Mitchell & Mitchell 68 Charger Restoration

Entry for Oct 30th, 2006

For the past few days I have been slowly going through the car and documenting its current condition with photographs and in writing. The purpose for doing this is so that I can construct several different lists that I will then use to control the project.

Since I will be doing the majority of the tear down and overhaul work I will also document with pictures and text how I disassembled the various components and then use that information when I reassemble the car. As with most projects finances will dictate how soon the outside work gets done. The lists I am compiling will go a long ways toward helping me coordinate my work efforts to support the completion of the work I have farmed out.

The New Parts and Salvage Parts Lists once sourced and costs determined will give us a fairly good estimated to use to determine the overall cost of the project. They will also help us in making bulk purchases thus reducing our transportation costs. There may even be list price discounts available for larger orders.

Please look over the attached document and provide your input. You'll see when you read it that there is some research that needs to be done. Things that come to mind are do we need a heavy duty torsion bar for the 440 engine and exactly what parts come in the Legendary upholstery kit.

I've taken a lot more pictures I haven't sent you. I'll send you the entire file and sub folders that way you can replace the entire file on your PC.

My next steps are to make up the lists mentioned then to start sourcing them so as to establish a cost estimate. I may even start disassembling the interior.

Notes on the Chargers Condition:

Original Condition Documentation

1968 Dodge Charger

VIN XP29F8B126282

Use Original Condition Pictures to Supplement These Observations

Definitions:

Source List - Catalogs, web sites and salvage yards that could have parts or services needed.

Technical Journal - Detailed journal of each restoration step. Details used to reassemble vehicle.

Salvage Parts List - List of damaged and missing parts that maybe found in a salvage yard.

New Parts List - List of new parts needed to include source and price for each.

Overhaul List – List of everything in need of being rebuilt.

Parts Needing Repair List – List of parts that can and will repaired by owner.

Refinishing List – List of parts requiring refinishing (i.e. stripped and painted).

2006-11-02 05:21:16 GMT

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			The Coronet is finished, now we are restoring a Charger!

			Entry for Oct 30th, 2006 For the past few days I have been slowly going through the car and documenting its current condition with photographs and in writing. The purpose for doing this is so that I can construct several different lists that I will then use to control the project. Since I will be doing the majority of the tear down and overhaul work I will also document with pictures and text how I disassembled the various components and then use that information when I reassemble the car. As with most projects finances will dictate how soon the outside work gets done. The lists I am compiling will go a long ways toward helping me coordinate my work efforts to support the completion of the work I have farmed out. The New Parts and Salvage Parts Lists once sourced and costs determined will give us a fairly good estimated to use to determine the overall cost of the project. They will also help us in making bulk purchases thus reducing our transportation costs. There may even be list price discounts available for larger orders. Please look over the attached document and provide your input. You'll see when you read it that there is some research that needs to be done. Things that come to mind are do we need a heavy duty torsion bar for the 440 engine and exactly what parts come in the Legendary upholstery kit. I've taken a lot more pictures I haven't sent you. I'll send you the entire file and sub folders that way you can replace the entire file on your PC. My next steps are to make up the lists mentioned then to start sourcing them so as to establish a cost estimate. I may even start disassembling the interior. Notes on the Chargers Condition: Original Condition Documentation 1968 Dodge Charger VIN XP29F8B126282 Use Original Condition Pictures to Supplement These Observations Definitions: Source List - Catalogs, web sites and salvage yards that could have parts or services needed. Technical Journal - Detailed journal of each restoration step. Details used to reassemble vehicle. Salvage Parts List - List of damaged and missing parts that maybe found in a salvage yard. New Parts List - List of new parts needed to include source and price for each. Overhaul List – List of everything in need of being rebuilt. Parts Needing Repair List – List of parts that can and will repaired by owner. Refinishing List – List of parts requiring refinishing (i.e. stripped and painted). 2006-11-02 05:21:16 GMT Site Home