Charger 440 R/T ( work in progress )

ScottyDave · Post by **ScottyDave** » Fri Jul 10, 15 4:34 pm

Lots of shiny stuff there

sounds like you're going be having a fun weekend

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Jul 23, 15 12:24 pm

The past 2 weeks Ive replaced the gutter trim around the front windscreen and sides. New kit from the states was pretty impressive and identical to the original parts so clipped in straight away.

Ive fitted the Holley carb & Edelbrock intake & new gaskets all round. I also fitted a new valley seal / new plugs / leads / rota arm etc - timed it up, adjusted carb slightly and we have a runner. Big difference on drivability and it really picks up at higher revs. Noticed a slight water leak from the Thermostat housing so i removed it - fitted a new gasket and re-sealed it. The water leak continued so I removed it again and noticed a hair line fracture on the neck. I replaced this with a new unit and all is well.

From this .............

To this

And the Charger won Best of show at Tatton Park - It was featured in the Manchester Evening News last week.

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Jul 23, 15 4:14 pm

And ive replaced the steering wheel with a modern Sparco unit.

I know the hardcore mopar gheys wont like this but the wheel is very comfy, practical and feels superb on the hands as its covered in suede for extra grippage. It does help with the handling of the car also.

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Fri Jul 24, 15 1:18 am

Well I like it Matt, goes well with the 'new' gauges

Oh and the rest of the car aint bad either

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Fri Jul 24, 15 8:36 am

Great work on the engine

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Mon Nov 09, 15 9:14 am

Engine has now been pulled and sent to Dave Billadeau's for a full rebuild / tune up with performance goodies. Aiming for the 450 horse mark. Might get the box rebuilt whilst the motor is out.

Over winter Im going to fit a disc conversion / new wheels and tyres + paint the engine bay.

karlee1433 · Post by **karlee1433** » Mon Nov 09, 15 7:24 pm

You are making a lovely job of the car.May i ask where you are getting your parts from as i have been looking at the dash/gauges.steering box steering wheel ect for my bee.

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Mon Nov 09, 15 9:19 pm

E bay USA and Summit mainly. Just ordered an A833 rebuild kit from Brewers and will be getting Dunc to rebuild the box for me - might as well whilst its out.

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Wed Feb 03, 16 9:51 am

Decided to restore the gauges ( inspired by Si's work and the price they are fetching on Ebay USA $1870 for a reman and $1000 for ugly used ) They were sat in a box in my garage gathering Dust. Still keeping the new Instrument panel in the car but if I ever sell it the new owner has the option.
The refurbishment was pretty simple - Not gone into massive boring detail but the pics cut a long story short. Used a sharpie permanent silver metallic paint pen to highlight the wording on the panel and the outer trim.

Gearbox is off to Duncs for a rebuild - ordered a kit from Brewers along with a new clutch / speedo drive etc.

Once engine is built Im shipping the car to Dave B's to have it fitted and set up correctly.

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Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Wed Feb 03, 16 11:02 am

super car this one,

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Wed Feb 03, 16 12:28 pm

lol - Will be when youv'e worked your magic on the box

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Feb 03, 16 8:01 pm

Great car in a fantastic colour

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Wed Feb 03, 16 9:29 pm

nice work on the instrument cluster

stunning car

hemi472 · Post by **hemi472** » Wed Feb 03, 16 10:02 pm

Good job on the instrument cluster - nice car .

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Thu Feb 04, 16 4:56 pm

Very nice car, and a lovely job.
Please put the stock valve covers on it!

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Charger 440 R/T ( work in progress )

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