xs-ivv
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone I thought it would be a good idea to start a build thread here.
1969 Charger R/T
440
4spd
Dana 60 3.54
Power brakes
Power steering
I am fairly new to mopars. I have owned a 69 dart for three years which has taught me alot but there is still much to learn. I am not a mechanic (I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous) but I am very handy and good with tools (electrician by trade)
My first job was at a classic car upholstery shop so I have some confidence with interiors but this project will definately test my skills. I figured that starting this thread would help me build this car properly. If you guys see anything that doesnt look right please chine in!
I have started on this project with my dad, he has owned the car for 15+ years (maybe closer to 20) anyway many years ago he had the majority of the metal and fab work done then had it painted red with white tail stripe and had trim holes for a vinyl top. It has sat in storage in that state until this past september. My first thoughts were to leave the paint alone and start reassembly myself but after a closer look at the paint we decided on a repaint. Long years in storage had left the charger with many scratches and small dents plus I wanted to fill the trim holes and leave the vinyl top off. (Much to my dad's disagreement!) So we had the car painted black and now the plan is to have black with a red tail stripe and red interior. The car will be a bit of a restomod. The exterior will look mostly factory with the exception of a lowered stance and 17" wheels. The interior will look factory but I would like to upgrade the gauges and sound system. Suspension will be factory engineering with a modern twist. We have a 440 with a "recent" rebuild that will get opened up and gone through.
1969 Charger R/T
440
4spd
Dana 60 3.54
Power brakes
Power steering
I am fairly new to mopars. I have owned a 69 dart for three years which has taught me alot but there is still much to learn. I am not a mechanic (I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous) but I am very handy and good with tools (electrician by trade)
My first job was at a classic car upholstery shop so I have some confidence with interiors but this project will definately test my skills. I figured that starting this thread would help me build this car properly. If you guys see anything that doesnt look right please chine in!
I have started on this project with my dad, he has owned the car for 15+ years (maybe closer to 20) anyway many years ago he had the majority of the metal and fab work done then had it painted red with white tail stripe and had trim holes for a vinyl top. It has sat in storage in that state until this past september. My first thoughts were to leave the paint alone and start reassembly myself but after a closer look at the paint we decided on a repaint. Long years in storage had left the charger with many scratches and small dents plus I wanted to fill the trim holes and leave the vinyl top off. (Much to my dad's disagreement!) So we had the car painted black and now the plan is to have black with a red tail stripe and red interior. The car will be a bit of a restomod. The exterior will look mostly factory with the exception of a lowered stance and 17" wheels. The interior will look factory but I would like to upgrade the gauges and sound system. Suspension will be factory engineering with a modern twist. We have a 440 with a "recent" rebuild that will get opened up and gone through.
