Thomas 1968 Charger project

[#soarertompa]

After spending more than 15 years as a project I finally got to take the virgin voyage with the car this weekend. Was a nervous trip to the local gas station for some fresh fuel.
Everything went well besides the fact that the car need a front end alignment.
So now its on to the details to make it roadworthy.
This is a short clip when I returned home to the driveway.

 

[Sixpactogo]

Nice Job! Sounds and looks great!

 

[Sixtynine_Bird]

Man that sound!

 

[#soarertompa]

So, got my project DMV approved a few weeks back with flying colors.
Weighed in at 3700lbs with half tank of gas.
Took the wife for a short roadtrip (900 miles) to celebrate.
Everything works as it should so far.
Plenty of punch from the gen 3 hemi and reaching 23mpg on the highway thanks to my Tremec 6-speed and 3:23 gears.
Man, Im going to enjoy this summer
There will of course be a "to do" list when the winter comes, but for now ist just drive, drive,drive.......

 

[Sixpactogo]

Nice job and thanks for sharing.

 

[#soarertompa]

Ok ,so summing up my season 2020. Accumulated nearly 2500 miles so far and things feel great! Will do many upgrades during this winter for ex new 3:91 final gear, new Dakota Digital instrument cluster, new exhaust (less noisy on the freeway) to mention a few.
New wider wheels but still keeping the OE look.
Very happy with how the car turned out and already looking forward to next season.

 

[#soarertompa]

Really pleased with the T7 paint with lots of clear

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

Great job. That Charger is sweet

 

[#soarertompa]

So here is an update on my project. Fitted new wheels for this year. Magnum 500:s on all corners, 15x8 up front and custom 15x9 at the rear. Tires are 245/60-15 up front and 295/50-15 at the rear. Rebuilt the exhaust system with new mufflers from Apple Racing witch are a bit more quiet on the freeway. Fabricated a new gearbox crossmember for better ground clearence. Also custom fitted an oldschool Hemi aircleaner to my gen 3 hemi. Next up is a switch from 3.23 final gear to a 3.91 witch is planned in a couple of weeks