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December 28, 2011
Christmas goodies
OK, well I have not made much progress on my Charger lately, been busy saving every penny for my set of all new glass which I plan to buy in February. But for Christmas, I got an assortment of Charger care & beautification items I had requested from my wife and kids.
I got a waxing kit with Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax, an applicator and buffing cloth, a "California Car Duster", and an assortment of car washing, and detailing supplies.
So, today since it was nice outside, we pushed my Charger outside and started in. It had gotten fairly dusty since I have never washed it since it was painted about a year ago. It is covered, and indoors, but everything here outside is dirt, or gravel, so over time dust creeps on to everything.
First thing we did, was very carefully give my Charger a proper bath, I dried it off with a large micro-fiber towel I got with my goodies. Then my son and I applied the "Ultimate Wax", and then buffed it off by hand with the Meguiar's micro-fiber buffing cloth from the kit.
It really came out nice. The pictures below are quite good, and taken by my wife, but even she says they really aren't as stunning as the car is in person. As always, you can click on each image to see it larger.
It was a lot of fun bring the shine out, and knowing the finish is now protected somewhat, is nice too.
It has been a very merry Christmas for my Charger indeed. (and me!)
Oh, and since all my buddies, and everyone in my family keep asking me about the engine, I dropped in an engine today too. And YES, It's a HEMI!
I need to finalize the engine mounts, but check it out!
Well, on second thought, I guess I'll have to keep the "Holy Hemi" on our Christmas tree, and wait to overhaul my 440.
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December 08, 2011
Merry Mopar Christmas 2011
For the last four years, we have put our Mopar wreath on my garage door. Four Christmases ago my son saw how to make one in the Mopar Collector's Guide magazine. He whipped one up in just a few minutes. Now each year we take his picture next to it (and remark at how much taller he has gotten).
Merry Christmas everyone!
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December 03, 2011
Fuel tank and lines are in!
Today, my son and I also put in the new Fuel tank, a new 3/8" sending unit (with 1/4" vapor return fitting) we will mate this to the new reproduction steel fuel lines and clips he and I installed earlier this week. (again new 3/8 feed with a 1/4 return)
Here's the tank with pads, sending unit, and new fuel fill seal installed.
And here it is all tightened down in its permanent home!
More to come.
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Front Bumper Parts ready
Well, I had a chance to get a few things done today.
Finished sand blasting the metal parts that surround the grille, then got them primed, and painted. Now when I get time, I can reassemble the grill, bumper etc, and install them!
Here they are after being primed, and painted...
Looking forward to finishing the front!
Posted in 2004-present | RESTORATION | Reassembly | body | rust & rust repair | sandblasting | trim | link to this page | | Comments (0)