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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/19/07
« Reply #60 on: April 23, 2007 - 10:34:51 AM »
Dave,

Any plans on taking it to Mopar Nats this year?  That is if you are ready in time.  I am considering taking mine but like you we are at the ends of country.  I have relatives in Ohio and could make it a nice vacation road trip in the motorhome. 




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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/19/07
« Reply #61 on: April 23, 2007 - 11:19:39 AM »
Not this year.  I still got a lot of work to do when I get it back. The only one working on it is me (except for the painting.)  Checked today on the seat coverings.  There is a guy here in town that is a rep for Legendary.  He is checking on price and putting them on too.  I know the catalog price but since he can get them cheaper and install I figured it was worth a try.  If not them guess I will become an upholster.  I do have a hog ringer!!!
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/19/07
« Reply #62 on: April 23, 2007 - 01:46:46 PM »
Not this year.  I still got a lot of work to do when I get it back. The only one working on it is me (except for the painting.)  Checked today on the seat coverings.  There is a guy here in town that is a rep for Legendary.  He is checking on price and putting them on too.  I know the catalog price but since he can get them cheaper and install I figured it was worth a try.  If not them guess I will become an upholster.  I do have a hog ringer!!!

Are they the checkered type?  That's what mine came with and will have once more.  Some one had switched them to black vynol. 

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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/19/07
« Reply #63 on: April 23, 2007 - 07:25:05 PM »
My seats were from a 73 model.  I have to go with that year to order the covers.  Legendary, YearOne , and Paddock all have them for less than $500 for the set.  My guy in town....wanted $850 to order and install.   :faint:   As I stated, I have a hog ringer.....  Original to the car was leather but for now I will just get the vinyl in black and since it is for driving anyway, I will drive and drive and drive....
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/19/07
« Reply #64 on: April 23, 2007 - 08:52:15 PM »
sounds good

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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/19/07
« Reply #65 on: April 24, 2007 - 07:19:50 PM »
I was out of town today so one of my sons made these pics at the paint shop............Said it should be ready for paint on Friday.  That is my oldest grandaughter!!   Looks like she blinked.  Not her usual pic taking pose!!
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/24/07
« Reply #66 on: April 24, 2007 - 08:19:03 PM »
Getting closer to color!   :2thumbs:

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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/24/07
« Reply #67 on: May 08, 2007 - 09:44:30 AM »
Well my paint guy got tied up a little bit so no progress this week or last toward the paint.  Maybe this week.  I'm starting to get antsy now.  I want her back home.  Anyway I ordered the seat covers today.  Dante's will have them to me in about 2 weeks.  I'll post some pics when they come in.  :popcorn:
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 4/24/07
« Reply #68 on: May 08, 2007 - 09:48:02 AM »
Look forward to checking it out  :popcorn:  I am getting pretty far along on mine.  Will post some pics on my thread soon.

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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 5/17/07
« Reply #69 on: May 17, 2007 - 08:26:18 PM »
As I said before, my paint guy is a busy guy.  Hasn't put in too much time on mine lately.  However here are a few pics of recent work.    By the way, I got my seat upholstery today from Dante's.  Was made by Lenendary and they look great.  I will post a few pics of those soon. 
I didn't realize I has the rust in the rear that he found...................

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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 5/26/07
« Reply #70 on: May 26, 2007 - 03:11:44 PM »
Took a few more pics today.  As I have said my paint guy is part time so it is taking a little longer than I thought to get this job done. However, he had found some previous work that he is correcting as he goes along.  I am glad.   I am also pleased with the results.  Pics attached..............The rear quarter panel looks much better...........
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 5/26/07
« Reply #71 on: May 26, 2007 - 05:17:36 PM »
Nice progress  :thumbsup: :worshippy
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 5/26/07
« Reply #72 on: May 26, 2007 - 07:13:22 PM »
If it turns out well I might like to get his info from you and have him do mine.


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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, Paint shop update 5/26/07
« Reply #73 on: May 27, 2007 - 05:28:55 PM »
Took some pics of the seats coverings today.  Made by Legendary...........Look great.........
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Re: Close to THE ROCK, 1970 R/T S/E Challenger, update 6/10/07 paint choice
« Reply #74 on: June 10, 2007 - 01:32:29 PM »
Finally.........met my paint guy yesterday to finalize the paint choice.  I had originaly picked Top Bananna.  Well I thought that was a bit pale after looking at the color charts.   So I picked   Lemon Drop........... pics attached......  They are supposed to start on it tomorrow actually painting this week.......... :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi
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