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Re: Restoration of my B5 Blue 4Spd Charger 500... Blue Thunder debuts...Finally!

Started by xs29j8Bullitt, September 16, 2007, 05:39:22 PM

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xs29j8Bullitt

#1000
October 16, 2009, 12:20:51 PM
1000 replies to this thread...  :cheers:
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

hemi68charger

#1001
October 16, 2009, 12:47:32 PM
and to a 1000 more...... :cheers: .. of course, with a lot of resto. pics......  :2thumbs:
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

moparstuart

#1002
October 16, 2009, 04:41:36 PM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:    here is one in recalls and red lines
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

moparstuart

#1003
October 16, 2009, 04:43:28 PM
  untill I can afford recalls i'm going with these wheel covers .    kind of a cheaper recall look
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

The70RT

#1004
October 16, 2009, 04:45:13 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 16, 2009, 04:43:28 PM
  untill I can afford recalls i'm going with these wheel covers .    kind of a cheaper recall look

Cool. I got a set like those too.
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Charger-Bodie

#1005
October 16, 2009, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 16, 2009, 04:43:28 PM
  untill I can afford recalls i'm going with these wheel covers .    kind of a cheaper recall look

I personally really like those caps.  :2thumbs:
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

jaak

#1006
October 16, 2009, 05:58:22 PM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on October 16, 2009, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 16, 2009, 04:43:28 PM
  untill I can afford recalls i'm going with these wheel covers .    kind of a cheaper recall look

I personally really like those caps.  :2thumbs:

:iagree:

Jason

mopar_nut_440_6

#1007
October 16, 2009, 06:35:51 PM
I am looking forward to the pictures!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

xs29j8Bullitt

#1008
October 19, 2009, 08:02:18 AM
Quote from: mopar_nut_440_6 on October 16, 2009, 06:35:51 PM
I am looking forward to the pictures!

Greg just called again... he will send pictures in the next day or two.  I will post them as time permits...

The final push on getting the C500 in paint is accelerating, might happen by Thankgiving!  I will soon be asking for everyone's help in making sure the C500 is ready for color.  Specifically, I want to do an "inventory" prior to base coat application of the various permanently attached brackets, clips, straps, etc. inside the trunk, passenger compartment, engine bay, and bottom side of the body.

The original body shop was supposed to carefully document all of the attachments, but...  :flame:  :brickwall:  So look carefully at the pictures that I post... AND post reference pictures if you have 'em.  Thanks!!!

Allen
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

xs29j8Bullitt

#1009
October 20, 2009, 06:19:31 PM
Three new pictures received today, plus one enlargement...  :D  :cheers:

More pictures expected in a few days...

Allen

PS - As Stuart would say:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :drive:
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

b5blue

#1010
October 20, 2009, 08:03:24 PM
This is good news!! I'm digging the rims you picked out! Hope you back is doing OK!  :2thumbs:

xs29j8Bullitt

#1011
October 21, 2009, 06:53:52 AM
Quote from: b5blue on October 20, 2009, 08:03:24 PM
This is good news!! I'm digging the rims you picked out! Hope you back is doing OK!  :2thumbs:

Thanks Neal, I believe that the wheels will set off the B5 color well... blue/silver combo

I received more pictures this morning, and I will try to get time to post some this evening...

Allen
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

moparstuart

#1013
October 21, 2009, 08:28:10 AM
Quote from: xs29j8Bullitt on October 20, 2009, 06:19:31 PM
Three new pictures received today, plus one enlargement...  :D  :cheers:

More pictures expected in a few days...

Allen

PS - As Stuart would say:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :drool5:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :drive:
happy   happy   joy joy    :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :notworthy:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

xs29j8Bullitt

#1014
October 21, 2009, 07:03:00 PM
Four more pictures for tonight...  The only major remaining body work is to spot weld & lead the rear window plug back in.

