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    Offline PLANEPHUN

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    'nother 70 Challenger!
    « on: January 12, 2006 - 06:03:06 PM »
    Hello. Was lead to this forum by my brother-in-law who came across it in "Automobile."  Anyway, have this Yellow, 340/4sp Challenger which I bought new while in pilot training.  Have kept it all these years, or what is left of it, with the intent of rebuilding one of these days.  These days are approaching now that most of the kids are out of school.  Make a street freak out of it or restore is the question.  Having fessed up to that, need to know everything; where to find body/chassis parts, misc pieces, documents and manuals, details, etc.  Have the origina shop manual which I bought at the time I got the car. 

    Seems like I should go back through ages of old photos to find original pics.

    All help will be appreciated.

    BJ
    « Last Edit: January 12, 2006 - 08:39:24 PM by PLANEPHUN »
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #1 on: January 12, 2006 - 06:06:16 PM »


    Welcome to the board, your ride sounds nice. Any photos?
    That sure is a long time to hold on to a MoPar!! Well done!  :thumbsup:

    Any questions ask away, mighty friendly around here...you'll find that out for yourself.


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    Offline PLANEPHUN

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #2 on: January 12, 2006 - 06:19:09 PM »
    DEFINITELY not as nice as it might sound!  Car sat outside many years, so is well ventilated!  Lots of metal work ahead.
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    Offline inot2old

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #3 on: January 12, 2006 - 06:38:41 PM »
    Welcome to the site, glad you are going to restore your car.  There are a lot of freindly helpful people here.  Look in the "parts for sale" threads, you might find some things you need, if not, just ask.  We would love to see pics of your car, both old ones and the way it looks now.
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #4 on: January 12, 2006 - 07:14:44 PM »
    Welcome to the board, BJ!  Sounds like a nice project.  340, 4 speed, 70 Challenger...how could you go wrong!!  When you find those pics, post them up!  We love to watch project cars go from ugly to beautiful, no matter how long it takes. 

    Glad you found us!
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #5 on: January 12, 2006 - 10:43:32 PM »
    Sounds like a sweet car!!  First thing I would do is strip the car down and take it to the media blaster so I could see what is still metal and what isn't!!  Then go from there!!   :cheers:     :working:
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #6 on: January 12, 2006 - 11:34:10 PM »
    Welcome to the site. I love to here about Challenger's being kept by the same owner for years. Makes me want to keep mine for along time. Keep us posted on what your plans are for the restoration and pictures would be great.
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    Offline Hemi Challenger

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #7 on: January 13, 2006 - 06:12:40 AM »
    Welcome to the site  :newbie: you will like it here  alot of members are doing what you are trying to do so if you have  question ask away someone will help you and Thank you for keep it in the Family, Remember Restore it  don't Crush them
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    Offline FY1443433

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #8 on: January 13, 2006 - 08:25:57 AM »
    BJ,

      Welcome to the board.  Looking forward to seeing picture.  Yours can't be any worse than mine.  I think mine might be the same color Top Bananna Yellow (FY1), so don't be afraid to drop me a line.

    FY1443433
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #9 on: January 13, 2006 - 08:57:08 AM »
    Quote from: PLANEPHUN on January 12, 2006 - 06:03:06 PM
    Hello. Was lead to this forum by my brother-in-law who came across it in "Automobile." 

    BJ...you mean our little website is in Automobile??  The magazine? 
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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #10 on: January 13, 2006 - 06:33:24 PM »
    Good luck on your resto project!! Would love to see pic's before and after your done.  :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes:
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    Offline PLANEPHUN

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #11 on: January 14, 2006 - 07:48:51 PM »
    Well, I don't know about that FY1443433.  If nothing else, it is a close tie as to condition!  Yes, Top Banana.
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    Offline FY1443433

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #12 on: January 15, 2006 - 08:22:44 AM »
    Planphun,

    I purchased it from my brother about 12 months ago I'll need a lot of assistance since I am a "B" body person and somewhat unfamiliar with "E" bodies.  I have the fender tag but no build sheet.  It has some unusal options that I have noticed, ie: 4spd w/air and 6 way manual seat.  Since receiving it I have been able collect most of the parts required for assembly but I also own a 71 Superbee that I drive atleast once a month.

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    Offline hemi71

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #13 on: January 15, 2006 - 09:34:45 AM »
    Welcome Plane...great place to find E-Body info here.

    looks like you'll have a NICE car when you are done.
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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Re: 'nother 70 Challenger!
    « Reply #14 on: January 16, 2006 - 08:42:40 AM »
    Welcome to the site, Planephun!  It's good that you kept the car all this time and have decided to restore it now.  As for your questions, I'd suggest just posting all of your questions in the different areas with what build up you plan on going with.  (IE: correctly restored, resto-modified, or extremely modified.)    For now, a couple of places to check out for now would be www.manciniracing.com for rebuilding the front suspension, www.espo.com for the rear springs (MP springs aren't the greatest, but they do make great torsion bars still.), and www.legendaryautointeriors.com for vinyl dye, seat covers, interior panels, etc.
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