My 68 Charger - A Work In Progress

[The Rebel]

Hey Guys. Figured now that I've begun working on my car more I'd document everything in 1 location. Oldest posts at the bottom, newest ones at the top.

1: Bulkhead Project: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/bulkhead-connector-updated.138125/

2: Starter Relay Project: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/original-starter-relay.137993/

3. Hood Bumper Project: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hood-side-bumpers.135618/#post-910748405

4. Dash Lettering Project: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...h-up-my-dash-lettering.135906/#post-910748394

5. Door Panels Project: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...r-how-to-remove-panels.135938/#post-910748376

6. Found My Build Sheet: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/found-my-build-sheet.132088/

7. Back Seat Project: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...oday-found-some-relics.132044/#post-910690462

8. Car Delivered: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/my-car-has-arrived.130842/

9. Car Bought: http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/i-think-i-may-have-just-found-my-68-charger.129877/

 

[The Rebel]

In addition to all of the electrical work I did yesterday, I also took off some access panels & painted Black as 2 owners ago painted the firewall Black & the engine bay Red with all parts in place with the engine & transmission out.

 

[The Rebel]

Worked on cleaning up the window washer nozzles as they were painted over Red.

 

[The Rebel]

Worked on cleaning up the wiper motor that was coated in black paint as well as the splash guard.

 

[moparnation74]

The two metal panels and 2 rubber panels are access panels to the A arm cam bolts to perform alignment...

Keep the pics coming looking good...

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Job I dreaded , but bit the bullet and got er done this weekend. Paint was coming off my engine from spilled gas and probably doing something wrong ( to cold) the first time I painted it. And the rattle can Dupli-color did not match from one can to the other. Valve covers were painted later, and I think the air temperature and humidity change is what caused the difference. Masking off EVERYTHING not to be painted, and protect from overspray. Sounds MUCH easier than it is. I took off the carb and dist cap with wires , and left everything else in place. Hours and hours and it was hot in the shop. But, I did get it painted and tomorrow I will de-mask , and see were all the places I missed are.............................MO

 

[The Rebel]

Thanks guys! Looking forward to my NOS parts coming so I can update my progress. Having a blast!

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Job I dreaded , but bit the bullet and got er done this weekend. Paint was coming off my engine from spilled gas and probably doing something wrong ( to cold) the first time I painted it. And the rattle can Dupli-color did not match from one can to the other. Valve covers were painted later, and I think the air temperature and humidity change is what caused the difference. Masking off EVERYTHING not to be painted, and protect from overspray. Sounds MUCH easier than it is. I took off the carb and dist cap with wires , and left everything else in place. Hours and hours and it was hot in the shop. But, I did get it painted and tomorrow I will de-mask , and see were all the places I missed are.............................MO

Please excuse, I got this in the wrong thread. Should have been " What I did to my Mopar today" But since I am here, The painted engine came out very well. The tedious and time consuming masking, was worth the effort .........................MO

 

[The Rebel]

No worries Mo, LOL! I always appreciate your comments & input. I'll check out your post.

 

[The Rebel]

Whole bunch of parts came in today and 1 last package due in tomorrow. Tonight's project was to install the exhaust tip hangers that I bought from a fellow member here.

Earlier in the week spayed the bolts down with penetrating oil to soak in. Took my drill wire brush and took off the undercoat & rust. Got the 1st bolt unscrewed & hit it with more oil & screwed it & unscrewed it working it in. Once it was off and then began on the other side.

Had the bolt 3/4 of the way down & snap! The nut inside the rail came undone and the bolt just spun around & around. If everything was easy everyone would be doing it, so I took some picture wire & wrapped it around the bolt & tab to at least attach it to the frame for the mean time.Any idea what I can do at this point?

Got some easier projects to do tomorrow so stay tuned!

 

[The Rebel]

Busy day (8hrs+) today as I'm getting ready to go to a show close to my house tomorrow. Installed the back seat jute, seat adjuster knob on the passenger side & under hood wiring clips I got from Mega Parts.

Also installed a NOS bench seat belt clip. Spray painted the wiper motor with Testors Gold Flake paint which matches very close to Yellow Zinc Chromate & coated the wiring area with Red Insulating Varnish.

Vacuumed & power washed the car & then took it out for a drive.

 

[The Rebel]

Didn't get much done this weekend but put in some cardboard where the speakers used to be to reduce some noise. Wish the package tray was in better shape otherwise I would have taken the speaker covers out also.

I have a 16 year old trunk mat & a spare tire off a 70 Charger that I bought from a fellow member here on their way to me, so will post an update when they come in.

 

[The Rebel]

Busy day today. My trunk mat & spare tire came in yesterday. Made a wheel base cover & painted it grey.

 

[The Rebel]

Picked up a wheel jack at my sisters house & I had an old universal tire iron that I've had since 1987.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Like the jack + lug wrench. Word of warning secure that jack, a wack on quarter from inside trunk, ouch.

 

[The Rebel]

Yea that would leave a nasty mark, LOL! Yep got that all covered.

Like the jack + lug wrench. Word of warning secure that jack, a wack on quarter from inside trunk, ouch.

 

[The Rebel]

Well had a chance to get down to the shop today to see my tranny out as it had to be rebuilt due to worn clutches. Could use some help with these #'s

 

[Billccm]

How much?
Was the transmission rebuilt previously?
Any clue to failure?

 

[threewood]

There should be stamped numbers on the driver side pan rail which will tell you the year and application.

 

[The Rebel]

How much?
Was the transmission rebuilt previously?
Any clue to failure?

Right now I'm looking at about $2300 for the rebuild + a new converter. They took the drive shaft off and have cleaned it up as well as coating it. I'm pretty sure this is the 1st rebuild as the both u-joints are stamped DETROIT, which is cool. I'm keeping both of those as souvenirs.

I've got them doing a few other things as well:
1. Fix aftermarket Tac
2. Get the factory Temp, Oil Pressure & Clock working again & replacing all instrument panel lights.
3. Spare trunk & door keys made.
4. I saw some rot under the drivers side floor pan just below the area under the high beam switch. I was under the car & saw it flaking away exposing the carpet insulation. Hopefully it's a small area that can just be patched up but my guess is a new floor pan on the drivers side.​

There should be stamped numbers on the driver side pan rail which will tell you the year and application.

Snap, forgot to post this pic as well, Thanks!
PK2892031K 23647333
PK = Kokomo IN
2892031 = A727 1968 for 383-4
2364 = Wednesday, January 17, 1968
7333 = 7,333rd transmission built that day

Pic's of my cars #'s
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/pictures-of-my-cars-s.135859/