Sneke_Eyez
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Beautiful!
I love that color, and that car is really going to look awesome when its done!
I love that color, and that car is really going to look awesome when its done!
Ok body guys...here's the game plan
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jaak
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While I was waiting on my buffer to come in, I assembled my grill and had to stick it in for a photo (and a little inspiration). Its just got a couple of bolts holding it in. I have since pulled it back out and started the color sanding process. Soon as the cutting/buffing is done I'll take some more pics.
Jason
Jason
ODSVET
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Looks like your doing pretty well so far, attention to detail is the killer here. People tend to rush this stage in anticipation of laying down the paint.. I think we're all guilty of this at one time or another. I know I am. The only thing I would suggest is to use a "true" guide coat material. Paint has a tendency to clog whatever your using to sand, leaving material on the paper , causing uneven sanding and you chasing your tail .. Spend a few bucks to buy a true "carbon" based guide coat. It comes off pretty much as easily as it goes on and will save you a ton of headaches in the long run.
jaak
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Yeah, I figured the same thing too. I later switched to a 'powder' guide coat, similar to 3m's, but was somewhat cheeper. I used it on the filler and all phases of priming/blocking.
Jason
66_B_Body4ever
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Looking good!
rychrger72
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looks great, making me re-think that i might have to go ahead and re-paint mine, it was re-painted before i bought it back, but it was a bit of a half-*** job IMO. great looking car though, keep up the good work its paying off
jaak
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I've pretty much got it wired...I hooked up my jump box to it to test everything, I got an issue with the front park/turn signals, I've narrowed it down to the front light harness, got to pull it back out, unwrap and find the problem. I re-placed the engine harness with a new one from YearOne, but all the others are the originals because they were in pretty good shape, probably the front light harness was the worst, so Im gonna unwrap it and find the problem....
Taillights, backup lights working.......ITS COMING TO LIFE!!!!!!
Cluster in.....I bench tested my clock, and it worked. when I put it in and hooked it up the second hand ran real fast, go figure. When I tested the wipers they ran, but when you turned it off, they wouldn't park. So I pulled the cluster back out, wiper switch had a terminal broke off, so I dug around in my parts pile, found another, cleaned, tested, installed it, now wipers work correctly. Pulled out the faulty clock and installed a nice clock delete I had for the time being (don't have a pic of it yet) Plan on putting in another clock or tach later, got a green duster steering wheel I have, temporarily installed until I get me a steering wheel, LOL...
Horns, Horn relay, washer jug, washer pump installed....
Ok quick story, I was trying to find a place to mount my ECU since I converted to electronic ignition. Ive seen those cool bracket/mounts on eBay that mount on the rear of intake on the valley pan hold down strips....well those things on eBay for $20ish plus shipping, well me being cheap and wanting it now...a piece of scrap sheet metal, bench vise, body hammer, 1/4" drill, black spray paint, 30 minutes later....VOILA......
Well just a quick update, I plan on installing gas tank, lines, distributor, plugs/ wires, ah a whole list of **** this week. My plan it to try to fire it off and hear it run..not driving yet just running by Feb. 6. I got a story why I picked that date, but more on that later.
Jason
Taillights, backup lights working.......ITS COMING TO LIFE!!!!!!
Cluster in.....I bench tested my clock, and it worked. when I put it in and hooked it up the second hand ran real fast, go figure. When I tested the wipers they ran, but when you turned it off, they wouldn't park. So I pulled the cluster back out, wiper switch had a terminal broke off, so I dug around in my parts pile, found another, cleaned, tested, installed it, now wipers work correctly. Pulled out the faulty clock and installed a nice clock delete I had for the time being (don't have a pic of it yet) Plan on putting in another clock or tach later, got a green duster steering wheel I have, temporarily installed until I get me a steering wheel, LOL...
Horns, Horn relay, washer jug, washer pump installed....
Ok quick story, I was trying to find a place to mount my ECU since I converted to electronic ignition. Ive seen those cool bracket/mounts on eBay that mount on the rear of intake on the valley pan hold down strips....well those things on eBay for $20ish plus shipping, well me being cheap and wanting it now...a piece of scrap sheet metal, bench vise, body hammer, 1/4" drill, black spray paint, 30 minutes later....VOILA......
Well just a quick update, I plan on installing gas tank, lines, distributor, plugs/ wires, ah a whole list of **** this week. My plan it to try to fire it off and hear it run..not driving yet just running by Feb. 6. I got a story why I picked that date, but more on that later.
Jason
wannadrag
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I'm not a fan of 'green' by any stretch... so please accept my highest compliments, because that car is looking GOOD !
alleyoopmgv
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Very nice looking car jaak! You have done some nice work!
northerndave
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Nice work man! Wow!
Aussie Coronet
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Motivational mate, motivational!
Love ya work!!!
Love ya work!!!
jaak
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Been a while since I've updated, after installing stripe and bumper, I installed the exhaust system I bought off eBay. It was a reproduction system and fit pretty good, the left tail pipe give me a little problems, but I got it in. I installed repro exhaust tips from eBay seller stripeclassics (nice tips) and I bought some new tip hangers from member Back in Black (thanks for the deal!). Here is a pic of the rear of the car with exhaust/tips installed. Also note in the pic the license plate, in Alabama now you can run year of manufacture plates, a friend found this 69 Alabama tag.
I also undercoated the rear wheel wells and installed the wheel lip mouldings....
Installed turn signal delete plates....
Installed hood pad, core and cowl seals...
BIG MOMENT, got the grille installed. The pic in my signature was taken not long after paint, just the grill held in with a couple of bolts. Its now fully installed with all the headlamp parts and hardware....
Scored a very nice used antenna on eBay for 32 bucks....
