jdog Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Guess I'll start one for this, my father purchased this thing in 74, a 1966 charger, its a big block car that he would always enjoy when he drove it. He bought it in Illinois where he was born and towed it here behind his 61 new yorker. It was in the garage getting another engine installed when he passed. It took me a while before i touched the thing as he started tearing it apart a couple weeks prior. this thing is slowly getting back together just cause i want to do it right. over the last couple weeks Ive installed the engine and a new engine wiring harness. worked on the headlights and will be soon converting it to disc brakes in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Picture of it in the garage as it sits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Very very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 sure brings a smile to my face to see you workin' on the ol' girl. Next time I'm in town maybe I can get a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 For sure Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Motor installed, ordered more parts today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Very very cool! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Awesome car! I love that grill and you can't beat a big block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 they're awesome grilles, some of the stuff they had back then is just amazing, its all motor and relays to control the headlights and the dash is just breathtaking (if you have some free time look up electroluminesence dashes some crazy stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 well, share some pics of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 First three are charger, which 66 and 67 were the last years that used this system. Last picture is a 61/2 new yorker. All the needles are supposed to be lit. "The gauge faces and dials, comprised of electrical conducting laminents, glow when alternating (AC) current is applied. AC current is converted from the 12V DC supply of the car by a transistor oscillator (Power Pack) mounted on the forward dash frame under the glovebox. This power pack supplies 250 volts AC at 250 cycles per second (250 Hertz) from the 12V DC car current. All gauges are of the thermal type and operate on the 5V DC constant voltage principle. This is accomplished through the use of a voltage limiter connected in parallel with the gauges. Voltage limiters in all B Body MOPARS except thye 66/67 Charger are external plug in type. The 66/67 Charger Model uses a voltage limiter intergal with the Fuel Gauge." via internet http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Panelescent/index.htm more reading about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Is that a 383? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Cars supposed to be a 383, it's a 440 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 IT RUNSSS!!!! and it doesn't kill all the mosquitoes within a 5 mile radius of it. Seriously the motor that came out had bad rings and would just smoke bad. got a few bugs to work out but initial fire was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 FYI here's what the headlights look like working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Maybe you should add this build thread to your sig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Suppose I should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Projects been on hold lately, but I got the radiator back from the radiator shop, and installed, disc brakes are installed, pads are here, waiting for new hoses. my list is short and its almost car show season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 hoses installed, brakes bleed. today the tires were mounted to the wheels, got to drive it around the block with the old tires and they are tired. will get pictures of them on the car later when i install them. things left to do: 1: do rear brakes 2: do a cluster swap 3:figure out the carb/fuel issue its having Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, jdog said: hoses installed, brakes bleed. today the tires were mounted to the wheels, got to drive it around the block with the old tires and they are tired. will get pictures of them on the car later when i install them. things left to do: 1: do rear brakes 2: do a cluster swap 3:figure out the carb/fuel issue its having 4: take way more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Pete M said: 4: take way more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Wheels and tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Magnum 500 wheels? What, no bias-ply tires? Seriously, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Magnum 500 wheels? What, no bias-ply tires? Seriously, looks great! Yea magnum 500s, got a bias ply for a spare Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 photo dump @Pete M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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