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Congrats Eric! Gorgeous car!
My Stepdads New Dream Car Came Today, A 1969 T5 Copper Charger 383
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Thank you everyone for your congratulations compliments, they are much appreciated. The trophy was completely unexpected as we never got a best of show one before. The car will be on next year's shows dash plaque for the first 100 or so cars that come to the show which is cool too.
On a separate note though, I have some sad news to share. The original owners of the car were supposed to come to Carlisle this year for the very first time, so we were going to bring the car. Now a couple days ago my stepdad got a text from them saying that they unfortunately have to cancel their Carlisle trip this year, because of a bad shoulder and needing surgery. They say they still plan to make the trip next year though. All of this unfortunately being said, my stepdads and I's Carlisle plans have changed a bit. We both will still be going and with the blue '68 C-Body Sport Fury to be in the Feature Building Display, BUT we are unfortunately NOT bringing the Charger until next year. We will have the blue Sport Fury and one of our other many C-Bodies instead of the Charger, our yellow 1970 Sport Fury S/23. This as of right now is our final plan. Sorry for the sad news but I still hope to get to meet some folks in Carlisle, see you all in July!!
On a separate note though, I have some sad news to share. The original owners of the car were supposed to come to Carlisle this year for the very first time, so we were going to bring the car. Now a couple days ago my stepdad got a text from them saying that they unfortunately have to cancel their Carlisle trip this year, because of a bad shoulder and needing surgery. They say they still plan to make the trip next year though. All of this unfortunately being said, my stepdads and I's Carlisle plans have changed a bit. We both will still be going and with the blue '68 C-Body Sport Fury to be in the Feature Building Display, BUT we are unfortunately NOT bringing the Charger until next year. We will have the blue Sport Fury and one of our other many C-Bodies instead of the Charger, our yellow 1970 Sport Fury S/23. This as of right now is our final plan. Sorry for the sad news but I still hope to get to meet some folks in Carlisle, see you all in July!!
Hi everyone,
I haven’t updated this post in awhile. The car has been sitting in the garage for a couple months cause we haven’t really gone to any shows lately, until today. Today we went to the last local show of the year 40 minutes away on a farm and took the car……
Also I have some exciting news. As of right now the previous owners of the car are planning to come to Carlisle next year in 2024 and have booked a room at our hotel, so as of right now our official car that will be going to Carlisle 2024 is the Charger!
I haven’t updated this post in awhile. The car has been sitting in the garage for a couple months cause we haven’t really gone to any shows lately, until today. Today we went to the last local show of the year 40 minutes away on a farm and took the car……
Also I have some exciting news. As of right now the previous owners of the car are planning to come to Carlisle next year in 2024 and have booked a room at our hotel, so as of right now our official car that will be going to Carlisle 2024 is the Charger!
Hi Everybody,
I have a great and exciting update. My stepdad Bob is currently in Carlisle at the Chrysler Nationals show in Pennsylvania with the Charger. He is in the stock class, number 134 in the red field. He has met with the previous owners of the car, Jim and Penny. This is their first ever time to Carlisle as I mentioned in my last couple posts. This was Penny's car more than it was Jim’s even though he did the restoration work, and Penny says to Bob that she is very happy that he got the car and that he really loves and appreciates it. The car so far has gotten excellent feedback at the show, even from a couple forum members as well. Here they both are next to the car with their blue ‘69 GTX.
I have a great and exciting update. My stepdad Bob is currently in Carlisle at the Chrysler Nationals show in Pennsylvania with the Charger. He is in the stock class, number 134 in the red field. He has met with the previous owners of the car, Jim and Penny. This is their first ever time to Carlisle as I mentioned in my last couple posts. This was Penny's car more than it was Jim’s even though he did the restoration work, and Penny says to Bob that she is very happy that he got the car and that he really loves and appreciates it. The car so far has gotten excellent feedback at the show, even from a couple forum members as well. Here they both are next to the car with their blue ‘69 GTX.
My stepdad drove the Charger, and Jim and Penny trailered their GTX.
Hi Everybody,
I have a few updates. My stepdad is back from the big Chrysler show in Carlisle Pennsylvania, and unfortunately the Charger did not win anything. But oh well no big deal, the car is still a winner to us. There were just as nice of cars than ours, if not better. However, the previous owners of the car Jim and Penny won 1st place in their class with their blue ‘69 Roadrunner. Since my stepdad got home from the show he fully detailed the car again from the ride home, changed all the fluids, and put it away for awhile to give it a break since it went on the long trip. He does that every year with all his cars when he gets back from Carlisle. The next time the car will probably come out, will probably be in the fall sometime. Today I also put a laminated copy of an original window sticker Jim and Penny had made in the window too.
