New mopar guy from Norway..

[NorwayCharger]

Hi my name is Arne and i am building a 68 Charger RT 440 in a custom/pro-touring style.
I´ve been reading this forum a lot but have not posted any yet.
I live in nothern norway and there´s not a lot of amcars here, besides surburbands,tahoe and jeeps.
I run a bodyshop so i am lucky in that aspect, i can do the work myself.
I also have a homepage for my charger.
The plan was to be out driving in may/june.



Take care

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome to the site. I believe we have a few other members from Norway.

[derekf]

Welcome to the site, Arne. I really like your Charger. Wasn't too much on the site in the way of description - how come you went with the cowl on top of the stock hood - are you going to need the clearance, or was it cosmetic only?

[PeteRR]

Welcome fellow Moparite. I'd love to hear details on your plans for your Charger.

[NorwayCharger]

Welcome to the site, Arne. I really like your Charger. Wasn't too much on the site in the way of description - how come you went with the cowl on top of the stock hood - are you going to need the clearance, or was it cosmetic only?

I need the clearance for my eddy RPM intake w/1" spacer
The cowl hood is steel and was 5", byt i cut it down to 2,1/4"
Besides i think it look nice

[PeteRR]

I need the clearance for my eddy RPM intake w/1" spacer
The cowl hood is steel and was 5", byt i cut it down to 2,1/4"
Besides i think it look nice

The Performer will fit easily under the stock hood. The Performer RPM will not, but since you've added the 2.25" from the cowl, it should fit even w/the 1" spacer. If you need a bit more room, K+N makes dropbases for air cleaners.

BTW, you'll endure some ribbing for running a Chevy cowl on a Mopar. Depending on your motor, you might consider running the Holley Street Dominator single plane intake. It makes more hp + torque than the Performer RPM and is 1.5" shorter. I'm using one on my 451 stroker.

[Mean 69]

Well, it seems like the population of Mopar folks here is increasing! Great news! We are working on suspension systems for the B-body cars right now, the rear stuff is all but done, we will be installing on a customer car late this week, and are going to be working on finishing the design and proto-typing the new front suspension also in the immediate future.

Should be pretty cool to see more PT style Mopars, on this side of the pond your side! Welcome to the site!
Mark

[jvike]

Hi Arne, I live in northen Norway in Mosjøen myself, got a 70 Barracuda. I have followed your site and posts on dodgecharger.com Really like it. I hope I can take a closer look at your Charger in the summer.

[NorwayCharger]

Hi Arne, I live in northen Norway in Mosjøen myself, got a 70 Barracuda. I have followed your site and posts on dodgecharger.com Really like it. I hope I can take a closer look at your Charger in the summer.

If you´re in fauske just come to my workshop www.Bilskade.no
I hope a am ready for summertime

[GMachineDartGT]

Very nice. Paint work looks awesome. I'd love to hear about the combo of materials used.

[Pro-Buick]

Hello Norwaycharger,
Welcome you and your charger....
BTW where did you get your steel cowl hood?
David

[NorwayCharger]

Hello Norwaycharger,
Welcome you and your charger....
BTW where did you get your steel cowl hood?
David

Hi, and thanks for the warm welcome
Yeah i know i gonna get a lot of for that scoop, but i think i paid for the car.....
I got it from goodmark (ordered it from Summit)
You can see some scoop progress here http://home.online.no/~arnhje/latespic%B4s.cfm

PPG use other product in europa than in the us.
I use PPG line.
First down to bare metal, so some filler two coats of epoxy.
Then 3-4 coats of spray filler, block sanding.
Water base silver, then 3 coats of d800 clear, no sanding or buffing the clear.

[DusterRT]

I like it, the hood is def. different...BUT that center rib going big-small-big keeps glaring at me...are you going to try to make it more uniform? Doesn't look like it would be terribly difficult to fabricate a filler piece of sorts, but then again I've never attempted anything of the sorts! Anyway, other than that little detail, looks great!!


Travis

[NorwayCharger]

I like it, the hood is def. different...BUT that center rib going big-small-big keeps glaring at me...are you going to try to make it more uniform? Doesn't look like it would be terribly difficult to fabricate a filler piece of sorts, but then again I've never attempted anything of the sorts! Anyway, other than that little detail, looks great!!


Travis

Yeah, i have had a lot of discussion with my self on that theme..
I did a lot of papir templets, but it was not easy to get it to look nice.
Even considered to make it go flat from the scoop to the front of the hood, but......I finaly tought it look fine as it is..

Thanks again.

[go-fish]

Awesome work. I saw some pictures of Jvikes when he went to a big show at a race track and drove around on it. If you plan on doing that be sure to get some action shots.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i like that charger alot.. the cowl hood isnt a bad idea but coulda been blended at the front to match better.. sudden if you know what i mean.

dont get me wrong.. LOVE the car..

[SixSpeed454SS]

Nice 68 Charger. My Favorite Mopar by far. I miss the '69 440 Charger I had in High School (late 80s) and wish I still had it.

[GBodyGMachine]

Welcome to the site. My Grandmother came from norway in the 30's. I have never been but plan on visiting later on in life.

Jeff

[gionni]

hi man...welcome here....and really cool charger!!!!

i have see it bevore on the moldestucket-homepage....NICE!!!

greetings from switzerland...

[SixSpeed454SS]

hi man...welcome here....and really cool charger!!!!

i have see it bevore on the moldestucket-homepage....NICE!!!

greetings from switzerland...

gionni...you RR is sweet! You don't see many of the 71s out there...The combo of stance, wheels, color, & interior is awesome. Just a nice total package.

Sorry to hijack the thread.