1969 r./t se charger total restro

[gdrill]

Now it is just the place and feel to see how you want it laid out! Looks like the car loves it!

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

It will like it even more once I start to work on it,A few things to move around n a couple more cabinets to go up n I'm sure I will arrange things a few times before I'm done

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

Need a little advice on where I went wrong,and a possible fix,there seems to be a big gap on left hand end cap on the charger.The right side fits like a glove, all other areas line up fine,bumper,trunk lid etc,

 

[68Moparmaniac]

Need a little advice on where I went wrong,and a possible fix,there seems to be a big gap on left hand end cap on the charger.The right side fits like a glove, all other areas line up fine,bumper,trunk lid etc,

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Are those after market end caps?

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

Are those after market end caps?

Nope original to the car,is it possible these can distort over time?

 

[daytona kid]

I think I had a little of the same problem on my 68, but can't tell from that pic. Can you post more pics, different angle views?

 

[68Moparmaniac]

Nope original to the car, is it possible these can distort over time?

Was there some work done on that corner? Another question, is that cap tightened down?
These things are die cast so I don't think they would get distorted unless something heavy was sitting on it over an extended amount of time because they will break if you get heavy handed .

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

I think I had a little of the same problem on my 68, but can't tell from that pic. Can you post more pics, different angle views?

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

Hope this helps.first pic is patching when I tried to cut it loose,that isn't going to work,just created more work.

 

[daytona kid]

Ok, I see now, very similar to mine. I did several things to make mine better. They are now very close to right and most guys can't see any problem. I used glass filler to help, on the tail and the extension., just a tad of reshaping here and there. Before that tho, I also very carefully tweaked/twisted/and tapped on them to get them fitting better., but beware they will break easy.. If I were you I'd cut and weld some metal reinforcing to go inside behind the blown out area on the tail where they attach so you can snug them on. My problem was caused by a new tail panel not made exactly shaped the way they should have been used with my old original extensions.

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

You are exactly rite,the tail panel is of on the left side as when they welded the tail lite in place it is set to far in,at least a good 1/16 inch.I allreaddy did want you suggested of welding the piece in n have use the fibre filling to try n close the gap n using the chrome piece to hide it a bit thanks again

Ok, I see now, very similar to mine. I did several things to make mine better. They are now very close to right and most guys can't see any problem. I used glass filler to help, on the tail and the extension., just a tad of reshaping here and there. Before that tho, I also very carefully tweaked/twisted/and tapped on them to get them fitting better., but beware they will break easy.. If I were you I'd cut and weld some metal reinforcing to go inside behind the blown out area on the tail where they attach so you can snug them on. My problem was caused by a new tail panel not made exactly shaped the way they should have been used with my old original extensions.

 

[91r/t]

I have a 68, and they never really fit worth a damn......I mean better than the one you showed, but the edges compared to the quarters and the rear curved area aren't perfect at all. The ones at shows that look perfect were never that way from the start. I think those guys massaged the hell out of them and quite honestly even though it looks good, I prefer the original fit and finish. Car looks great man keep up the great work!

 

[daytona kid]

If you want to see some of what I did on mine go to post #1571 and a few others past there..
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/500-68-charger.46289/page-79

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

Have not updated for a long time but finally laid down the under body n engine bay.Now that life is good n new shop is functional progress will move along.

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

another pic

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

rear end shot

 

[Demonic]

Shop looks nice.

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

more updates,installed gas tank n placed diff under car.

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

Another pic of diff n drive shaft n a pic of leaf spring spacers.Repo stuff is sure a way of???

 

[CHARGERSTEVEN]

Springs are at shop now to get re arched.Waiting for the call to pick up my diff pig as i got a sure grip installed n just going with the 3.23 gear for good higyway cruising.