Fender pentastar....
Had a friend that owed me a favor (put a waterpump and brakes on his van) So he bought me some 3M adhesive and come over to give me a hand installing the vinyl top. The hardest part was the upper-inner corners of the sail panel, after a little cussing it was all good....
....then onto the headliner, I cleaned up and reused the original sunvisors, after a little elbow grease they turned out like new...
With the help of my lovely assistant (wife....thanks Alesha!) we installed the backglass and trim....
Then a couple of days later (again with wife's assistance) we install the front windshield....
Here is how the Charger looks right now, I polished up all my original trim, it was in good shape to be original but there is a piece or two I may replace later on down the road. About all that is left bodywise is buy the front bumper, install it and the front valance. Buy rocker moulding clips (have new repro rocker mouldings), and buy/install side marker lenses. Other than the headliner, I got to buy and install most of the interior.
Jason
I also undercoated the rear wheel wells and installed the wheel lip mouldings....
Installed turn signal delete plates....
Installed hood pad, core and cowl seals...
BIG MOMENT, got the grille installed. The pic in my signature was taken not long after paint, just the grill held in with a couple of bolts. Its now fully installed with all the headlamp parts and hardware....
Scored a very nice used antenna on eBay for 32 bucks....
Fender pentastar....
Had a friend that owed me a favor (put a waterpump and brakes on his van) So he bought me some 3M adhesive and come over to give me a hand installing the vinyl top. The hardest part was the upper-inner corners of the sail panel, after a little cussing it was all good....
....then onto the headliner, I cleaned up and reused the original sunvisors, after a little elbow grease they turned out like new...
With the help of my lovely assistant (wife....thanks Alesha!) we installed the backglass and trim....
Then a couple of days later (again with wife's assistance) we install the front windshield....
Here is how the Charger looks right now, I polished up all my original trim, it was in good shape to be original but there is a piece or two I may replace later on down the road. About all that is left bodywise is buy the front bumper, install it and the front valance. Buy rocker moulding clips (have new repro rocker mouldings), and buy/install side marker lenses. Other than the headliner, I got to buy and install most of the interior.
Jason
roadrunnerman
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that looks great.that color of green has always been one of my favorites.
jaak
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****update****
I decided to sell my '73 Rallye Charger, to finally finish my '69 RT I have been working on and off on for a few years. I got what I wanted for it, so I let it go.
I ordered a lot of stuff (I'm sure I missed a thing or two) here's what I have ordered and from whom....
CLASSIC INDUSTRIES
-Seat/Trunk Divider
-Grant Steering Wheel Adapter
-Package Tray
-Bucket Seat Foam
-Seat Belts (Aftermarket)
-Trunk Mat
-Glove Box Liner
-Interior Rear Glass Trim
SUMMIT
-Grant Walnut Tuff Wheel
-Mopar Performance Air Cleaner
-Ignition Coil
-Chrome Lug Nuts (20)
521RESTORATIONS
-Front Bumper
INDIVIDUAL ORDERS OFF OF EBAY
-Carpet
-Door Panels
-ABS Plastic Seat Backs
-Door Jamb Windlace
-Rocker Moulding Clips
-15x7, ION625 Wheels (4)
-Decals Hood Indentions
-Front E-brake Cable
-Misc. Hardware From Fastener Store
Well, stuff has started showing up, today my wheels came in. They are ION 625, 15x7, I really liked these wheels, sort of has a Magnum look to them, but look more current. I went to the local tire shop, and had 235/60-15 BFG's mounted on them. Had to throw a pair on and snap some pics. Totally changes the 'attitude' of the car.
Installed the bumper brackets, AMD front bumper, front valance and front turn signals...
Installed the decals on the hood scallops...
Took a new pic of the engine with new air cleaner. I bought the MP to match my valve covers...
Stay tuned.....
Jason
I decided to sell my '73 Rallye Charger, to finally finish my '69 RT I have been working on and off on for a few years. I got what I wanted for it, so I let it go.
I ordered a lot of stuff (I'm sure I missed a thing or two) here's what I have ordered and from whom....
CLASSIC INDUSTRIES
-Seat/Trunk Divider
-Grant Steering Wheel Adapter
-Package Tray
-Bucket Seat Foam
-Seat Belts (Aftermarket)
-Trunk Mat
-Glove Box Liner
-Interior Rear Glass Trim
SUMMIT
-Grant Walnut Tuff Wheel
-Mopar Performance Air Cleaner
-Ignition Coil
-Chrome Lug Nuts (20)
521RESTORATIONS
-Front Bumper
INDIVIDUAL ORDERS OFF OF EBAY
-Carpet
-Door Panels
-ABS Plastic Seat Backs
-Door Jamb Windlace
-Rocker Moulding Clips
-15x7, ION625 Wheels (4)
-Decals Hood Indentions
-Front E-brake Cable
-Misc. Hardware From Fastener Store
Well, stuff has started showing up, today my wheels came in. They are ION 625, 15x7, I really liked these wheels, sort of has a Magnum look to them, but look more current. I went to the local tire shop, and had 235/60-15 BFG's mounted on them. Had to throw a pair on and snap some pics. Totally changes the 'attitude' of the car.
Installed the bumper brackets, AMD front bumper, front valance and front turn signals...
Installed the decals on the hood scallops...
Took a new pic of the engine with new air cleaner. I bought the MP to match my valve covers...
Stay tuned.....
Jason
FastRide
Member
Great execution on your project. Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing.
Mike
Mike
rychrger72
Member
looks great, makes me hate being in iraq that much more...i'm missing all the damn car shows, lol
roadrunnerman
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how hard was it to install your vinyl roof? did you just lay it out on the roof,spray the sealant on half at one side?
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