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Offline Final Challenge

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Final Challenge Progress
« on: February 02, 2011 - 05:52:52 PM »
This has been an on going project that has gotten out of control.

Some of the early pictures show a car that looks pretty good from 20 feet.  It's only supposed to be a driver that gets some attention to detail every winter.

Funny how things change.

 http://picasaweb.google.com/ppleli/FinalChallengeProgress?authkey=Gv1sRgCK3eme73r5yQtgE#

I've never posted a link like this before, lets see if this works




Offline usraptr

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Re: Final Challenge Progress
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2011 - 06:36:18 PM »
Link worked great!!  :2thumbs:  That's quite a project you've got going.  Looking good though.  Reminds me a lot of my current restoration.  Keep us updated.   :2thumbs:   :wavingflag:
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

Offline femtnmax

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Re: Final Challenge Progress
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2011 - 07:46:15 PM »
Your making good progress!! The car and you will be much happier when your done!
The post/link works great.
Phil

Offline Challenger III

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Re: Final Challenge Progress
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2011 - 08:16:43 PM »
Looking good! Keep it up!  :2thumbs:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0

Offline mopar12372

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Re: Final Challenge Progress
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2011 - 09:49:32 PM »
great job!! :2thumbs:
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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=71096.30

Offline Final Challenge

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Re: Final Challenge Progress
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2011 - 10:56:01 AM »
It is hard to believe that I have taken the car this extreme.
It all started with wanting to replace a trunk floor, remove a fuel cell, and install a factory gas tank.

Along the way, I found a lot of work from previous owners that would be considered a hack job by todays standards, due to the available replacement components /technologies available today.

I'm using Goodmark and rebadged Goodmark components from Cross Canada/Sherman. I'm also using Eastwood rust converter, rust encapsulator, and weld through copper primer.

 I expect to have the car back together by early summer; yeah, right. 
« Last Edit: February 03, 2011 - 10:59:23 AM by Final Challenge »

Offline IMNCARN82

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Re: Final Challenge Progress
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2011 - 02:12:52 PM »
Ha! I feel yer pain. That's how they go... :bricks1:  Looks good,But why not just strip the paint?  Keep the pics up and thanx for the inspiration. Love the color/wheels! Once you get out of the dirt it gets better.  Replace a trunk floor and gas tank... :roflsmiley:    You are in the right place here! WeLcOmE !! :wave: R/T
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
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