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Started by bull, November 30, 2005, 06:15:50 AM

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bull

November 30, 2005, 06:15:50 AM
http://www.vexer.com/68rt/index.html

He went from this:



To this in two years:

4402tuff4u

#1
November 30, 2005, 06:43:16 AM
Very nice job he did on the 68!! What a great find too! I saved his site as a favorite for future reference for my 68. :icon_smile_wink:
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Shakey

#2
November 30, 2005, 06:56:08 AM
They have done a good job.  The car looks great.

Spartan

#3
November 30, 2005, 07:34:18 AM
I'm curious where he is from in Michigan.  The shot looks familiar.  Nice looking ride for sure.
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6pkrtse

#4
November 30, 2005, 12:15:25 PM
Quote from: Spartan on November 30, 2005, 07:34:18 AM
I'm curious where he is from in Michigan.   The shot looks familiar.   Nice looking ride for sure.
I was curious also as I live in Michigan & the car looks familar.
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1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 sixpack.
1970 Challenger R/T Drag Radial 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Road Runner 383 4 BBL
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 4 BBL
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41husk

#5
November 30, 2005, 12:25:33 PM
very nice work!
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1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

PocketThunder

#6
November 30, 2005, 01:11:54 PM
Were 440's blue in 1968?  i thought they were orange....??

I'll be painting my 68 the same color with white stripe.  Thanks for the reference pics.
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4402tuff4u

#7
November 30, 2005, 01:14:31 PM
68's 440's were turquise green I believe (almost like GMC detroit green). 69's were orange.
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Charger_Fan

#8
November 30, 2005, 02:42:34 PM
Wow, that guy really did a nice job! :thumbs:

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. :)

Arthu®

#9
November 30, 2005, 02:57:32 PM
Yeah the 1968 440's were Turqouise, both the low performance holley versions as well as the HP versions with the Carter (which would have been in the Charger). But in 1969 they changed that to Hemi Orange for the HP versions of the 440, the low performance versions remained turqouise until 1970. Than the low performance versions became blue and the HP versions remained Hemi Orange until 1971. After that all the 440's were blue.

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0X01B8

#10
April 09, 2006, 10:46:01 AM
I am now!  Thanks for the compliments.  Regarding the question of where some of you think you may have seen my car:  East Lansing/Lansing.  I had it out around the area somewhat regularly between 98-01.  I'm currently taking care of some minor issues that I've neglected over the years so you might see it soon.  Thanks again.

Charger_Fan

#11
April 09, 2006, 10:49:21 AM
Welcome aboard! :wave:

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. :)

73rallye440magnum

#12
April 09, 2006, 10:49:29 AM
glad you found the site! very nice car. Welcome.
WTB- 68 or 69 project

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bull

#13
April 09, 2006, 12:42:26 PM
Welcome to the site. What brings you here all of a sudden, seeing as how this thread is almost four months old? I love your '68. I looks like you had a great car to start with. No rust but for the trunk pan? That's almost unheard of.

Rolling_Thunder

#14
April 09, 2006, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: 4402tuff4u on November 30, 2005, 01:14:31 PM
68's 440's were turquise green I believe (almost like GMC detroit green). 69's were orange.

yep - 1968 440's were tuquoise --- 1969 and 1970 were orange
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limey

#15
April 09, 2006, 01:14:35 PM
Welcome to the site... really enjoyed reading through your site, thanks - great looking ride there mate. What is the offset on those wheels?
Limey ;)
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Nacho-RT74

#16
April 09, 2006, 01:21:05 PM
2 years ? too much time... ask for overhauling :P :D

J/K

great job!!!
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

JimShine

#17
April 09, 2006, 01:27:17 PM
Weren't some of the 1969 440  HP's with AC Turquoise?

Silver R/T

#18
April 09, 2006, 02:32:18 PM
thats definitely great work for 2 years
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0X01B8

#19
April 09, 2006, 03:15:46 PM
Bull - I noticed the referrals in my web sites log files, so I thought I'd drop in and be sociable!
Limey - I don't remember the offsets on the wheels but I'll measure next chance I get.  I don't think they were too crazy, maybe an 1-1/2 inch positive or negative; I can never remember which one means what.  I believe the rear tire/wheel size I picked happened to be the same as a 96 Corvette.

bull

#20
April 09, 2006, 04:05:37 PM
Quote from: 0X01B8 on April 09, 2006, 03:15:46 PM
Bull - I noticed the referrals in my web sites log files, so I thought I'd drop in and be sociable!
Limey - I don't remember the offsets on the wheels but I'll measure next chance I get.  I don't think they were too crazy, maybe an 1-1/2 inch positive or negative; I can never remember which one means what.  I believe the rear tire/wheel size I picked happened to be the same as a 96 Corvette.

It's good to have you. If you need any help with the afore-mentioned "minor issues" there are plenty of knowledgable members here you can ask.

Brock Samson

#21
April 09, 2006, 07:10:16 PM
I'd say the Guys got it down pretty well. BRAVO!  :2thumbs:

rt green

#22
April 09, 2006, 09:49:15 PM
dont scratch the paint on that pine tree!!!!
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doctorpimp

#23
April 09, 2006, 10:12:08 PM
Welcome to the site ;D
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Big Lebowski

#24
April 10, 2006, 01:12:53 AM
Very fast resto work, your hired. :icon_smile_big:
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