BODY WORK BEGINS

The Charger has had little physical attention the past few days. However as you can see it has been returned after having the engine and transmission removed. Following its return the driver side fender was removed. Removal of the fender marks the beginning of the body work.

Since our last posting the work site was equipped with an air compressor unit. It will be used primarily for sand blasting and other related body work activities. Also since our last posting an agreement was reach with a local paint and body shop to assist with the body restoration work. The driver side fender will probably be the first part to be straighten, primed and sealed.

As part of this project we will perform an engine upgrade (318 CID to 440 CID swap). We have determined the 440 CID engine mounting brackets from the RV can not be reused in the Charger. We need to find brackets from a 440 CID powered 66-72 B-body or 66-73 C-body or 70-74 E-body vehicle to make the swap. The K member and transmission mounting bracket can be reused.