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Started by xs29bb1, February 09, 2013, 08:24:26 PM

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xs29bb1

#75
September 27, 2013, 09:24:28 PM
Quote from: Fred on September 27, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
Just magic!   :2thumbs:

Yeah I was really happy w/ the way it turned out.  It seemingly took forever - body work went on and on and on.  But well worth it in the end.

ws23rt

#76
September 27, 2013, 09:28:01 PM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 27, 2013, 09:18:59 PM
I have more, but I think most everything is shown.  It was a little tough because the car was in part sun and part shade, and the phone is well, the phone.  These photos don't exactly do the car justice, but it's all I got right now.

When I get some better ones, I'll post them up. 

When a car looks that nice in the wrong light with a questionable camera it tells the story :2thumbs:

Fred

#77
September 27, 2013, 09:52:43 PM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 27, 2013, 09:24:28 PM
Quote from: Fred on September 27, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
Just magic!   :2thumbs:

Yeah I was really happy w/ the way it turned out.  It seemingly took forever - body work went on and on and on.  But well worth it in the end.

Tell me about it but some things just can't be rushed.  A job worth doing.........and all that.  But at one stage I was thinking, my life's running out and I'm nowhere near driving it, when's it going to happen. Good news.........I'm still here and I've been doing plenty of driving.  :icon_smile_big:


Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

fy469rtse

#78
September 28, 2013, 12:54:42 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 26, 2013, 01:42:14 AM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 24, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
I'll post more when I can... got the trip up to Oregon in the morning.

.... nothing more sinister than the lines on a Charger... especially in black IMO.


Just beautiful!
I know exactly where you're coming from and I couldn't agree more.   :2thumbs:
p/s I know the car is parked in a handy capped spot but it should be obvious to all that there is plenty missing.  :lol:

don't worry Fred I don't know too many disabled people that visit elko  Paul Norris except one

Fred

#79
September 28, 2013, 12:57:16 AM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 28, 2013, 12:54:42 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 26, 2013, 01:42:14 AM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 24, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
I'll post more when I can... got the trip up to Oregon in the morning.

.... nothing more sinister than the lines on a Charger... especially in black IMO.


Just beautiful!
I know exactly where you're coming from and I couldn't agree more.   :2thumbs:
p/s I know the car is parked in a handy capped spot but it should be obvious to all that there is plenty missing.  :lol:

don't worry Fred I don't know too many disabled people that visit elko  Paul Norris except one


Where are you mate?  Must be close by if you recognise Elko.


Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

MoparManJim

#80
September 28, 2013, 01:08:25 AM
It amost looks like a car right out of a game.  :cheers:

tan top

#81
September 28, 2013, 03:39:06 AM
 :drool5:  nice  :yesnod:
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

tsmithae

#82
September 28, 2013, 09:35:50 PM
 :drool5: That is gorgeous!
Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

fy469rtse

#83
September 29, 2013, 01:51:00 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 28, 2013, 12:57:16 AM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 28, 2013, 12:54:42 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 26, 2013, 01:42:14 AM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 24, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
I'll post more when I can... got the trip up to Oregon in the morning.

.... nothing more sinister than the lines on a Charger... especially in black IMO.


Just beautiful!
I know exactly where you're coming from and I couldn't agree more.   :2thumbs:
p/s I know the car is parked in a handy capped spot but it should be obvious to all that there is plenty missing.  :lol:

don't worry Fred I don't know too many disabled people that visit elko  Paul Norris except one


Where are you mate?  Must be close by if you recognise Elko. Mulgrave area , and you ?

Fred

#84
September 29, 2013, 01:59:59 AM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 29, 2013, 01:51:00 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 28, 2013, 12:57:16 AM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 28, 2013, 12:54:42 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 26, 2013, 01:42:14 AM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 24, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
I'll post more when I can... got the trip up to Oregon in the morning.

.... nothing more sinister than the lines on a Charger... especially in black IMO.


Just beautiful!
I know exactly where you're coming from and I couldn't agree more.   :2thumbs:
p/s I know the car is parked in a handy capped spot but it should be obvious to all that there is plenty missing.  :lol:

don't worry Fred I don't know too many disabled people that visit elko  Paul Norris except one


Where are you mate?  Must be close by if you recognise Elko. Mulgrave area , and you ?


