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Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 1/24/12
Posted By: sixpackbee
Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 1/24/12 - 12/02/11 01:45 AM
A while ago I posted a question on a project as to costs and if I shot myself in the foot or not. The consensus was yes. Well I took it on anyhow. A little history on why. First my grandfather was a clay modeler at Creative Industries through out the 60. He did the mock up for the first gen Charger and the Daytona. Oddly the majority of pictures I have of him working there are when they did a full scale for the Queen of England's new limo. Back then that was the great honor and big deal job at the time. So there is a tie in there personally as I was real close to him and to do a car that he helped create and was there when it was built means something to me. Second the owner was introduced to me by a very close mutual friend who was lost 4 years ago and I feel the need to do this on that account. So before you all call me nuts for taking this on refer to the aforementioned. Without further ado some pictures.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:07 AM
Engine shot.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:08 AM
Dug out.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:10 AM
Heavy duty cooling option.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:11 AM
High sodium New York diet consequences.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:12 AM
Beautiful color, keep posting oics and good luck with your project!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:12 AM
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:13 AM
First bath in decades.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:14 AM
Tucked away awaiting disassembly.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:16 AM
Now, can anybody tell me how in the blazes I can just directly insert a photo from Photobucket w/o having yo do the link thing? The originals are large so I put them in my PB account to resize them.
Posted By: LYNCHROAD69.5
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 02:54 AM
Sorry can't help you with that but i'm look forward to following this thread...great pictures
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 03:03 AM
like this ?
Posted By: radar
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 03:59 AM
When you're on your photobucket album page put your arrow cursor over a pic and it will show a list of link options. Click on the 'IMG' the one with [img brackets. It will say 'copied' and then you can paste it into your post here.
Preview your post and it should show the pic.
Cool project man, good luck!
radar
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 04:08 AM
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Now, can anybody tell me how in the blazes I can just directly insert a photo from Photobucket w/o having yo do the link thing? The originals are large so I put them in my PB account to resize them.
Just open your pic in photobucket, then right click on the pic.click properties, then highlight the whole address and right click it and copy it. Then come to your post here and hit reply in your thread and add whatever description you want of the pic.I then hit enter a few times to get a few spaces between the text and the pic I'm about to add.To add the pic type [img]right click/paste address here,then type [/img] No spaces between anything. Then scroll down and hit continue and your pic should be in the post reply. Takes some getting used to, but you'll get the hang of it. Good luck, and thanks for sharing a great project.
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 04:10 AM
Posted By: Dave Watt
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/02/11 04:26 AM
Holgar, that's very cool. Only the 4th Daytona I've seen in F6 green.
Posted By: GO_Fish
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/03/11 01:11 AM
That's a great project. I wouldn't want to turn that down either!
another one saved!
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/03/11 02:33 PM
Wow!!! I like seeing them like that.
You guys probably remember this one.
Showed up to but a ramcharger and this was in the backyard.
This must be one of the four you know of Dave.
Believe this was the flood one of something to that extent.
Can wait to watch this post, great car.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/03/11 03:12 PM
Very cool project! That is a car worth saving. How did you find it and come to own it? Keep up the progress pics.
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/03/11 05:27 PM
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Wow!!! I like seeing them like that.
You guys probably remember this one.
Showed up to but a ramcharger and this was in the backyard.
This must be one of the four you know of Dave.
Believe this was the flood one of something to that extent.
Can wait to watch this post, great car.
Actually, Tom P's old Daytona isn't the flood car. It is often confused as such though. He sold it a few years ago and it is now in Australia getting restored. There is a long post on it over on the Charger website.
Posted By: RodStRace
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/03/11 08:22 PM
You can go back and edit your old posts so the pictures show.
Just add [image] before the link, then have this at the end
[/image]
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/03/11 11:47 PM
did it have FT? build sheet? 4 sp? jc
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/04/11 02:37 AM
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did it have FT? build sheet? 4 sp? jc
If you are asking about the one in the pic a few posts above, it was an all matching #'s 440 auto 4.10 Dana car with tag. Can't remember if the sheet was there or not. I pushed that car in and out of the trailer helping Tom out a few times! Super clean car, just beat up!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/04/11 03:08 AM
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all matching #'s 440 auto 4.10 Dana car with tag
Sort of weird that is the same drive line as the one I am doing. Wish I knew the vin of the other F6 in the post above. They maybe close together.
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/04/11 11:03 AM
i love to find one in that condition...anyone have one? know of one?
Posted By: smokes
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/07/11 02:02 AM
I don't think this is a bad project. Given the rarity of the car no one can blame you for picking this one up! Good find and can't wait to see it done!
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/07/11 03:59 AM
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all matching #'s 440 auto 4.10 Dana car with tag
Sort of weird that is the same drive line as the one I am doing. Wish I knew the vin of the other F6 in the post above. They maybe close together.
I'll contact the PO of the F6 car and see if he still has the VIN handy.
Posted By: UCUDANT
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/07/11 06:16 PM
That is an incredible score in this day and age. The 69 Daytona is my favorite Mopar of all time... my dream car.
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/07/11 06:40 PM
WOW, what a great find! I cant amagine how exciting that must of been finding that.
Posted By: UCUDANT
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/22/11 12:56 AM
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WOW, what a great find! I cant amagine how exciting that must of been finding that.
