66 charger project ( brought it) (Update)

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Sweeeet!     

Welcome to the club!!   

Also, you might want to join this forum too. Lots of good info and people. 
http://www.66-67charger.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm

Thank you! Will be joining that forum to

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Awesome Purchase..I would love to own a First Gen!.......keep posting pics of the project Please

That was going to my mind aswell so i though well lets go for it. I will keep you guys posted

Congrats on your "new" Charger.  I love both generation Chargers, but as mentioned before... first-gens are expensive to restore.  If you chip away a little here and a little there then it won't seem too bad!  haha.  Black or Silver are my favorites on the 66 and 67s.  Here's my '66

Justin
"CornDog"

Nice 66 charger I think if you do every thing perfect it will be expensive.  The engine i will be restoring my self so maybe that will save some cost? The paint will be the most expensive part of the car. Originale the car was silver with a red interior so maybe i will go with that. But Black and a Red interior looks also cool!

[Mikesmoparperformance]

That "project" car is in excellent shape. What are the chances of finding or obtaining a 69 Charger in the Netherlands? The price is good especially if finding a 69 will be very difficult. What is the market for these cars like in the Netherlands? If it is really good for the one your friend has, it might be worth restoring this car and, if you find the 69 later, selling this car. Or, you might it grows on you. The 1st generation Chargers are really unique and cool.

Well this project has some rust on the back fenders, but overal it is rust free floors are solid! So that makes this car easier to restore The chances of finding a 69 charger in the Netherlands is very rare! About 10% If this was a 69 charger then the price would be 8.000 a 10.000 euro's! Depents if it is a 318 car or a bigblock car 383/440 They sell high here I will be better off to buy a project 69 in the us and pay for the shipping. Then to find a project here There is a 69 forsale now that one cost 31.000 euro's I think it is way to high for that car! It is not a real RT! I was thinking to drive this one for a well and then sell it do get a 69. But knowing me i think i would not do that because this is my first mopar! ( 66 Charger ) So that would be hard to do then i think

To give a example this is a project 69 charger that was sold for 9.850.00 euros I wantend this one by the way but i was to late for it. New floors did go with the car.











And this car is forsale right now for 31.000 euro's A General Lee. I think this was a 318 car. And made in to a R/T with a 440

[Mikesmoparperformance]

leave the trim on the fenders

Bryan

no don't, its a pain in ### to put on correctly, assuming the person before you took it off without bending it, and it costs more to polish and plate it correctly than its worht

Yep it is very hard to get it right then. Because it is saved off it don't have that problem so i'am find with it.

Good luck woth your Charger ! It is definatly a labour of love, and it's heavier on the LABOUR side of the equasion.
  Because the charger was previously stripped by somone else your gonna need a few freinds online to help get things back in order.       Luckly.       Your gonna have plenty ! Nice Charger.   

Where about in Holland are you ?   My mother and father are from rotterdam and volendam, still have lots of family there.

Ron

Man that is cooooooool! That you're parents live in holland!  I live near Rotterdam (The Hague) . Thank you. Yes i would be a labour of love. Well that it is been stript is not a problem i know the car for a while. And i can put i together. and my friend is willing to help me if he can. And i can always ask you guys. 

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Congratulations on the Charger purchase

As far as the trim debacle, trim can make or break a car.  If your going to put trim on, do it right and get it polished or replaced.  But, since its been shaved and you don't feel the need to put it on, I wouldn't bother.  1st gens look great both ways.  Trim isn't going to make it faster though.

Thanks! If the trim was not shaved off. I would but it back on that car. I don't bother me at all. If I look at the design of the 66 charger that Chip foose built it looks awesome with out the trim that car looks longer to

[Mikesmoparperformance]

 

I got the car home saturday! I got the car for  a 1000 euro's that is  $1309,97 That is with all the part that go with it. The car has some work to do. But that will be oke. Will post some pictures

I had to built the car back up for transport that was fun the do.













