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which options did you add to your Charger?

Started by ChargerST, March 21, 2012, 05:36:38 PM

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ChargerST

I really like to upgrade my Charger with factory (or factory style) options. So far I have added only a tuff wheel but I already bought a rear window defroster, wheel well chrome, and power window switches (will go with aftermarket cable motors as PW regulators are just too hard to find). My Charger is already optioned fairly well ($4711 sticker price without destination charge) but plans include V21 hood treatment and callouts, pedal dress up kit, and maybe rear shoulder belts.

which options did you add and why? which options do you like most?

greenpigs

Does removing options count?

I took the power steering off & replaced it with manual & also removed the radio & put a blockoff plate on.
1969 Charger RT


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Ghoste

I have a cruise control that I'm considering adding but I haven't made up my mind yet.

BananaDan

I've added most of the SE package except for the leather seats and door panels.  I added the A01 light package, wood sport steering wheel, woodgrain dash and pedal dress up.  I also added the bumblebee stripe and hood blackouts, with 440 callouts to come in a few months when it warms up (my car was a stripe delete car originally).

I have added other "upgrades", but those are the only ones that would have been factory available.
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E5 Charger

I haven't installed any of them yet, but bought factory bucket seats, console, rear window defroster, map light, interior hood release, and a bulge hood.

Brock Lee

SE package, AM/FM radio with rear speaker/fader, tinted windows, rear defogger. Power windows, AC and adjustable seat in the future.

Dans 68

The '73 has a dual exhaust, which is not factory original. And an 8-track tape player.  ;)

The '68 has had added a rear defrost switch (but no defrost blower yet), tic-toch-tach, '69 pedal dress-up kit (not my doing), drivers side remote mirror, passenger side mirror, front disk brakes and a manual steering box. I also switched to the mid-year available Hurst shifter.  :icon_smile_big:

Dan
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Kern Dog

Mine started out as a "500" model, 318 -904-8.25 axle with A/C and drum brakes.
Now it is a R/T clone with a 440/493-727 with a Gear Vendors and an 8 3/4. 4 wheel discs. AM FM CD. I added frame connectors and torque boxes. I'm thinking about adding a tilt steering column and putting the A/C back in.

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TX9H6E4CUDA

Options I added to my 1971 Superbee
Power windows
Factory cruise
Factory power and transmission cooler
Rear defroster
disc brakes
Rear sway bar
Sure grip
I want to add a factory sunroof but I cannot find any power version that are not mentally disabled prices.
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tracpack440

I added a six way seat adjuster, money well spent. Locking gas cap,  Im thinking about adding a tail stripe - my car is stripe delete. And i would like to add P/Steering. And looking for some disc brakes that will work with my 14 inch stock wheels.
1969 Charger  R/T SE 4 spd dana

Fred

My upgrade list...................
1. Hemi
2. ICE electronic ignition
3. front end disc brakes
4. hydro boost
5. XV seatbelts
6. TTI headers and exhaust
7. front spoiler
8. fuel priming pump
9. sub frame connectors.
10. front and rear torque boxes
I think I'll stop now.


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doctor4766

My favorite addition was the intermittent wiper switch.
Lot's of other stuff done.... big block, mags, stripe, tint etc but that wiper switch rocks.

I'd like cruise control eventually too, if I get off my arse and stop spending money on my other Charger.
Gotta love a '69

ChargerST

It would be kinda cool to make a new fender tag (i would need two actually) with all the options but instead of the VIN it should say something like "faketag".

Dino

Where did you find original power window switches?  That's an upgrade I'd love to do.
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richRTSE

My 69 R/T SE was originally a triple green, stripe delete car with a column shift and buddy seat. I added the R/T stripe, floor shifter/console, factory power windows, manual disc brakes, did a complete color change, and deleted the power steering. Just sold it a few months ago to a good friend...   :'(


Charger RT

In my 68 R/T I added
wood grain wheel
map light
ignition light
glove box light.
I have the trunk light to add and
the back plate of the console with the light and cigerette lighter
tic tac toc
disc brakes from a 70 (they fit 14 inch wheels)
I would really like to get the factory 4 speed back in. I put an auto in because I had a running 440 auto when I put it together.
Tim

68 RT

Woodgrain wheel, would like to add 8 track.  :icon_smile_big:

triple_green

8 track
sure grip
15 magnums
chrome exhaust tips
68 Charger 383 HP grandma car (the orignal 3X)

Kern Dog

15 magnums?
Where do you store the 11 spare wheels? :lol:

Neal_J

My list:

Tic-Tock-Tac
Factory AM-FM
Pedal dress-up
Right external mirror
Six way seat
Carpeted floor mats
All wheel options (full sets of Magnums, Ralleys & Mag Hubcaps to change up the look from the standard hubcaps)
Concealed "Dukes' horn
Locking gas cap

Yet to go:

Power disc brakes

ChargerST

There are not too many options I could add (and which I like)

my Charger already came with hood pins, right side mirror, A01, A04, A/C, PB, PS (removed), Tic-Toc-Tach.

AM/FM is definately on my list (I'll try to make a 1966 AM/FM work in the meantime) and 6-way seat. I missed one on ebay last year (only went for $100).
Not keen on adding a spoiler (J81) or a luggage rack even though it was available from the factory.

R6red4spd69RT

The only thing different from my fender tag is the right side mirror I added.

33yeartoy

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