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Offline dave73chally

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2015 - 09:43:02 AM »
Cool stuff, I have a 73 I'm slowly progressing on as well. What are your plans for the drivetrain and suspension?
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2015 - 09:53:32 AM »
Im keeping her  stock in the drivetrain dept, 340  auto , but some mild changed in cam compression , converter ...

Im puttiing te vintage ac system in the car also.  I truely want to drive her  alot ...

I love that green dave ...

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2015 - 09:58:21 AM »
So i pulled the trigger and went fc7 plum crazy purple... I really hope i like it .   Picking a color shouldnt be nerve-racking

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2015 - 11:10:59 AM »
I don't know too many who dislike plum crazy. It's a nice medium between outrageous and sedate.


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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2015 - 07:30:05 PM »
Primering parts like a mad man..

These cars have alot of parts man, my a-bodys seemed alot smaller.....


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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2015 - 09:19:47 PM »
Finally shes all epoxy primed....  She doesnt look like a b5 blue and rust dairy cow anymore..

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2015 - 10:19:25 PM »
This car looks great! You're a talented craftsman, this car is in good hands. Best of luck on your resto! :2thumbs:
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
1999 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 5.9 Cummins Fleece tuned VGT-sold
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2015 - 10:24:10 PM »
So....

Again i have mental block on how i want to finish off the rear tail panel . I want to keep  rear dodge emblem  , but im not sure if i want to  paint it argent silver  or black.....

---  Or go totally outside the box and do a gloss black ,silver or plum crazy clear coated finish

what are your guys thoughts, recommendations ?


Thanks for your time..

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2015 - 10:31:22 PM »
I have a 73 and what I did was spray it satin black polyurethane (it was silver or light argent). I didnt like it. I think it looks better this way. I can post a pick if wanted.
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
1999 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 5.9 Cummins Fleece tuned VGT-sold
1995 Kawasaki ZX1100E & still alive

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2015 - 10:51:55 PM »
Hey 734406pk,

Pics and suggestions are always thankfully accepted.


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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2015 - 11:17:45 PM »
I'll take some new pics tomorrow and post em. See if you like them.
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
1999 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 5.9 Cummins Fleece tuned VGT-sold
1995 Kawasaki ZX1100E & still alive

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2015 - 06:47:08 AM »
The right side of my sig pic shows a blacked out tail panel, but I think it works really well with the grey body color. I've seen several painted gloss black and I've never liked it.


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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2015 - 07:25:00 AM »
Mine is purple with a flat black tail panel.

When or if I restore the car I will go back to argent.
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2015 - 10:33:21 AM »
IMOP gloss black does not work at all. If black keep it flat. You want the car to stand out not the panel.
Color matching is marginally ok.

My vote is back to argent. My 74 (still original ) is much darker than the bright silver. I prefer it darker. Again it doesn't overpower the car it adds highlight to the tail lights.

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2015 - 11:04:59 AM »
 :iagree: :iagree:  will look great with the plum crazy!