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I had the correct studs in the valve covers before I had the engine rebuilt!! Damn, I guess the engine rebuilder did not put them back. I was so happy to have had those and survived all these years. Thanks for pointing that out. Another fix🤔. |
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Ok, I need a little help with these ac heater box vacuum lines. Unfortunately, I did not take these off. If I did I would have a ton of pics. I have read the FSM and have got a few clues but really need to understand where the red stripe hose with the “T” goes and where the red hose goes in relation to the top or bottom of the actuator. Or any clues you guys may have.
A12Pilot has been a ton of help with this project....where you been???....RJS 6T9Chrgr you guys have spring on the scene lately with a great round of info. Thanks so much guys super helpful to this novice Mopar guy!!!👍👍😁 |
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Yes, very. After I posted the question I started googling and ran across a thread with one of these pictures. The picture with the time delay wires connected is very helpful.
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Also, check out http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/ if you havent already....
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Yep all over it. That is where I found that one pic that you posted earlier...in a thread there. Great site and good guys...
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Here a few update photos
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Looks smashing!!!
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Thanks Sam!
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Agreed...looks great!
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What can be said that already hasn't been said? Nice work Lawrence!! Very impressive!!! You're doing an awesome job.
Cheers Dave |
Check your PM over on DC.com
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Top should go on in a few weeks. Right now sorting things out. Waiting on fuel line clips and once those come in can start the car. So far nothing major has surfaced but have not started it yet!! . Car turns over so I am hopeful all is ok. I am apprehensive about the heat and air because I restored the heater ac box myself. Lots of linkage, hidden actuators, vacuum lines etc. I also put in a new heater core. If that thing leaks, I may pull my hair out! Can’t wait to get it out!
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Love it!!! Nice work, Lawrence! The first Charger I restored was a 68 R/T with A/C and had to yank the box right after it pressurized. Talk about a pain!! Core had a leak (even pressure tested it beforehand) and that’s when I vowed from that day forward....NO A/C CARS!!!:no::biggthumpup: Just kidding:tongue:
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I have a leaky heater control valve ugh. Coming off to be sent out and restored. I should had done that months ago did not any better. Cars runs good short of a sticky choke. Will sort that today. Here is a front end shot.
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Iconic front end. Looks great!!!!
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What a beautiful car and meticulous restoration!
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Here are a few pics of the car outside in the sunlight. This was before we adjusting the torsion bars so a little low in the front. Sorted out now.
The shot with the vinyl top shows the body lead seam under the top. The fluorescent lights exemplify this. I am not so sure if this will bug me enough to rip the top off and send the car back to my paint man to smooth that seam out? I simply missed this when the car was at the body shop. I looked at my old pictures and sure enough the same “bulge” is there. I guess I did not notice as much because the top was 48 years old and the car had plenty of other ugly things going on with it. I have looked at several other restored Mopars and this lead seam under the top shows up but it does bug me. I wanted to restore the car as it was in late 68 so that is what it is.:confused2: |
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There is compromise in every car but so far I haven’t seen any on this build..... Ryan |
Lawrence,
The car looks great! You're doing a fantastic job! One thing to note on vinyl top cars. That seam was not leaded. It was filled with a very hard, yet pliable, caulk. This would trap moisture and swell over time causing the buldge you typically would see. Non -vinyl top cars got the lead there. Is there exception to this? Of course, and I restored a 68 R/T with a black vinyl top that was leaded. But... the few exceptions are not the norm. Nobody uses that caulk anymore, obviously, and it's best filled with USC's Allmetal in the leaded joints. I'll shoot you an email with some more info..... Cheers:beers: Dave |
So sharp...
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Going to fix the sail panel. Can't deal with the bulge under the top
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The rest of the car is too perfect for noticeable bulge. Ryan |
I'd have to do the same thing. The car is great, with that one exception. Can you fix it by just pulling back that one section of the top?
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Man that thing is sharp, whew. Mopar did have some killer designs back then and a '69 Charger has to be one of the best designs of the musclecar era. Beautiful job.
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You stated in post 28 that you were going to try and not remove the headliner. Were you able to do this and if so, how did you protect it thought the process? I have a 70Z28 with a perfect original headliner that I would like to save if possible. I do need to put new quarters on it, but I think I can pull the headliner back far enough to protect them from the heat.
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Thanks for all the compliments. I appreciate it. Can't wait to drive it. |
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Project is back on track now. Removed all the factory caulking...stuff was very malleable. I was really silurprised how putty like it was. Put in the USC all metal product and skimmed that with filler. Top man will be there today to install top and headliner. Unfortunately I have to leave town on Business this week. Hopefully it will be done when I get back. More importantly done right😳
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After getting the dust off of her and cleaning the interior even though I was fistidious with the plastic covering some dust made it was inside. Back ready for the top to be installed
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Sail panels have been repaired and top installed. Car should be close to bring complete Saturday.
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Looks like the same car in hemmings Muscle Machines.... an article how to install a black VT on a red Charger :-)
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Much better
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Dealer emblem. Before and after
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Digging it!
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Mo' Bettah!!:biggthumpup::biggthumpup::biggthumpup:
Cheers Dave |
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