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1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster #1752080
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I picked up this 1969 Dodge Charger R/T SE up in August of 2014. I had pretty much just finished the restoration on my 1969 Dart Swinger(or so I thought) I really wanted a big block car. Stumbled upon this car at a buddies place(same guy I got my dart off of) and instantly fell in love. The car was totalled in a major head on collision in about 1971 or 1972 and has been sitting in a junkyard ever since. The car is originally Y2 sunfire yellow with a tan interior, 440 magnum, column shift automatic, power disc brakes, power steering. The progress will most likely be very slow on this one, since I'm only 19.... I'll try to keep everyone posted as I make progress. First things one the list, replace front clip with the one from the parts car, and get the numbers matching motor back(which has been located)

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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752081
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Rear of the car... Not pretty....

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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752082
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Coronet donor front clip before it was blasted.... Fairly rust free.

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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752083
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And finally my 1969 340 Swinger I just finished in June for my high school graduation

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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752084
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Awesome project. Now I know who Mike was going to see yesterday.

Sheldon

Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1752085
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Ambitious! Is there a fender tag, radiator support, vin, or any other numbers-related item with the car?


*1969 383 4sp. Super Bee
*1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT
*1965 Porsche 356C
*2004 VW Passat Wagon
*2004 Mini Cooper S
*1967 Jaguar E-Type FHC



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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: new bee] #1752086
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Is Wildcat where the car was?

Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1752087
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Thanks Sheldon, Mike loves the car, he wants it so badly, kept asking if it was for sale lol

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Unfortunately everything expect the original vin is missing... But the last owner that crashed the car said he might have some pictures of the car before it was crashed!!

Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: hergfest] #1752089
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The car came from a private collection in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752090
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Best of luck with the Charger, looks like you'll have your hands full.
Your Swinger looks like it turned out really nice

Dave

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the Dart looks great as does your Crew Cab(need more pics of those!
The junkyard looks like it has other treasures. Four door Plymouth and Wagon near the Charger.
Good luck with the Charger and keep the updates coming!


Dave


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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: basketcase] #1752092
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Ken's truck has a 12V in it, it's pretty neat.
Not many cars are worth doing from this stage but a 69 R/T-SE is for sure. This will be a great build.

Sheldon

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Thanks Dave!I'll post some pictures of the dart too as I do some stuff to it.... Since at the moment it's my main priority to get it back on the road for the summer...

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Ah yes Ken(the guy I bought the cars off of) has a very neat truck, I'll send you some pics next time I see him.... He has a lot more nice treasures sitting around too but that's my secret

Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752095
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Love it when the kids post up - great project, best of luck


"Been spending all my nights on the internet, looking for a clue that I ain't found yet, just a bunch of Mopars, guitars and other s#*t i can't buy." - Sturgill Simpson
Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: Desmond] #1752096
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big project. Good luck

Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: fc7_plumcrazy] #1752097
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nice to see you here Forrest. I have no doubt you will make it look like new again.

couple crappy pics of your donor clip after blasting.

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Re: 1969 Charger R/T SE Disaster [Re: 340Forrest] #1752099
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Hit the jack pot yesterday! I was supposed to buy the entire car off of him but, he wanted to keep it... Instead he sold me every single part off of it for $300!! I got decent hood, some doors, all the side glass, a fairly complete power window set up, dash frame, back seat, both bumpers, a decent grille, tail lights, drive shaft, all the trim and a lot of misc parts! My car is fairly complete just missing a some misc parts. Now I just need to get some work done on the charger but i have to get the dart all back together and running first.... AGAIN.

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