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 . . .

Hardtop Progress Report

Well....

The last couple of days has been an education for me. I am not usually too bad for procrastinating but I must admit I have been walking past the hardtop every day for months now and have not done a thing to it.

The main reason for this was a couple of extremely ugly areas that I feared were riddled with cancer. Rather than know the true extent of the infection, I have been trying not to look at/think about these bits as I obviously imagined the worst.

With the Mopar registry Twizel run coming up this year ( see sidenote ) I figured that I had better get my arse into gear and get one of our beasts on the road. The hardtop is basically complete and so I figured a nice lazy cruise in her would be achievable ( although likely to still be a work in progress ) by the time the run rolls around.

So, a deep breath and out with the sander to see what I am dealing with.....

By crikey, it is all shiny!!!

The ugly filler was covering a good welding job ( jobs ) and all that is really needed is a professional finishing.

There are a couple of small rust holes to fix but these were ones I knew of, not surprises at all. I guess the moral here is that we are all vulnerable to fear of the unknown, and in not knowing what we are facing, we can sometime blow things out of proportion to the point where we do nothing at all.

I have included a few pre- and post- sanding photos so you will see why I was pessimistic.

The other great thing about taking the plunge was it has given me a new enthusiasm for the project as now I have begun, eventually there will an end. Based on what was uncovered, the end will be sooner and at a lower cost than I had anticipated.

Yeehaa!

Stay tuned for progress updates, you will see it all here.

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

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!