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My Charger's story...and why it's got green fenders.

Started by Charger_Fan, December 11, 2005, 01:31:23 AM

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Charger_Fan

To get to the story, you must first follow me to the '70 Charger registry! :icon_smile_big:

So, follow me and find out what happened...





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....to this poor Charger!! :cryin:

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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. :)

THE CHARGER PUNK

ws that other 500 a 318 car as well or a 383??? if u can recall-MATT

Danny Gutierrez

  Great story Man!!!!  I love reading about the history of our cars.  Sounds like your Charger has had a few rough times during it's life, but I'm glad it's got a dedicated owner who has been willing to be patient and keep her safe till the time is right.  I can't wait to see some more progress pics as you start to work on her.  Keep us updated!!! ;D 

P.S. I love the shots of the mountains in your neighborhood!!!!  I have an Uncle and Aunt in Salt Lake City.  I haven't visited Utah since I was just a kid. 
1969 Dodge Charger, second owner.  The first owner was my Dad.

bull

Very cool. I'm glad to see it's on the road to recovery. Man I hate to see that happen to a Charger. :icon_smile_dead:

cudaken

 Hum. seems blue 70 Charger's draw drunks.
I am back

cudaken

 Few more, making you feel a little better about green fenders?

                                     Ken
I am back

TruckDriver

I used to have a set of those sheep skin seat covers. Those dam things shed too!
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

Charger_Fan

Quote from: F8 69 CHARGER PUNK on December 11, 2005, 02:26:43 AM
ws that other 500 a 318 car as well or a 383??? if u can recall-MATT
It was a 383 4-barrel/727 car. If it still had the drivetrain in it when I got it, I would have definitely not parted it out! :-\
Here's the fender tag from that car...


Quote from: danny gutierrez on December 11, 2005, 04:31:48 AM
  Great story Man!!!!  I love reading about the history of our cars.  Sounds like your Charger has had a few rough times during it's life, but I'm glad it's got a dedicated owner who has been willing to be patient and keep her safe till the time is right.  I can't wait to see some more progress pics as you start to work on her.  Keep us updated!!! ;D 

P.S. I love the shots of the mountains in your neighborhood!!!!  I have an Uncle and Aunt in Salt Lake City.  I haven't visited Utah since I was just a kid. 
Thanks, Danny! I can't wait to see more progress pics either! :icon_smile_big:
I love the mountains too. I've always lived around mountains, to me it wouldn't seem normal without them. :)

Quote from: bull on December 11, 2005, 05:54:25 AM
Very cool. I'm glad to see it's on the road to recovery. Man I hate to see that happen to a Charger. :icon_smile_dead:
I hate to see that happen too! :cryin:

Quote from: cudaken on December 11, 2005, 10:38:22 AM
Few more, making you feel a little better about green fenders?
I remember seeing that car & thinking at the time that I was sooo glad mine didn't get smacked like that one!  :'(
It's definitely an easier fix from the front.
I tried to buy the left fender from that car when it went on eGouge, but the prices went to the moon!

Quote from: DodgeChargerGuy on December 11, 2005, 10:45:08 AM
I used to have a set of those sheep skin seat covers. Those dam things shed too!
:iagree: Laundromat washers & dryers don't like them much either. :smilielol:

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. :)

694spdRT

That is quite a story! I am glad that your Charger did not end up like most would have after a wreck like that...Thanks for saving her to cruise another day.  :2thumbs:  I had some of those seat covers in my Ramcharger too...did not go very well with my black tux on prom night.  :icon_smile_big:

P.S. Good thinking on not cutting up the radio bezel.  ;)
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

Wakko

Did you at least get some insurance money from the mustang guy?
Ian

'69 Basketcase, bluetooth powered

Boynton 236 F&AM

PocketThunder

Can you drive it right now?  Is it in running condition i mean. ??    If so i'd fire that baby up and drive it as is!   
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Charger_Fan

Quote from: Wakko on December 11, 2005, 01:00:11 PM
Did you at least get some insurance money from the mustang guy?
The guy didn't have insurance (of course :eyes:), but I did get about $800 a couple years later as part of his DUI restitution.

Quote from: PocketThunder on December 11, 2005, 08:47:12 PM
Can you drive it right now?  Is it in running condition i mean. ??    If so i'd fire that baby up and drive it as is!   
Yeah, it still runs & moves under it's own power. I've been tempted a couple times to slap it together & drive it as-is, but it would just look like an ugly beater driving around...with my luck, someone would rear end it again. :eyes:
I wanted to wait until I could afford to fix it right instead.

Oh, I left out the part about when some lady in a Bug rear-ended me in about 1988 or so. It demolished the front of her lump (Bug) & only knocked out the rust & bondo in my rear valance & lower quarter. :smilielol:

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. :)

Old Moparz

Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on December 12, 2005, 02:07:12 PM

Yeah, it still runs & moves under it's own power. I've been tempted a couple times to slap it together & drive it as-is, but it would just look like an ugly beater driving around.



Like that's a bad thing?  :D
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Charger_Fan

Maybe I should have just said screw it & primered it. ;D

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. :)

BigBlockSam

wow, very cool story thank you for sharing it with us. Rene
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