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Offline charlie challenger

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'70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« on: September 20, 2007 - 08:12:22 AM »
Hey everyone, I hope this site will help me out, cause I need all the help I can get.  I just bought this car & know nothing about restoring cars, but the '70 challenger is definately the best car in the world.  This project seems doable, the car has some rust, and the cowl & A pillars are going to be the biggest problem.  The body is clean except for holes along one side for moulding.  The engine is a 318 from a '71 Challenger w/ 3 speed AT & the interior is decent.  I'm not looking to restore it back to factory condition, I want to have fun with it & drive it a lot. 
All of you have great looking cars.




Offline ksierens

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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2007 - 08:27:03 AM »
Welcome!  :wave:  This is a great place for brain picking, so if you have any question, don't hesitate to ask.  I would also have to agree with you about the 70 Challenger   :naughty:
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Offline FY1443433

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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2007 - 09:22:29 AM »
CC,

Take a lot of pictures before you start taking it apart.  Start doing you homework now, read up on your car.  Buy some of the restoring books that are out there.  Some of the aren't to bad, but of course, don't be afraid to ask any questions.  C-C.com has some of the best E-body minds on the planet. 

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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2007 - 10:14:25 AM »
Welcome and good luck with the resto .
And keep pictures coming...
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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2007 - 10:15:25 AM »
Welcome!   :wave:

It looks like you have a very colorful interior.   :grinyes:   :bigsmile:

Its pretty hard to find a problem someone on here hasnt experieced.  Ask questions, and someone will help.   :grinyes: :2thumbs:

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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2007 - 02:55:26 PM »
Welcome to the site   :2thumbs:

Looks like you have a good project to start with.  Ask as many questions as you need, we love to help.   :2thumbs:
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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2007 - 10:53:38 PM »
Hi,

Awesome.....now I don't feel alone!!  I know absolutly nothing about retoring cars either.  I just got a 73 Challenger to restore.

Welcome.  I look forward to watching your progress.

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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2007 - 11:13:49 PM »

All of you have great looking cars.


We like you already, Charlie!  :thumbsup:

Welcome to the site!  :wave:

Lots of nice people here!  Just ask some questions, post some more pics, and give us some #s to play with (VIN, fendertag, ....)

Your dash looks like it's from a Road Runner or some other Mopar.... I've heard they fit and back in the day were a good alternative to finding an E-body dash.  Looks like your car may ba a base Challenger, VIN starting with "JH" I presume.
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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2007 - 01:03:13 AM »
Welcome to the site and you picked a great year Challenger to restore. Ask all the questions you want as we all do it all the time.


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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2007 - 01:21:40 AM »
Welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase of a nice '70 project.  :wave:
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Re: '70 Challenger w/ 318 & a guy who knows little about restoring cars
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2007 - 09:51:24 AM »
i DIG that early '70 stearing wheel!!

we will all try and help you the best we can!! post some progrees pics as you go!!

the only stupid question is one that isn't asked, remember that, we all had to start somewhere!
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