... after scoring a pop top Cuda and an A12 car I think you might have an idea of how it feels 
Posted By: hemigod426
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/22/11 01:25 AM
Wow its surfaces,is that the one that was street raced by couple of colored guys in city of buffalo? they parked it on the lawn in front of there apt on Delaware ave. i remember a crazy story of them saber sawing the nose piece out like that,because the car keep over heating in the city streets. great project awesome color,dana,matching with tags.
Posted By: wally426ci
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/22/11 02:49 PM
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Wow its surfaces,i remember a crazy story of them saber sawing the nose piece out like that,because the car keep over heating in the city streets. great project awesome color,dana,matching with tags.
It is unreal what people do to some cars. There were some junk haulers around here in a beat to hell 70 Dude. its no Daytona, but just seeing cool old mopars in the wrong hands...... 
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/22/11 06:39 PM
Link to the original thread;
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post6860790good luck and let us know what the final costs are.
Dave
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/22/11 11:46 PM
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Wow its surfaces,is that the one that was street raced by couple of colored guys in city of buffalo? they parked it on the lawn in front of there apt on Delaware ave. i remember a crazy story of them saber sawing the nose piece out like that,because the car keep over heating in the city streets. great project awesome color,dana,matching with tags.
colored guys??.....come on.........
Posted By: hemigod426
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/23/11 01:33 AM
Quote:
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Wow its surfaces,is that the one that was street raced by couple of colored guys in city of buffalo? they parked it on the lawn in front of there apt on Delaware ave. i remember a crazy story of them saber sawing the nose piece out like that,because the car keep over heating in the city streets. great project awesome color,dana,matching with tags.
colored guys??.....come on.........
um ya colored guys, there were many mopar bros and still a few in the city, that own mopars and raced for $ on tift and ohio streets,33 expressway was blocked many times in middle of the night for $ drags. the baddest car they had and still do(in fruit belt bad area) is 1970 hemi challenger with stroker motor and ladder bar rear dana
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/23/11 03:02 AM
that's not quite what i was referring to. it was the phrase, not the fact black dudes have an interest in muscle cars.
Posted By: EWJ
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/23/11 04:36 AM
Thanks for sharing! Please keep the thread updated as progress is made.
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/23/11 08:39 PM
Can't go wrong with a Daytona project..... Especially if there are personal ties.. That's why I got mine...
Good luck !!!
Posted By: 472 R/T SE
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/29/11 09:14 AM
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that's not quite what i was referring to. it was the phrase, not the fact black dudes have an interest in muscle cars.
What on earth is he suppose to say w/o someone getting their panties wound up?
I say brothers', is that not politically correct either?
Whatever you do, heaven forbid that you say what they call each other. 
An F6 'tona, doesn't get much better than that.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 02:59 AM
Trunk thanks to NYSDOT. I am so glad my shop is in the north east.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:00 AM
The Fred Flintstone option.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:03 AM
Trunk treasures. The trunk mat even survived. I may try to find someone who could take the mat and reproduce a proper Charger mat.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:06 AM
This was fun. Getting steel, fine thread 3" bolts out of an aluminum wing. Lots of patience.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:09 AM
Not a wing car expert but it appears the latch tray was painted on the car as evidenced by the demarcation line on the rad support plate the tray rests on.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:14 AM
Proboscis removed. What a job. I do not look forward to the reversal of the procedure.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:15 AM
Data tag for those interested.
Posted By: magnumcharger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:16 AM
For a great step by step restoration of a Daytona...and a pictoral resource for anybody interested in how these cars were originally built, I suggest checking out Hemi Geno's Daytona restoration thread at
www.dodgecharger.com
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:18 AM
At rest for now. Total time so far. 10 hours. Next up. Front fenders and engine/trans removal.
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 03:56 PM
i love this thread!! cool that your ar keeping track, of time, etc... NOt that we or you want to know what you ve put into it at the end,, but i think if you do 90 % of everything, you wont be upsidedown,, jc
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 07:09 PM
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i love this thread!! cool that your ar keeping track, of time, etc... NOt that we or you want to know what you ve put into it at the end,, but i think if you do 90 % of everything, you wont be upsidedown,, jc
I'm might be wrong but I'm pretty sure he's doing this car for some one else.
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/05/12 10:25 PM
He IS doing it for someone else, and we DO want to know.
...check out the link to the earlier thread in my last post.
It'll be a great car when it's done.
Dave
Posted By: CudaJames
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/06/12 07:07 AM
Good Luck with the job , You've got your work cut out for you .
Here is the VIN for Tom's car XX29L9B381541
Here is the link to the build on DodgeCharger.com
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=44092 Lot's of luck .
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 1/24/12 - 01/26/12 02:46 AM
Either the factory did this or Creative did it when they replaced the fender but the upper splash shield ended up here. How do you restore this then? If the car would be put back to as new then it would have to stay there, right?
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 1/24/12 - 01/26/12 02:48 AM
The front clip off. Things look fairly decent in there.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/26/12 02:53 AM
Extraction. This engine is going under the bench. Sam wants something with a bit more pop so we are doing a different engine/trans. He plans to run this thing so "expendable" pats will be put into service. I am going to put a bit of FAST type tech into the build.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/26/12 02:56 AM
The next time something makes heat in there it'll be Mich Light time. Total time so far including some stainless work I started is 20 hours.
