My charger restoration dream car

[69 GTX]

How's the Charger coming along?

 

[showard]

How's the Charger coming along?

Things have slowed down for now. Seems like every week we have been gone to one thing or another, then I have to catch up on work. We also have been enjoying some vacation time riding horses in the mountains and fishing.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Wow, beautiful country!!!

 

[69 GTX]

Agreed! Everyone needs some down time. Great country for trail riding!

 

[showard]

I did get a couple things lately. I had a hard time deciding what to do about my power steering. I was going to get a factory rebuild replacement but after reading many different articles I decided to get a Borgeson power steering replacement. It was more expensive but the advantages sound like they are worth it. Lighter with tighter modern steering.

I also got my transmission back from St. George Transmission.

 

[69 GTX]

Let the fun begin!

 

[Richard Cranium]

Is that steering gearbox a direct bolt in with zero modifications needed?

 

[69 GTX]

Only mod is hoses for pump otherwise yes.

 

[69 GTX]

Oh and coupler for column. Not a big deal.

 

[69 GTX]

There is more header clearance with this box, and lighter.

 

[showard]

Oh and coupler for column. Not a big deal.

Thank you GTX for answering for me. I was gone fly fishing up in Idaho on the St. Joe river and just got back. I think that it will be a good power steering unit.

 

[69 GTX]

Beautiful country up there.

 

[showard]

I took my engine off of the engine stand to get it ready to install into the car. I attached the K frame and lower control arms etc. I set it, and my transmission, on a wheel cart and will join them together and install them from under the car.

I test fit my headers to make sure that everything will fit. Everything seemed to fit well, even around my borgeson power steering.

The pitman arm replacement that I got from PST has a different twist but seems to put the joint in the same spot.

 

[69 GTX]

I found the same thing on my pitman. Is the steering column in car? If not you can install the starter (if it's a mini) after headers are on. It will help if cables are on starter also before install. I dropped mine in from top so not sure if engine will install from bottom with headers on. Make sure to put 1 quart of ATF in the convertor before installing. If oil sending unit isn't in it would be easier now.

 

[showard]

I found the same thing on my pitman. Is the steering column in car? If not you can install the starter (if it's a mini) after headers are on. It will help if cables are on starter also before install. I dropped mine in from top so not sure if engine will install from bottom with headers on. Make sure to put 1 quart of ATF in the convertor before installing. If oil sending unit isn't in it would be easier now.

Thank you for your tips. I was able to check everything you suggested before installing, it helps. My steering column is only temporarily installed in the car but I did remove my headers before trying to install the engine. I remember that you were able to install yours from the top so I should be able to. I will probably put on my old cast iron ones when I brake in the engine so that I don't over heat my headers and discolor them.

 

[showard]

The temperature cooled down to around 100 degrees today so it was a good day to be outside (last week was around 112 to 115 degrees.). I had fun. Everything seemed to go as I had planned and I reunited the engine and transmission into my car today.

Removing the front castors. I won't be needing these anymore.

Rolling her heart back in place.

My son was glad to help me because he wants me to help him with his 64' Galaxie.

 

[69 GTX]

Nice job!

 

[RT68440]

Looks great! I can't wait until I'm at that stage

 

[Sixtynine_Bird]

Really nice job! Must be a great feeling to put back the heart of the beast in place!

 

[threewood]

That is awesome!

By the way, I am stealing your paint scheme for my GTX