1969 Dodge Super Bee - Erica's Car

[James OLC]

So attention started in the engine compartment because besides being 21 feet long this thing weight 4,000+ and making it move under it's own power was high on my list of priorities.

As above... circa 2003 (and 2010)


And as delivered - 2012






One of these things is not like the other... darn...

[James OLC]

Erica and her mom were told that (a) the car had been test driven just before it was loaded up on the truck and (b) that the throttle cable had been replaced... yeah... OK...



and they were assured that the car was in good, safe, drivable condition (suitable for a young lady to drive)... OK... I may be picky but I'm pretty sure that I'm not unreasonable in expecting at least a hose clamp on a rubber fuel line...



and really? taking the master cylinder and replacing it with junk? c'mon

[James OLC]

But it wasn't much better in back...

The fuel cell was removed and a stock tank installed in it's place


And the trunk was professionally repaired before


"Professional" was two pieces of corrugated tin from Home Depot and six tack welds... all on the one side of the square...

Not sealed, not even attached...

It need some clean up but at least there is a starting point to work from

[nvmyss]

I'm happy to see a car come home, especially when it has so much sentimental value.
But the total swap and hack job is just wrong.
Good thing good people like you are still out there and helping others.

[Spiffav8]

You do like a challenge don't you.

[69x22]

Wow that's horrible! I'm glad that shes getting it back though.

[OLDFLM]

Subscribed! My Dad was a Mopar guy and my step-brothers each had Bees when I was growing up... one had a 69 and the other a 70. I wish my Dad had kept his 71 GTX 440 that he bought new to this day.

This is going to be a fun build to watch! Good on you James for taking this project on for her!!