1970 Challenger SE

[Challenger in NC]

@Wild RT - Thank you, I called Ed (which sounds like a really good guy) and he will actually try to find me a better price for shipping. Also, he pointed out which are the AMD parts on his website.

@nicka - I remembered that my one has the vents screwed up and clipped so it`s not a mystery for me anymore

Hopefully i will have all of the metal sheet ordered by tomorrow from ED.

Did you place the order? If so, what did you end up getting? Did you decide on someone to do panel replacement?
It will be great to see some new sheetmetal on your car.

[BAM]

I didn't place the order yet as I'm waiting for Ed to get me a shipping quotation. Most probably i will order tomorrow.

I decided to go with a cousin of my wife as they have good background in restorations but never worked on an American classic.

Today i finished building my sandblasting cabin and maybe next week i will start with some of the parts i have. The only problem is the small compressor I'm using it will take time but it will get me there.

[BAM]

quick question...do i also need to order drip rails? If yes, the complete set has 2 pieces or 4? Damn, so much metal coming to Cyprus Thank you America for being there and making great cars !

[AARTA340]

If you ordered a new roof, you will need the drip rails for a Challenger. I believe each side consist of two each. 

just looked, Cuda is a four piece and Challenger is a two piece set.

 http://www.autometaldirect.com/amd-70-74-challenger-drip-rails-sold-as-a-pair-p-4695.html

[BAM]

If you ordered a new roof, you will need the drip rails for a Challenger. I believe each side consist of two each. 

just looked, Cuda is a four piece and Challenger is a two piece set.

 http://www.autometaldirect.com/amd-70-74-challenger-drip-rails-sold-as-a-pair-p-4695.html

great! Thank you

[BAM]

another thing. Does anyone have some pictures/video of replacing the upper cowl and floor pan section (middle left). I`m asking for this because as soon as I will receive parts, the car will go to the body shop and i want to make sure that everything is being done the way it has to be done...

[BAM]

OK, most of the metal sheet is on it`s way to Cyprus    except the Roof skin for which I`m waiting for some replies from themoparshop.com and C2Cfabrication.com. If bought from C2C, I will end up buying many more things as the shipping is about 400$ comparing to themoparshop.com where the shipping for the skin only will be about 900$.

Anyway, if no answer from any of them, i will just proceed with buying it from Ed and pay the 1500$ for the damn skin 

[YellowThumper]

Congratulations on the purchases. And wow you have to be really determined based on your cost requirements.

Best of luck on your progress.

Mike

[AARTA340]

OK, most of the metal sheet is on it`s way to Cyprus    except the Roof skin for which I`m waiting for some replies from themoparshop.com and C2Cfabrication.com. If bought from C2C, I will end up buying many more things as the shipping is about 400$ comparing to themoparshop.com where the shipping for the skin only will be about 900$.

Anyway, if no answer from any of them, i will just proceed with buying it from Ed and pay the 1500$ for the damn skin 

Good news Bam. You should see if Ed has a dash frame that he can include with your metal order.  If you still need one, and can figure out how to get it there at a cost that you can handle, I still have the one that I said you can have. The shipping is just crazy stupid. If I was closer to CA where he is, I would drop it off with him and see if he could include it.

[BAM]

He cannot include additional items as the package is at the upper weight limit for international shipping

There is one guy that imported an rt here in cyprus and he has a bunch of parts including the dashboard buy he is not selling anything. He said i can have the parts if i buy the car also

So if there is any way you cam find a cheapper shipping for yous...i will be more than happy to offer it a new body to hang on to. )

[AARTA340]

Can you see where/how Ed is shipping. I used UPS/FedEx and it was horrendous.   

[BAM]

Well, Ed`s way of shipping is a bit expensive. I ordered some large stuff from summit and the shipping was more than decent. They are using DHL Express, FedEx Economy, UPS Expedited and UPS Saver.

IF you have the time to ask for a quotation, I would be grateful.

At one point i need to buy an engine and transmission which most probably i will bring via some shipping company so maybe i will add extra things then.

[BAM]

And a new AMD roof skin is on it`s way to Cyprus. I hope to finish the metal work this summer

[Challenger in NC]

And a new AMD roof skin is on it`s way to Cyprus. I hope to finish the metal work this summer

As you've heard this a time or two, post lot of pics and updates. Glad to hear your resto is about to take off.

[BAM]

I will post MANY pics as soon as the parts are here and the restoration really begins. I was thinking to take the car for a dustless blasting but i guess there is no point as it will become rusty again until i will have the pasts for it. Maybe it will take a month or more to get them.