New guy here. Just bought a 70 Challenger

[70Challenger1970]

I am in sonoma county. Thanks for the welcome! Does anyone have a link to a writeup on install all this new sheet metal?

[71340RT]

Welcome to the site. Looks like a nice start and should be a fine ride when you get it done.

[asm74]

Hey Welcome!  I'm in oakland building up a 73 myself.  you should post your trim tag if you have it.  If the car originally came with a sunroof, I'd definitely try to keep it. it was a factory option, and a very rare one.

[farmboy70]

Here is a picture of a factory sunroof in a Charger, the e-bodys were very similar. That is not factory,just a pop-up aftermarket. Sorry for the bad picture it is all I have.
Dave

[70Challenger1970]

It is not a factory sunroof, I do not want it there and wqill most likely reskin the roof. Here is the decoded the fender tag:

Top line:
     
R11 - Am Radio
Y05 - Built to USA Specifications
EN2 - End of Codes

Second line

V1W - Full vinyl Roof- White
A01  - Light package
C16  - Center Console
C55 -  Bucket Seats
L31  - Hood Mounted Turn Signals
M21 - Roof Drip moldings

Third Line

DY3 - Sand Pebble Biege Paint Color
H6T5-  Saddle tan vinyl interior
000 - Upper Door Frame paint = None
811 - Build Date August 11, 1969
T22967 - Order Number

Bottom Line

E44 - 318 cubic inch V8
D31 - 904 Automatic Transmission

[Alaskan_TA]

Check your SPD;

"811 - Build Date August 11, 1969"

The 8 is a B for November, so it is November 11th. 

T/Ake care,
Barry

[Street_Challenged73]

Welcome to the site!   It looks like you definitely have your work cut out for you, but as already stated it's great to know you're going to tackle this project and not just strip it for parts.  If you want some detailed photos of a roof re-skinning, check out the "The Body Shop" section of this site and you should be able to find DMZ73's detailed photos of the procedure.

I guess it was under "Member's Restoration"...Here's the link: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=25868.0

[Jacksboys]

Welcome to the site.  Looks like a good project.   If you do a little searching you can find about every type of idea that the members have used or thought about.  Good luck.

[EVIL72]

Where you at in nor cal?

Yea, where about's in Nor cal?  I'm in Concord.

[Bueller1]

If you're in sonoma county you can't be to far from me,I'm in Santa Rosa.

[72hemi]

If you're in sonoma county you can't be to far from me,I'm in Santa Rosa.

I use to live in Windosr, until about 3 years ago. Are you a member of Wine Country Mopars?

[Bueller1]

No I'm not a member,but always make it to their shows. I know a couple of guys that are in it .Why did you move from windsor?

[72hemi]

After my brother graduated high school my parents moved up to Redding (because my dad grew up in Redding) and I moved with them because I am now going to Chico State. I use to be a member of Wine Country Mopars and love going to their event. Maybe I will see you there this year.

[70Challenger1970]

I am not a member, but have been to a few shows they put on. I am in Healdsburg.

[70Challenger1970]

I feel bad, I have not done anything to the car yet...

I need to order all the sheetmetal I need, I think thats best before I cut anything, right?

Does anyone know of a roof that is somewhat close or in CA? I could not find anyone that sells them new.