Posted By: WINGCARS_6970
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/26/12 06:26 PM
Great start on your resto.Your car shows on shiplist being from NY state explains the rust
car list # 48 Transitowne Dodge NY Schedule Prod Date 427 Job # BX926043 Williamsville, NY 8/24/1969 dealer#44-54487
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/27/12 01:36 AM
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car list # 48 Transitowne Dodge NY Schedule Prod Date 427 Job # BX926043 Williamsville, NY 8/24/1969 dealer#44-54487
We knew the car had Buffalo history. Transitowne is still in biz. Sounds like a road trip when it gets done. Thank you for the info.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/27/12 05:03 AM
Your car is going to be stunning when finished, great color!
I noticed you keep track of your hours, how many do you think you'll have into it when finished?
Keep up the great work and the progress updates!
Posted By: Kirby
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/27/12 07:31 PM
Drive it!
Posted By: ricomondo
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/12/12 03:32 AM
Very cool find!!
Looking forward to keeping track of this car as it progresses
Posted By: ph23vo
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/12/12 08:15 PM
neat car! rustier than my furies even! WOW! but well worth the resto ..though most here will call it a rebody after repair since they don't personally own it! LOL ... dan
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/13/12 04:39 PM
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though most here will call it a rebody after repair
We have access to a real nice virtually rust free Charger shell. A rebody would have been easier but I am a firm believer that the cars "soul" rests in the original parts. So reusing all we can of the original Daytona is more prudent to its resurection. Being in the north east I am rarely privy to restoring anything that is not ruted to heck. It would be nice if a southern project would show up one day. Until then, pain builds character.
Posted By: CudaJames
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/14/12 04:40 AM
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Until then, pain builds character.
You must have a LOT of character or you must be a character .
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! 
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/08/12 03:07 AM
Half of the floor problem solved. Found inner rocker issues now. Non the less it is looking better all ready.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/08/12 03:11 AM
Interesting here. You can see they left the rear window sealer from the standard Charger window after they cut it out. Also they used screws to hold the headliner in place back there. The sail panel area looks like it will be the biggest a$$ ache with replacing the quarters.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/08/12 03:13 AM
The car is getting lighter by the day. And more scary too.
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/09/12 10:53 PM
About what I figured you would find as you dug into it
At least the torsion bar x-member is better than many cars from the area
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/10/12 03:32 PM
Don't give up hope.
I have faith in ya there bud
ps - still working on the project(s) we talked about
Posted By: aspenrt360
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/10/12 08:10 PM
i always feel better when the rust is cut out. at least you know new unrusted stuff is going back it alway`s seems more of task when the rust is all still there!
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/26/12 05:58 PM
Any updates? I love this project
Posted By: Troy
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/26/12 11:02 PM
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/30/12 12:22 AM
This has my attention at the moment. Just out of the booth and on its way to assembly. F8 U code 4 speed.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/30/12 12:24 AM
One more. Will have some pictures of some rare NOS found for the Daytona soon. In the meantime enjoy the more mundane projects in progress.
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/30/12 02:54 PM
That 'Cuda didn't happen to have a tan leather interior, did it?
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot Daytona project here, updated 3/12 - 03/30/12 05:27 PM
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That 'Cuda didn't happen to have a tan leather interior, did it?
No. It was black.
Posted By: cornucopia
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/03/12 05:06 AM
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Engine shot.
I cannot comprehend THAT kind of rust! 
wow!
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/03/12 03:16 PM
Nice battery tray!
Dave
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/16/12 05:40 PM
Anything new on this one Holgar?
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/20/12 08:40 PM
Dave
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/19/12 01:35 AM
Biz has been booming and time at a premium this year but will download some pictures in the next few nights. The car is almost ready to go get dipped and e coated. All down hill after that. As with any car this corroded there was a lot more repair needed than anticipated. Ended up replacing door jambs, inner rockers, one frame rail ect. All in the name of fun right?
Posted By: Moparmatty
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/19/12 04:08 AM
Mind if I ask where you're getting it dipped and e-coated Holgar?
Posted By: a12superbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/19/12 08:01 AM
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Biz has been booming and time at a premium this year but will download some pictures in the next few nights.
Please do, I missed this the first go around but glad it bumped up.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/19/12 03:12 PM
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Mind if I ask where you're getting it dipped and e-coated
American Metal Cleaning outside of Toledo, OH is doing the metal prep. I am down to two places on the e coating. Both have narrow deep tanks which will require the fabrication of a jig to tip the car sideways for submersion. It is getting hard to find places anymore in the north east. Lots of them, compatively, in the midwest though. I'll let you know where we go and the results.
Posted By: His and Her 69's
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/22/12 05:49 AM
American Metal Cleaning wasn't very careful with my 70 bee fenders when I had them dipped years ago (lots of new dents). Just a word of caution.
Also I heard you need to have a quote in writting and what they are doing as the bill likes to get added to in the end without notice.
The guy will tell you one price and his wife will charge you another higher one.
