73 Challenger restomod

[dave73chally]

Looks sinister.

Might want to put an overflow hose on the radiator... 

I have one, obviously not on yet..

[dave73chally]

Dave -- hood clearance?... will you eventually get yourself a T/A hood?   Car looks great!

I have an RT hood currently

[dave73chally]

Looks good, that gap between the rad and shroud won't make the shroud very effective?

Yea the mounting tabs on the champion radiator are pushed away from the radiator causing the gap. I mounted it to get it on there but not overly happy with it. Still don't know how to remedy the situation. Don't want to cut the tabs off the radiator. Without going crazy with modifying, any ideas on how to fix?

[djw383]

I have the same radiator,shroud, fan setup and no issues in 4,000 miles...

[dave73chally]

I have the same radiator,shroud, fan setup and no issues in 4,000 miles...

Is your shroud flush against the radiator?

[djw383]

No, exactly like yours.


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[dave73chally]

Few minor updates

Exhaust hung in its temporary location until I install the cutouts:


Rad overflow mounted:


Made a quick aluminum shield for the ford solenoid in the trunk. Wanted to protect it from something potentially sliding in the trunk and hitting it:


My hood hinges weren't in great shape and I wanted the look of those fancy billet pieces but no way I was dropping that much money. Drilled my existing to match my trunk hinges and love the look:

[dave73chally]

Got it aligned Wednesday and started driving it and working out the kinks. This sucker is fast, going to be hard staying out of the pedal for break in. First time out of the garage since last January, feels great reaching this point. Here's some pics:

[marc70challenger]

Love the look. Sweet ride 

[Lbs]

Excellent!!!!!

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[lulurocks]

    Congratulations Dave

[YellowThumper]

 

[Mopar Mitch]

Congrats!.... Coooollll!   what are the rims/tire specs shown now?

[Mpdlawdog]

FINALLY!!!  That has to be a great feeling!!!   Love the look!!!

[dave73chally]

Congrats!.... Coooollll!   what are the rims/tire specs shown now?

Thanks! Wheel vintiques cop car rims. Front 15x7 with 235/35, rear 15x8 with 275/60.

In the near future I'm going to put in a b body rear and leaf relocation kit, then I'd like to put the 15x8's up front and get 15x10s for the rear if I can fit them. Wheel vintiques sells 15x10 with 5.5 bs