68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone

68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone - 05/23/09 01:41 AM

Well, I finally have her, after nearly 7 years.......... or, that could be 8................ on her own 4 wheels...... Was tinkering in the garage and just had to do it. I'm waiting for one push-rod for a front wheel cylinder, but other than that,,, the front brake assembly is done.........

Previous restoration thread here on Moparts

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 01:41 AM

Another...

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Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 01:42 AM

Another one...

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 01:42 AM

engine shot...

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Posted By: jrwoodjoe

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 03:44 AM

Those Chrome Mag 500s with that paint and white trim are the HEAT!!! NICE!!!!!

Posted By: 69hemibeep

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 01:14 PM

very nice

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:27 PM

Some more.. Outside.... She's a work in progress.

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:28 PM

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Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:29 PM

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:30 PM

4 ; side

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Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:30 PM

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:31 PM

7 hood down.

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:31 PM

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Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/23/09 07:32 PM

Posted By: cdp

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 01:53 AM

That is the prettiest combo colors on a charger I've seen. Super sweet, keep up the good work and those pics coming.

What are the tire sizes you chose?

Posted By: 4speeds4me

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 03:24 AM

As much as I love a fade, and think it would be suprememly cool, I've got a sneaking suspicion that car's getting a vinyl top. Looking at it, the drip rails are done body color, which was part of what did it for me, but the telltale for me was that you're waiting for a wheel cylinder pushrod for the FRONT. If your sticking with drums up front on a 68 HEMI Charger, I'm guessing this is a restoration as opposed to a restification.

BTW, looks AWESOME!

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 03:46 AM

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As much as I love a fade, and think it would be suprememly cool, I've got a sneaking suspicion that car's getting a vinyl top. Looking at it, the drip rails are done body color, which was part of what did it for me, but the telltale for me was that you're waiting for a wheel cylinder pushrod for the FRONT. If your sticking with drums up front on a 68 HEMI Charger, I'm guessing this is a restoration as opposed to a restification.

BTW, looks AWESOME!

Actually, it is a vinyl top car. MaMopar painted the underside of the drip rail channel where the stainless window seal channel screws to. As far as a restoration versus restification, that's first.

My intentions were always to restore her as close as I could get with my money in my back pocket and my knowledge. The "at liberty" I was going to take was a white vinyl top as opposed to a black one it originally came with. With original white interior, it's almost a sin to put a black top on such a color combination.

Yeap, I've located a push rod from a friend as of today and all the new brake hardware can be installed and ready to go. I do plan on keeping her with her original front drum setup.

Troy

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 03:47 AM

The rears are 275/60R/15's on 15x8's and the fronts are 255/60R/15's on 15x7's....

Posted By: 4speeds4me

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 06:02 AM

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The "at liberty" I was going to take was a white vinyl top as opposed to a black one it originally came with. With original white interior, it's almost a sin to put a black top on such a color combination.

Amen to that. Looking at that car and the current "fade", white is pretty much the ONLY choice for that top!

Posted By: LimeliteAero

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 04:46 PM

Congrats on getting it back on its feet!

I love following this project.

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/24/09 11:14 PM

Been working on the heater box today... Made some progress.. Here's the front with the stamp I had made that duplicates the original part number.. Think it came out pretty good......... I'm waiting on the back fan impeler to dry and then I'll have the back together and finished...

PS: Anyone know of a source for the rubber hose between the heater core body and the fan blower motor? Mine could use replacement. It's usable, but would prefer a better one....

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/25/09 10:59 AM

back-side

Posted By: cdp

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/25/09 10:38 PM

RT specialties has the hose I think. Looking good! Did you restamp your HB cover, or is it original? If so, where did you get the stamp?

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 05/25 - on all four - 05/26/09 10:36 AM

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RT specialties has the hose I think. Looking good! Did you restamp your HB cover, or is it original? If so, where did you get the stamp?

Nope, I did it myself.. I repainted the front cover and had a stamp made her locally. All of $15. The added detail has a much greater impact.

Troy

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone - 06/10/09 02:43 PM

Well, she's gone and thus, closes this chapter in my Mopar-life.... I traded it for this.

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Posted By: burdar

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone - 06/10/09 02:58 PM

If the new owner sends you some pics of the Charger when it's done...post them here. I'd like to see it completed.

Posted By: 4speeds4me

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone - 06/10/09 10:42 PM

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Well, she's gone and thus, closes this chapter in my Mopar-life.... I traded it for this.

That was quick! I just don't know what to say! I'm assuming the Daytona is a 440 car? Got some more info for us???

At least it's still a Charger!

Too bad it's not a 68...

Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone - 06/11/09 12:01 AM

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Well, she's gone and thus, closes this chapter in my Mopar-life.... I traded it for this.

That was quick! I just don't know what to say! I'm assuming the Daytona is a 440 car? Got some more info for us???

At least it's still a Charger! Too bad it's not a 68...

The Daytona is an all-original sheetmetal 440 console auto high performance axle package (4:10 Dana) car.

Posted By: JcodeCharger

Re: 68 Hemi Charger update: 06/05/2009 - Gone - 06/19/09 09:29 AM

CONGRATS on the Daytona, its beautiful! I wish you could have kept the Hemi car though since I have so much trouble seeing any of them go. Did you sell the 500 as well? Again congrats and enjoy that Daytona you deserve it.