Author Topic: OK body restored and painted... what next?  (Read 1157 times)

Offline SwissCuda

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 148
OK body restored and painted... what next?
« on: July 23, 2009 - 02:46:18 PM »
Hello everybody,
My 'Cuda body is now fully restored and fresh painted... I have put all body bumpers and now I am wondering what is the next step...
I think it is firewall insulation and under dash frame and wiring mount. Is it right? Any pictures / suggestions?
Many many many thanks




Offline Chryco Psycho

  • Administrator
  • C-C.com Guru
  • *****
  • Posts: 36620
  • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2009 - 03:13:04 AM »
personally I start with installing the fuel & brake lines ,then the fuel tank , rear suspension & diff & work my way forward , installing the engine trans , k frame & front suspension as 1 unit , then do glass, dash, wiring  & interior & trim last

Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

Offline quapman

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 2350
    • Auto-Grip on Facebook
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2009 - 05:59:44 AM »
I'm with Chrycho with the exception of installing the dash frame BEFORE the windshield. It's easier to get to the 4 bolts in the defrost vents with the glass out.  :2thumbs:
My name is Steve and I'm addicted to Challengers...


Offline RusTy/SE

  • Sr. Resident
  • ******
  • Posts: 5456
  • Just havin' fun
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2009 - 08:08:04 AM »
If a vinyl top is in the picture, that install can be put at or near the front of the reassembly process. Hold off on the drip rails until you are at the point of reinstalling the headliner :thumbsup:

Good news SwissCuda :cheers:
« Last Edit: July 24, 2009 - 08:09:41 AM by onefornow »
Russ
2001 Durango     1B4HS
1970 Challenger  JS29U
Restoration thread: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=27173.0
Member since December 13, 2002

Offline somedaysoon

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 197
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2009 - 08:59:55 AM »
 One thing I would do before glass and that is the headliner.  Pete

Offline 426HEMI

  • Sr. Resident
  • ******
  • Posts: 5187
  • My M46 Barracuda! Member Since:October 01, 2005
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2009 - 12:03:54 PM »
Just look at what would be hard to get to with putting all back together and put the hardest like the dash in first and not sure what else on the body you have so it is hard to come up with a plan.
Got a pretty good start on my M46 optioned Barracuda restoration but now it is on hold till I can gather more funds.  Still need a few parts for it.  SIU Graduate 75 AAS Automotive Tech, 94 BS Advanced Tech Studies, 1997 MSED Workforce Education and Development

1970 M46 Barracuda
1998 Dodge Darango

Gordon

Offline HemiOrange70

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 2062
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2009 - 12:06:19 PM »
I am doing the same-run away as fast as you can LOL
Insatll dash and headliner before glass.
install fuel tank before valance and do fuel lines, brake lines and all brake stuff.
Be prepared to have a very frusrating time, pick one job at a time and it is not too bad
Get a pal to help as it is better to have a second opinion and to cool you down from anger
« Last Edit: July 24, 2009 - 12:10:19 PM by HemiOrange70 »

Offline Chryco Psycho

  • Administrator
  • C-C.com Guru
  • *****
  • Posts: 36620
  • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2009 - 12:27:37 PM »
I absolutly agree with the above , when I said install glass I meant side glass & hdw not the front & rear glass , absolutly install the headliner & dash Before the front & rear glass & install all the pedal etc before the dash goes in

Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

Offline quapman

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 2350
    • Auto-Grip on Facebook
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2009 - 05:21:15 PM »
We knew that Neil....we were just testing you.  :lol2:
My name is Steve and I'm addicted to Challengers...


Offline Chryco Psycho

  • Administrator
  • C-C.com Guru
  • *****
  • Posts: 36620
  • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2009 - 10:38:35 PM »
ell it was about 2:30 Am & I probably only had 1 eye open so I wasn`t as clear as I needed to be

Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

Offline SwissCuda

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 148
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2009 - 03:42:17 PM »
Is it better to mount the dash on the dash frame with wiring and all stuff before installing it on the car?
Or just put the dash frame on the car and proceed with the rest?

R.

Offline quapman

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 2350
    • Auto-Grip on Facebook
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2009 - 05:20:16 PM »
Is it better to mount the dash on the dash frame with wiring and all stuff before installing it on the car?

YES!
My name is Steve and I'm addicted to Challengers...


Offline Chryco Psycho

  • Administrator
  • C-C.com Guru
  • *****
  • Posts: 36620
  • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2009 - 01:32:08 AM »
 :iagree:
 absolutly mount everything onto the dash frame , pad wiring guages & install the dash in 1 piece

Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

Offline quapman

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 2350
    • Auto-Grip on Facebook
Re: OK body restored and painted... what next?
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2009 - 06:43:21 PM »
We actually all forgot the most important step:

Take pictures and post them here!  :bananasmi
My name is Steve and I'm addicted to Challengers...