Plans for my '69...whaddaya think?

[Dough88]

Hi, I'm Justin and I live in North Central Texas.  I've been researching on this forum for a couple months now and I really appreciate all of the information here. 

Anyway, I got my hands on a '69 charger that is a total basket case back in September.  I ran the fender tag and found out it was an original RT 440 automatic car.  The original engine is long gone and the car came with a locked up 383 and what I think is a 727.  She's gonna need quarters and trunk pan (less rust overall than I expected).  I didn't get a rearend with the car, and don't have the rest of the original drivetrain, so here's the tentative plan.

1.  440 or hemi (I'd be okay with a 440, I'd like an honest 500 hp, but hemi's are just too cool)
2.  T56 transmission  (I know the trans tunnel would need to be redone, but that's not a problem.  Somebody apparently was gonna do a 4 speed in her at one time and did not cut the tunnel very well)
3.  Dana 60 rearend  (who doesn't want one?)
4.  Subframe connectors, reinforce k-member and lcas, front rad support brace maybe
5.  17" wheel and tire combo wide as I can get
6.  Maybe later model front buckets (I didn't get front seats)
7.  Maybe custom console (didn't get one of those either, and if i want a 6 speed I doubt that the original would work out anyway)
8.  God knows what else I'd need along the way

I realize that this will be expensive and time consuming, my cousin runs a drag race chassis shop so I have seen what guys go through to get their cars together the way they want them.  If you couldn't tell, I'm going for a pro touring type ride but She'll be almost all street driven with an occasional test and tune at the drags for fun.  I really want a car I can go on Hot Rod Power Tour with someday.

So without being too long winded (I could write a book about what I really want)  What do you guys think?

[skip68]

   Welcome to the site Justin.      It sounds like a good plan to me.  Take your time and do it right and ask lots of questions on here when you need help.   Good luck.    Chuck.............

[A383Wing]

It only takes about an equal amount of time & money..... go for it 

[69bronzeT5]

Sounds like a plan! Post pics of the car.

[SFRT]

DO IT!

[CB]

Hi, I'm Justin and I live in North Central Texas.  I've been researching on this forum for a couple months now and I really appreciate all of the information here. 

Anyway, I got my hands on a '69 charger that is a total basket case back in September.  I ran the fender tag and found out it was an original RT 440 automatic car.  The original engine is long gone and the car came with a locked up 383 and what I think is a 727.  She's gonna need quarters and trunk pan (less rust overall than I expected).  I didn't get a rearend with the car, and don't have the rest of the original drivetrain, so here's the tentative plan.

1.  440 or hemi (I'd be okay with a 440, I'd like an honest 500 hp, but hemi's are just too cool)
2.  T56 transmission  (I know the trans tunnel would need to be redone, but that's not a problem.  Somebody apparently was gonna do a 4 speed in her at one time and did not cut the tunnel very well)
3.  Dana 60 rearend  (who doesn't want one?)
4.  Subframe connectors, reinforce k-member and lcas, front rad support brace maybe
5.  17" wheel and tire combo wide as I can get
6.  Maybe later model front buckets (I didn't get front seats)
7.  Maybe custom console (didn't get one of those either, and if i want a 6 speed I doubt that the original would work out anyway)
8.  God knows what else I'd need along the way

I realize that this will be expensive and time consuming, my cousin runs a drag race chassis shop so I have seen what guys go through to get their cars together the way they want them.  If you couldn't tell, I'm going for a pro touring type ride but She'll be almost all street driven with an occasional test and tune at the drags for fun.  I really want a car I can go on Hot Rod Power Tour with someday.

So without being too long winded (I could write a book about what I really want)  What do you guys think?

I'd love to have a budget like yours to do the same to my 69 Charger
So go for it and post some pics! 
CB

[Finn]

Throw some torque boxes on that while you're at it. 
And I agree, Pics for the win!
Good luck with the project

[tan top]

Hello & welcome    ..sounds like a good plan  ..would love to see pictures some time Dude 

[mikepmcs]

 

[Charger-Bodie]

Sounds like a great plan!!......and Welcome!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Welcome & please register the car if you haven't already

www.1969chargerregistry.com

[The70RT]

welcome, cool 

[PocketThunder]

That sounds good, just keep a steady flow of cash available so you dont get discouraged.  Oh and we need some pics!   

[69*F5*SE]

Welcome and make it happen.  OH YEAH, PICS BRO!   

[Steve P.]

Welcome, welcome,, welcome......

We have a proven combo's area that will help you pick what you will need for the motor. Yes, if it's a 383 and an automatic it would be a 727. 

It sounds like a great find and a better project.. Just try to do everything you can to enjoy the build. It's easy to become discouraged, but if you have a real goal and plan for time and money you will be in great shape.....

[Hemidog]

Welcome and good luck on your project! take lots of pictures!

[Dough88]

Wow!  Thanks for the replies, guys!

Pics on the way soon.  I've been really busy today and it is COLD (well, cold enough for us Texans) in the shop today.

[WMIF]

It is a very ambitious plan, but it will be worth it when you get it done.  I love my t56!

[Rolling_Thunder]

Hmmmm      Sounds like a good plan to me man   

In retrospect I wish I had gone with a T56 instead of my TKO - nothing wrong with the TKO but sometimes I wish I had a .5 OD gear   

[dpm68]

Sounds like a plan! Post pics of the car.

Can Cody use them for his site?

[Dough88]

I'm having trouble posting pics, as soon as I figure it out they'll be here and Cody is welcome to use any or all.

[Dough88]

Ok, I think this will work, they're blurry but I'll get some better ones.