What do you guys think of this? Looks bad to me

[ODZKing]

I got the car home saturday! I got the car for  a 1000 euro's that is  $1309,97 That is with all the part that go with it. The car has some work to do. But that will be oke. Will post some pictures

Outstanding.  If you need help on "how to" or where to find parts, just ask. Happy to help.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I got the car home saturday! I got the car for  a 1000 euro's that is  $1309,97 That is with all the part that go with it. The car has some work to do. But that will be oke. Will post some pictures

Outstanding.  If you need help on "how to" or where to find parts, just ask. Happy to help.

Thanks i will! 

[Ghoste]

I think you'll be able to fix that "rough" part you posted.

[JB400]

I've seen much worse fixed.  You have a nice project. Make friends with your welder and grinder.  They're gonna be your buddies for a while.

[mauve66]

1st gen will be a rare sight over there, many people pointing at you going down the road

[bobs66440]

Hey! Congratulations    Enjoy it and keep us posted. 

[Mikesmoparperformance]

1st gen will be a rare sight over there, many people pointing at you going down the road

It sure is. Only 4 of then are on the road. But people allready where pointing ad us. When the car was on the trailer . Very cool to see that reaction .

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I think you'll be able to fix that "rough" part you posted.

Thanks, but i think that this rough spot is on both sides fthe car. I think they didn't remove the trim that well

I've seen much worse fixed.  You have a nice project. Make friends with your welder and grinder.  They're gonna be your buddies for a while.

That is nice to hear. The car is not that bad. But i did not expect to find that on the car. I sure well

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Hey! Congratulations    Enjoy it and keep us posted. 

Thanks! I will

[WOODSIE]

 Hello, I'm new to the form, I have a 1966 Charger that I am working on and need some help. The brake pedal return spring has been replaced with incorrect type and wrong tension. does anyone know where I can find the right one. not available from mopar or aftermarket.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Hello, I'm new to the form, I have a 1966 Charger that I am working on and need some help. The brake pedal return spring has been replaced with incorrect type and wrong tension. does anyone know where I can find the right one. not available from mopar or aftermarket.

I think ebay? Somebody must have one. Did you ask if they had a 68/69 brake pedal? That is the same i think? Don't know for sure.

[ODZKing]

Hello, I'm new to the form, I have a 1966 Charger that I am working on and need some help. The brake pedal return spring has been replaced with incorrect type and wrong tension. does anyone know where I can find the right one. not available from mopar or aftermarket.

Woodsie, first of all welcome.
Here are a few places that carry various brake parts.  They made require a phone call.
http://www.theramman.com/
http://www.mpbrakes.com/
http://ecihotrodbrakes.com/index.html
http://justpowerbrakes.com
http://www.piratejack.net/
http://www.wilwood.com/

[WOODSIE]

Thank -you I'll check them out and let you know what I find.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Hi Guys,,

A big BUMP  

It is been 1 year now after I brought this car! You may wonder how far I'am with it? Well I'am not..
It is still in the same shape as it was 1 Year ago 2013 was not a good year for me... Had some family problems and lost my grandma she was 94 years old on 16 febr.. in april she past away. This was very hard for me.. So I did not look any more at the Charger.. Also you guys where right my heart is with the 69 Charger.. I was in a mopar shop to get some parts for it ( I must start sometime).. and there it was a 69 charger My heart go's to the roof.. and then it hit me.. That I must follow what I want..  I did not buy any parts..  

So If you guys are intressed in this car? It is for sale Hit me with a offer for it. In the Netherlands nobody wants this car so maybe you guys will.. If not I will paint it black and put it to together as much als possible.. to make it sell better.

[Baldwinvette77]

First gens look pretty damn good without any chrome on them 

[JB400]

Go ahead and put it together.  You might change your mind.

[ACUDANUT]

"Re: 66 charger project buy it or not? ( brought it)"
Do you mean bought it ?

[Mikesmoparperformance]

"Re: 66 charger project buy it or not? ( brought it)"
Do you mean bought it ?

Yeah I Thought I change that.. But yes I did.. But Did not do any time to it.. Would like to sell it.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Go ahead and put it together.  You might change your mind.

Maybe.. but I don't think so.. Just love the 69 chargers..