Progress Update Here is a quick update on the Charger so far. The correct carburetor, intake manifold, and exhaust manifolds should be arriving this week. Meanwhile, the engine and transmission are still at the shop being completely rebuilt. I also have a few pictures of the dismantling process so far. At this stage, the car … Read more
Engine, Transmission, and More Clues About the Car I took the Charger to my mechanic so he could rebuild the engine and transmission completely from the ground up. Here are a few pictures from that stage of the project. One important detail is the engine casting date: 10/28/68. That date is correct for a car … Read more
A Little History From the Fender Tag Here is the history I have been able to piece together from the build sheet and fender tag. The car was built on January 16, 1969, at the Hamtramck, Michigan plant. It came from the factory as a real 1969 Dodge Charger R/T with a 440 Magnum V8, … Read more