I have a few updates. My stepdad is back from the big Chrysler show in Carlisle Pennsylvania, and unfortunately the Charger did not win anything. But oh well no big deal, the car is still a winner to us. There were just as nice of cars than ours, if not better. However, the previous owners of the car Jim and Penny won 1st place in their class with their blue ‘69 Roadrunner. Since my stepdad got home from the show he fully detailed the car again from the ride home, changed all the fluids, and put it away for awhile to give it a break since it went on the long trip. He does that every year with all his cars when he gets back from Carlisle. The next time the car will probably come out, will probably be in the fall sometime. Today I also put a laminated copy of an original window sticker Jim and Penny had made in the window too.
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let you all know that the car is put away for the winter. My stepdad put it away in mid to late September. We took it to the last show of the year at Lebanon Valley Dragway in NY, and we were lucky enough to get a “Top 30” award. My stepdad also got a nice surprise in the mail from the previous owners of the car yesterday, he got the original 1969 Alberta license plate with a note. This is all until next year in 2025, I can’t wait for what it will bring.….
I just wanted to let you all know that the car is put away for the winter. My stepdad put it away in mid to late September. We took it to the last show of the year at Lebanon Valley Dragway in NY, and we were lucky enough to get a “Top 30” award. My stepdad also got a nice surprise in the mail from the previous owners of the car yesterday, he got the original 1969 Alberta license plate with a note. This is all until next year in 2025, I can’t wait for what it will bring.….
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Hi Everybody,
I just wanted to update you on whats going on with the Charger since its a new year. The car is still in storage since last November, but my stepdad for whatever reason went out and bought new redline tires and magnum 500 rims to swap out for the rims and Mickey Thompson tires that are on the car now because he does not like the rims that are on it. The plan is to put 15X8 inch magnums on the back, and 15X7 up front. The old rims and tires are also for sale as of now if anyone is interested.
I just wanted to update you on whats going on with the Charger since its a new year. The car is still in storage since last November, but my stepdad for whatever reason went out and bought new redline tires and magnum 500 rims to swap out for the rims and Mickey Thompson tires that are on the car now because he does not like the rims that are on it. The plan is to put 15X8 inch magnums on the back, and 15X7 up front. The old rims and tires are also for sale as of now if anyone is interested.
You mean is the car going again? Sadly no, my stepdad says that was a “one and done” thing because the previous owners of it went to the show last year for the very first time
. I’m conversing with Ed (who runs the Carlisle show) and I’m trying to convince him to do a “60th anniversary of the Charger” display next year in 2026. If that happens I will put in an application for the display and try to convince my stepdad to take the car again, or heck maybe even his ‘66 Charger if its done. Otherwise this year in 2025 he will be at the show back in the c-body class with his dark blue 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible. I would love to be at the show too, and I hope and plan to go as long as I am feeling well enough and my transplant team says I can go.
UPDATE on the new rims and tires:
Unwrapping the new redline tires today to mount them on the new magnum rims. These are the front tires. I will get pictures when they are mounted on the rims, then put on the car and will make a comparison post….
Unwrapping the new redline tires today to mount them on the new magnum rims. These are the front tires. I will get pictures when they are mounted on the rims, then put on the car and will make a comparison post….
Another update on the rims and tires:
The backs came today, pictures are below. And all 4 are mounted! They just have to be balanced and put on the car.
The backs came today, pictures are below. And all 4 are mounted! They just have to be balanced and put on the car.
I wonder how the center caps will fit
Hi Everyone,
I have a little update. Since he bought them and mounted them, my stepdad could not put on the new tires and rims yet because he was missing 2 out of the 4 center cap retainers. He already has all the caps in NOS condition. Well that changed yesterday, because he ordered the whole package of center caps and retainers from Summit and they came yesterday. He ordered the whole kit because he said he could not get just the retainers by themselves. When he will be swapping them out and putting them on the car who knows, but hopefully it will be today. I will update you all again with some before and after pictures when it happens.
I have a little update. Since he bought them and mounted them, my stepdad could not put on the new tires and rims yet because he was missing 2 out of the 4 center cap retainers. He already has all the caps in NOS condition. Well that changed yesterday, because he ordered the whole package of center caps and retainers from Summit and they came yesterday. He ordered the whole kit because he said he could not get just the retainers by themselves. When he will be swapping them out and putting them on the car who knows, but hopefully it will be today. I will update you all again with some before and after pictures when it happens.
By the way does anyone know what budnik rims cost? Thats what is currently on the car and my stepdad wants to sell them. They are in good shape but are a little bit dull.
Have you tried the retainers in the rims?
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