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Offline coupman35

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #75 on: March 21, 2010 - 08:10:48 PM »
Did some work on the seat Truing to chose what tire the front is a 215 70 14 on a 5.5 rim  the back one is a 245 60 14 on a 5.5 rim
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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #76 on: March 21, 2010 - 08:15:18 PM »
OUTSTANDING!! :2thumbs:  Love those Rallye wheels.  Seats look great too.!!
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #77 on: March 21, 2010 - 08:22:31 PM »
Lookin' good!  :2thumbs:
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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #78 on: March 21, 2010 - 08:30:00 PM »
really well done rene!
Nice job on the polished trim too. It takes patience and a steady hand...

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #79 on: April 03, 2010 - 07:53:41 PM »
had the car outside and here a few pics
1941 Dodge truck 340cu
1935 ford 3window coupe 327cu
1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible 283cu
1973 Challenger 318cu

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #80 on: April 03, 2010 - 08:30:37 PM »
Oustanding work Rene! You have really done a great job on it. I cant wait to see the hood on it and you smiling from behind the wheel!
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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #81 on: April 04, 2010 - 03:39:43 AM »
Oustanding work Rene! You have really done a great job on it. I cant wait to see the hood on it and you smiling from behind the wheel!

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #82 on: April 18, 2010 - 08:42:22 PM »
Well got the tire whent whit 235 60 14 front and 245 60 14 back .Got the car on the hoit doig all the brakes ,gas tank starter .... also add a few sign in the shop .
1941 Dodge truck 340cu
1935 ford 3window coupe 327cu
1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible 283cu
1973 Challenger 318cu

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #83 on: May 04, 2010 - 03:37:44 PM »
 :cooldancing:Well it work i started it up this weeken Run good i drove it from the back shop to the front shop now have to finisn a few small thing on it .
1941 Dodge truck 340cu
1935 ford 3window coupe 327cu
1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible 283cu
1973 Challenger 318cu

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #84 on: May 30, 2010 - 08:29:36 PM »
Some new pic of the car as it almos don also some pic of my dauther garage and house extention project .
1941 Dodge truck 340cu
1935 ford 3window coupe 327cu
1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible 283cu
1973 Challenger 318cu

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #85 on: May 30, 2010 - 08:34:43 PM »
She's really turned out nice...Great work  :clapping:
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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #86 on: June 03, 2010 - 09:28:31 PM »
well the other project is coming alone great to .
1941 Dodge truck 340cu
1935 ford 3window coupe 327cu
1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible 283cu
1973 Challenger 318cu

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #87 on: June 03, 2010 - 09:30:26 PM »
wow!!!!

thats some addition!!!!!!!!!

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #88 on: June 23, 2010 - 04:41:42 PM »
Trying to post pic of the car but cant anyone else having trouble
1941 Dodge truck 340cu
1935 ford 3window coupe 327cu
1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible 283cu
1973 Challenger 318cu

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Re: My 73 challenger
« Reply #89 on: June 23, 2010 - 05:49:54 PM »
Trying to post pic of the car but cant anyone else having trouble

The uploader is full. You can E-Mail your pics to me, and I will post them for you.   :wave:

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