Charger Update

It may not look like it right now, but things are moving ahead here in Southland with our Charger rebuild.

We have a sheetmetal engineer on side now to fabricate the new panels we require and of course Ben Wornall (of Wornall's Panelbeating) is as fizzy as hell to get started on it.

We've purchased a big block 383 aand 727 trans for it as this will fit nicely. But we will untimately look to replace it with something with more firepower and less weight. Read into this what you will . . . but twin turbos and lexus/supra engines have crossed my mind more than once being light and very, very quick.

The 383 will remain basically stock in order to keep the day to day running costs down. However, 'stock' is definately not the term I would use to describe what we have in store for the rest of the car. With increased track, performance brakes/suspension, and a number of other performance mods to compliment the exaggerated front and rear quarters. Think industrial, gothic . . . think low, wide and loud . . . definately something different.

Sheetmetal work begins in two weeks. Stay tuned for updates.

Check out Hemisix on TradeMe for some choice, original Charger parts that we won't be needing for this rebuild . . .

BIG Question . . .

Take a look at the Charger in our drive. Notice anything unusual? Like the rear guards . . .?

Personally, I love them. I grew up in the era of 'post-apocalyptic V8s and leather' movies and this car certainly fits the bill. I think Chargers should have left the factory with an 'arse like that'!

The question is, from a rebuild perspective, do I finish the guards as shown (flared/tubbed) or go back to original?

What would you do? Let me know what you think. Vote in our poll and feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

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What's in your drive?

Here's a photo of the contents of our carport. The house is beginning to resemble a car yard. Besides these two, we have 1 1/2 VJ Sedans in the back yard as well as a friend's HK Holden Stationwagon.

Send me a photo of your car - even if its in project stage like these two are - and it will go on this page.

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You Can Now Pay by Credit Card

Yes! Its true. Hemisix is now accepting credit card payments. Just let us know when you order something and we will send you the details.

We also have new listings on TradeMe . . . so don't forget to drop by and have a look at Hemisix on Trademe

And we have some great cars available for restoration . . .

• a VJ Sedan - Rego on hold just waiting for a touch up
• 72 VH 770 Charger
• 73 VH 770 Hardtop Factory V8

1971 Valiant VH 770-340 Charger

Hemisix Update

The next few weeks will see the Hemisix salvage trailer. Clock up a lot more kms this week. I will be heading to Picton to deliver a car to the ferry terminal then cruising to nelson to drop in on the guys at Hemi NZ Ltd. I have some parts taking up space in their workshop that I need here at home.

Next up is a trip up north to Morrinsville to pick up a Charger for resto, stopping in Wellington to collect more parts.

I have decided to rent a car to tow our trailer. Its a big bugger - 5m x 20.5m deck tandem tipper - heavy duty styles for heavy duty cars. With a Valiant and a stack of parts on it starts to get up in weight. Rather than work our car harder than she'd like, I will rent a new Commodore or Falcon and hitch the wagon to that. I will let you know how it performs!

Big ups to the guys at NZ Mopar Forum. What a friendly bunch of guys - apparently cruisin South soon - it will be good to meet up.

Thanks for the pics of your Pacer TC. Looks gorgeous.

Speaking of pictures . . . keep sending them in!! We'd love to feature your car here!!

Hemisix Update

Its all happening here at hemisix.

The boys are heading up north next week - yeah I know, its all up north from here! They're going up with a BIG trailer load of parts to deliver on the way. There is still room - so if you need anything get in touch asap.

On the journey home they will be carrying our latest acquisition - a 72 VH 770 Charger. This will be our next restoration project. If you've always wanted to own a pristine Charger, then drop us a line as this is for sale and we can restore it to your specifications.

If you have any Valiant parts that you would like to sell let us know too. See the list of parts we are currently needing. We can pick them up as we go past!

69 Charger Burnout

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