The New project 1969 Dodge Charger Arrives and we mount it to a frame JIG Episode 1

On this video we have a 1969 Charger arrive at our shop. I go over the details of the car and future plans for this B-body. After the walk around I show how I go about mounting a car like this to a solid frame Jig and the game plan on cutting it apart and removing the rust for the sheet metal replacement.
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[@mrpurcountry]

Really funny I've had over 35 years of building cars like this, but watching you do these makes me wish I was your neighbor so I could give you a hand.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks and yea would be cool always like hanging around some true hot rodders!

[@cajunspeacial6101]

Love the way you explain everything pros and cons on doing it youself.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you!

[@GeekAndSon]

I hadn't seen that paint gauge before, cool.

[@carthageclassiccars]

It works really well especially if you are doing paint detail and correction.

[@danadribnenki8774]

Very very thorough! I’ve not seen anyone else on the TH-cam that explained the basic abc’s of the body jig! Thank you very much. Now I know what everyone else should be doing so there car ends up straight and not doglegging down the highway!😊

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks I really appreciate it and yes I am a firm believer in the frame JIG coming from a racing background we use to JIG in the opposite manner to bend and twist the frames to gain traction in a circle. So over the year shave taken that and applied it to keeping them straight.

[@twinh53]

I agree. I really like the lift that rolls out the side of the jig, that’s a great idea.

[@tomwagner1847]

Good video as usual, only thing with your thought process I see a flaw in is if the car is twisted a little, I used the B body frame diagram to check all points with a laser level. I've done several chargers , all frame rails torsion x etc etc. Not rocket science but definitely involved. Best thing for big projects, one step at a time. See too many give up when overwhelmed , its just lego for adults

[@carthageclassiccars]

I agree it is just lego's for adults and thank you. If you check out my other videos I actually do the same process and check them off frame diagrams for being twisted. I might not have covered that in this video as I don't always remember to go over anything but have highlighted it in other videos the importance of checking for that exact same reason. The recent 70 Challenger build I did you can see my pulling on the car to get it back to being straight. This process is even more highlighted in an accident case when I come across them. Thanks a lot for the feedback and highlighting some places to become better in and I do agree with them.

[@musclerestorer7223]

That is a good and straight start. You really take time to make things right 👍🏼👍🏼 have a nice week 🤝

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you and same to you!

[@brianhurst8857]

Nice work, as usual! Did you finish that "driver quality" Challenger? I don't think I saw continuing videos on that one.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks and currently waiting on a door skin for that Challenger. That's why I usually have a few projects going on at the same time. It seems most of the time they get hung up on parts availability. I will get back on it hopefully really soon.

[@davidbrown-55]

I need to find a 68 or 69. The mopar prices are to the moon. I’m really looking forward to the sheet metal build on this one. Great work as always!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you and good luck on your search.

[@teamgraperacing]

Absolutely enjoy all your videos. Now your working on my all time favorite car.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you, I agree everything about this car is so appealing.

[@brianendlich2218]

Thanks for posting! great site!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you Very much for the support I really appreciate it.

[@patmcnamara]

Cool! Thanks

[@carthageclassiccars]

Appreciate you checking it out!

[@acardiac5983]

Is this a customers car?

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes

[@Timotheousturalyon]

Chris Birdsong on the Junkerup channel has done a bunch of these Chargers you might find some tips over there. From what I have seen you do great work. Really like this channel.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Appreciate it! Also thanks for the advice ill check out his channel

[@lehmanbarfield3514]

Very good! I hope to be bringing my challenger to you soon for quarters and trunk. Check out rust bucket restos on you tube.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you and yes I have not forgot about your car. We will get it in as soon as I can. I will check out that channel.

[@ClockFixer]

Mopars = RUST!

[@carthageclassiccars]

That is the truth!

[@ty3095]

Great video, and another mopar. Thanks for all the details of how to set the jig up👍👍👍

[@carthageclassiccars]

You're welcome!

[@hamdiklcarslan4435]

nice work thanks for the info

[@carthageclassiccars]

You are welcome, thank you for watching!

[@johnnyfeher3412]

Another awesome project ! How much do they sell for when finished Rick.

[@carthageclassiccars]

thank you. They are at the top of the muscle car price list. I will say I think you will have a lot more into bringing one like this and restoring it to high quality vs buying one already finished, but saying that there are too many "flipper" cars out there that guys will slap together and rigged up to make the builder a profit. When you do it this way you know the quality build you're getting, you are getting exactly what you want and have a vehicle that when taken care of will last a lifetime.

[@johnnyfeher3412]

@@carthageclassiccars Thanks Rick.

[@raymondw7875]

I look forward to following along on the build.

[@carthageclassiccars]

thanks for following

[@jeromebanks5131]

The Guru

[@carthageclassiccars]

appreciate it, trying to do the best everyday and always learning.