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    Offline e-tek

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    Chilly Challenger painted - need more help!!!
    « on: September 08, 2008 - 12:12:04 AM »
    Well after nearly 18 months, I finally got the paint on! While I'm not thrilled at the off-white, it is the original color. Now I need some input - should the Vinyl roof go back on? Should the bumpers and sport-mirrors be re-chromed, or body-colored?? Opinions welcome.











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    Offline 70 RT Convt

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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #1 on: September 08, 2008 - 12:22:48 AM »
    Looks good , if it was mine I would keep the vinyl top off and maybe add some stripes to the car and rechrome the bumpers :cheers:
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #2 on: September 08, 2008 - 12:36:32 AM »
    i vote yes to both. im a big fan of the vinyl tops and chrome bumpers and mirrior!!
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #3 on: September 08, 2008 - 12:53:31 AM »
    I would not put a vinyl top.  If you want, you could paint the top and still use all of the original trim, I really like that setup.  I also prefer chrome mirrors and bumpers.
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #4 on: September 08, 2008 - 01:09:04 AM »
    I think it will look great with the vinyl top, chrome mirrors and chrome bumpers.
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #5 on: September 08, 2008 - 04:52:09 AM »
    wow u did it the easy way lol

    u connected the tranny and engine before u put em in the car ...

    i did it the harder way ... took out the 440 badboy cleaned it all up and painted it ... then working on the tranny and painted it and then put em in together one by one ... it was a ***** to adjust
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #6 on: September 08, 2008 - 11:37:45 AM »
    Awesome.  I'd put a white top on it, and put a red or blue interior in it, that would be slick!   :drool:
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #7 on: September 08, 2008 - 07:45:56 PM »
    I felt the same way about my white car.  I have a six bbl hood on it now, but I will be going back to the steel hood someday.  The white looks so nice and clean.  Especially with nice clean chrome.
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #8 on: September 08, 2008 - 07:57:42 PM »
    I like the non vinyl top, especially if it won't be resting inside a garage all the time.

      I also prefer the mirrors and bumpers to be body color. 

     My two cents any way, you asked.
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #9 on: September 08, 2008 - 08:44:16 PM »
    pretty cool all in white  :thinkerg: what about a black vinyl top?   :cooldancing:
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #10 on: September 08, 2008 - 11:15:48 PM »
    Quote from: thenuke1 on September 08, 2008 - 04:52:09 AM
    wow u did it the easy way lol

    u connected the tranny and engine before u put em in the car ...

    i did it the harder way ... took out the 440 badboy cleaned it all up and painted it ... then working on the tranny and painted it and then put em in together one by one ... it was a ***** to adjust

    I'm a lazy azz mofo fer sure - I took it all out as one, now I'm gonna run it up on the engine stand, then put it back in - I want to minimize time spent leaning over the fenders!

    Thanks for all the input - now I'm no closer to a decision!!!
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #11 on: September 08, 2008 - 11:21:01 PM »
    Quote from: 1970RTSE on September 08, 2008 - 07:45:56 PM
    I felt the same way about my white car.  I have a six bbl hood on it now, but I will be going back to the steel hood someday.  The white looks so nice and clean.  Especially with nice clean chrome.

    Now that I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #12 on: September 08, 2008 - 11:41:11 PM »
    Something like this maybe...
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #13 on: September 08, 2008 - 11:42:20 PM »
    Or red is cool... 
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    Re: FINALLY - got the Chilly-Challenger painted!
    « Reply #14 on: September 08, 2008 - 11:47:37 PM »
    To me triple white is almost as sexy as triple black. I love the super sano look of a white top and interior. Dress that beast out with all the chrome goodies and you will have yourself a looker. I like painted mirrors too though so  :dunno:  I think it will look great. Looking good man!!!!!!!!!!
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