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68 Charger Mongrel

Thanks I am not as good as a lot of others on here and this car has been a huge challenge from the start. But I am pleased with progress so far.
Great job Dreamcather. Love how the car is looking.:thumbsup:
Gonna have to make another trip to Keystone. Love it there. We always make a nightly pit stop when heading to Yellowstone or Glacier. There's a restaurant that has steer ribs on the menu.....awesome....on the main street.
 
Great job Dreamcather. Love how the car is looking.:thumbsup:
Gonna have to make another trip to Keystone. Love it there. We always make a nightly pit stop when heading to Yellowstone or Glacier. There's a restaurant that has steer ribs on the menu.....awesome....on the main street.
Well let me know if and when you ever get up this way (you or anyone else on here) I usually have cold beer and never need a reason for burgers and brats on the grill.
 
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Well I finished up the taillight panel today. And gave it a promotion from once a slant six to a 426 R/T lol. Of coarse that is just for looks and for my satisfaction. I left the fender tag in place that says what it was. And it has its XP29 serial number.
 
I freshened up my original grill that was in very good shape for 51 years of age. Added an R/T badge. Wasn't sure about the original color of gray so did a bit of mixing. It looked pretty close.

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I was missing one of the brackets that connect the bottom of the grille to the fender. Not sure where I can get one as of yet. I don't see them in any of the catalogs.

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View attachment 843508 Well I finished up the taillight panel today. And gave it a promotion from once a slant six to a 426 R/T lol. Of coarse that is just for looks and for my satisfaction. I left the fender tag in place that says what it was. And it has its XP29 serial number.
Color looks GREAT! you’re making solid progress, keep the updates coming
 
I replaced both front fenders with AMD fenders. All replaced panels were AMD
I had only minor problem's with the quarters fitment the floor pan and trunk pans fit great. The wheel houses were not a good fit with out modification. But the front fenders were not user friendly at all. The left side marker hole was not in the right place. But after a small battle the company agreed to pay to have it fixed. The right fender did not line up and I had to hog out the bolt holes a 1/4 of an inch to get the fender forward so I could get the door gap even close.View attachment 843338

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I had the same problems with my AMD front fenders. I didn't think about letting the company know about the marker light hole (good idea). Mine was off 3/4 of an inch or so.
Car is looking great! Keep up the good work.
 
I had the same problems with my AMD front fenders. I didn't think about letting the company know about the marker light hole (good idea). Mine was off 3/4 of an inch or so.
Car is looking great! Keep up the good work.
I contacted AMD they blew me off. I went to the place I bought them. They took pictures and really mounted them about the sloppy workmanship. So I guess they figured they had to do something. I have used several repop companies and there all the same. Some parts are good most require work. Its a crap shoot at best. But if you cant save your factory stuff its what we do.
 
Factory stuff s always better. A car that needs NO metal is better yet! My mopar buds calls the welded up stuff,"quilt cars"! He is right, but funny thing is people in the rust belt hate to spend the $ to have a car hauled to them from the NON rust belt! Yea I admit finding a total rust free car is not easy especially with many models.
Repop sheet meat I way better than a few decades ago, AMD is better than the sorry- ier chit. I have seen more than a few have to split a rear qtr all the way to make it be right!
 
Your Charger is looking great! And looks like you've got quite a stable of cars! What are some of the others?
 
Your Charger is looking great! And looks like you've got quite a stable of cars! What are some of the others?
The burgundy one on top is my 70 Superbird (tribute) the other one that is up and on the left is a 70 mustang 351C 4 speed. the faded blue one is a 69 GTO ram air III 4 speed. And under the mustang is a 71 chevelle SS (tribute) 350 4 speed. The truck nose you see is a 79 150 short box step side 4x4 lifted 9 inches. Most haven't been out of the shop in at least a year. I build them but never seem to drive them. Truthfully I don't even know why I keep them. Something to do I guess.
 
ok......you will have to send out the bird to Hanks Car Camp and I will make sure to schedule daily activities so it doesn't feel neglected....:D
 
Wife asked yesterday how the heck did I get that run in the paint I just shot. My answer was I did it on purpose, that way the car is NOT perfect and I will drive it and not fret!! I was glad to see car footprint ( dirty feet) on that car also. At least it had dried a day before the damn cat!!
 
Well I am back from a month long trip with the 5th wheel visiting grandkids my mother and family and friends in general. Just glad to be back in my shop and back with Crazy Larry (my charger).
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Still cutting and buffing dark colors show every little imperfection.
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I got the engine and transmission installed hopefully for the last time.

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Still a long way from done but making progress. Thanks for all the likes and support.
 
And a big thank you to my wonderful wife and best friend for the custom air cleaner decal. Truly one of a kind like her.
 
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