68 Charger R/T Restoration - Still learning

[classiccar68]

Members, I started my 68 Charger restoration over a year ago. As a junior - junior member, I started the process with a pre-elementary school knowledge base. It is amazing how fast you learn when you start purchasing parts for the car. I have been filming the entire restoration and hope to produce a mini film when the car is completed. I am thinking about naming the film: Restoration of a Dodge Charger - Failing Forward. Regardless, I want to you guys for answer my questions and assistance with parts. I am attaching a few photos. As you can tell, the car is still a work in progress. Scott

 

[silversedan]

good luck! hang in there, looks like lots of projects going on in that shop!!

 

[44070dart]

hang in there ..and don't be afraid to walk away when when its just not going right with some phase of the rebuild ..just take 10 and then get back to it.. you definitely picked the right car ..one of mother Mopars best looking creations .. a lot of info here and remember there are no stupid questions ....... good luck

 

[moparnation74]

Scott, Welcome!

Congrats on the 68 and looks like the car is moving in the right direction....What are your plans? color, engine, trans, driver, show car etc..

Documentation is critical and your already on it!:headbang:

We love questions and pictures!!!! Fire away!

 

[747mopar]

No better Mopar to start with............. I may be a bit partial haha. Just finished mine 2 years ago and it's more than paying for itself in smiles, most fun I've ever had with a car. Keep after it.

 

[KID 1008]

Scott,

Just saw your posting.

I have been working on just about the same restoration of my '69 R/T Charger for the last 2 years and I remember when I had my car down to the skeleton like yours. Hang in there. Once you get through the body and paint work, it will feel like you are making major strides because you will actually be putting parts back on the car again.

I am past paint and I am putting my car back together and hope to have for Chryslers at Carlisle in July. I have thousands of pictures so if you have any questions, write me. My two best friends are also doing full resto's of a V-code '70 Roadrunner,and a V-code '70 GTX, and I helped one of them restore a Superbird 2 years ago.

I am also friends with Dante of Dante's Mopar parts. Now that it is winter and there are no shows to go to to get parts, he may be a guy you can get parts from. He is at exit #1 on the New Jersey turnpike, so he is probably only an hour way from you. I've already picked parts up from him this month and it takes me about 3 hours to get to him.

Good luck with your car but from what I can see, you're doing a great job. Like I said before, if you have anything I can help you with, just ask.

Have a Happy New Year!

Rich

 

[classiccar68]

I am attempting to restore the car to factory (well as much as much wallet will allow). The good news is the 440 HP, 727 trans and 8 3/4 rear are matching. The original color is LL1 (Turquoise). The car is pretty cool in the fact that it has power windows and power brakes. Trying to find parts for the rear quarter windows has been an adventure. I am now down to finding specific bolts. I had no idea that the 68 Charger had so many different bolts. When we took the car apart we found that almost 70% of the bolts, studs and nuts were incorrect. Sorry for rambling - I really appreciate the feedback. I hope to finish the car and bring it Carlisle this summer. Thanks again, Scott

 

[Car Nut]

Good to see another Charger coming back to life!

 

[classiccar68]

Members, the car just went into the booth for epoxy primer. Please correct me if I am wrong - the dash and steering column is painted with a suede black color. I believe Mike Mancini at instrument specialties carries the paint (DDL 9324). The rear panel and grille/core support is painted with organisol. I believe that Roger Gibson sells the organisol paint (DCC 9355(. If so, how much will I need? One pint? Two pints? Finally, the windshield frame and A pillar blackout. It is my understanding that the blackout is brushed on. What is the blackout paint? Suede? Organisol? Other? I really appreciate the feedback. Scott

 

[the mississippi madman]

I know it's not a bbody but the blackout colors are probably the same