By this weekend I will begin my "inventory" posts... permanent brackets & retainers, holes, etc.  The idea will be to find missing welded on parts or missing or extra holes... for correction prior to painting.  I am collecting & resizing pictures for those posts, and it is going to take a while.

Allen
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

b5blue

#1015
October 21, 2009, 07:16:19 PM
Wow! Have you started anything on the sub assembly stuff like steering, brake, axle and such? I remember reading you were planning on "sending it out" for restoration.

xs29j8Bullitt

#1016
October 22, 2009, 06:55:50 AM
Quote from: b5blue on October 21, 2009, 07:16:19 PM
Wow! Have you started anything on the sub assembly stuff like steering, brake, axle and such? I remember reading you were planning on "sending it out" for restoration.

Not really...  the first body shop, Brown Mound Ulteriormotive (not their real name, but it fits), bled money from me at an astounding rate... so little was left for other planned purchases.  I did buy a lot of repro items from BEA (thanks Mike!) for the C500... still have more to buy.

Since the move to Greg's shop, health issues and other personal items have kept me from sending anything out for refurbishment...  My plans have had to change, so I have talked to someone about doing the assembly on the car.  If everything works out, I will be loading up all the loose parts to take to him in the next few months...

Allen
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

hemi68charger

#1018
October 22, 2009, 08:56:22 AM
Allen Allen Allen........ She is looking straight as an arrow.....  :2thumbs:
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

xs29j8Bullitt

#1019
October 22, 2009, 09:10:29 AM
Quote from: hemi68charger on October 22, 2009, 08:56:22 AM
Allen Allen Allen........ She is looking straight as an arrow.....  :2thumbs:

True Dat...  :yesnod:  Thanks to Greg!!!  :cheers:
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

charger_cody

#1020
October 22, 2009, 09:39:10 AM
LOOKING GREAT BUDDY. kEEP THEM PICTURES COMING.  :cheers:

Cody

tan top

#1021
October 22, 2009, 10:35:40 AM
looking good  :coolgleamA:  keep the pictures coming , love looking at stuff  like this  :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Charger440RDN

#1022
October 22, 2009, 01:15:26 PM
Looks good  :2thumbs:

Davtona

#1023
October 22, 2009, 08:45:39 PM
Keep it up Allen. She's looking real good coming along nicely.  :2thumbs:  Glad to hear things are going better. Get her put together I'm ready for a ride.  :boogie:

hemi-hampton

#1024
October 22, 2009, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on February 08, 2008, 06:07:27 PM
Sorry to hear about your wheelhouse woes.
I see time has done nothing to improve the quality of the Goodmark product.
Several years ago, I faced a similar circumstance. I restored a friend's 1970 Roadrunner convertible. There were hardtop wheelhouses on the market, but none for convertibles. So I modified a pair of hardtop parts for the 'vert. Not too bad. The quarters fit the contours of the wheelhouse perfectly. I was satisfied.

Two years later, I bought quarters and wheelhouses for my Charger.Thus began the exercise into frustration and futility!
The wheelhouse had a flange at the top, with a fairly accurate locating hole for reference. OK.
After I installed the left wheelhouse, I found that it was 1/2-1 inch wider at the rocker panel than stock. In fact, the quarter panel at the rocker seam actually projected out and away from the rocker flange. I was forced to "pie-cut" the wheelhouse to pull it in. Then, after all that....the contour of the wheelhouse opening wouldn't fit the wheel opening on the quarter panel! The factory chrome trim fit the wheel opening perfectly, so obviously the problem was with the wheelhouse.
Many hours of labour, cutting, bending, welding...and I made it fit.
Not long afterwards, I read a similar story in a Mopar magazine.
Even now, years later, I'm still torqued about it. So much so, I may cut those quarters off just to remove those wheelhouses, and replace them with a better set!
I'd hoped for your sake that issues in build quality with those wheelhouses would be resolved by now.
Obviously, they're not.

i've ran into that same problem many many times.
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