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Hi All, new guy from Scotland

Started by markrt68, August 05, 2011, 08:43:30 AM

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markrt68

August 05, 2011, 08:43:30 AM
Greetings to all,
Had my '68 Charger for 3-4 weeks now, loving every minute :icon_smile_big:
I had a 7 hour drive home when I picked it up, one or two electrical glitches on the way home, hopefully all sorted now.
Only cost me £250($400) in gas to get home :coolgleamA:
Car came over from Texas about 8 years ago, the previous 2 owners here look to have done a great job with it.
One thing i'm thinking of is a passenger side mirror, would feel a lot better reversing if I had one! Is that allowed :icon_smile_question:, I know it was a 6 dollar option back in the day, or should I leave as is?
Here are some pics, will post more another time if that's ok.
Best Regards to All,
Mark

Ghoste

#1
August 05, 2011, 08:45:09 AM
Welcome to the group and by all means put a passenger side mirror on there.  You will find that it's mostly for decoration though but even if it helps you a little bit then it's worth it.

johnnycharger

#2
August 05, 2011, 08:50:40 AM
Awesome charger! Welcome to the site! :cheers:

markrt68

#3
August 05, 2011, 09:00:51 AM
Cheers guys,
So the mirror is as useful as a chocolate fireguard then :lol:

Any good places to get one if I decide to?

Sorry for the pics, don't know what i've done to make them that size.

Ghoste

#4
August 05, 2011, 09:03:36 AM
Between it's position and the body lines of the car, yes, it's pretty hard to get a lot of info from it.  They can be found at a number of repro sites, BE/A is a good one.

skip68

#5
August 05, 2011, 09:27:40 AM
Welcome to the site.  Nice looking car.
:cheers: 
Chuck ............
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

twodko

#6
August 05, 2011, 11:24:15 AM
Welcome to the gang Mark! BE&A is a good choice for a pass. side mirror as is R/T Specialities where I got mine (a bit cheaper). Ghoste is correct about really getting a full view from this mirror. When you mount it, cover the area with that blue painter's tape to prevent any "dammits". I positioned my mirror slightly behind the wing window post so the view wasn't blocked by it. What I did after I installed the mirror was buy one of those round 2" (5cm) wide angle stick-on mirrors. As you sit in the drivers seat have someone hold this little mirror on the pass. mirror until you have the best possible reward view then stick it on! Good luck.  :cheers:
FLY NAVY/Marine Corps or take the bus!

tan top

#7
August 05, 2011, 11:25:09 AM
hello & welcome Mark  :cheers: :cheers:  :2thumbs:

click this link  , its about passenger mirror & stuff  :yesnod:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,81018.0.html
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

Musicman

#8
August 05, 2011, 11:46:19 AM
Welcome aboard friend  :cheers:

moparstuart

#9
August 05, 2011, 01:46:10 PM
welcome
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

WHITE AND RED 69

#10
August 05, 2011, 01:51:13 PM
Damn thats a sweet looking charger!   :drool5:  Welcome to the site.
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th edition
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1972 Plymouth Duster

71charger

#11
August 05, 2011, 02:24:12 PM
Welcome to the site. :cheers: :cheers: Im currently having my car worked on by this place in sacramento CA and they have a charger that is the same year same exact paint scheme and has to right mirror LOL :lol: :lol:
I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, but I'm all out of bubble gum.

maxwellwedge

#12
August 05, 2011, 02:40:01 PM
Isn't the drivers side (Non-remote) and passenger side mirror the same part?

It is on other B-Bodies and A-Bodies as well.


Welcome Aboard - Nice car!   :cheers:

twodko

#13
August 05, 2011, 03:17:36 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on August 05, 2011, 02:40:01 PM
Isn't the drivers side (Non-remote) and passenger side mirror the same part?

It is on other B-Bodies and A-Bodies as well.


Welcome Aboard - Nice car!   :cheers:

I think so if they're non-remote.  :shruggy:
FLY NAVY/Marine Corps or take the bus!

Just 6T9 CHGR

#14
August 05, 2011, 04:02:01 PM
Welcome to the site!  :cheers:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

BananaDan

#15
August 05, 2011, 04:19:51 PM
Welcome aboard!   :cheers:
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Bob T

#16
August 05, 2011, 04:38:27 PM
Hi Scottie from a Kiwi.
Nice looking car bud, be proud  :2thumbs:  - long hunt for it or what?
Maybe a few interior shots if you could.

Over here all left hand drive cars must have a mirror on the right hand side for compliance as we drive on the left anyway. It makes a huge difference as so much traffic can hide behind that huge Pillar. I had planned to put one on my old 68 but likely the new owner will do it.


:cheers: Bob
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

markrt68

#17
August 05, 2011, 04:58:45 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys,  :slap:
I'm humbled :cheers:

Magnumcharger

#18
August 05, 2011, 06:44:58 PM
Is it too late to extend my welcome?


Welcome!!


My family originated in Scotland.


And I have a 1968 Charger R/T too. Maybe we're related?  :lol:
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

FlatbackFanatic

#19
August 05, 2011, 08:16:33 PM
Welcome!!!I love your 68! :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

Old Tired Rebel

#20
August 05, 2011, 09:35:19 PM
 Welcome to dodgecharger forums

bobs66440

#21
August 05, 2011, 10:04:06 PM
Welcome! Nice car!!  :2thumbs:

markrt68

#22
August 06, 2011, 12:06:09 AM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on August 05, 2011, 06:44:58 PM
Is it too late to extend my welcome?




Welcome!!


My family originated in Scotland.


And I have a 1968 Charger R/T too. Maybe we're related?  :lol:
My guess is we might not be related, as my family descend from Italy  ;D
Do you know which part of Scotland you are from?

doctor4766

#23
August 06, 2011, 03:30:14 AM
G'day Mark.
Nice looking Charger you have scored for yourself.
Welcome to here and make sure you stick around for the wealth of knowledge that this place has.
I'd put a RH rear view mirror on just to balance the car visually, but as I have pointed out in the past, they're about as useless as tits on a bull in the real world.




ps. Just be sure to spell correctly and don't call ANY car by an abbreviated name or King DH will say something.
Gotta love a '69

Brightyellow69rtse

#24
August 06, 2011, 06:33:08 PM
sweet looking car! o love the wheels do you know what their called?
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