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Offline xs29j8

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Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« on: December 31, 2007 - 09:28:36 AM »
I know the vast majority of projects listed in this section are E-Bodies (Hmmmm, imagine that  :clueless: ), but thought some of y'all might want to check out the restoration project that I just started on my 1969 Charger 500 (B5 Blue, Black Interior, 440 Magnum, 4 Speed).

Here is a link to my main thread over on DodgeCharger.Com:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,33799.0.html

I bought the car in 1986, and had it stored away until last September when I literally had to "dig it out" of deep storage...

I'll post some pictures... first of all as purchased, then in storage.

XS




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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:30:38 AM »
Nice stash :2thumbs:
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
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75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:31:03 AM »
 :wow: :clapping: I will have to keep an eye on this one....................Love the swoopy lines on the 500's, everything just flows on these. :burnout:
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1971 Barracuda   (O O {]{]{]|[}[}[} O O)
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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:33:48 AM »
Looks like a very nice car to restore.  I have done plenty of the B-Bodies in my time myself.  Will be looking forward to the progress.
Got a pretty good start on my M46 optioned Barracuda restoration but now it is on hold till I can gather more funds.  Still need a few parts for it.  SIU Graduate 75 AAS Automotive Tech, 94 BS Advanced Tech Studies, 1997 MSED Workforce Education and Development

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:37:24 AM »
More pictures... taking the C500 apart

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:45:45 AM »
Thanks guys!  More pictures... off to the body shop.

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:48:04 AM »
Man you work quick............. :faint:
Seems like just minutes ago i seen it on the lawn under some trees. :roflsmiley: :smilielol:
1970 Barracuda   (O^--^===|===^--^O)
1971 Barracuda   (O O {]{]{]|[}[}[} O O)
1970 Challenger  (O O [======R/T=] O O)
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I pay homage to the best Mopars ever built.

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:53:12 AM »
That engine well looks like you could just wipe it down!   Clean,and Dry!   Sweeeeet! :popcorn:
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:54:48 AM »
Reproduction quarter panels arrive, C500 goes on the rotisserie, aero back window plug is removed...

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2007 - 09:58:19 AM »
Man you work quick............. :faint:
Seems like just minutes ago i seen it on the lawn under some trees. :roflsmiley: :smilielol:

The other way to look at it is that it took me 21 years & 4 months to get it this far...  :eek4: :banghead:

Allen

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2007 - 10:00:11 AM »
Well you have got a good excuse....
The rear quarter panels have only been available until just recently. :woohoo: :roflsmiley: :rofl:
1970 Barracuda   (O^--^===|===^--^O)
1971 Barracuda   (O O {]{]{]|[}[}[} O O)
1970 Challenger  (O O [======R/T=] O O)
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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2007 - 10:09:36 AM »
Looks like a very good project to do.  Keep up the good work.
Got a pretty good start on my M46 optioned Barracuda restoration but now it is on hold till I can gather more funds.  Still need a few parts for it.  SIU Graduate 75 AAS Automotive Tech, 94 BS Advanced Tech Studies, 1997 MSED Workforce Education and Development

1970 M46 Barracuda
1998 Dodge Darango

Gordon

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2007 - 10:44:22 AM »
Looks like a very good project to do.  Keep up the good work.

Thanks... I may be living in a cardboard box or under a bridge after this project is all paid for!  The C500 is going to a plastic media blaster in a week or so... another $2000!  :eek4:  I wonder if my mortgage company has a sense of humor?  :grinno: J/K

Allen

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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2007 - 11:17:30 AM »
Wow you have a very nice collection of cars. :droolingbounce:
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Re: Token B-Body Restoration Project... 1969 Charger 500 B5 Blue 4Spd
« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2007 - 01:01:54 PM »
Nice start on the charger. Looks to be in pretty good shape for the most part. I can under stand about the money and living in a cardboard box. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress with pictures.


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