I haven't dealt with them for probably 10 years but from a couple friends I heard this other stuff.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/12 11:39 PM
In keeping with shop policy I try to use as much of the original car as is possible. Here I seamed in an AMD inner wheel house. Some creative work was needed. In a few weeks I am going to issue a "report card" in the resto section on the AMD stuff that were used. There was a lot.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/12 11:40 PM
Left outer installed.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/12 11:41 PM
Right outer on.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/12 11:43 PM
No floor.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/12 11:44 PM
Floor
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:01 AM
Rear seat area out. I was going to replace the bad parts only but further investgation I decided it was better to replace the whole thing. It does not take nuch longer to do so.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:04 AM
Rear seat area installed.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:11 AM
Trunk floor
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:12 AM
Left door post had to be replaced.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:13 AM
Left quarter on.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:14 AM
Right quarter on.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:15 AM
Test fitting the left upright.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:17 AM
Dummied the wing. Almost looks like a Daytona again. WooHoo.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:18 AM
More wing. Does the morale good.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:19 AM
Some NOS parts uncovered for the job. Tail light panel and rear valance.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 12:20 AM
One last NOS piece. Maybe the last one around. The front spoiler.
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 01:27 AM
Nice work.
Dave
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 01:31 AM
Looking good Holgar! Keep up the good work.
Posted By: Edison62
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 05:16 PM
Posted By: 4cruzin
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 06:04 PM
WOW you have some talent! Nice job and awesome project! Look forward to viewing this at a MOPAR show when complete!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 06:38 PM
I had shot for a year but since we can't drive our cars up here until April or so I have that as a target. Would be about 15 months total. I am a one man shop pretty much so it takes a bit longer than on TV. The car will see its official public outing at Chryslers at Carlisle next July.
Posted By: dodgedakotaman
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/12 11:11 PM
Is this the project that had a $35k budget? If so, has that had to increase after all the metal work that was needed? Also, how many hours has it taken to get to this point? Keep up the good work. It looks awesome! Ron.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/31/12 01:34 AM
We had no set budget. I does need to be as low as is possible. The owner has been helping me quite a bit lately where there are two sets of hands needed. I do not want ot look at the hours yet.
Posted By: mopar4ya
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/01/12 12:05 AM
Lookin good Holgar
Dan
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/01/12 12:56 PM
Looking good !!!
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/01/12 08:54 PM
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We had no set budget. I does need to be as low as is possible. The owner has been helping me quite a bit lately where there are two sets of hands needed. I do not want ot look at the hours yet.
Glad to hear you didn't commit to the $35k in the end. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post6860790
Car is looking good; can hardly wait to see more progress pics.
Dave
Posted By: ricomondo
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/04/12 07:04 PM
Just checked back in on this thread after many months. This is awesome! It's great to see the progress and is a real morale booster for all of us on the board. Can't wait to see more!
Posted By: 69charger440_6pa
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/05/12 12:21 AM
Guess I'm not the only one that was not happy with the AMD valance and tail panel and decided to seek out NOS parts instead.
Posted By: mopar383
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/24/12 05:42 AM
Id love to have this one !!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:29 AM
The Daytona has retirned to roost. Back from stripping and e coating. Hare are few naked pictures.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:30 AM
Other side.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:31 AM
Floor.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:32 AM
Rear seat area.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:34 AM
Underside trunk.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:35 AM
Wheelhouse.
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Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:36 AM
Underside.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:38 AM
At the e coaters. Getting the jig mounted.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:45 AM
Flipping out.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:46 AM
Hanging parts.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:47 AM
Another angle.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:51 AM
The first tank. Hot water spray.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:54 AM
Into one of the 13 other tanks.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:57 AM
Out of the first coating tank.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:59 AM
Back on the floor after baking. Now to get it off the jig and loaded in the trailer. We got home at 4 am. Tuesday. You talk about a LONG day.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:00 AM
Back home.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:01 AM
Another.
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Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:02 AM
Right front.
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Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:03 AM
Rear end.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:03 AM
Rear seat.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:04 AM
Side view.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:06 AM
A few weeks ago I checked into getting some and in the spring I will get some P-51 time logged. From one wing thing to another.
Posted By: a12superbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 05:25 AM
Thanks for posting those.
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:05 PM
That's incredible.... Amazing.... How much does something like that cost?
Posted By: DaveKanofsky
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 03:15 PM
I spied a '70 Charger hood
I was wondering why people don't modify it to take out the ribs so it looks like a Daytona hood?
That is a lot of work on that car, it is looking good, keep it up!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:02 PM
Troy, In rough numbers the stripping, which is a non corrosive process, is in the mid 3,000 range depending on the amount of times it needs to be dunked. That is body, fenders, doors and hood. The e coating is around 750 for the same amount parts. Now factor in 1,700 miles of diesel, hotels, meals and it kicks the better part of 5 grand in the teeth. The labor savings and thoughness of getting rust preventative into all the spaces makes it worth while. The e coating is good for 1,000 hours of salt spray. Figure a collector car and the pampered life they lead I'll be long rotted away before it starts to rot again.
Dave, I was on a tight schedule to get this stuff out there. If there are a few spare hours I may do the hood. The car is never leaving the family and will not be shown so I am trying to get the best bang for their labor dollar at this time. It is funny how many other little things are different on a Daytona front end compared to a production 70 Charger. I am thankful 70 stuff at least looks right from the outside. Just how much fun would be had to have to find Daytona specific parts.
Posted By: HemiChallenger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:09 PM
Where did you have it e coated and stripped?
