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Hemi Charger Restoration thread (Updated 5/28/10 - Nearly complete!!!)

Started by bzabodyn, November 21, 2007, 11:16:25 PM

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68r/t

#500
March 30, 2010, 06:35:31 PM
Quote from: Ryan on March 30, 2010, 05:19:03 PM
I personally would not replace the pads because of the stitching. The just dashes pads while not "correct" still look great, and you will more than likely be buying several sets of originals trying to put together a nice usable set.  If anything I would wait till the repro pads from BE&A become available.
I spoke to mike at BEA the other day about these as I am waiting for the repros as well, the test set did not fit right so there modifying the tooling so they will be a few more months yet.

bzabodyn

#501
March 30, 2010, 10:30:22 PM
I would think this would be an easy enough fix when the repros are available... a small compromise to get the car done.  We've spent a small fortune through BE&A so I know if the more correct ones would have been available, we would have went with them...

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

bzabodyn

#502
March 31, 2010, 10:52:30 PM
Pics/Progress keeps coming!

Vinyl top installed - starting to install stainless trim pieces - headliner initial install complete (still need light dome, etc) - good progress for a day!  It's REALLY starting to come together... By the end of the week we should be looking at mechanicals!

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

UFO

#503
April 01, 2010, 06:36:36 AM
UH OH. Headliner is in before the sail panel emblems.There are nuts to hold them on.I guess you can use the push on retainers.

hemi68charger

#504
April 01, 2010, 06:41:01 AM
Quote from: UFO on April 01, 2010, 06:36:36 AM
UH OH. Headliner is in before the sail panel emblems.There are nuts to hold them on.I guess you can use the push on retainers.

UH OH is right.......  :o

Brandon, hope they have a permanent and good work around............  Other than that, the car's looking awesome...... I know you're stoked........

Troy
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

charger_cody

#505
April 01, 2010, 08:22:31 AM
Be carefull with those dome lights!!!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Cody

hemi24

#506
April 01, 2010, 08:44:35 AM
I can't believe it's the same rust out car that you started with now it's one of the top  hemi's out there. :2thumbs:

Troy

#507
April 01, 2010, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: hemi68charger on April 01, 2010, 06:41:01 AM
Quote from: UFO on April 01, 2010, 06:36:36 AM
UH OH. Headliner is in before the sail panel emblems.There are nuts to hold them on.I guess you can use the push on retainers.

UH OH is right.......  :o

Brandon, hope they have a permanent and good work around............  Other than that, the car's looking awesome...... I know you're stoked........

Troy
Apparently you guys have larger hands than I do... :D

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

charger_cody

#508
April 01, 2010, 09:08:13 AM
Quote from: Troy on April 01, 2010, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: hemi68charger on April 01, 2010, 06:41:01 AM
Quote from: UFO on April 01, 2010, 06:36:36 AM
UH OH. Headliner is in before the sail panel emblems.There are nuts to hold them on.I guess you can use the push on retainers.

UH OH is right.......  :o

Brandon, hope they have a permanent and good work around............  Other than that, the car's looking awesome...... I know you're stoked........

Troy
Apparently you guys have larger hands than I do... :D

Troy


:pity:   :rofl:

PocketThunder

#509
April 01, 2010, 10:05:29 AM
Quote from: Troy on April 01, 2010, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: hemi68charger on April 01, 2010, 06:41:01 AM
Quote from: UFO on April 01, 2010, 06:36:36 AM
UH OH. Headliner is in before the sail panel emblems.There are nuts to hold them on.I guess you can use the push on retainers.

UH OH is right.......  :o

Brandon, hope they have a permanent and good work around............  Other than that, the car's looking awesome...... I know you're stoked........

Troy
Apparently you guys have larger hands than I do... :D

Troy


You know what they say about a guy with big hands...  :scratchchin:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

TUFCAT

#510
April 01, 2010, 11:47:17 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 01, 2010, 10:05:29 AM


You know what they say about a guy with big hands...  :scratchchin:


Has big gloves??  :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

PocketThunder

#511
April 01, 2010, 11:51:05 AM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 01, 2010, 11:47:17 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 01, 2010, 10:05:29 AM


You know what they say about a guy with big hands...  :scratchchin:


Has big gloves??  :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

yep!   :rofl:   :rofl:   
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

tan top

#512
April 01, 2010, 12:46:08 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 01, 2010, 11:47:17 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 01, 2010, 10:05:29 AM


You know what they say about a guy with big hands...  :scratchchin:


Has big gloves??  :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

:smilielol: :lol: 


looking good BZ   :drool5: :2thumbs: :popcrn:
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

bzabodyn

#514
April 01, 2010, 06:02:11 PM
Thanks! I was thinking the same thing, but I'm sure Larry has it figured out (he's a small guy, btw)...

More pics today! Rear-end assembly being installed - still have the details/markings/tags to do, but it's coming together - they hope to work on the K-member tomorrow!

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

Ryan

#515
April 01, 2010, 06:35:25 PM
looks great!
69 charger r/t Triple Black
   572 HEMI, Passion 5 speed, 4.10 Dana under construction

2014 viper TA

xs29j8Bullitt

#516
April 02, 2010, 09:12:58 AM
Amazing progress Brandon!!!  :cheers:  :popcrn:
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

#517
April 02, 2010, 09:15:11 AM
Looks great Brandon......... They are going to shot the taillamp panel black, no? I just ask for I see the taillamp lenses positioned and the panel should be painted with them out to get the proper coverage in the lens opening....

AB
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

RIDELIKEHELL

#518
April 02, 2010, 09:19:59 AM
This is awesome to follow! Great work & keep the pics coming..lovin the top :yesnod:
Marc
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

1969chargerrtse

#519
April 02, 2010, 01:27:37 PM
Wow looks awesome.  Are those new tail light lens or buffed out?
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

SFRT

#520
April 02, 2010, 01:29:58 PM
so nice!
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bzabodyn

#521
April 03, 2010, 02:11:49 PM
Thanks guys!

I know they restored the original lights, but they also ordered repros just in case they didn't come back perfect - I think those are the original taillamps...

They are just mocked up and will be removed for tail panel to be sprayed...

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

charger_cody

#522
April 06, 2010, 08:40:17 AM
Lookin good man.  :2thumbs:

Cody

bzabodyn

#523
April 11, 2010, 09:14:37 PM
More pics of assembly/detail work - steering assembly/k member/suspension/etc up front, and tail panel treatment out back (everything that went out to the chrome guys hasn't made it back yet)... next week should be a good week - the heart should finally be back in the beast!!! (you can see it in the background of one of the pics)

And yes, the engine is going to go in from the top - they have a k-member stand and they had another engine setup together and ready to go for an M-code Dart, but since my project kinda got pushed ahead of it, they are going to go the other route to keep things moving along - fine with me...

Still progressing toward completion!

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

hemi68charger

#524
April 11, 2010, 09:30:53 PM
Brandon, that is becoming one fine lookin' '69...   :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
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