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    Offline CraigRTSE

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    Another New Guy
    « on: May 21, 2004 - 08:12:56 PM »
    Hi everyone.  I just registered in the forum.  I see a lot of great lookin' cars here and some very knowledgeable folks.  

    Back in October, I purchased a '70 Challenger RT/SE with a 440, 4spd, and Dana 60 with 3.54 gears.  It's 1 of 142 built.  My wife and I drove from New Jersey to Michigan, bought the car, then drove it straight home!  All in all it was about a 33 hr round trip.  Boy were we tired!!

    The engine and rear are original, but the trans may have been replaced at some point.  I can't tell because the ID pad is very worn.  Does anyone know how to decode the date code on the Hemi 4spds??  

    In any case, the car is in dire need of a restoration.  Needs a little bit of frame repair and a lot of sheetmetal repair (floors, fenderwells, rear valance, decklid, hood, etc).  

    Here are some poor quality pictures when the car was still in Michigan.  I'll keep you posted on the teardown and restoration of this vehicle.  It may take 5 or 10 years, but it will get done.

    Look forward to talking w/ya!    

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    Offline JS27N0B

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #1 on: May 21, 2004 - 09:16:43 PM »
    Welcome to the board :)

    Looks like you have an awesome starting point for your restoration, and it's something that's worth doing right.

    How bout the details like fender tag codes, do you have a build sheet, and better pics ;)

    Glad to have you here.
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #2 on: May 21, 2004 - 09:16:57 PM »
    Welcome to cc.com Craig!! Great place here for all us MOPAR admirerrrs!  :)   Your car looks SSSSHHWWWEEEEETT!!  All the body lines seem to be pretty straight!  Whats the floors look like?? I know what the Michigan weather can do to a great mopar! (actually we only have 2 seasons here in Michigan . . . winter and construction   :P ) What color do you have planned for your ride?? I'm sure if you post your trans numbers down in the tech area, someone will decode them.  Definitely need to give us some more current pics! (we all love them pics!) Welcome again and thats gonna be one hot car!!  ;D  ;D




    (helpful note: shrink your pics down to around 500 - 700 pixels wide and they'll fit alittle better)
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #3 on: May 21, 2004 - 09:25:06 PM »
    Welcome Craig
     Awesome project
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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #4 on: May 21, 2004 - 09:26:06 PM »
    Welcome Craig
    Original plum crazy car?

    Love those late night missions cross country to bring
    back the iron
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #5 on: May 21, 2004 - 10:55:06 PM »


    Nice ride craig!!  :D


    Welcome aboard mate.  ;D
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    Offline CraigRTSE

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #6 on: May 21, 2004 - 11:26:24 PM »
    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!  The car came off the factory line in Hemi Orange.  Somewhere along the way it was repainted Plum Crazy.  I'll be restoring it back to original.  There's no build sheet.  The VIN on the dash matches the cowl, which matches the radiator support and fender tag.  The tag reads as follows:

    (Starting from the bottom left):   

    E86   440-4BBL - 375 hp
    D21   Heavy duty 4spd manual trans (Hemi 4spd) w/reverse light.
    JS29   J = Challenger; S = Special; 29 = SE (Special Edition
    U0B   U = 440 V8; 0 = 1970; B=Hamtramck assembly plant
    162174   62,174th car built
    EV2   Exterior color - Hemi Orange
    HRX9   Interior - High leather vinyl - black
    OOO   Upper door color - None - all black
    A16   Build date - October 16, 1969
    068357   Build sequence number
    V1X   Full vinyl roof
    A33   Dana 60 Track Package
    A62   Ralley instrument cluster
    B51   Power assist disc brakes
    C16   Console w/wood grain panel - w/bucket seats
    C26   Overhead roof consolette w/formed headliner
    C55   Bucket seats
    G33   Outside LH remote racing mirror
    J45   Hood pins w/lanyards
    M21   Roof drip rail mouldings
    M31   Belt and hood mouldings
    N41   Dual exhaust without tips
    N42   Chrome exhaust tips
    N85   Tachometer
    R22   AM Radio w/8 Track
    V6X   Longitudinal stripe
    YO5   Built to US specs
    26   26 inch radiator
    EN2   End of tag

    No power steering, power windows, or power seats.  In fact, very little options for an SE, which I thought was strange.  It doesn't even have the fliptop gas cap (bummer).  It looks like whoever originally ordered this car from the factory wanted to save on some weight and have a lot of fun.  I tracked down the 3rd owner (I'm the 5th owner), and he told me some interesting stories about this car.  Stay tuned!
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    Offline rtgambit

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #7 on: May 22, 2004 - 12:46:35 AM »
    Welcome to the board Craig!

    That'll definitely be one sweet ride when you're done! Do you have a website that you're showing your restoration on? How about pictures? Did we mention we love pictures? :)
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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #8 on: May 22, 2004 - 02:09:26 AM »
    Wow, that's a great starting point for one awesome e-body! 8)  Welcome to the board Craig and I hope you enjoy your stay. ;D :P  Feel free to ask us any questions you may have during the restoration process.  There are plenty of us tackling our restorations right now, so you should fit in perfectly. ;D ;) :P
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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #9 on: May 22, 2004 - 05:51:55 AM »
    Cool car in my favorite color-orange.  :) Will definitly be a sharp car when it`s done.
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    Offline Pistol Gripper

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #10 on: May 22, 2004 - 07:14:36 AM »
    Welcome !

    Looks like quite a good starting car for a resto.  A Big Block and a 4 Speed - what could be better ?  Keep us posted on your progress.

    P.G.
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    Offline RusTy/SE

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #11 on: May 22, 2004 - 09:48:02 AM »
    Welcome Craig. Sweet car, man. My RT/SE came from the Royal Oak, MI area but most of it's sheetmetal will have to be replaced (although my dash pad has nary a crack) - glad your starting point is much better. How is your headliner? From my limited experience with mine, the most difficult pieces for the SE and the Gran Coupe can be those associated with the interior followed closely by the SE sail panel emblems. We're here to help. Just let us know how. And the more pics the merrier.

    Russ  
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    Offline CraigRTSE

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #12 on: May 22, 2004 - 01:57:14 PM »
    Thanks!  The headliner is pretty beat and will need to be replaced.  Dashpad is near perfect, but faded, as well as the interior panels.  You're so right about trying to find certain parts for an SE or Gran Coupe.  I'm trying to find those trim pieces that go along the back of the hood and fenders.  I'm sure they'll pop up somewhere.  
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    Offline 74chall

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #13 on: May 22, 2004 - 02:38:56 PM »
    Welcome aboard Craig.  Looks like you have a decent starting point and one killer drive train to work with. I'm also in New Jersey, if you need and help or have any questions just post them on the board!
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    Offline CHARGER_FAN

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    Re:Another New Guy
    « Reply #14 on: May 22, 2004 - 03:38:05 PM »
    Welcome, Craig!

    Great looking Chally, goo luck with your project.  :)
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