Craig's 69 CHARGER UPDATE

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jul 19, 06 7:30 am

Agree with Dunc 1,000,000% paint em. Are you going to cut them to a smaller diameter and weld them in so the holes are totally undetectable???

Looking good by the way.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Jul 19, 06 9:32 am

Blimey this is like dejavu! Paint 'em craig, listen to your uncle Duncan, it'll be a better job all round...glad you've got the heater sorted

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jul 19, 06 9:35 am

I dont think im gunna weld them as it would mean painting the bulk head again, and i dont really wanna do that. but now you got me thinking that i should weld em, its just a lotta work. wish i had realised the holes wernt needed before i painted it.

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Wed Jul 19, 06 7:41 pm

Nice one Craig, you've managed to get loads done in such a short space of time mate. I'm in the same boat you are/were. I bought the car in a similar state because it was the only way I could afford one at the time and I had a few friends who offered to help me do the work, unfortunately it never works out like that and now I'm lumbered with everything to do myself. The mechanical side I'm not too bad with but bodywork!!!! Not a clue. Guess I'll be starting night school to learn how to weld and paint etc. So good on you mate for getting stuck in, the result is gonna look sweet.

Here's mine as she sits now

Sorry about the pic, I'm without my cam at the mo.

Dino

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Jul 19, 06 8:11 pm

Dino, I would strongly consider sending the car out for paint, there's some big flat panels on that car and unless you know what you're doing, the end result might not be good! Normally I'd encourage anyone to have a go at something themselves but bodywork is a bit of an art and you don't learn it in 5 minutes, and a Charger is not the best car to learn on. Others might disagree but I think it's your best way forward. I know it's a chunk of cash but just think, when you get it back all you have to do is repair things and bolt them on, sounds easy doesn't it?

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Wed Jul 19, 06 8:59 pm

I think you're right Blue, in fact, this is what I've been telling people (family & friends) but most of them have said that I just need to pratice and I'll pick it up

As you said, it's not the type of car you want to learn on either.

Sorry to hi-jack your thread Craig............I'll start a new one with a few questions on bodyshops I think. Cheers Blue.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jul 20, 06 3:26 pm

No problem dino, hijack away. my roof was in a poor condition and i sorted that myself, but for the huuuggge rear quarters i had a mate come and help me out.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jul 30, 06 9:58 pm

got some stuff from nats, seats in all needs now is steering and were ready to drive, with a few less important bits. engine, brakes, fuel tank, lol. just minor things.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 31, 06 11:11 am

that's coming along nicely Craig - well done mate

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Sep 17, 06 9:36 pm

Finally started to sort my dash out and turn it into a charger dash.
cut the bottom switch holes out the frame and started welding a few brackets on for the gauge holder/ dash back to fix to. looks a bit rough at the mo but you get the idea.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Sep 18, 06 6:58 pm

Craig,have you got the perspex that sits between the facia & clocks?if not give me a ring & I'll sort one out for you.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Sep 18, 06 7:47 pm

Hi adam, thanks but im putting non standard clocks in it, so wont really need it. if it goes where i think you mean.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Nov 15, 06 8:16 pm

Been doing a bit on the ole dodge, now have working brakes, steering and today droped engine/box in. Now need to find all the bits to conect it up.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Nov 15, 06 8:18 pm

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Wed Nov 15, 06 8:20 pm

Doing a great job there Craig,thats going to be one nice car when its done