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Post by mrmike on Sept 10, 2017 8:34:31 GMT -7
This '68 Charger R/T project I started almost 3 years ago and I just lost all interest in building it, which is unusual for me since I do love my Mopars and it is more stock than custom. All I'm adding is a set of Cragar SS mags, a set of AMT F60-15 white lettered tires, and maybe a chrome air filter.  My paint will be Tamiya TS-54 Light Blue Metallic.  I assembled the 440 CI engine and painted it with Mopar Turqouise Engine Paint.  Since it is in the kit, I assembled the 426 Hemi and painted it with Mopar Street Hemi Orange Engine Paint.  I cut off the T-handle from the racing shifter and glued it onto the stock shifter.  I found this photoetch set that was left over from a previous build and I will use it on this build.  I'm going to use a distributor from MAD and maybe a chrome air cleaner.  More Mopar to come... |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 10, 2017 17:18:13 GMT -7
This looks very neat so far.
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Post by vcv8273 on Sept 10, 2017 18:15:52 GMT -7
Nice looking forward to more of this
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Post by mrmike on Sept 17, 2017 18:14:02 GMT -7
Progress on the Charger has been very slow. I got the MAD distributor assembled, painted, and installed in the 440 CID V-8. Now to run the wires and finish the engine.    More Mopar to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 26, 2017 12:01:26 GMT -7
I dove into my parts box this morning in search for parts to make a buddy seat for my '68 Charger R/T. I found a bench seat from the AMT '71 Charger R/T and started to wonder if I could use the center section for this. I pulled out my razor saw and cut away the seats and removed the fold-down armrest and center cushion. A little sanding and trimming and I have a buddy seat.   Looks pretty good in a mockup. Some more sanding and filling in the gaps in the seat cushion and the armrest and it should be good to go!  More Mopar to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 26, 2017 14:24:53 GMT -7
What a cool idea.....
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Post by vcv8273 on Sept 27, 2017 3:04:59 GMT -7
Nice job on the seat mods
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Post by mrmike on Oct 7, 2017 8:05:26 GMT -7
Thanks guys! Since I had the paintbooth up and running yesterday, I primered the Charger and various bits and pieces.   And, grey primer for the interior bottom and the chassis.  More to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 7, 2017 13:51:06 GMT -7
Good to see progress on this one Michael.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 7, 2017 17:52:46 GMT -7
Yeah, I know. I've been sidetracked with getting ready for my model club's expo tomorrow. Had to finish my '62 T-Bird project for the Club Challenge. I'll get back to the Charger shortly.
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 6, 2017 8:38:47 GMT -7
Man you're really throwing everything but the kitchen sink at this thing aintcha?  Wow!!! This is going to be one super build from the looks of it all. |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 7, 2017 6:08:17 GMT -7
Joe, it like this...I want something different for this Charger. The buddy seat and the Cragar SS mags definitely makes this a different car. Now, if I can stop from being sidetracked, I should be able to finish this Charger. But, I also have a '53 Studebaker, a '69 Road Runner, and a Foose FD100 Pickup going as well. Plus, there's the LIARs show this coming weekend, plus I have yard work and prep for winter...it never ends!
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Post by mrmike on Jan 13, 2018 12:23:45 GMT -7
Well, it seems that I have once again lost interest in the '68 Charger and I have put it on the back of the bench for the time being. I'll get back to it later.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 13, 2018 17:14:02 GMT -7
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Just kiddin'. I did that three friggin times last year. I've got one helluva mess to work through this year I can tell you that. Can't wait till you jump back on this one Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 13, 2018 19:35:49 GMT -7
Well Joe, this was my own doing. I had good intentions of working on the Charger and then, something shiny came along and I just had to work on it! Don't worry, I'll get back to this one soon. Maybe this year?!!!
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Wow!!! This is going to be one super build from the looks of it all. 
