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Started by 72Charger-SE, March 12, 2011, 09:38:39 PM

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72Charger-SE

#550
January 03, 2015, 11:06:33 PM
Made it home later this evening and spent a couple hours finishing up the rear drivers side disc brakes.   :2thumbs:

chargd72

#551
January 05, 2015, 09:46:12 AM
Looks good.  Does it have the parking brake still?

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

72Charger-SE

#552
January 05, 2015, 12:26:38 PM
Quote from: chargd72 on January 05, 2015, 09:46:12 AM
Looks good.  Does it have the parking brake still?

Yes, the calipers have the parking brake option built in to them. 

72Charger-SE

#553
January 18, 2015, 05:25:24 PM
The car is heading out for bodywork and paint on Tuesday...  I have gone as far as I can with my abilities...  It's time for the professionals...   :2thumbs:





72Charger-SE

#554
January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...



JB400

#555
January 18, 2015, 06:07:16 PM
Patiently waiting and looking forward to color  :popcrn:  Should look good in your color choice

Charger-Bodie

#556
January 18, 2015, 07:47:14 PM
How long are they planning on it taking Chad?
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............

72Charger-SE

#557
January 18, 2015, 08:02:08 PM
Planned to be done at the end of March.   :2thumbs:

ACUDANUT

#558
January 19, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...





Please choose a different color. :Twocents:

72Charger-SE

#559
January 19, 2015, 08:52:58 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on January 19, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...





Please choose a different color. :Twocents:

Nope...  purchased paint already...  I will accent the car with blacking out the scoop as well as a wide style line along the sides...   'trust me'...  It will look good..   :2thumbs:

Charger-Bodie

#560
January 19, 2015, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on January 19, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...





Please choose a different color. :Twocents:

Wtf?

What gives you the right to tell him to change it. It's his car not yours.....
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............

JB400

#561
January 19, 2015, 10:43:56 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on January 19, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...





Please choose a different color. :Twocents:
Have you seen it in person?  It looks real good in the sunlight.  

Daytona R/T SE

#562
January 19, 2015, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...






Good Choice !

:2thumbs:

I saved a picture of a Road Runner painted in 2006 Go mango...

I wonder if it's actually the same color you picked, just a different name ?

72Charger-SE

#563
January 19, 2015, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on January 19, 2015, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...






Good Choice !

:2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

I saved a picture of a Road Runner painted in 2006 Go mango...

I wonder if it's actually the same color you picked, just a different name ?



That sure looks very close to the same color.  I believe the black body line stripes will really set off the car.   Thanks for the photo...   :2thumbs:

Daytona R/T SE

#564
January 19, 2015, 11:08:05 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 19, 2015, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on January 19, 2015, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...






Good Choice !

:2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

I saved a picture of a Road Runner painted in 2006 Go mango...

I wonder if it's actually the same color you picked, just a different name ?



That sure looks very close to the same color.  I believe the black body line stripes will really set off the car.   Thanks for the photo...   :2thumbs:


I've seen it on a four door charger in bright sunlight.

It really looks sharp. :coolgleamA:

I'm SERIOUSLY thinking about painting my "other" '69 Charger this color.

IF I ever get around to working on it. :eek2:


Again...

Good choice of color.  :cheers:

72Charger-SE

#565
January 19, 2015, 11:35:28 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 08:02:08 PM
Planned to be done at the end of March.   :2thumbs:

Update on the schedule:

I decided to to have the car painted in two phases...   first phase is the engine compartment, interior, and inside of trunk.  This way I can get the car back in about three weeks.   This phased schedule prevents the car from just 'sitting' as the shop has a very busy spring and summer and nothing happening to it.  I can then install the newly rebuilt engine which will be 100% completed at the end of Jan, transmission, floor shift, carpet, interior, and begin working on the electrical, and putting things back together.  I will then work within the shops schedule and should have the car back to them in late fall for bodywork and painting on the outside. 

I will only have the car out of my sight for a couple weeks as opposed to a few months which I see as a tremendous positive.

CDN72SE

#566
January 20, 2015, 10:31:10 AM
Like your plan, I will be following along closely. Great work so far.  :2thumbs:
1972 Charger SE

72Charger-SE

#567
January 20, 2015, 11:15:47 AM
The Garage is empty...    :2thumbs:

I have a very detailed & line item specific contract signed by both myself and the body/paint man.

Now... we wait...    :icon_smile_big: :'( ::)

72Charger-SE

#568
January 23, 2015, 11:43:00 PM
Update today...   Call from the body/paint guy...  decklid not usable as my weld repairs I performed resulted in a non-repairable bulge/warp on the top (outer) skin.   :brickwall:

Sourced a new 'used' decklid today which will arrive next Thursday...

Maybe a TIG Welder would have helped?  But I barely can use a MIG...

VegasCharger

#569
January 24, 2015, 03:22:52 AM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 23, 2015, 11:43:00 PM
Update today...   Call from the body/paint guy...  decklid not usable as my weld repairs I performed resulted in a non-repairable bulge/warp on the top (outer) skin.   :brickwall:

Sourced a new 'used' decklid today which will arrive next Thursday...

Maybe a TIG Welder would have helped?  But I barely can use a MIG...



Man that sucks :flame:

But good recovery nabbing another deck lid instead of sulking over it :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

72Charger-SE

#570
January 24, 2015, 09:35:09 AM
Well now I have the original decklid with a poorly repaired tail panel and the other decklid with a wavy top..  two deck lids that could be made into one perfect one...  Perhaps I will talk to a couple guys (welding professionals) at work and see if they want to give it a go?   With the right tools and some time I think I could have one really good decklid built and then resell it to recoup some of my costs...  ?   :2thumbs:

VegasCharger

#571
January 25, 2015, 12:38:18 AM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 24, 2015, 09:35:09 AM
Well now I have the original decklid with a poorly repaired tail panel and the other decklid with a wavy top..  two deck lids that could be made into one perfect one...  Perhaps I will talk to a couple guys (welding professionals) at work and see if they want to give it a go?   With the right tools and some time I think I could have one really good decklid built and then resell it to recoup some of my costs...  ?   :2thumbs:


Yes good ideal :2thumbs: As you know these deck lids are'nt falling off the trees LOL.
They do demand a premium price if in good condition

ACUDANUT

#572
January 25, 2015, 12:08:55 PM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on January 19, 2015, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on January 19, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: 72Charger-SE on January 18, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Paint color...   Sunburst Orange Pearl... sample of paint...





Please choose a different color. :Twocents:

:

[/b]Wtf?

What gives you the right to tell him to change it. It's his car not yours.....



What, opinions are not allowed?.  I have rights over your rights DH.

Anyway, After looking at this color in person. I Actually Like it.   :cheers:

Charger-Bodie

#573
January 25, 2015, 12:55:16 PM
It's not your right to tell him what to do. You are constantly telling people you hate the color , etc of their cars......
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............

ACUDANUT

#574
January 25, 2015, 07:00:01 PM
  Sorry you feel that way. Peace be with you.
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