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    Offline Ross

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    Newbie from Canada
    « on: March 23, 2007 - 05:17:29 PM »
    Hey guys,

    Newbie from Canada here...

    I've loved mopars since I started caring about vehicles.
    So when I saw a 70 340 Challenger listed in the bargain finder/buy and sell I jumped on it.

    I drove the car for 2.5 years (even through Alberta winters)
    On a side note, she would always start even in -37° weather

    Winter driving the car did a few things...
    1. Taught me how to deal with power and ice at the same time.
    2. Taught me how much bondo doesn't swell, but bondo applied over rust does.

    Well its been 7 years; a wife, house, and now a daughter have all plagued the vision I have for this Dodge from becoming a reality,
    but they are finally starting to come true.  Mainly thanks to goodmark industries producing decent parts. Hopefully this year all the rust will be gone.

    I've opted to do as much work on her as I can so that I have the satisfaction of knowing it inside and out.  Not just buying a ebay special and signing a check.

    All necessary tools have been gathered, garage has been built, experienced mentors have been found.
    Now the fun begins...


    Ross
    70 340
    727 Auto
    B5 Blue exterior
    Blue interior
    Oh and Heep's of Rust  :swear:
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    '70 340 Challenger

    A whole lot of rust and very little time to work on it...


    Offline 6packCuda

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #1 on: March 23, 2007 - 05:45:52 PM »
    Welcome Ross. Glad to hear your plans for your car are finally coming to be. If you have any questions along the way, there's many many years of combined knowledge here to help you out. Post some pic.s when you get a chance.
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    Offline Madmax440

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #2 on: March 23, 2007 - 06:23:01 PM »
    Sounds like you have had your priorities right. It will all come along when its right. At least you got in while these were still somewhat affordable. Welcome aboard.
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    Offline moparman11

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #3 on: March 23, 2007 - 07:54:13 PM »
     Welcome Ross, I know you will enjoy this site, Everyone seems eager to help, good luck with your cuda, John
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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #4 on: March 23, 2007 - 08:00:06 PM »
    Welcome to the site, Ross! :wave:  You've found the right place and it sounds like you have a good project car. :cheers:  340's can really be fun! :grinyes:
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #5 on: March 23, 2007 - 10:08:10 PM »
    Welcome aboard!!  Cool site 'eh.  Sounds like you have been having lots of fun with the challenger!  Very cool!   Definitely post some pics so we all can check it out!  Enjoy the site!   :grinyes:

     :wave:  :wave:  :wave:  :wave:  :wave:   

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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #6 on: March 23, 2007 - 10:36:55 PM »
    Welcome. Enjoy the site and we hope to see pics of your car soon.
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #7 on: March 23, 2007 - 11:01:59 PM »
    Welcome to the site Ross. I really like the 340 e-body cars and I own 2 of them. Take some pictures when you get a chance and post them so we can all check out your Challenger. Stick around and enjoy all the site has to offer as it will help you restore your Challenger.
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    Offline Jacksboys

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #8 on: March 23, 2007 - 11:24:19 PM »
    Welcome to the site.  We love pics.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline KellysCuda aircard

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #9 on: March 25, 2007 - 11:46:16 AM »
    Another Alberta member... :2thumbs:.... :canada:.... :cheers:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #10 on: March 25, 2007 - 07:11:04 PM »
    Welcome , there are getting to be quite a few from Ab here  :2thumbs:
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    Offline mickey

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #11 on: March 27, 2007 - 06:29:23 AM »
    Welcome,update with some pics.
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    Offline babyelephant

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #12 on: March 27, 2007 - 01:29:10 PM »
    Welcome  :wave:
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    Offline 72hemi

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #13 on: April 05, 2007 - 12:29:53 PM »
    Welcome to the sight. I too have an A66 Challenger. Mine does not have rust, but I will have to replace the passenger front frame rail and put it on a frame rack. Do you have pictures of your car? I would love to see them.
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    Offline Ross

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    Re: Newbie from Canada
    « Reply #14 on: April 11, 2007 - 12:12:42 PM »
    Well here is a scan of a shot I snapped when I first got the car 7 years ago.
    Not much to look at, but a 340 under the hood and 3.23s in the rear means she goes!

    All four quarters are shot.  The trunk is solid, but the extension panels and the outer wheel wells are not.
    The floor has a few pin holes in the stiffening ribs, but I don't know with much certainty how bad/good they are.

    The inner fenders are swelled up badly on the flat portion above the shock mounts.

    Basically rust and lots of it.

    Nothing that a lot of Time and Money won't fix though.
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    '70 340 Challenger

    A whole lot of rust and very little time to work on it...
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