Steve
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/17/12 04:22 PM
Steve, It was stripped at American Metal Cleaning in Toledo, Ohio. The e-coating was done at EA Tech in Elkhart, Indiana. AMC had a 68 GT500KR convert. coming in after we left that was submerged in salt water, typically the kiss of death, thanks to Hurricane Sandy. I would have liked to see the before and after of that one. They seemed to think they will save it. I hope so. Pretty rare car.
Posted By: His and Her 69's
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/18/12 07:07 AM
WOW I was just there at AMC to drop off a cylinder block on thursday, Small World. I saw them working on a fastback Mustang in there, still black in color. There was another car there already stripped but it wasn't a conv.
I am waiting for a call to go pick up my block so I will have to take a closer look at the cars there.
The car looked like it turned out Nice, Congrat's and Great job on all the major work you have done so far.
David
Posted By: scatpacktom
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/18/12 02:08 PM
Holgar, You have had other cars stripped this way? How do you get all the stripper out of the seams? I know a guy that thought he was doing it right and the chemical kept eating. I hope that is not the case here.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/18/12 02:58 PM
David, I thought she said the 500KR was a convert but might have heard wrong. The fastback in there might be it.
Tom, The process they use is not like an acidic base that some places use. It is neutralized quite easily. It is mundane enough that it takes a lot of seperate dunkings to get all the crud off. Also The ecoaters put it through 11 differenet rinse and conditioner tanks before the primer goes on. I am confident we are OK.
Posted By: TiMopar
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/18/12 03:25 PM
Love this thread, thanks for the pictures!
Posted By: ricomondo
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 12/23/12 11:06 PM
Keep up the awesome work and Merry Christmas!
I love following ths thread!
Posted By: curbman68
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/02/13 06:24 PM
Amazing work so far, great to follow. Have a question about the stripping and dipping. Is there anything on the car after it's stripped to prevent rust or does it have to go immediately to the dipper? I'm just thinking if some unexpected rot is revealed after the paint is off could it be fixed before the shell starts to rust and needs to be redipped.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/02/13 10:43 PM
Tim, The strippers put a water soluable coating on it after the last process. This has about a 30 day life. Plenty of time if stripping should uncover some missed issues. If it should lightly flash rust the e coaters process will remove minor surface rust.
Posted By: Chally426
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/03/13 01:54 AM
A differant place did the e-coat....They jigged it and did all that for 750.00 ????
That sounds stupid cheap to me, is that right?
Posted By: curbman68
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/03/13 02:22 AM
Quote:
Tim, The strippers put a water soluable coating on it after the last process. This has about a 30 day life. Plenty of time if stripping should uncover some missed issues. If it should lightly flash rust the e coaters process will remove minor surface rust.
Thanks for the info, good to know. I've got a spot on my car that may or may not turn out to be a problem when it's stripped. Keep up the good work!
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/03/13 02:23 AM
Chally426 were are you in columbus? im in grove city,, jc
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/03/13 03:02 AM
Quote:
They jigged it and did all that for 750.00 ????
No. We got there at 5 in the morning. We had a jig made up for it and and to have it all ready to go. They picked up with overhead crane and off it went. They rpicing is done by what footage the load is. The tanks are 50' long and our set up was 24'. Must be 1500 per load.
Posted By: Chally426
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/03/13 04:00 AM
Quote:
Chally426 were are you in columbus? im in grove city,, jc
Well, Westerville, but yes pretty close....
Posted By: bschargerse
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/13/13 05:06 PM
All I can say is WOW. Looking forward to seeing more progress.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:53 AM
Forward progress.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:54 AM
Cowl/firewall.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:55 AM
Roof done.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:56 AM
Right sail panel.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:57 AM
Nose & lower valance heading out to AMC in Toledo.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:58 AM
Valance back home. Nothing like a Hemi Super Bee for a work bench.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 01:59 AM
Nose home.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 02:00 AM
What looked bad when it left looks awful now.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 02:01 AM
Going to be a test of my metal working skills for sure.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 02:02 AM
It's done! I wish. In what spare time I had this winter I built a miniature for the owner.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 02:04 AM
I used the actual base paint the car is getting. Metallic is a little large for a model but looks pretty good even though.
Posted By: 1969 HEMI R-T
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 02/26/13 02:09 AM
Wow, this is going to be a really nice car, and I would like to see some pics of the work bench!!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/21/13 05:24 PM
Been busy on the body. Down to the final board sessions. Should have a few pictures up Sunday night.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:39 AM
From this.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:40 AM
To this.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:41 AM
To this.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:41 AM
To this.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:42 AM
And finally this. 25,000 easy steps and 90 hours. Piece of cake.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:43 AM
Right quarter almost done.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:44 AM
Left side.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 12:45 AM
That is it for now. Hope to have the dip prime/overspray done this weekend. Then on to floors/trunk.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 01:31 AM
Really nice work.
Sheldon
Posted By: a12superbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/02/13 09:53 AM
I always wondered how you repaired the nose cone on one these, thanks for posting the pictures.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/03/13 01:18 AM
No problem. It was an interesting experience. Hope to have pictures of the underside this weekend.
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/03/13 04:09 PM
Quote:
Really nice work.
Sheldon
stole the words outta my mouth.
