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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2966804
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Man, you have been busy while I was away! Quality work as always.

And thanks for the tip about leaded seams....I never would have suspected.


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: DynoDave] #2969622
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The hood alignment was good except for the fit to the after market passenger side fender, which was a little too long at the forward inboard corner. The fender was cut at the leading edge, trimmed, re-arched, and welded back 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] #2976297
10/19/21 09:49 PM
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Front corner of the hood had some bubbles.

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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] #2976591
10/20/21 07:25 PM
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Back on its own wheels for a bit. From the four corners...
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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] #2976746
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The stance is great.


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: rocksmopar] #2977489
10/23/21 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by rocksmopar
The stance is great.



Thanks!

The doors dings were next...

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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] #2978343
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The left front fender looked decent in epoxy but had plenty of dings from over the 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] #2979379
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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] #2980383
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Man this car is going to be STRAIGHT!


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: DynoDave] #2980419
10/31/21 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DynoDave
Man this car is going to be STRAIGHT!


I hope so! I have been very pleased with the sheetmetal work that has been done by Zach. He's the man!





May as well get some cool pictures in bare metal before it all comes apart for media blasting inside and in all the nooks/crannies.

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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] #2980462
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This is going to sound a bit silly, but the car looks longer to me without it's trim, handles, and in polished metal.


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: DynoDave] #2980740
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Originally Posted by DynoDave
This is going to sound a bit silly, but the car looks longer to me without it's trim, handles, and in polished metal.


I thought the same thing. The back sure does. Killer stance and wheel- tire combo without going overboard and looking cartoonish.

Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: BigBlockGTS] #2982238
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Originally Posted by BigBlockGTS
Originally Posted by DynoDave
This is going to sound a bit silly, but the car looks longer to me without it's trim, handles, and in polished metal.


I thought the same thing. The back sure does. Killer stance and wheel- tire combo without going overboard and looking cartoonish.


Yeah-I thought the same thing. I think it's mostly the lower stance??? THe funny thing is I bought the wheels and tires a few years ago since they were a good deal...but I didn't really like them. The longer they are on the car, the more I like them!


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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] #2982239
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On the rotisserie...

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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] #2982745
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Passenger side inner fender undercoating removal and hole filling.

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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] #2982752
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Same for the driver's side...

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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
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Nice solid inner fenders. Jealous.


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Re: Rough & tumble 68 Charger-6.1L and A518 [Re: DynoDave] #2984783
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Some roof skin and rocker dents were addressed...

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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
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The exhaust was running pretty close to the rear frame rails, so the rear rails were narrowed next to the cylinder mufflers. The firewall welding was also finished up.

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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] #2986253
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Doors/fenders were blasted and primed.

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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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