutch
In tank fuel pump
Cold air intake
4 wheel disc brakes
17" wheels
Hydroboost
120 amp alternator
Upgraded charging system
Dakota Digital Dash
Headlights changed to dual low/high beam with LED's With yellow low beams with separate switch that also opens the headlight doors.
LED bulbs throughout interior
Vintage Air A/C components
Rear seat belts
Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts
USB charger
Radio with bluetooth, Android Auto, 200 Watt Rear Amp for 6x9's

How did you mount the front seat belts?

[John_Kunkel]

Kern I suggest you buy a vacuum pump and gauges. (I did.) You can get to the bottom of your issue with that A/C system.   

I actually have used them. Mine pulls fine to the 30" target and stays there. Maybe the problem lies elsewhere? I've charged it myself once and had it charged by others twice and it blows cold for awhile, then fades out.

Holding a vacuum for a specific amount of time (half-hour) only means it's sufficient to take a charge, not that it's leak free...if you pulled a vacuum and let it sit overnight, you'd see a drop the next morning.

For aggravating minuscule leaks, a lot of pro shops use nitrogen testing, it'll find the leaks that common "sniffers" miss.

"Nitrogen pressure testing in HVAC systems checks for leaks and validates system integrity. This process involves filling the system with nitrogen, a non-reactive gas, under pressure. Nitrogen is preferred over air for testing because it doesn't contain moisture, reducing the risk of corrosion inside the system."

[Kern Dog]

Oh, I agree.
I knew the owner of the first shop that charged the system. I got there around 4:00 thinking I'd drop the car off and return the next day. I knew the owner through his wife so as a favor to me, he ram-rodded through and charged the system with a cursory vacuum test. He didn't follow the stated instructions in the kit yet the system did blow cold for over a year. When it noticed that it wasn't blowing cold anymore, I ran a vacuum test to 30" and let it sit for an hour. It never dropped not even a slight amount. Then I tried adding R-134. It felt cold but that was in March with an ambient temp in the low 70s. A month later in the mid 80s, it wasn't very cold so a friend repeated the process....vacuum, wait, then charge. It was sort of cold but nothing like a newer car. I just figured it may be nature of the beast but then it slowly got less and less cold to where it now acts like it is just blowing ambient air temperature. The heater is fantastic...as good or better than my 2007 truck.
I did a Vintage Air install in a friends '68 Satellite this year and let a pro finish the vacuum and charge. That car is still working properly. The shop did have a nitrogen leak detection protocol.

[70 sublime]

When we have troubles with the air in our farm tractors leaking down the guy puts in a green dye into the system with the freon and sooner or later we would see where it was leaking if it was not inside the heater box area

[John_Kunkel]

Problem with the green dye is it's carried by the lube oil in the system...a lot of small leaks will leak gas but not the oil.

No automotive A/C system is totally leak free, the only way to make it leak free is to hermetically seal the system like your home A/C and that isn't practical with the compressor seal exposed to the atmosphere and rubber hoses with crimp connections, etc.

[Nacho-RT74]

I wouldn't consider regular performance upgrades as a better shocks, new carb, ignition system and stuff like that like "modern" features.

However an EFI system could be some modern feature, because there is nothing like that for cars back on the years

When my car will be reassembled so far so good the only "modern" feature could be the repro radio with the internal modern gutters.

Now, a new non factory feature I will add is a temporary high beams flashing function (even with lights off), with a push button on floor. Modern? Dunno, but unavailable on our cars. Is simple like ad a push button attached to the high beams network with a couple of wires. I think is a very important function to warning calls for the transit.

Is it modern? Dunno, depending on point of view. Nothing magic OR TOP TECH of course LOL

[Nacho-RT74]

Oh, also thinking on add also an A/C clutch cut off switch at full throttle... no high tech either but non original feature.

I even have a RPMs switch control to cut also the A/C clutch at certain high RPMs (not just at full throttle). Still unsure if add it really. But is there in my stash of parts.

I would call this and the high beams flashing push button as a "modern" features, more like a modern upgrades.

[Kern Dog]

Well, a hollow sway bar is a modern idea. 4 wheel discs are too, as is Hydroboost for cars.
I don't have hydroboost. I tried but couldn't get it to work.
AM-FM-CD players with IPOD adapters and cool. The Dakota Digital instrument panel is pretty cool.
Sound deadener is a welcome addition.
Who has aftermarket power windows?

[timmycharger]

Classic Auto Air A/C set up with vents from an original A/C dash.
Firm Feel State 2 Steering box upgrade
120 Amp alternator
upgraded/bulkhead bypass wiring
headlight wiring upgrade with relays
Factory 8 track radio re wired with amp outputs and audio jack
Aftermarket 1000W amp/speakers
Shift light hidden in gauge cluster with chip holder in glovebox
Be Cool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans
Master Power front Disc Brake conversion
upgraded Front sway bar
full sound deadening

[Nacho-RT74]

I added rear sway bar, but a stock one I found locally NOS. Not hollow piece. Even if being a performance ADDCO or some other manufacturer piece added, wouldn't call it "modern"

But could be a hollow sway bar a modern feature? Well I guess yes. ( not sure about the advantage being hollowed thought... will search for info)

EDITING... the bigger improvement on the hollow bar is just weight? Needing a bigger outside diameter bar too? Not for me just to save couple of kilos LOL.

[cdr]

68 Charger
Rack & Pinion steering
Hotchkis upper arms
Double adjustable front shocks
slotted drilled front disc brakes
alum radiator with pulse width module electric fans
better headlights with relays
High output alternator & wiring harness
BIG hollow front sway bar
rear sway bar
512 cid, Hillborn 8 Stack EFI with intank fuel pump
a518 Overdrive & lock up converter
2010 Challenger drag Pack front seats
Three point retractable seat belts
Sanden AC compressor
Holley digital Dash for everything engine
Dana 60
LED bulbs throughout car
Catrac rear springs & bars

 

[Nacho-RT74]

Well... out of the "factory" parts or replacements (I meant "factory" because I became my 74 Venezuelan version Charger onto a 74 USA Rallye version with factory used parts) I added:

-Rev-N-Nator ECU
-BLASTER 2 Coil
-slotted and drilled front rotors
-Ceramic front pads
-KB pistons (stroked 400 on 440 crank)
-Crower Cam
-Yukon brand clutch SG
-NGK spark plugs (being Champion factory maybe this is important? LOL).
-MP (Mallory) dist.
-EDELBROCK PERFORMER intake.
-Hughes Engines spring valves.
-Larger valves.
-Flowmonsters oval mufflers. (Not chambered Flowmasters, but a copy of Dynomax ultra flow)
-Upgraded with more powerful headlights but still halogen with the logical relays upgrade.
-R134 refrigerant.
-2.5" pipes from HP manifolds up to rear.
-1.06" FF T-bars.

Adding when reassembling:

-resto modern radio
-Aluminium A/C condenser
-TF2 trans go kit

[Derwud]

Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts

How did you mount the front seat belts?

They mount at the Shoulder belt attachment point.. On a 70

[Dino]

Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts

How did you mount the front seat belts?

They mount at the Shoulder belt attachment point.. On a 70

Oh gotcha. I though you did something similar to mine.