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Offline brads70

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #60 on: November 09, 2009 - 11:00:08 PM »
Ripped out the seats and carpet today. I was excited to see no rust! I couldn't believe it!. Some moron for some reason I don't get hacked a hole in the tranny tunnel? Why I don't know ,it was in the wrong spot for a 4 speed? :dunno:
So I fabbed up a patch and welded it in.  I cut out the hole for my shifter . Thanks Alan! :wave: Subframe connectors next!
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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




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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #61 on: November 10, 2009 - 07:32:39 AM »
cool beans!!   :2thumbs:

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #62 on: November 10, 2009 - 08:40:13 AM »
 :clapping:
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      '68 D100

Offline brads70

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #63 on: November 30, 2009 - 10:37:06 PM »
New quarter window in a new seals for both quarter windows. Replaced one of the wheels on the passenger window regulator. Slap stick shifter all in! New window rubber down stops., new lens and chrome shifter plate.
The "to do" list is getting shorter!
Heading down to Pa the day after Christmas to visit the in laws and get my new warranty header and my stage 6 heads!! :woo:
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

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #64 on: November 30, 2009 - 11:13:14 PM »
 :2thumbs: glad to hear your to do list is getting shorter. Seems like mine is getting longer lol
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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #65 on: December 03, 2009 - 10:01:22 PM »
 I bought a set of US cartool subframe connectors but decided to make my own. I didn't like the fit. Material costs was $25! and I have enough material to do 2 cars! I drilled 3/4" holes every 6 " and welded in a 3/4" OD tube. It did make a difference in strength! I put a large adjustable wrench on the end while clamped in a vice and tried to twist. I could move it a little before the 3/4" tube was welded in ( just a little) and none when it was welded in! :2thumbs: Material is 1x2 .100" wall square tube. I plan on strengthening up the front subframe too. To much twist stock! This will never be a museum piece so I don't feel too bad building it how I want.

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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

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #66 on: December 05, 2009 - 07:27:22 AM »
Ebough for 2 cars you say!!??!!  :misbehaving: Boy I really would like something like that.....  :lol2:

Cool idea, i like that man, let us know how it works out!  :clapping:
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      [O[]=====[]O]
      '68 D100

Offline Tubbed440

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #67 on: December 05, 2009 - 08:44:09 AM »
Nice work.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #68 on: December 05, 2009 - 01:21:00 PM »
That's a cool idea. Send me your scrap. :poopoke:  Looks nice over there.Keep up the good work. I'm doing frame connectors this winter too.Keep the pics coming!! :popcorn:  Thanx. R/T :2thumbs:
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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #69 on: December 10, 2009 - 05:11:50 PM »
I just came across this build of yours Brads70 and boy o boy im loving every minute of it  :droolingbounce: Love the colour  :worshippy Cant wait to see it finished! :woohoo:

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #70 on: December 10, 2009 - 05:26:15 PM »
I just came across this build of yours Brads70 and boy o boy im loving every minute of it  :droolingbounce: Love the colour  :worshippy Cant wait to see it finished! :woohoo:
Thanks! LOL are cars look like twins :2thumbs:
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

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #71 on: December 11, 2009 - 08:41:44 AM »
Lookin good!   :wow:     :2thumbs:   
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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #72 on: December 12, 2009 - 11:43:10 PM »
A couple of pictures taken about 2 months ago. Still have to install the T/A stripes.

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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

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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #73 on: December 13, 2009 - 05:08:46 PM »
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Re: Brad's 1970 Challenger, living the dream!
« Reply #74 on: December 13, 2009 - 07:30:12 PM »
Lookin F-N sharp Brad...You got it goin on  :cooldancing:
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