Dave
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/03/13 06:48 PM
Wow, looks great Holgar!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 02:02 AM
Progressing along. Final primer.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 02:03 AM
Dip primer recreation.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 02:04 AM
Over spray 1.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 02:05 AM
Overspray 2.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 02:09 AM
Since the owner will be putting miles on this one I am doing what I call an OE driver. Restored to OE appearance but with durability and drivability in mind. That being said I have concocted a clear over coat to protect the over spray/dip prime and make clean up easier. Looks real nice also.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 02:10 AM
The floor got some color too.
Posted By: smokes
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 06:08 PM
Quote:
To this.
In the upper right hand corner I see a hp motor with a 6 pack engine air cleaner base that you are using as a table. Is this a repop ?? 
I couldn't resist... I can't believe the amount of work that you have done on this car! Amazing the resurrection 
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 06:27 PM
Quote:
In the upper right hand corner I see a hp motor with a 6 pack engine air cleaner base that you are using as a table. Is this a repop ??
The air cleaner is real TA/AAR assembly. I bought a whole set up, carbs, manifold, linkage and air cleaner for a 100 bucks. Stuff was mint. Sold all of it but the air cleaner for 200. Made 100 quick bucks and kept a cool air cleaner. I thought I set the world on fire. At the time is was barely bringing home a 100 a week. So clearing that much that fast was a big deal. As so many others have said: If we only knew then what we know now.
Posted By: smokes
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/16/13 07:54 PM
I completly understand! Just thought it was not something you see every day! (Now if only I can find one of those "tables")
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/19/13 05:17 PM
i need some t/a parts for my basket case i bought
jc
Posted By: 69charger440_6pa
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 04/30/13 04:28 AM
maybe i missed it but what green is that?
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/01/13 02:06 PM
That is F6 green. One of the nicer colors for a Daytona.
Posted By: Shott17
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/08/13 12:49 AM
Looking great! Its come a long way since seeing the pictures of it at my dads kitchen table. Can't wait to see it finished.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/12/13 11:26 PM
Inners are done.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/12/13 11:27 PM
Door pillar.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/12/13 11:28 PM
Other side.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/12/13 11:30 PM
We do not know exactly what wheels or covers it came with but this uncovered during cleaning may be evidence of Magnum 500's. .
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/12/13 11:31 PM
Front clip on.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/12/13 11:34 PM
There are certain steps in a job like this that seem to give you a jump start. Seeing the car almost back in one piece body wise is one. Was a lot of work but was able to hold the gaps to 1/8 +/-. Actually is use a paint stick as my go-no go gauge.
Posted By: UCUDANT
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/13/13 03:54 AM
Posted By: 69charger440_6pa
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/15/13 01:09 AM
Looking very nice!
I cant wait to have the time to get back to my 69 r/t
Posted By: 17dodgebros
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/24/13 03:27 AM
I really like the way its coming out. gotta love green
Posted By: dangina
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/31/13 06:15 AM
Thats some great work! love the color
Posted By: RJS
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/03/13 03:18 PM
Holgar, I never clicked open this thread before but when you mentioned the Daytona the other day I just had to look.
Unbelievable work your doing there!!! You have a real talent in those hands my friend.
Ron
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/03/13 06:53 PM
Thanks Ron. I appreciate it. Been a fun one so far. By the way the engine paint is on its way to you. Thank you.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 12:38 AM
Just to see if the beak fits.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 12:39 AM
Engine bay: primer
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 12:40 AM
Engine bay: K93
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 12:41 AM
Engine bay: base
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 12:42 AM
Engine bay: clear
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 12:43 AM
Last one for now. Next up: the trunk.
Posted By: UCUDANT
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 03:05 AM
Posted By: viperblue72
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/13 09:49 AM
That is going to be a beauty! Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: chargervert
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/21/13 02:00 PM
Hey Holgar,Nice work on this Daytona! This may be kind of ironic,but I am building a Daytona replica of the exact same car. That is what I was planning to use that 68 Charger shell I tried to buy from you for. Too bad we couldn't have made that happen. Mine will be F6 green with a black stripe and wing. I have almost all the parts to build the car. I have a 68 shell,but it needs a lot of metal work. I will probably start on it next year. I have all the sheet metal for it already. Anyway your restoration of this Daytona has inspired me to push forward with my clone project.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 12:25 AM
Final sand.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 12:26 AM
Final sand 2.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 12:28 AM
GREEN!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 12:29 AM
More.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 12:31 AM
Another.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 12:34 AM
Last one. Got done at 2:30am. LONG day, 18 hours. Now the fun stuff starts.
Posted By: moparpollack
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 01:28 AM
Nice work! Is that tin foil on the hood springs?
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 02:20 AM
It is tin foil. Real easy to form to uneven surfaces and easy to remove.
Posted By: 69charger440_6pa
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 05:31 PM
Looks great!
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/24/13 11:19 PM
Very nice Holgar!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 07/30/13 05:06 PM
I've had a few things slowing me down so progress has been as such. Here are a few more recent pictures.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 07/30/13 05:07 PM
Another.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 07/30/13 05:08 PM
Rear view.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 07/30/13 05:10 PM
High angle shot.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 07/30/13 05:13 PM
Organsol black out done.
