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ok, tell me what is wrong with my engine compartment

Started by resq302, January 20, 2009, 10:30:41 AM

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resq302

Ok guys and gals, since we just got the chally back from the body shop, we are now undertaking the task of returning it to stock apperance.  Essentially, how it would have rolled off of the assembly line.  I took a few pictures below of what the engine compartment is currently like.  I am looking for input (be as harsh and aggressive as you want, I welcome it) as to what needs to be changed to bring it back to show room factory condition.

So far, we already have the correct intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, complete exhaust system, air cleaner housing, and pulley for the alt.  I am aware of the incorrect coloring for the lettering on the voltage regulator also.  The radiator cap I know is incorrect but which one should it be (pic please).  Again, please pick this car apart so we can make a list if items that need to be addressed before the first show of the year comes around.  I will also be posting a topic in the body shop section as I have some questions about the trunk.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Sublime/Sixpack

Not sure what year your Challenger is but heres some possibles: battery, positive battery cable connector (lug), plug wires, radiator and heater hose clamps, throttle return spring, electronic ignition, black washers on shocks.
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on January 20, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
Battery, positive battery cable connector (lug), plug wires, radiator and heater hose clamps, throttle return spring, electronic ignition, black washers on shocks.

Unpainted fender bolts ,Unpainted wrong bolts on valve covers, ? cowl top black out?
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............

Rob R

Your dist is out a tooth... the vacuum advance should point more to the front.. :icon_smile_big:

firefighter3931

The engine bay is too clean...it needs some "factory" grease and oil stains.  :lol:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

tan top

don't really know much about E body stuff  :shruggy:  ... but  thinking the upper control arm , castor/camber bolts are round the wrong way ... the nut & washer should be in the engine bay side   ..cooling fan ??  :scratchchin: wind shield washer  fluid bottle  attaching bolt missing  :yesnod: ,    :scratchchin: by pass hose , water pump  to intake should be engine color i think  ................ :popcrn:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
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 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

gtx6970

Before I answer - Is it going back to 318 2bbl

should I start an invoice now?

Just 6T9 CHGR

Quote from: gtx6970 on January 20, 2009, 12:24:05 PM
Before I answer - Is it going back to 318 2bbl

should I start an invoice now?

:haha:  Classic!   Nice one Bill :cheers:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


62 Max


resq302

Bill, we have both factory 340 parts and all of the original 318 parts for it.  Dad is still toying with the idea of what to do engine wise.  He is getting all of the correct stuff for both though should he decide to swap something out at some point so it will still be correct appearing should he do a 340 part change.  Block is numbers matching so that is not going anywhere!
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

gtx6970

just scanned thru the pics.
fender bolts
voltage regulator bolts
Bat cables
pcv and pcv hose
correct pcv and grommet should be engine color though
valve cover bolts should have a captive washer
rear throttle cable brckt can't see very well to say , front one is right for a 1970
lower power steering pump bracket to block should be black not engine color
bypass hose should be engine color ( all wrong hose clamps obviously )
bat hold down should be captive washer nuts not wingnuts
missing starter relay shield
throttle return spring
voltage regulator print
ballast resistor
coil bracket/strap to intake bolts are not engine color
horn bolts washers look to small
heater hose to engine bracket is not engine color
rad cap
fan
shock washers
alignment cam bolts are in backwards
looks like  it's missing the noise suppressor under one of the coil mtg bolts

plug wires and dist cap you already have so I didn't go there

resq302

Quote from: gtx6970 on January 20, 2009, 08:24:09 PM
just scanned thru the pics.
fender bolts
voltage regulator bolts
Bat cables
pcv and pcv hose
correct pcv and grommet should be engine color though
valve cover bolts should have a captive washer
rear throttle cable brckt can't see very well to say , front one is right for a 1970
lower power steering pump bracket to block should be black not engine color
bypass hose should be engine color ( all wrong hose clamps obviously )
bat hold down should be captive washer nuts not wingnuts
missing starter relay shield
throttle return spring
voltage regulator print
ballast resistor
coil bracket/strap to intake bolts are not engine color
horn bolts washers look to small
heater hose to engine bracket is not engine color
rad cap
fan
shock washers
looks like  it's missing the noise suppressor under one of the coil mtg bolts

plug wires and dist cap you already have so I didn't go there

Hmm.... wonder where I got them from.....   :scratchchin: :rofl:
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto