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So Todd Wilson Emails Me A Link To An Auction In Nebraska........

Started by MOPARHOUND!, August 01, 2007, 02:46:04 PM

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MOPARHOUND!

August 01, 2007, 02:46:04 PM
....with 2 69 Chargers to be auctioned off.  Seems he got wind of the auction through the Charger grapevine, his being one of the main cogs behind putting on the All Dodge Charger Weekend meet in El Dorado, Kansas every year:

http://www.chargerfever.com/eld2007flyer/eld2007flyer.htm

So I clicked on the link (has since expired) to a living estate auction in a little town of around 300 people in Nebraska called Weston, about 45 minutes west of Omaha. 

The pic's looked intriguing, and tired of walking with the 496 down (cam timing gear bolt backed off) in the 71 Charger R/T, and another Charger needing an engine, decided it would be worth looking into.  Have went without a mopar to cruise in a couple of times in the past, missing the whole show/cruise-in season, and didn't want it to happen again.

One was an R4 Charger Red with red interior and black top, 318/Auto:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#1
August 01, 2007, 02:54:41 PM
The other was a 69 318/Auto Charger, triple green, worn around the edges, but complete:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#2
August 01, 2007, 03:02:17 PM
After a bit of convincing, plans were made, and with a promise of going to the Omaha Zoo if we bought no Charger after traveling roughly 250 miles one way, I loaded up the wife and 2 year old, and hooked on the car trailer.

It was hot, and nowhere to sit with everyone thinking the Charger front ends were park benches.  Made inspecting the cars a bit difficult.  That, and a bunch of Nebraska mopar fanatics that showed up, but I will say most were courteous.

Red 69 Engine shot, arguably a survivor, only change was when the 318's manifold crossover clogged, the owner changed out the automatic choke for a manual:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#3
August 01, 2007, 03:10:28 PM
Speaking of owner, this is Charlie with his pride and joy.  Walked into Olsen Dodge of Omaha Nebraska around April of 1969 and ordered the 69 Charger the way he wanted.  The car still has the original window sticker, with a sticker price of over $3,900.  Fairly steep, considering 383 Road Runners could be had for less than $3,000.  Sadly, 38 years later a stroke would take part of his eyesight, and he would be no longer able to drive legally:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#4
August 01, 2007, 03:16:36 PM
The driver side seat had the middle most insert replaced, top and bottom.  Other wise the seat covers are original.

Shot with driver's side door open:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#5
August 01, 2007, 03:19:14 PM
Wood grain steering wheel was part of the White Hat Special package.  Click on little pic to see big pic of White Hat Special Ad:



Odometer reads 135,000 + miles.  Dash shot:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#6
August 01, 2007, 03:25:56 PM
Car has roughly 50% of it's original paint, and the black top is original.  Charlie used a car cover the first year after he bought it, until his garage was finished, then it was garaged from then on.  So particular was he, that he would not leave the car set out over night.  Did WONDERS for the interior and paint.  Dents in the driver's side door, and passenger side quarter necessitated body work over the years.  The car was thus painted along the lower sides and the areas needing repair.  The car is R4 "Charger Red", and looks red in the pic's, but in person it looks orange to me:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#7
August 01, 2007, 03:30:46 PM
When the factory AM radio failed, an Alpine stereo was installed sometime in the 80's.

Those are the original 69 Charger manual, and warranty papers from Olsen Dodge in the seat.  Found the receipt in the envelope for the car's first oil change, straight 20W Penzoil.  Charlie said that is all he ever used in the car from day 1.  I checked with the local auto parts store, and they said it was still available on special order.

Notice the speaker in the passenger side door panel in this pic:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#8
August 01, 2007, 03:35:56 PM
I asked Charlie about a broadcast sheet, and he had never heard of what a broadcast sheet was.  We lifted the rear seat bottom enough to look under it, and there it was, and it matched the car.  :2thumbs:

He could not remember the last time someone had ridden in the back seat (if at all).

Charlie was known for tinkering.  If you notice, in this pic, he had added a 3rd brake light on the rear shelf.  The car also had a giant whip antennae, and then later a more conventional CB antennae on the rear bumper (visible in some other pic's if you look close), and an antennae for an early style car phone.  Seemed like there were 10 AAA stickers on the car in various places, and some type of mini foam alien head on the radio antennae.



1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#9
August 01, 2007, 03:52:03 PM
The Red 69 was ready for a local show, but the Green Charger car had been parked since 1980 by Charlie as a parts car, purchased for $300.  He worried he might never be able to get parts for the Red Charger, and latched onto it.  Fortunately all he needed over the years for the Red Charger was an alternator, leaving the Green Charger otherwise intact.  It was only moved from his attached to to a detached garage while he owned it.  The Green car did have power steering, and a console as pluses the Red Charger lacked, but the engine was locked up from setting.  Further it was going to need in my estimation both quarters, a trunk floor, and dents in both fenders & one door repaired, seats recovered etc etc.

I thought I would go $15,000 on the Red Charger, and $6000 on the Green Charger. 
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#10
August 01, 2007, 03:54:15 PM
Shot of Green Charger's interior:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#11
August 01, 2007, 04:14:09 PM
The Red Charger was auctioned first.  At first, I stayed on the sidelines, and the bidding went to $13,000 fast, and then stalled.  I kept hoping to hear $13,500, but the auctioneer kept asking for a $14,000 bid.  Finally I gave in and raised my hand for $14,000.  The top bidder then went $15,000, and I began to have my doubts.  Finally they asked for $15,500, and reluctantly I raised my hand, thinking if the other guy wanted it bad enough he could have it.  If he had bid another 5 cents he was going home with it............











































He bowed out, and we loaded it  :2thumbs::
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

Brock Samson

#12
August 01, 2007, 04:17:27 PM
you left chat before i could hollor back at ya' anyhow,.. seems like a good deal to me... did ya snag both?.. i hope the red one at least...
so 'ol charlie was a tinkerer huh?..  :smilielol: i don't think he'd much qualify as such here,.. but kudos to the guy for having thje forsight to squrrill one away for spare parts and to keep his main squeeze tucked away... I like Charlie.  :2thumbs:
more info and details please... good score!

