New guy---new project.

[lexxman]

My desktop is a picture of what my is going to look like,because I have a long way to go.And I don't think I have that plug on mine,but I'll check and let you know.

[super_dave]

I don't know anything about this "mystery plug" discussion.  Love some details about it though.  The car is factory air if that has anything to do with it.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Welkom dave

Great project you have there dave but why did you find this one after 5 years?
any why keep up de good work any charger is worth restoring
Charger are great cars
when you have it all done, then you can enjoy it and then it was all worth the work you put in to it!

[tan top]

I don't know anything about this "mystery plug" discussion.  Love some details about it though.  The car is factory air if that has anything to do with it.

been discused quite a few times ,  no makes no difference to being a A/C car or not !!   still unknown  , found on the frist C500 by memory or an early one also

[GreenMachine]

OK, so I've finally came up with a game plan that will work for me.  I had a good discussion with the shop yesterday after I told them two days ago this project was dying.  I had already priced out the metal from AMD and it was close to $6500.00.....wow .  After reviewing just how much work that is to get into primer, I was pretty intimidated.  Anyways, I made a great deal with the shop, they will get the car through metal into primer including the media blasting etc.. and I will have the shell to work on, and then I will spend probably a year putting it together.  I will paint the inside, underside and engine bay myself, and just plug away at the detailed stuff myself.  That is probably the more enjoyable work anyways, I will have a stroker built for it from a 69 440 block which is all original and figure out the rest as I go.  Definetly doing the 4 wheel disc package and suspension upgrades.  This is what I want the final product to be.

Here's another option if you're interested:  http://www.uscartool.com/bodyinwhite/index.html   They want $17,500 for the shell in primer. 

[lexxman]

I checked on my car and no I dont have that plug. It must be for some special option?

[super_dave]

Welkom dave

Great project you have there dave but why did you find this one after 5 years?
any why keep up de good work any charger is worth restoring
Charger are great cars
when you have it all done, then you can enjoy it and then it was all worth the work you put in to it!

Well, I knew it was there the whole time   Just now starting on the project   Now I am intrigued about that mystery hole/plug on the fire wall.....hmmmm.

[super_dave]

Well, got a charger in a box now!  By February, I'll have it back through media blasting and primer.  So what sequence should I take with this restoration.  Whats the first thing to start on, suspension, drivetrai, brake package?  How about some good advice guys, want to start getting ready.  I need to start ordering parts for February so where do I start, I'm new at this you know 

[PocketThunder]

First i would buy a couple boxes of one gallon ziplock bags and a sharpie marker and write down EVERYTHING as you take it off the car.   

Then get the body down to the bare shell and start cutting out the rust, working on and replacing one panel at a time.  But go to the paint and body seciton for more thorough advice.  Many guys have many differnet ways to cut up a Charger to get to the end result.

Paul

[tan top]

 Now I am intrigued about that mystery hole/plug on the fire wall.....hmmmm.

   
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,22093.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,24237.0.html

[super_dave]

 Now I am intrigued about that mystery hole/plug on the fire wall.....hmmmm.

   
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,22093.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,24237.0.html

Thanks Tan Top, thats a good read.

[super_dave]

Ok, we're making some progress.  Here's a quote from an email the shop foreman sent me couple days ago:

"You will notice that the body is amazingly solid in the critical areas of frame rails, cowl and even most area of the rockers. Strange. This will allow us to replace the floor first. Then inspect remaining rocker areas and end up with a solid foundation to continue. This car has clearly never been hit."

Thats the kind of news you don't mind getting.

[super_dave]

And another

[Brock Samson]

    She's looking better already!   

 

[lexxman]

That's good to hear. It's good and solid, now the work starts.

[super_dave]

This car is solid!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Glad your saving one as well DAVE

I'm in Ontario as well but South of you in Sarnia(Michigan Border) & have my car in Bolton ontario(30 min North of Pearson Airport). If I did it all over I would've just bought a finished car as I'll be spending 50K I'm sure when it is all said and done. The only positive in it is I'll know what I have..no suprises & that it was done properly. Good luck! Who is doing some of the other work for you?

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48718.0.html

Thats my story

[super_dave]

You know what, our cars are probably in the same shop....lol.
Boot Hill has my car right now.  So you think your only gonna spend $50,000.00....good luck...lol.

[tan top]

This car is solid!

been busy ,   making some good progress , keep the pictures coming  , 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

You know what, our cars are probably in the same shop....lol.
Boot Hill has my car right now.  So you think your only gonna spend $50,000.00....good luck...lol.

They just did final sanding & paint on my car & now it is back in Bolton but I thought the shop looked familiar They have a hefty rate but do awesome work & I have had my car at Shawns since early 2006. Most of the AMD stuff wasnt available when I bought the rust bucket.

[lexxman]

Ok what left looks solid.

[Tilar]

This looks like a great project, but I think before I spent any money on it, I would remedy whats in the quote below... Or did I miss that part?

You know I don't have a title!!!
Dave

[super_dave]

"Ok what left looks solid."

Point taken, but considering the age of this car, it's really amazing the condition, granted the floors were shot, but overall the structural parts offer a very solid foundation.

As far as title, thats pretty much buttoned up.

[ionracer24]

"Ok what left looks solid."

Point taken, but considering the age of this car, it's really amazing the condition, granted the floors were shot, but overall the structural parts offer a very solid foundation.

As far as title, thats pretty much buttoned up.

heya dave!
im a dave too, and i'm starting on a project i'm fondly calling "Swiss Cheese"  because thats what it looks like on alot of the sheet metal luckily though i'll be able to do most of the work myself, with a lil help from some associates hopefully but keep on rollin dont ever get discouraged u got a great shell to work with!!   

[lexxman]

Ok,these are the Dave's I know or what my name's Dave as well. And as for my car there are some Swiss cheese areas,but mostly screw up work from previous owners.