My 70 SE 500 Charger Rebuild

[Duran75]

Wow, nice work! Not sure if I'm up to that level of leather work. Did you buy that one because the diameter of the wheel being similar to what you have or the color? Last question, where did you get the thread of stitching it all together?

I purchased the kit because of the color, but also making sure the diameter was close to the steering wheels actual diameter. It had to be just under a bit because I want it to fit tight once I stretched it.

The kit came with the needles and the thread.

 

[chargervert]

I purchased the kit because of the color, but also making sure the diameter was close to the steering wheels actual diameter. It had to be just under a bit because I want it to fit tight once I stretched it.

The kit came with the needles and the thread.

That steering wheel looks great,and the leather will make it much more comfortable to handle than the original hard plastic. Where did you get the kit from?

 

[70chall440]

Not sure where he got his kit but it sounds like one from Wheel Skins

Leather Steering Wheel Covers Manufacturer and Distributor

I have installed 3 of these kits, one on the tuff wheel in my Challenger. They are very nice, a lot of options and if you take your time the end result looks awesome.

 

[Duran75]

That steering wheel looks great,and the leather will make it much more comfortable to handle than the original hard plastic. Where did you get the kit from?

This is the kit I purchased on eBay

 

[Duran75]

That steering wheel looks great,and the leather will make it much more comfortable to handle than the original hard plastic. Where did you get the kit from?

This is the kit I purchased on eBay

 

[Duran75]

AC / Heater Box rebuild

 

[Duran75]

Vacuum lines and installed fan motor.

 

[Kern Dog]

Thanks. Maybe you can elaborate on the process a bit?
It would be helpful if you explained the process rather than just posting pictures.

 

[747mopar]

Wow, that's one sweet Charger! Excellent work

 

[Duran75]

Fresh Air Intake Duct Reconditioned

1. Purchased the best use duct I could find.

2. Washed it in Dawn Dish Soap. Let dry for 24 hours.
3. Once dry. Soaked it Evapo-Rust for 24 hours. Rinse with fresh water. Rewash Dawn soap. Let Dry for 24 hours. Re-soaked for 24 hours. Rewash and dry.
4. Applied 4 light coats of flex seal liquid rubber. Inside and out. 20 minutes between coats.

Finished product!!

Looks good, very flexible.

 

[Duran75]

A/C-Heater box and Fresh Air Duct installed.

 

[Duran75]

Steering column break down…

Once all the parts are de-rusted, wire brushed, cleaned and painted Re-Assembly will be next…

Had to order a new key mechanism. The original one was worn out. I’ll have the new one re-keyed to match the original key.

Stay tuned!!

 

[Duran75]

Been really busy strip parts, painting, re-wiring. Finally things are falling into place. The Charger is starting to look like a car again!!

 

[Duran75]

 

[Kern Dog]

Is that a 1968 style dash pad? The point in the middle sure is more stylish than the 69-70.

 

[Duran75]

Is that a 1968 style dash pad? The point in the middle sure is more stylish than the 69-70.

Yup…. I like the 68 dash….

 

[Kern Dog]

I do too.

 

[70ChargerRT]

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Looks great! What kind of stereo system set up are you using. I’m using the same radio and I ended up not being able to use my 2 center dash speakers as I’m running speakers in the kick panels, package and trunk. Also using an amp.

 

[747mopar]

Nice build, looking

 

[69ChargerR/TSE]

Make sure you clean the paint on your dash where the cluster screws to the dash, otherwise you will have bad grounding, and your gauges will fluctuate. Is that a 69 Woodgrain? 70's are available.