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    Offline hemiken

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #510 on: December 14, 2013 - 05:49:04 PM »
    Man that was a good score getting all of those parts from that one parts car, that will make the conversion so much easier, i can not wait to see it all fitted back up :jumping: and Gatorized :drool:
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    Offline farmboy70

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #511 on: December 23, 2013 - 05:18:27 PM »
    Spent yesterday test fitting the sunroof box and adding the drain holes.
    Today did the scarey part and cut the material away for the finish cut in the roof panel.
     The roof pealed away so I think we maybe able to save the top on it and just use the extra piece I bought from Legendary.
    Still a ways to go to be sure but so far so good.
    Dave
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    Offline hemiken

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #512 on: December 23, 2013 - 05:36:41 PM »
    Cool update :clapping: This is going to look trick :bananasmi
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    1971 Challenger  (O O ===== ===== O O)
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #513 on: December 23, 2013 - 06:27:45 PM »
    Loving that gator grain! :2thumbs:
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    Brad
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    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #514 on: December 23, 2013 - 07:33:50 PM »
    WOW.............cutting a hole in the roof...........and I was scared when I put port holes in my 76 ford van................ :worshippy
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    Dave or David

    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #515 on: December 23, 2013 - 08:23:33 PM »
    Do you plan to epoxy glue the inner sunroof frame into place?
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #516 on: December 23, 2013 - 08:48:35 PM »
    Quote from: Topcat on December 23, 2013 - 08:23:33 PM
    Do you plan to epoxy glue the inner sunroof frame into place?
    The plan as of now is to use structural adhesive to bond the understructure to the roof panel and use tack welds in the corners . Rescrew the mount braces.
    Originally the box was spot welded to the roof panel.
     and screwed at the mounting braces.
     I feel we need to keep the heat down or warp the roof panel with mig welds.
     Dave
    « Last Edit: December 23, 2013 - 08:51:05 PM by farmboy70 »
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #517 on: December 23, 2013 - 08:53:36 PM »
    Quote from: farmboy70 on December 23, 2013 - 08:48:35 PM
    The plan as of now is to use structural adhesive to bond the understructure .
     Dave

    Yeah, I meant something like that.
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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #518 on: December 23, 2013 - 09:03:39 PM »
    Quote from: Topcat on December 23, 2013 - 08:53:36 PM
    Yeah, I meant something like that.
    I think it should work OK , but I would prefer to weld the whole outside.
     We are trying to save the top that is on it now, so welding it all would likely damage top material.
     If on the other hand we can't work the top edges correctly I will remove the whole top and weld it. Then install a new top.
     I already purchased one just in case we fail.
      If we get it  I will resell the top.
     Dave
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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #519 on: December 24, 2013 - 05:12:40 PM »
    cut that sucker!!!    :poopoke:       Yur nutS !!!   Gotta luv it!!!         :popcorn:       R/T
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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #520 on: December 24, 2013 - 05:51:02 PM »
    Quote from: IMNCARN82 on December 24, 2013 - 05:12:40 PM
    cut that sucker!!!    :poopoke:       Yur nutS !!!   Gotta luv it!!!         :popcorn:       R/T
    Well here we go!



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    Offline farmboy70

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #521 on: December 24, 2013 - 05:54:24 PM »
    Next step will be putting the box in for the final time. Running the drain hoses, then working the top material.
    Merry Christmas
    Dave
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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #522 on: December 24, 2013 - 08:44:15 PM »
    Hey Dave, their is a hole in your roof :faint: good luck buddy, i am loving the modifications. Merry Christmas Dave :wave:
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    1971 Barracuda   (O O {]{]{]|[}[}[} O O)
    1970 Challenger  (O O [======R/T=] O O)
    1971 Challenger  (O O ===== ===== O O)
    I pay homage to the best Mopars ever built.

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #523 on: December 25, 2013 - 12:41:42 PM »
    Nice Dave!  And Merry Christmas to you too!  Howdja cut that hole?  Looking great from here!  R/T
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    '69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
    13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
    71' Demon
    75' Duster
    87' Conquest TSI
    56' Plaza
    Boulder CO
    Robert    "cuda bob"

    Offline farmboy70

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    Re: Just another 318 Challenger
    « Reply #524 on: December 25, 2013 - 12:51:18 PM »
    Quote from: IMNCARN82 on December 25, 2013 - 12:41:42 PM
    Nice Dave!  And Merry Christmas to you too!  Howdja cut that hole?  Looking great from here!  R/T
    We put our heads together and came up with.
     Peeled top back some and pushed in a piece of metal to protect the top material. Drilled a hole large enough to allow the electric shears to cut the straight edges, then die grinded the corners.
     Worked great!
     Scott who works for me and Steve a good friend are pictured.
    They would only let me man the camera!
    They said my patience level working on my own car was not good and they were going to cut it.
    Dave
    « Last Edit: December 25, 2013 - 12:52:52 PM by farmboy70 »
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