Finally Started! 68 R/T Resto..NOT SCARED!

[surmanajaja]

wow she is gorgeous! this has become one of my fav threads

great work, wish I had talent to do that...

[1970Moparmann]

finally has her new shoes on Needs to come down an inch or so in the back to suit my liking. Any suggestions other than a lowering block but at a fair price?

Looks awesome.  Look at your pinion angle before you buy anything for the rear.  Make sure your angle is good, and if not, you'll have to modify to get this right.  I had to shim it to get mine straight, and when I did, it lowered the back.  Mancini also sells a leaf spring front bracket that will lower the back slightly.

[Charger-Bodie]

I wouldn't do anything with the ride height until the rest of the weight is in the car. You may be surprised.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Thx Guys! I will look into the things you recommended after its all assembled! Thx again..Love this forum

[ksquared]

I wouldn't do anything with the ride height until the rest of the weight is in the car. You may be surprised.

Especially the gas tank.  At about 22 gallons and 6 lbs/gallon, that is 132 lbs. 

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Looks awesome with those wheels.     Even with with all the weight on it when its done I think your going to want to lower it another 1/2-1 inch. When I put my wheels on it just looked too high up at the stock height that I had to lower it. Are pre-lowered leaf springs in your budget? Lowering blocks would be the easiest option though.  

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I really hope it drops down like some say when everything is in it but have a feeling it won't be low enough for my liking..thx for the compliments gents I'm going to do some looking around at blocks etc and see what is available now that I know my options.

[Dodge Don]

When I was building mine the rear seemed to high but was told relax it'll settle as you keep adding weight and it did. So any chance she'll make Moparfest....probably cutting it too close. Be cool to park next to yours.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Don, We are cutting it too close but I plan on going to the show anyway. Summit sent a notification that my Pertronix order shippped yesterday They had said it was on back order till mid August so that is a plus. However a lot of assembly etc needs to be done and not that quick to make the show. Maybe by the fall she'll be done and I can make down your way to a show

[earnie]

any updates, lookin awesome

[RIDELIKEHELL]

My ignition came in and Shawn is starting to install the glass! Also I got my vent windows back from re-chroming and they are reassembled

Waiting on glass tape

[RIDELIKEHELL]

lastest pic

[68pplcharger]

Lookin sweet 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Well the car is off to Gary (Diamond trim) tomorrow or Friday to have the vinyl roof & head liner installed. The dash is in and of course my wiper switch needs replace even though it was tested and worked fine before it went in. I plan on going up to see it when it returns next week so I'll post pics after my visit.

[super_dave]

Wow, your car is lookin AMAZIN!  When mine and yours are done....we'll have to meet up!  I'm a bit envious now your car is coming along so well....good for you!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Wow, your car is lookin AMAZIN!  When mine and yours are done....we'll have to meet up!  I'm a bit envious now your car is coming along so well....good for you!

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Yes we will! I just want it finished before they salt the roads here so I can at least drive it for a few weeks. I am getting a garage built soon with in floor heat

[rp23g7]

AMAZING, just amazing

[Finn]

mmmm 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Finally left for Diamond Trim yesterday....

[Big Sugar]

Marc that looks SWEET ! Make sure you stop in and meet Gary at Diamond trim ! He's a heck of a nice guy and does amazing work, He's a Mopar guy as well, he's presently got a 2nd gen charger or two, Give him a call.


Looks like you'll need to book in for spot in Speedorama  in March of next year.



Ron

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Thx Ron! Where's Speedorama? Not trailing this car other than home to Southern Ontario. Isn't that trailer a gem

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Well Diamond trim just finished the roof install along with the headliner,trim & Charger emblems. Back to Shawn to install rad & fire her up!

[SnoPro440]

Your Charger is looking pretty sweet.  Every time I see a silver 68 I wish I would've painted mine that color.

[66chargerkid]

Wicked looking charger.
Keep up the good work!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Thx Gents! Here's another pic he sent me I plan on going to the shop in the next 2 weeks so I'll have lots of pics to post then. I can't wait to see the stripes on her!