1969 Charger RT Resto

[sixt9rsx33]

Here is my VR after I removed the rattle can paint. Notice the font, I said it looks green in an earlier post, but meant yellow. Car was built early November 68.

[RJS]

Is the upside down # to the right 1608?? If so then I'm confused Chrysler used 3 digit in 61-9 Example 349 would be 34th. week of 1969.
Also if you need wiring you have to go through Year One or Classic since M+H doesn't sell direct for Mopar.
I used to buy these with electronic guts and then buy an NOS and swap covers.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Volta...-/121703672807

Hope some of this helped
Ron

[6t9chgr]

Thanks for the link to this thread Ron.

OP...very cool 69 R/T you have there! Mine was originally R6 as well. (Black top, interior also but V88 stripe delete) One day ill go back to the original color

Mine was originally an AC car as well. Curious as to the reason you made the discharge hose 2 pieces instead of the original one piece design? I see you had the hoses replaced...were they not able to keep it one piece?

Heres a few pics of mine...I took the liberty of adding a few factory options to mine over the years (V21 hood treatment & J45 hood pins, electronic ign, charging etc) Ive had her for over 20 years and after a while you get bored of just putting gas into her LOL Swapping wheels etc only goes so far!

I enjoyed the pics of your resto and it looks like a lot of care & attention to detail went into her! Good luck!

[sixt9rsx33]

Originally Posted by RJS

Is the upside down # to the right 1608?? If so then I'm confused Chrysler used 3 digit in 61-9 Example 349 would be 34th. week of 1969.
Also if you need wiring you have to go through Year One or Classic since M+H doesn't sell direct for Mopar.
I used to buy these with electronic guts and then buy an NOS and swap covers.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Volta...-/121703672807

Hope some of this helped
Ron

Ron thanks for the help. Lots of good info.
Not positive what the date code is on the VR. Now that I look at the number it may be 209. Would that be the 20th week of 1969? If so then a replacement?
I have bought all new wiring for the car mostly from Year One except for one wiper harness and automatic transmission harness which those came from Evans via Dante's.
Yes, I have seen the electronic VR's and considered switching the tops especially for my 69 Camaro's. Easy and cheap, came with the mid year Vettes.
Thanks and will keep you posted on the list you provided.

[sixt9rsx33]

Originally Posted by 6t9chgr

Thanks for the link to this thread Ron.

OP...very cool 69 R/T you have there! Mine was originally R6 as well. (Black top, interior also but V88 stripe delete) One day ill go back to the original color

Mine was originally an AC car as well. Curious as to the reason you made the discharge hose 2 pieces instead of the original one piece design? I see you had the hoses replaced...were they not able to keep it one piece?

Heres a few pics of mine...I took the liberty of adding a few factory options to mine over the years (V21 hood treatment & J45 hood pins, electronic ign, charging etc) Ive had her for over 20 years and after a while you get bored of just putting gas into her LOL Swapping wheels etc only goes so far!

I enjoyed the pics of your resto and it looks like a lot of care & attention to detail went into her! Good luck!

Beautiful car 6T9chgr. I understand the liberty's taken. I had a 68 Charger that I took a few liberties with too. Was a great driver. At times wish I had it back in addition to the this car. I have known this car since I was 16 my neighbor owned it. I am the third owner and all original NC car garaged most of it's life.
Not sure I understand your question about the discharge hose. Help me out there. It is late and have had a long day so that very well could be the reason for my question!!

[6t9chgr]

Looking at this pic, you will see near the battery, that the discharge hose off the compressor is one piece (steel-rubber-steel)

In your hose there is a removable joint where you can separate the steel part from the rubber...effectively making it a 2 piece hose....

[RJS]

6t9chr is a good friend of mine and I couldn't wait to show him your thread. He is a full of Charger knowledge among other things!!!
Yes your right your date code is 209 so must have been replaced early on in life.
I want him to put his car back to R6 but he decided to put 2 kids through college, live in a house and eat instead.
Ron

[sixt9rsx33]

Originally Posted by 6t9chgr

Looking at this pic, you will see near the battery, that the discharge hose off the compressor is one piece (steel-rubber-steel)

In your hose there is a removable joint where you can separate the steel part from the rubber...effectively making it a 2 piece hose....

Ok gotcha. Simple answer is that is the way it was. When I started the resto, there were changes to the AC lines where they had been "amended" over the course of the cars life. My ac guy made new rubber hoses and also installed better...clamps?? Around the rubber hose? The clamps that were on there were not a good design as he said. They were prone to leak freon. Clamps is the wrong word. The metal piece that is crimped to hold the hose on. My old crimps sucked and this is a better design.
Let me know what else you see that is wrong. I want to put everything back correct. I see where my ac line is painted black and should be silver. The line from the compressor going over towards the passenger side of the engine compartment.

[sixt9rsx33]

I have been looking long and hard for ac compressor braces. If you know anyone that has the correct ones please let me know. I have a pair but unfortunately they are wrong.

[6t9chgr]

Originally Posted by sixt9rsx33

I have been looking long and hard for ac compressor braces. If you know anyone that has the correct ones please let me know. I have a pair but unfortunately they are wrong.

Yes those are pretty much made of unobtanium. I got my set in a package deal with the hoses etc. When I bought my car 20+ years ago, all the underhood AC stuff was missing. Finding & buying back 440 engine, one year only stuff is quite costly!

As far as the AC hose crimps, yes the serrated style is the more modern crimp that can handle more PSI. The original circular style crimp is no longer available as far as I know....

I dont consider my car "correct" but I tried to make it "stock looking"as possible.

Looking over your pics I do notice that you dont have the "correct" valve cover studs on the front & rear lower positions...you have bolts all around.

Also, hard to see in the pics but do you have the special battery cable clamp that bolts to the back of the compressor bracket? (circled in the pic)

Also for 69 440 with AC the throttle return spring should be green...