I have been a member for a while but just really got going on my car last year so I might as well post some info here. This is a 318 72 Challenger I have had since 1995. I finally got the house with a big garage I needed, although they needed a couple of years to sort out. The car has a .30 over blueprinted 318 to go back in, plus a 4-speed to replace the original A230 3-speed floor shift. The 3:23 open rear needs to be rebuilt probably with a true-trac.
The main "challenge" was the rotted out firewall - I now have it almost fully replaced and welded in - learning to plug weld on the go. The sidewall flanges were badly damaged but I have pieced in new metal - some ugliness but this will not be seen and it is not to be a show car. I have the roof off too and that I will replace with a new panel. I plan to do the trunk floor as well soon. The outer panels I plan to have a local body shop with Mopar experience handle.
Question for the restoration veterans out there - is buying or welding up a rotisserie worth it for one car? I really want to build one but my time is very limited and I want to get her running after all this time - preferably by next fall. I am afraid the rotisserie process will take forever and I have a lot to do to replace the suspension, wiring harness, and all the details. Is the cost to have body shop flip the car over and blast/paint the bottom more expensive than the rotisserie approach? Thanks!