Posted By: bschargerse
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 07/30/13 11:20 PM
Holy Cannoli!!! I love F6!!!!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/13/13 12:52 AM
The engine is run in. Note I ran it in with a "good" carb. Love my TQ's.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/13/13 12:53 AM
No leaks and the break in springs swapped out for the service springs. Off the run stand, cleaned and primed.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/13/13 12:54 AM
Painted in my correct brand of enamel.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/13/13 12:56 AM
Back home at last. Getting there slowly but surely.
Posted By: OhioMopar
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/13/13 01:28 AM
Looking great!
Posted By: Shoozy
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/13/13 01:39 AM
Quote:
Looking great!
Oh yeah man!
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/16/13 01:17 AM
Did you end up building the numbers engine, or a big inch monster that you mentioned in the beginning of the thread?
Posted By: gdonovan
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/16/13 01:59 PM
Fantastic work, seeing stuff like this makes me raise the bar on my own workmanship.
Posted By: cdp
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/16/13 07:50 PM
awesome! what engine paint system did you use?
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/19/13 01:40 PM
Quote:
Did you end up building the numbers engine, or a big inch monster that you mentioned in the beginning of the thread?
James, The engine/trans that was in the car is tucked away safely. This one is +.030 Ross piston, Ohio I beam rod, stock crank all balanced. 452 heads with some mild bowl work and SSI valves. Comp Cams custom hydraulic, Smith pushrods, Isky rockers and Lunati springs. I fiddled with the trans a bit. Since he decided to keep the 4.10's I put a little bit of a converter in it. We are taking it to the track to see what it will do. I think some mid 13's are in order. I can't stand to see restored cars running 16's like you see so often.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 08/19/13 01:44 PM
Quote:
awesome! what engine paint system did you use?
Chris, It is my own mix based on the low mile cars I have had in the shop over the years. It is a PPG based acrylic enamel.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 09/11/13 03:41 PM
Not much to post in the way of pictures. Been doing wiring and dash work. Not exactly thrilling photo subjects. Got the master done and the booster dolled up and installed. All the brake/fuel lines run. Headliner in. All the little things that take up an unreal amount of time but really look like they should not. Back at it I suppose.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 01:04 AM
Guess it has been a while. Been pooping along. Got the dash and wiring in.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 01:05 AM
Got the engine running. First time in 30+ years there has been heat in there. Need a few things yet. Tan cap, new vacuum advance can, pit free master cover ect.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 01:10 AM
Just a compare/contrast.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 01:12 AM
Data tag. Much happier now. The tin piece is tucked away safely. I would hate to see it fall off and get lost.
Posted By: aspenrt360
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 02:17 PM
my data tag is rusty as well. the car is not worth anything compare to yours but I hate to put a rusty tag back on the car. I also don't know how I feel about getting a repop of the same tag. the rest of the car looks great
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 03:47 PM
Keep the original in a safe place and get a repop for the car. If anyone gripes tell them the original is rusty and fragile and is safe place and that the repop is an exact copy.
Posted By: basketcase
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/29/13 06:49 PM
beautiful work!
what is the tin piece with the fender tag?
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/30/13 01:53 AM
Quote:
beautiful work! what is the tin piece with the fender tag?
It's an inspector tag.
From my '69 Swinger
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/31/13 06:36 PM
Looks like a single point dist for the tan cap ?
If so I have an nos original #2444507 I'll send you , N/C
We'll just work it out on the next one.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 10/31/13 08:26 PM
Quote:
Looks like a single point dist for the tan cap ?
If so I have an nos original #2444507 I'll send you , N/C
We'll just work it out on the next one.
This is correct. I would appreciate that. Thanks, Bill
Posted By: Hotwheelsjr
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/02/13 04:43 PM
I just went through this entire thread for the first time...amazing transformation. Wow is all I can say. Great job!
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:36 AM
Minus 8 tonight so a good night to stay in and update. Poor castings of the wing uprights.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:37 AM
Uprights painted.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:38 AM
Horizontal.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:39 AM
Trunk lid finally finished. What a PITA.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:40 AM
Sort of different. Someone put the P/N on the trunk latch back in the day.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:42 AM
Trunk lid on.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:42 AM
Other side.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:43 AM
Backlight installed.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:45 AM
Getting position set for the stripe.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:45 AM
Partially done.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:46 AM
Getting closer.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:50 AM
Replete with feathers.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 02:52 AM
Last one for the evening. Stayed tuned for an exciting announcement concerning the public debut!
Posted By: haddixj
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 06:21 PM
awesome build. Do you shoot the paint at home? Or have a booth at home?
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 06:55 PM
I have two shops. One in a nearby town where all the body & paint is done. Then my shop at home where all engine/trans/assembly work is done. Sort of a pain but it keeps the oil out of the body work and body dust out of the engines.
Posted By: haddixj
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/29/14 07:23 PM
again great resto and thanks for the response
Posted By: smokes
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/30/14 01:57 AM
Such a nice build!! Hats of to you sir and your amazing abilities. One of my favorite all time builds.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/30/14 03:47 AM
Thank you for your kind words. It has been a rewarding project.
