cool, does it emit any odors?
1968 Charger, Ray Barton 528 Hemi, Pro-touring.
- Thread starter Jarven1977
- Start date
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Yes, nitric acid, sulphuric acid etc, they emot some but I use lids on the containers.
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Finally finished all welding underneath. Just have to place and weld nuts for the fuel and brake Line brackets.
- Local time
- 1:02 AM
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2008
- Messages
- 4,825
- Reaction score
- 2,749
- Location
- Southeastern, PA
Nice work Jarven.
Question on the dash - where did you get the lettering for the woodgrain pieces ?
Question on the dash - where did you get the lettering for the woodgrain pieces ?
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Found it on this website, but since I'm in Europe I looked for it here instead of the US.
3mm White arial lettering stickers.
https://www.maritime-models.co.uk/acatalog/standard-model-lettering.html
Nice work and a nice build - sorry I missed this until now!
I added the US Car Tool stiffening to my 70 Road Runner. I also added a sector support kit. This is a bearing that connects to the K-member and holds the bottom of the steering below the Pittman arm. That, along with all new suspension bushings & parts and I am impressed with how well my car handles and how nice it is to drive.
Bottom line is the work you are doing to stiffen the chassis is well worth the effort. You will be glad you did!
I added the US Car Tool stiffening to my 70 Road Runner. I also added a sector support kit. This is a bearing that connects to the K-member and holds the bottom of the steering below the Pittman arm. That, along with all new suspension bushings & parts and I am impressed with how well my car handles and how nice it is to drive.
Bottom line is the work you are doing to stiffen the chassis is well worth the effort. You will be glad you did!
Last edited:
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Thank's!
Yeah I remember seeing that support before but haven't thought about doing it. Maybe I should, do you have pictures or info?
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
This home plating kit is like a drug!
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Cut in a diagonal tube through the subframe connector for the parking brake cable.
Looks neat.
Looks neat.
Here is one minor thing I did to my K-member - added a reinforcing plate. In case you want to consider this:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...d-the-restoration.65096/page-5#post-910063610
Here is a post regarding the sector support kit:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...d-the-restoration.65096/page-9#post-910096581
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
I work on Mercedes cars a lot and I think their brake and fuel line brackets are nice so I decided to use them on the Charger! Cheap and sturdy..
I will route everything on the sidewall of the subframe connector. Also had to raise the bracket for the parking brake since it was in the way of where I wanted the fuel and brake lines.
I will route everything on the sidewall of the subframe connector. Also had to raise the bracket for the parking brake since it was in the way of where I wanted the fuel and brake lines.
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Thank's for that info, will really consider that upgrade to the k-member!
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
****, turned the car the right way and thought I could get going on to cleaning up the engine bay and close off some holes that I won't need anymore.
Found this crap.. the frame rail had a big crack in it below a "bondo-repair" from the old damage.. fml..
Found this crap.. the frame rail had a big crack in it below a "bondo-repair" from the old damage.. fml..
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
I'm lucky to have kind coworkers helping a colleague in distress. I made some templates, one guy made a cad-drawing and another started up the water jet cutter. And now I have reinforcement plates all around both frame rails.
I'm not worried about having the car look modified since it is a pro-touring car so I'm fine with the looks.
I'm not worried about having the car look modified since it is a pro-touring car so I'm fine with the looks.
Nice reinforcement plates. Are you going to fully weld them in (besides the spot welds)?
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Yes, that was the plan, well, my brother will, he just doesn't know it yet. He is a licensed welder and much better at it than me!
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Weird, I have three rear lights but they are all angled slightly in the same direction? Can you tell from the pictures what I'm talking about?
Jarven1977
Well-Known Member
Taillight Tuesday
So did you figure out the tail light differences (if there really are any)? I do not have any familiarity with 68 charger taillights, so I am afraid I cannot help.
Similar threads
