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Offline SlimeChallenger440

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how to make a clone T/A
« on: January 08, 2006 - 03:26:40 PM »
Hello
I"m curious if you have to do anything special to make a clone 70 or 71 t/a challenger? I know it needs a different stripe and the front spoiler and the T/a hood but does the ta fit a normal hood and what else was specail about ta?




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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2006 - 04:42:46 PM »
the hood should fit no problem, you definately need a 6 pack under it though.
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2006 - 04:44:08 PM »
couple more....

Need a T/A spoiler on rear deck lid, need side exhaust, to be correct, rear mounted antenna.
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2006 - 04:45:34 PM »
You will need the side exhaust with the correct mufflers, the T/A hood, a 6-pak intake and carbs, front and rear sway bars, a rallye dash, side stripes, and front and rear spoilers.....there may be more but I can't think of it.
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2006 - 04:46:12 PM »
Ohh and like pink panther said.....a rear mounted antenna
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2006 - 04:56:51 PM »
low tension hood springs for the fiber glass hood
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:13:51 PM »
Thanks alot I didn't know you need a rear antenna and the ralle dash. Woud the front and rear sway bars have to be fab. or would they fit on to a normal challenger and are all T/As standard or can they be an auto or a slap stick?
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:28:01 PM »
Thanks alot I didn't know you need a rear antenna and the ralle dash. Woud the front and rear sway bars have to be fab. or would they fit on to a normal challenger and are all T/As standard or can they be an auto or a slap stick?
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They used the same sway bars, althought the front bar was larger than the standard bar.  Early challengers may or may not have the location dimples on the rear frame.  4 speed or automatic, with or without console.  Rallye dash was optional.

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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:37:52 PM »
I have a 73 clone T/A.  it is how far you want it to be correct.  Mine has a bumble bee stripe, a go wing and not the correct taillights or grill, and no rear antenna.  I like it just the same though.
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:39:47 PM »
The rallye gauges were an option on T/As, most of them to not have them.

Front spoilers were also optional on T/As.

It was not mentioned yet, but the fast ratio steering was also optional on T/As.

The front and rear sway bars are bolt ons, but you will need the brackets for the rear sway bar and the front control arms need the provision for the sway bar there.

It depends on how far you want to go too, most T/A cloners seem happy enough just adding the stripes, hood, exhaust and spoiler.

If you want to go farther add the front and rear torque boxes too, as well as 15 inch wheels, power disc brakes with 11" rear drums, either a 3:55 or 3: 91 suregrip, space saver spare, correct air claener tub and base and so on. It gets expensive real fast.

T/As came with automatics on the console, automatics on the floor and four speeds with and without console.

If you want to clone a T/A with no antenna at all, opt for "radio delete".

T/Ake care,
Barry


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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:45:04 PM »
thanks for helping out Barry,  If you want to know about T/A's Slime, Barry is your man.  Check out his registry some time, and he will gladly help with any info on these fine cars.
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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:47:55 PM »
A few other details too...

T/As all had the outside mirror(s) painted body color, and only the two T/A pilot cars had wheel lip moldings. You would also need the flip top cas cap.

If I think of anything else I will add it....

T/Ake care,
Barry

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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:55:02 PM »
Thanks Pink,
I try.  :cheers:

Websites to visit to learn more about T/As;

www.aarta.com

www.transamcuda.com

www.challengertaregistry.com

All of them have good information and photos.

T/Ake care,
Barry

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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2006 - 06:57:53 PM »


Hey Barry, do you know why my Challenger has the areial at the back? #'s 440 R/T.  :dunno:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
White, License Plate, 0A-5599
540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60

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Re: how to make a clone T/A
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2006 - 07:34:44 PM »
Hey Chryco, can you get rid of the big dead spot where I sent pics.  I will try again later.   :useless:
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