benno440
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys, i thought i would begin a build thread for my new 68 charger.
this will be a very long process, not in any rush, maybe 5-10 year build but going to do it right and exactly how i like it. i bought it for 11k 5 mins down the road from me, some guy had it stored in a shed for 15 years and had not touched a thing on it, 100% complete California car, 0 rust except some surface rust, needs all 4 qtr panels (fenders) replaced as they are bent beyond repair, quite possibly an old dukes car maybe as it also has beau and luke dukes signature on the rear fender.
CAR: Dodge Charger 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: 7.35x14
BUILD DATE: January 04.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Green Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Racing Green Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Racing Green Metallic Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings
ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
S1: Air Conditioning
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y4: Green Vinyl Top
abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
I have slowly started stripping it and have made a deal to give all the stock items away for 4 new qtr panels (fenders) rear taillight panel and front and rear valance plus 2k so a good deal i think.
I have not set anything in stone yet but first plan is to replace the panels and get the body straight then i am going to cut the chassis and floor out and build myself a custom chassis similiar to a roadster shop chassis with modern IFS and 3 link rear, custom body work with flush mount glass, delete the front qtr glass and have full window, custom rear lights and lasercut and fabricate an aluminium grille. custom engine bay and custom all through, going to be a one of a kind all built by myself, heavily leaning towards a twin turbo all aluminum big block or hemi with a manual box.
below picture of a render which i like, stolen and will get my own done down the track, but similiar look, i like the aston martin gunmetal grey colour, with some matte colours for contrast, no chrome on this one.
will upload photos and progress as i go.
thanks for checking it out.
this will be a very long process, not in any rush, maybe 5-10 year build but going to do it right and exactly how i like it. i bought it for 11k 5 mins down the road from me, some guy had it stored in a shed for 15 years and had not touched a thing on it, 100% complete California car, 0 rust except some surface rust, needs all 4 qtr panels (fenders) replaced as they are bent beyond repair, quite possibly an old dukes car maybe as it also has beau and luke dukes signature on the rear fender.
CAR: Dodge Charger 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: 7.35x14
BUILD DATE: January 04.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Green Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Racing Green Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Racing Green Metallic Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings
ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
S1: Air Conditioning
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y4: Green Vinyl Top
abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
I have slowly started stripping it and have made a deal to give all the stock items away for 4 new qtr panels (fenders) rear taillight panel and front and rear valance plus 2k so a good deal i think.
I have not set anything in stone yet but first plan is to replace the panels and get the body straight then i am going to cut the chassis and floor out and build myself a custom chassis similiar to a roadster shop chassis with modern IFS and 3 link rear, custom body work with flush mount glass, delete the front qtr glass and have full window, custom rear lights and lasercut and fabricate an aluminium grille. custom engine bay and custom all through, going to be a one of a kind all built by myself, heavily leaning towards a twin turbo all aluminum big block or hemi with a manual box.
below picture of a render which i like, stolen and will get my own done down the track, but similiar look, i like the aston martin gunmetal grey colour, with some matte colours for contrast, no chrome on this one.
will upload photos and progress as i go.
thanks for checking it out.
I'm liking the sounds of this except the 5-10 year part.... lazy Aussie!