Posted By: TiMopar
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 01/30/14 02:45 PM
Beautiful.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/20/14 02:26 AM
Broken nose.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/20/14 02:27 AM
Happy nose.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/20/14 02:31 AM
All the parts are in paint now. The interior lacks just the front carpet, seats, console and steering column. Mechanically it is pretty much done. Need to bleed the brakes and test the PS for leaks and get an alignment done. Still have some stainless work to do. Should be done in a few weeks. I hope so as I have 4 cars waiting in line here.
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/20/14 03:16 PM
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All the parts are in paint now. The interior lacks just the front carpet, seats, console and steering column. Mechanically it is pretty much done. Need to bleed the brakes and test the PS for leaks and get an alignment done. Still have some stainless work to do. Should be done in a few weeks. I hope so as I have 4 cars waiting in line here.
Looking good !!!
Posted By: RoadRunner
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/22/14 02:25 AM
I got to see this in person last week. Stunning work!
Posted By: mattsmopars
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 03/24/14 03:50 PM
This has been a great thread! A great car, and a great restoration! My hats off to you!
Matt
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:13 AM
Back again. Went for an alignment and the first cruise in 30+ years.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:14 AM
Back for a few minor fixes.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:15 AM
Front end.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:16 AM
Rear end.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:18 AM
Almost finished engine bay.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:19 AM
Interior with the high end floor mats for the first voyage.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:20 AM
Trunk. Still have the jacks and handles to restore.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 02:22 AM
For anyone interested the car will make its debut at the Mopars on the Lake show in Albion, PA this Sunday June 1st.. About a 150 miles cruise with 4.10's. Yippee.
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 03:17 PM
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Back again. Went for an alignment and the first cruise in 30+ years.
Nice !!!!! 
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 04:55 PM
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For anyone interested the car will make its debut at the Mopars on the Lake show in Albion, PA this Sunday June 1st.. About a 150 miles cruise with 4.10's. Yippee.
It really wont be that bad Holgar . Here is a picture from last Sunday, a crew of us heading north to the HMN Musclepalooza show. A 285 mile round trip and 3 out of the 5 cars were 4.10 STP cars and one 340 with 3.55. I blew through 100 bucks in premium.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 05:12 PM
James, Albion for us is around a 320 mile round trip. I figured between the Daytona and my Hemi we should give the oil companies some joy.
Posted By: mattsmopars
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 05/29/14 05:46 PM
Looking Great!
Matt
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 01:29 PM
The last night in the shop.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 01:30 PM
Turned the corner and for home.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 01:33 PM
Even dusted years of cobwebs off the Hemi for the trip to the Lake Erie Mopar meet in Albion, Pa. 320 mile round trip. The most miles the Bee has seen in one day since 1983.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 01:39 PM
We entered the Wing car, Hemi, AAR/TA judged class. 6 other wing cars including the Graveyard Daytona. The Hole in my Foot Daytona took second place overall. The lack of the jacks being done and some trim we have yet to get back probably held it back from first place. A pesky Hemi Challenger convert took first. So the highest award in the class for a wing car. That ended a very good day. As an aside the F6 Daytona in the back round was 4 serial numbers off the Hole Daytona. He won best of show for 66-71 overall I think.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 01:41 PM
Heading home. It was a long trip with 4.10 but well worth it. Now 3 more projects to get done before years end.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 01:46 PM
That concludes this broadcast. For all that have followed along I hope you have found it interesting and maybe educational, read: do not take that project on! I thank you sincerely for the kind words and compliments along the way and maybe if that other Daytona shows up next year we can start a new thread. Until then take care and never give up, they do eventually get done.
Posted By: moparpollack
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 03:13 PM
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That concludes this broadcast. For all that have followed along I hope you have found it interesting and maybe educational, read: do not take that project on! I thank you sincerely for the kind words and compliments along the way and maybe if that other Daytona shows up next year we can start a new thread. Until then take care and never give up, they do eventually get done.
Amazing work! Glad I didn't have to pay the bill.
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 04:56 PM
Great work and you've rescued a significant car from "project land".
Dave
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 04:59 PM
....I realize that the car belongs to someone else and that you may not wish to discuss the final tab at all, but any comments....especially considering the thread title? Were we way off or..
anyhow, understood if you'd rather not say and regardless of the greenbacks and time spent or not spent, the final result is spectacular.
Dave
Posted By: 69charger440_6pa
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 05:35 PM
Greta job and great thread! Hopefully more to come of the next projects.
Posted By: EWJ
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/02/14 09:01 PM
Great thread, excellent work: thanks for taking the time to share with us
Posted By: dangina
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/11/14 02:49 PM
WOW!!! I can't believe thats the same car in the first pics!!! congrads on a fine job!
Posted By: fisher972002
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/19/14 09:17 PM
Just in Awe. How can 1 guy know that much and do all that? You are amazing. Words don't describe, makes me feel small...LOL..
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/16/16 06:10 PM
Now used in the Buffalo Motorama promotions.
Posted By: Morty426
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 06/17/16 09:12 AM
That's a very cool restoration.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 09/21/16 03:05 AM
Thank you. It was a fun one!
Posted By: Morty426
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 09/22/16 06:46 PM
Thank you. It was a fun one!
Hope you don't mind that I posted your E coat source and contact information in another thread.
Posted By: ricomondo
Re: Hole in my foot project here - 11/12/16 03:26 AM
Finally checked back in on this thread after being away for quite some time. WOW! Great job! and congrats! It is so very beautiful.
