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    Offline niklas

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    My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « on: August 10, 2015 - 04:04:57 AM »
    Hello

    I just bought my first Mopar, a 1970 Challenger R/T SE. 383 matching numbers. The car has a fairly new paintjob and is really nice. I was actually thinking of buying a Camaro when I saw the ad for the Dodge
    I have only owned it for a couple of weeks and I think the radiator isn´t too good because the car overheats on the highway so I ordered a new one and hopefully it will solve the problem.
    The idle in park was way too high as well, but after the carb and ignition were adjusted it now idles as it should


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    The new radiator did the trick.
    I'm actually from Sweden, the pic is from the Ebay ad. The car was imported from Florida to Sweden in June
    « Last Edit: August 20, 2015 - 09:28:08 AM by niklas »
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #1 on: August 10, 2015 - 06:33:39 AM »
                        Welcome aboard. Nice car, have anymore pics. ?   

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    Offline js29no

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #2 on: August 10, 2015 - 08:34:18 AM »
    Good choice, nice car, :2thumbs: welcome to the mopar family! 
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #3 on: August 10, 2015 - 08:38:31 AM »
    Welcome from CO!  Beautiful car!  A lot of great and knowledgable guys here that are always willing to help, so don't hesitate to ask any questions.  And yes, post more pics!
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    Offline 69ChargerRT

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #4 on: August 10, 2015 - 10:13:14 AM »
    beautiful car!  I love it, welcome to the site!
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    Offline rUNCHARGER

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #5 on: August 10, 2015 - 10:42:59 AM »
    Very nice. Don't throw away the original rad. Keep it or at least post the # stamped on the top of the tank and we'll let you know if is correct for the car or not.

    Sheldon
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    Offline moparman82

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #6 on: August 10, 2015 - 10:43:21 AM »
     That's a good looking car you got there, welcome from Nebraska. Where are you from? For some reason I'm thinking Europe
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    Offline 4406v

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #7 on: August 10, 2015 - 04:35:06 PM »
    I'm seeing Spanish moss in the trees I'd guess the south probably Florida???
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #8 on: August 10, 2015 - 04:53:50 PM »
     :wave:  Welcome! Nice looking Challenger!  :2thumbs:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #9 on: August 10, 2015 - 11:06:47 PM »
    Welcome , check the timing , make sure the vacuum advance is disconnected or not connected to manifold vacuum , you want approx 18 * at idle with 36 or so at 3000 rpm , you may not have a rad problem
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    Offline 70cudageorge

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #10 on: August 11, 2015 - 12:56:47 AM »
    Welcome, nice car . I have heard of people putting in the wrong head gaskets and covering the cooling holes causing the car to overheat. Hopefully yours is a minor fix. George
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    Offline mopardave

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #11 on: August 11, 2015 - 09:49:32 AM »
    very nice for a first Mopar . Challenger RT/SE. welcome.
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    Offline BFM_Cuda

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #12 on: August 11, 2015 - 05:33:22 PM »
    Welcome to the site! That's one nice looking Challenger you have there.     :drool:
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    Offline Barn

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #13 on: August 11, 2015 - 09:35:56 PM »
    awesome car bud...they sure are a lot of fun to drive and tinker on
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: My first Mopar, Challenger R/T SE 1970
    « Reply #14 on: August 11, 2015 - 09:39:14 PM »
    Well, for a guy who nearly bought a Cheeby, you recovered quite nicely! As mentioned, that's a nice car and a hell of a good place to start from! Welcome to the site.  :wave:
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