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The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T.......truck!

Started by Magnumcharger, October 23, 2006, 08:25:57 PM

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Magnumcharger

October 23, 2006, 08:25:57 PM
Formerly seen on this thread: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,19633.0.html

This is the story of the demise of a 1969 Charger R/T.
I'm assuming this formerly great car was sold in Saskatchewan, Canada. Not too long after it was bought by a Farmer, this bronze with a tan interior Charger was rolled in an accident sufficient to demolish it.
As is always a possibility on the prairies, the combination of high speeds, gravel roads and young enthusiastic drivers become common factors in numerous accidents.
(Combine a potent 440/375hp engine and a fourspeed w/suregrip 3:54s and it becomes even more of a challenge to drive).
That being said, this car was rolled, and no sheetmetal survived.
Being the thrifty type, Farmers are normally well versed in the ability to make the best of even difficult situations. Therefore, the accident became an opportunity to revive not only the drivetrain of the crashed Charger, but to re-power another left over vehicle on the farm, an International pick-up truck.
Somehow this task was accomplished, and this hybrid vehicle was used in this manner for quite some time.
That is, until a well-connected Mopar enthusiast was made aware of this unique car/truck. An offer was made, it was sold, and the truck body was removed.
This Charger obviously will not be repaired, but will have it's components used in the ressurection of other great Mopars, which is the essence of recycling. And by doing so, it's legacy as a "recycled car" goes on.
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Magnumcharger

#1
October 23, 2006, 08:27:16 PM
more pics ;)
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Magnumcharger

#2
October 23, 2006, 08:28:10 PM
yet more ;)
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Magnumcharger

#3
October 23, 2006, 08:29:17 PM
some extras ;)
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

BigBlockSam

#4
October 23, 2006, 08:35:39 PM
wow! thats a great story. thanks for sharing it. Rene
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

BB1

#5
October 23, 2006, 08:45:31 PM
Meh,... It'll buff out.
Delete my profile

Brock Samson

#6
October 23, 2006, 08:48:51 PM
   A great "Father Son Project"?...  :eyes:

(sorry  :-\ )

Just 6T9 CHGR

#7
October 24, 2006, 07:35:54 AM
WAIT!  I have that VIN in the registry already!





Just kidding!  :)

Thanks for the pics....

I wonder if the core support matches the block :scratchchin:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Magnumcharger

#8
October 24, 2006, 09:24:23 AM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 24, 2006, 07:35:54 AM
WAIT!  I have that VIN in the registry already!

Just kidding!  :)

Thanks for the pics....

I wonder if the core support matches the block :scratchchin:

I was wondering if it was in the registry, which is why I posted the VIN #.
And it is a completely numbers matching car (what numbers remaining anyway...).
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

dpm68

#9
October 24, 2006, 10:42:25 AM
Holy cow! - I saw those reamins posted earlier on the wrecked chargers? thread, and me and several others wondered just how that one lost its life...know we know. Can I have the rear end?

Charger_Fan

#10
October 24, 2006, 11:06:35 AM
That's just an amazing story. As a truck, it was a real looker too. :icon_smile_big:


Looks like the engine bay & front frame rails are still in good shape, are you gonna sell off that stuff? That looks like the original power steering belt too. :scope:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Magnumcharger

#11
October 24, 2006, 12:53:12 PM
Well, the owner of the car (not me) bought the remains for use on several of his other car projects.
I was rather hoping to pick up the Hemi fourspeed, but it kinda looks like he's got a use for pretty well all of it. :rotz:
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Just 6T9 CHGR

#12
October 24, 2006, 01:19:49 PM
Any one else wonder why the block is torquoise? :scratchchin:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

70charginglizard

#13
October 24, 2006, 01:33:16 PM
Dont know bout that but I seem to be focusing in on that rare power steering cooler....excellant
70charginglizard

tan top

#14
October 24, 2006, 03:43:01 PM
 
Quote from: BigBlockSam on October 23, 2006, 08:35:39 PM
wow! thats a great story. thanks for sharing it. Rene




:iagree: good story  :yesnod:

   
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 24, 2006, 01:19:49 PM
Any one else wonder why the block is torquoise? :scratchchin:
                  yeah  Chris i thought that , looks like it could just be the heads & intake though , i think there is orange  on the water pump housing could be wrong , it might be rust
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

Beep Beep Dave

#15
October 25, 2006, 03:53:58 PM
How cool is that!!! Wow if I didn't see it I wouldn't believe it! That is Mopar of the Month material!!!

Dave
'69-1/2 SIXPACK/SIXBBL REGISTRY On-Line Registry for the Lift Off Hood cars!!!
Maple Leaf Mopars your Canadian Mopar site.

1970 Charger R/T

Chris G.

#16
October 25, 2006, 07:31:39 PM
Quote from: Beep Beep Dave on October 25, 2006, 03:53:58 PM
That is Mopar of the Month material!!!

Dave

But it's not for sale Dave. Isn't that a criteria for that honor?  :nana: :icon_smile_wink:

Magnumcharger

#17
October 25, 2006, 10:15:42 PM
Just because you asked....the engine was very sloppily painted Chrysler blue, likely by rattlecan, right over top of the Hemi Orange.
Can't rightly explain why.
But the Orange is popping through pretty well everywhere.
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Beep Beep Dave

#18
October 26, 2006, 09:43:15 PM
Quote from: Chris G. on October 25, 2006, 07:31:39 PM
Quote from: Beep Beep Dave on October 25, 2006, 03:53:58 PM
That is Mopar of the Month material!!!

Dave

But it's not for sale Dave. Isn't that a criteria for that honor?  :nana: :icon_smile_wink:

Only if you can show me the $$$ :icon_smile_blackeye:
'69-1/2 SIXPACK/SIXBBL REGISTRY On-Line Registry for the Lift Off Hood cars!!!
Maple Leaf Mopars your Canadian Mopar site.

1970 Charger R/T
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