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Offline usraptr

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #75 on: December 15, 2015 - 12:23:48 AM »
I just read this thread from the beginning.  Very nice work, especially with the paint.  What a beautiful job for your second paint job!  :ylsuper:  I looking forward to seeing your further progress!
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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Offline 734406pk

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #76 on: December 20, 2015 - 09:03:10 PM »
Awesome work!  :2thumbs:
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Offline lulurocks

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #77 on: January 05, 2016 - 09:56:40 PM »
Got the column rebuilt  .   Got the front suspension back in the car.  Yeah it rolls again !

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #78 on: January 05, 2016 - 11:12:28 PM »
Got the column rebuilt  .   Got the front suspension back in the car.  Yeah it rolls again !
Another bite of the pie done! And yes it does look good!
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #79 on: January 05, 2016 - 11:56:16 PM »
The column looks nice.
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #80 on: January 06, 2016 - 08:33:16 AM »
 :iagree: It looks nice...

Offline lulurocks

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #81 on: January 18, 2016 - 08:08:33 PM »
Gauges  disassembled  cleaned .  Installed quartz clock conversion , new tach board, new solid state limiter, did amp gauge to volt meter mod. Polished the lense.
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #82 on: January 18, 2016 - 08:10:38 PM »
Got side fingers off the bench before they get destroyed, new plastics are peach to fit in...

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #83 on: January 18, 2016 - 08:12:33 PM »
Started ameican autowire kit:

Rear harness complete


Front light harness  made .

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #84 on: January 18, 2016 - 08:14:18 PM »
Dash blasted and primed :

Dash pad sent to texas for new black vinyl

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #85 on: January 20, 2016 - 12:59:16 AM »
coming along nicely.
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Offline dave73chally

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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #86 on: January 20, 2016 - 09:16:29 AM »
Are you leaving the 73 emissions components like charcoal cannister, osac valve, etc.?
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #87 on: January 20, 2016 - 09:38:44 AM »
What did you use to polish the lense? It looks really good.
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #88 on: January 20, 2016 - 02:36:57 PM »
Dash blasted and primed :

Dash pad sent to texas for new black vinyl


Who are you using in Texas for your dash pad restoration?
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Re: 73 chally driver build..
« Reply #89 on: January 21, 2016 - 09:57:25 AM »
Dash pad pros