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Offline wiging19

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #165 on: June 21, 2016 - 01:20:27 AM »
I own a SE convertible that came with a 318.  Interesting read so far.  Please keep posting as things develop.




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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #166 on: June 26, 2016 - 06:08:25 AM »
As I`m still waiting for parts (and i will keep waiting until September maybe), I`m doing small things. Cleaned, primer, pain and clear coated some small parts, started polishing out some of the chrome trim, etc. The only problem is the crazy weather (40-45 Celsius) so things are moving slowly  :naughty:

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #167 on: June 26, 2016 - 12:29:18 PM »
I own a SE convertible that came with a 318.  Interesting read so far.  Please keep posting as things develop.

No such thing..... Challenger SE cares a VIN JX29XXX     A convertible carries a VIN of JX27XXX    you can't have both... You can have a convertible with allot of options but that doesn't make it an SE...  Someone can add Special Edition inserts to the door panels but again not an SE....
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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #168 on: June 27, 2016 - 02:26:35 AM »
No such thing..... Challenger SE cares a VIN JX29XXX     A convertible carries a VIN of JX27XXX    you can't have both... You can have a convertible with allot of options but that doesn't make it an SE...  Someone can add Special Edition inserts to the door panels but again not an SE....

 :iagree: Maybe they made it convertible using the same method used on mine? :screwy: Or maybe someone changed some fender tag/vin number over the years?

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #169 on: July 11, 2016 - 02:32:29 AM »
Hi BAM it might be worth doing a bit more investigation before pouring a ton of money into... Will be still a great machine either way though I'm sure. I feel your pain with freight charges  :scared:
Craig
Melbourne, Australia
1970 Challenger 416 6 pak
Resto thread - http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=114787.0

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #170 on: July 11, 2016 - 02:59:35 AM »
What to investigate?

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #171 on: July 12, 2016 - 02:49:59 AM »
Did anyone install this LED lights on a challenger? Does it worth buying them considering that it will cost me about 400$ ?

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #172 on: July 12, 2016 - 06:06:01 AM »
I've had those in mine for a few years now. I like them MUCH brighter.  :2thumbs:
Brad
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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #173 on: July 12, 2016 - 07:59:08 AM »
I've had those in mine for a few years now. I like them MUCH brighter.  :2thumbs:

thanks. do you have any before and after pictures?

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #174 on: July 18, 2016 - 01:06:11 PM »
OK, finally I started receiving stuff. Small but good enough to cheer me up for today :)

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #175 on: July 20, 2016 - 08:34:01 PM »
Awsome. Small details are still details...
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #176 on: August 10, 2016 - 12:40:44 PM »
and FedEx took the fast shipping to another level :)

Also, anyone knows why the AMD upper cowl has this Chinese written label inside the box? :)

Waiting for the roof, trunk floor and extensions and other small items to arrive and the car is going to :working:

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #177 on: August 11, 2016 - 01:43:10 AM »
Thats exciting when things start turning up BAM! Woo hoo
Craig
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1970 Challenger 416 6 pak
Resto thread - http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=114787.0

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #178 on: August 11, 2016 - 08:27:43 AM »
You can see videos of the led tail lights online.  They seem nice and bright.

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Re: 1970 Challenger SE
« Reply #179 on: August 11, 2016 - 01:18:36 PM »
and FedEx took the fast shipping to another level :)

Also, anyone knows why the AMD upper cowl has this Chinese written label inside the box? :)

Waiting for the roof, trunk floor and extensions and other small items to arrive and the car is going to :working:

I believe the AMD panels are stamped in Taiwan, hence the Chinese writing. Despite what many people think or want to believe, it is very difficult and costly to try and get panels for a relatively small market made in the US for a decent price. Good companies (like AMD) that get stuff made off shore institute good QC to ensure the parts coming in actually are to spec and fit.
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