Chevy guy needs to build a 68 Charger

[2002TransAm]

Really its a restorable car got fix a lot of someone else's screw ups and where we have the problem is going to be the body work figures if it ends up being 30 grand plus to bury in body repair it puts the car up where the owner is uncomfortable to spend that much on it total. We are planing on spending 20 grand or so on drivetrain so 30 grand could buy you a nice car body thats almost ready to shoot or is good.

[Dino]

Almost any unrestored Charger will need work ni the trunk and bottom of quarters and such, but that's nothing compared to unearthing what's hidden under these previous "repairs".

There's much better candidates out there. This can be fixed for sure, but at what cost?

[cbrestorations]

just sell it and buy a 69, you will be better off if thats what he really wants

[bull]

If the owner only wants to change the '68 tail panel to a '69 tail panel and leave the rest it's going to screw up the look and the potential value. I'm sure Chevy guys have an unwritten list of no-nos, this is on the Mopar guys list of no-nos. It's probably like converting a '68 Camaro to have '67-style wing window doors. Why would anyone do that?

As for the rust and redneck body work, well, that seems to be par for the course anymore. On this site and in person we've seen guys take virtually all the sheet metal off a 2nd gen Charger and install all new reproduction sheet metal. In many ways it's easier, faster and (depending on the skill level of the body shop) it can be cheaper. Unless you've got a lot more time than money.

[2002TransAm]

Ok guys and gals the owner has decided to sell this one and try to find a 69 R/T or 69 R/T clone that doesn't need this much bodywork. He would be open to trading this car and cash for a good 69, or outright sell it I will get the price for this one to you guys soon as he lets me know what he is going to ask for it. If you guys could keep your ears to the ground for the owner that would be awesome if you have any questions about this one I will try to answer them as best I can and if you are interested in the car shoot me a message.

[Baldwinvette77]

Well that.. de-escalated quickly, i hope to see the next car then 

[2002TransAm]

Ok guys and gals the yellow banana project is back on but revamped it Im in process of tearing it down and turning it into a hot rod without all the original plan we will see where it goes from here. I talked the owner into buying an actual 69 in better condition and he did here is the link to the car when it was at mecum auto auction it didn't sell there we bought it from and individual.
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/KC0415-209588/0/1969-Dodge-Charger-R/T-SE/Automatic/
It is a super nice and clean 69 RT SE.
Here is a picture of the 68 in my garage.

[2002TransAm]

He plans on keeping both of the cars at this time one a hot rod matte black car and the other just a nice 69.

[Dino]

Awesome!

That's a nice '69. Always loved those saddle tan interiors.

If you're going for a flat black hot rod '68 you might want to take a look at CDRs Charger for motivation from time to time.   

[qwick68]

Dam that's a nice 69.....care to share what he paid?

[E86/A47]

That is one sharp RT/SE! I'd be interested to know what the magic number was on it. I'd guess somewhere in the 40-50 range...? Let us know how the 68 is coming along.

[2002TransAm]

So I was grinding out some of the bad spots in the paint and found this bondo patch I think the door is going to need replaced 

[2002TransAm]

The top has some pitting in it from the old vinyl top that was on it.

[2002TransAm]

On a high note though the 408 fuel injected stroker is ordered and will be here next week and the american power train overdrive trans is ordered and will be here in 2-3 weeks.

[charger chris]

Wow that some filler