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    Offline CrazyPete

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #120 on: June 09, 2009 - 01:29:04 PM »
    yeah just goes to show you how many things can be hidden my car had alot of mud and fiberglass and since it never saw weather that much looked good for the last 13+ years
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    Offline CrazyPete

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #121 on: June 25, 2009 - 01:30:01 PM »
    :woot:





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    Offline 6packCuda

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #122 on: June 25, 2009 - 03:07:04 PM »
     :ylsuper: :2thumbs:
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    Offline barracuda7199

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #123 on: June 25, 2009 - 04:00:14 PM »
    thats gettin er done!
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    Brandon

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    Offline brads70

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #124 on: June 29, 2009 - 06:55:47 PM »
    Looking good! :2thumbs:
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    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    Barrie,Ontario,Canada
    Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

    My restoration thread 
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
     My handling upgrade post
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

    Offline CrazyPete

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #125 on: July 10, 2009 - 11:32:48 PM »
    getting closer :elephant:


















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    1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
    1976 Dodge Dart Sport
    "Is that an oil leak?  No it's just sweat from all that HORSEPOWER"

    Offline usraptr

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #126 on: July 10, 2009 - 11:53:00 PM »
     :ylsuper:  It's really coming along nicely.   :2thumbs: I can't wait until mine is that far along.  Good job.
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    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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    Offline sadil340

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #127 on: July 11, 2009 - 09:42:21 AM »
    WOW! After having been through a rotisserie resto I know what they look like at this stage and yours is very impressive. Kudos to the shop doing your work!
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    Offline CrazyPete

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #128 on: July 11, 2009 - 03:21:48 PM »
    K&G bodyshop in wilbur, NE he does amazing work and a hard core mopar guy.........................now i gotta start prepping parts for powercoating
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    1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
    1976 Dodge Dart Sport
    "Is that an oil leak?  No it's just sweat from all that HORSEPOWER"

    Offline sadil340

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #129 on: July 12, 2009 - 02:11:14 PM »
    Quote from: CrazyPete on July 11, 2009 - 03:21:48 PM
    .......now i gotta start prepping parts for powercoating

    Just don't powdercoat your driveshaft! If you haven't seen this thread already check it out:

    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=58679.0
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    Offline ShelbyDogg

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #130 on: July 12, 2009 - 03:27:46 PM »
    That's going to be a $40-50K rebuild, isn't it?  Looks like lots of work going into this car. Probably could have bought a second car.
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    Rob

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    Offline jrwoodjoe

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #131 on: July 12, 2009 - 05:12:33 PM »
    WOW, car looks great. You've come along way and are really getting close now..can't wait to see it back in color.

    Joe
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    Offline CrazyPete

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #132 on: July 12, 2009 - 11:06:50 PM »
    Quote from: ShelbyDogg on July 12, 2009 - 03:27:46 PM
    That's going to be a $40-50K rebuild, isn't it?  Looks like lots of work going into this car. Probably could have bought a second car.

    it'll be cheaper than that and well ya know ive got like 4 other mopars this one was just to special to me to let it go my future wife says NO WAY ARE WE EVER GONNA GET RID OF THIS CAR............................since we met in this car so yeah
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    1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
    1976 Dodge Dart Sport
    "Is that an oil leak?  No it's just sweat from all that HORSEPOWER"

    Offline thedodgeboys

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #133 on: July 13, 2009 - 07:40:55 AM »
    Quote from: CrazyPete on July 12, 2009 - 11:06:50 PM
    it'll be cheaper than that and well ya know ive got like 4 other mopars this one was just to special to me to let it go my future wife says NO WAY ARE WE EVER GONNA GET RID OF THIS CAR............................since we met in this car so yeah

    Its a good feeling when the misses is on bord for spending big money.  :money:
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    Offline CrazyPete

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    Re: My T/A rebuilding process
    « Reply #134 on: July 29, 2009 - 09:16:53 PM »
    sealed with truck bed liner its getting closer to getting done and with this liner it'll totally protect the floor

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    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A      http://heartlandmopars.com
    1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
    1976 Dodge Dart Sport
    "Is that an oil leak?  No it's just sweat from all that HORSEPOWER"
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