In them thar hills.  :icon_smile_big:  Belgrave area.


Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

fy469rtse

#85
September 29, 2013, 06:46:53 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 29, 2013, 01:59:59 AM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 29, 2013, 01:51:00 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 28, 2013, 12:57:16 AM
Quote from: fy469rtse on September 28, 2013, 12:54:42 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 26, 2013, 01:42:14 AM
Quote from: xs29bb1 on September 24, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
I'll post more when I can... got the trip up to Oregon in the morning.

.... nothing more sinister than the lines on a Charger... especially in black IMO.nice up there, you start in cruise area, where as most have drive awhile to get to ideal areas like that to put the windows down and enjoy, very nice car by the way Fred, that body is just about perfect


Just beautiful!
I know exactly where you're coming from and I couldn't agree more.   :2thumbs:
p/s I know the car is parked in a handy capped spot but it should be obvious to all that there is plenty missing.  :lol:

don't worry Fred I don't know too many disabled people that visit elko  Paul Norris except one


Where are you mate?  Must be close by if you recognise Elko. Mulgrave area , and you ?


In them thar hills.  :icon_smile_big:  Belgrave area.

xs29bb1

#86
December 08, 2013, 02:40:20 PM
It's been a while since I updated this thread.  The engine and transmission have been rebuilt and are sitting on the K-member.  Plating and powder coating were done a while ago.  We've been accumulating a lot of parts and pieces we needed over the past couple of months and thanks to a tip I got on this site I was able to catch the 30% off sale from Year One over Black Friday weekend.  Those parts should be in next week.  I've got another (much smaller) round of parts coming from PG Classics. 

Paint and body are basically done, undercoating is done - fuel lines, brake lines, pedal assemblies, front upper control arms, rear leaf spring perches, power brake booster, side marker lights, and auto floor shifter assy and linkage all installed.

I'll post a few photos

xs29bb1

#87
December 08, 2013, 02:49:21 PM
Here are a couple of the engine and transmission sitting on the K-member.  (Yes those valve covers will be replaced)  Also, a pic of my powder coated seat frames.

xs29bb1

#88
December 08, 2013, 02:52:54 PM
Here's a couple of the floor shifter and brake pedal assy.

xs29bb1

#89
December 08, 2013, 03:00:09 PM
The drive train will be going in soon, and after that we're going to send the car out to get the top and headliner installed. 

I think things will start to pick up over the next month or so.  I'm hoping significant progress can be made between now and the end of January.

JB400

#90
December 08, 2013, 11:55:37 PM
 :2thumbs: Looks pretty good

                                 :popcrn:

xs29bb1

#91
December 19, 2013, 10:57:00 PM
I've got a few updates on the Resto - I'll post some pics in a few....

xs29bb1

#92
December 19, 2013, 11:25:25 PM
For whatever reason, the uploads aren't working.  It's saying it's taking too long to save the images, but it's only giving it 3-4 seconds, so I'm not sure what's going on. 

xs29bb1

#93
December 19, 2013, 11:36:26 PM
Here's a few of the steering column...

xs29bb1

#94
December 19, 2013, 11:37:51 PM
OK, I obviously got my issue resolved.  Here's the rest for the steering column:

xs29bb1

#95
December 19, 2013, 11:39:37 PM
Here's the rear end all ready to be put on the car:

bull

#96
December 20, 2013, 01:09:26 AM
Nice! People like to whine about black 2nd gens but I think there's nothing on four wheels that looks better. :2thumbs:

xs29bb1

#97
December 20, 2013, 02:02:34 AM
Thanks Bull - A Black on Black 68 R/T has been my dream car for 25+ years.  Finding an unrestored triple black R/T such that I'm going to know every single thing done to it was too much for me to pass up last year. 

I'm sure hoping it's finished by Spring.....

Mytur Binsdirti

#98
December 20, 2013, 09:05:05 AM
Very nice. With the body done, now comes all the fun stuff.  :2thumbs:

Ghoste

#99
December 20, 2013, 10:10:03 AM
Who whines about black 2nd gens?  The GL guys are the only ones I've seen put up with abuse.
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