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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2830552
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Since the TR6060 has a fixed flange (not a slip yoke) I ordered a Magnum conversion kit. This makes the transmission crossmember much easier. Transmission crossmember is in place

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2832108
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Rear end is set up...

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2833854
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I sourced the clutch/brake pedals and master cylinder from a 2010 Challenger SRT8. The pedals had to be straightened and shortened but they will work well.

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2845882
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Exhaust is mocked up

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2846342
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Front frame rails are reinforced by a bar that runs from the cowl to the front frame rails; the bar also ties into the top of the shock tower. I don't like these types of reinforcements to be in the engine bay. A plate was welded in at each end for the bar to be welded to.


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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2851079
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I'm going with 2010 Challenger SRT8 front seats so the floor pan profile needed to change. In the first picture, you can see the humps that needed to be removed in order to get the seats to sit lower in the car. The seat motors interfered with the humps and ig pedestals would have been built, the seats would sit too high.

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The center of the pans was cut out and a new plate welded in...



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Also, the column is now in place...

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2861089
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Exhaust is mostly done and brakes have been mounted...

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2862086
12/19/20 11:10 AM
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The car is now sitting on it's wheels for the first time in nearly 2 years.

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2862385
12/20/20 12:22 AM
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Looking really nice.

Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: ] #2930115
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Originally Posted by Superfreak
Looking really nice.


Thank you!

Time to get back on this Charger. Doors are coming off first to rebuild the door hinges....

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2932129
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Panels and gaps are getting dialed in starting with rebuilding the left door hinges first. Then a relief cut was made along the bottom of the quarter to pull the quarter in at the bottom. Once the door and lower quarter were set, the forward edge of the quarter was adjusted to create an even gap between the door and quarter.

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2933404
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The left door had some rust in the corners...which has now been repaired. Also, the AMD rocker was a little too short; you can see it as you follow the door's leading edge gap down to the rocker. It's now been fixed.

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2935577
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I may get some static on this post, but the marker lights have been deleted. The wheel lips were also trimmed.

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1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2938977
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A cut was made along the bottom right quarter panel so the quarter panel could be pulled in match the door profile.

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2940169
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Right door hinge was rebuilt and then the right door to quarter gap was set before welding the leading edge of the right quarter...

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2942329
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Tedious work, but it really pays off when those panels all fit perfectly.


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: DynoDave] #2944566
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Originally Posted by DynoDave
Tedious work, but it really pays off when those panels all fit perfectly.


Agreed!



Next up...fine tuning on the rear valance and valance corners. They always fit terriby.

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A pie cut was used to straighten the upper line on the valance.
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A pie cut was also made on the quarter just forward of the corner. After...

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2945141
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So because you pie cut the quarter you were not able to weld the valance corner along the flange right?

So where is the valance corner plug welded?
just along the top and at the bottom?

Your work looks great!


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: mopar4don] #2945421
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Amazing metal work bringing this charger back to life. Super awesome project

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1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
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