MOPARHOUND!

#13
August 01, 2007, 04:22:27 PM
The Green Charger shot past $6000, and kept going.........it finally sold for $9300  :o .  Charlie's $300 investment paid off well in the long run.  :P

Last I heard the Green Charger stayed in Nebraska, and is getting a 440 transplant.

The Red Charger rode home well.  We stopped 3 times on the way home, and I kid you not, all 3 times we had total strangers, 5 in all, standing by the trailer with stories to tell, or making inquiries. 

You know, maybe the world needs another General Lee, after all the car already looks orange to me..........................LOL..................Nawww.......

:icon_smile_cool:

(For those that have been patiently waiting for all the pic's to get up, Post Away!  And thanks!)
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

MOPARHOUND!

#14
August 01, 2007, 04:25:01 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on August 01, 2007, 04:17:27 PM
you left chat before i could hollor back at ya' anyhow,.. seems like a good deal to me... did ya snag both?.. i hope the red one at least...
so 'ol charlie was a tinkerer huh?..  :smilielol: i don't think he'd much qualify as such here,.. but kudos to the guy for having thje forsight to squrrill one away for spare parts and to keep his main squeeze tucked away... I like Charlie.  :2thumbs:
more info and details please... good score!

I was still there, or thought I was in the chat.  I was making noise, and it was coming over the speakers, trying to get your attention.  Then I saw your browser closed  :shruggy: .  Oh well, now you know the rest of the story.   :cheers:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

Charger1973

#15
August 01, 2007, 04:30:10 PM
That is a nice looking car, and it sounds like it was well taken care of.   :2thumbs:

69charger2002

#16
August 01, 2007, 04:32:44 PM
sweet deal dude!! i am glad you got a cool car like that. $15,500 doesn't look bad for a fairly clean one owner charger. are you going back original with it or what? tell us the plans.. great story by the way. love reading stuff like that
trav
i live in CHARGERLAND.. visitors welcome. 166 total, 7 still around      

http://charger01foster.tripod.com/

supserdave

#17
August 01, 2007, 04:45:57 PM
Neat car! Glad to see it go to a good home!

The70RT

#18
August 01, 2007, 06:06:45 PM
Nice Car. A few more you will be caught up with Trav. :lol:
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MOPARHOUND!

#19
August 01, 2007, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: The70RT on August 01, 2007, 06:06:45 PM
Nice Car. A few more you will be caught up with Trav. :lol:

:scratchchin:  You might be surprised, truth be known.   :icon_smile_wink:
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

The70RT

#20
August 01, 2007, 06:35:33 PM
 :scratchchin:........................... :popcrn:
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MOPARHOUND!

#21
August 01, 2007, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: 69charger2002 on August 01, 2007, 04:32:44 PM
sweet deal dude!! i am glad you got a cool car like that. $15,500 doesn't look bad for a fairly clean one owner charger. are you going back original with it or what? tell us the plans.. great story by the way. love reading stuff like that
trav

Yeah, think I paid a premium for a 318 Charger, but it had the red interior that really appealed to me, with power brakes.  No A/C and no P/S means 1 fan belt, keeping things simple.  I personally prefer manual steering, gives you more "road feel".

It is pretty much original.  Arguably a survivor.  I really like having the Alpine stereo, and the choke isn't that big of a deal.

It is tempting to paint it black with red R/T stripe and badging, and install a 440/727/8-3/4, but I would probably get roasted for it.

It has a 318/904/8-1/4 set up now, with the rear having 2.71 gears.  Get in trouble on the freeway, and I'm not even trying.....haha........the high gearing has you cruising along at 70+ at such a low RPM.  More than double the gas mileage of the 496 in the 71 Charger R/T.  40 cents a mile to drive the 71, just for gas, ouch.
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

69charger2002

#22
August 01, 2007, 10:32:40 PM
Quote from: MOPARHOUND! on August 01, 2007, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: The70RT on August 01, 2007, 06:06:45 PM
Nice Car. A few more you will be caught up with Trav. :lol:

:scratchchin:  You might be surprised, truth be known.   :icon_smile_wink:


hmm. i'm intrigued too.  :)  :cheers:
i live in CHARGERLAND.. visitors welcome. 166 total, 7 still around      

http://charger01foster.tripod.com/

Todd Wilson

#23
August 01, 2007, 10:51:22 PM
Thank me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!          :icon_smile_big:

Its good to be in the Kansas Mafia!


Glad you were interested. I come across stuff like that all the time. I only wish I had the $ and places to put em. I know where a really clean and straight 69 Charger 318 car is right now foir sale. Its in the 18-19k range.


Todd

moparguy01

#24
August 01, 2007, 11:02:40 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on August 01, 2007, 10:51:22 PM
Thank me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!          :icon_smile_big:

Its good to be in the Kansas Mafia!
. I know where a really clean and straight 69 Charger 318 car is right now foir sale. Its in the 18-19k range.


Todd



I think I know where that one sits too.  :icon_smile_big:
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