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    Offline DMZ73

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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #120 on: July 10, 2010 - 07:00:55 PM »
    HAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!!!
    Geeez, no I was not..
    Damn I phone.

    Dan
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #121 on: July 11, 2010 - 05:21:17 PM »
    yah, good come back.. blame it on technology, not alcohol!!!   :roflsmiley:
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #122 on: July 12, 2010 - 06:55:18 AM »
     :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley:

    Well, I spent this weekend wheeling off the roof structure. Not bad, but tiring on the arms.
    I think my grinder has gotten out of balance, and it has started to vibrate, making it difficult to hold after long periods of time. :violin: :blah: :blah: :blah:
    So I had stripped the structure, put a rust converter over the bare metal, primed it, and then dusted it with paint. Looks great, no more rust!
    Roof skin is next!
    Dan
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #123 on: July 12, 2010 - 06:42:41 PM »
    Here is the last of the cleanup work for the body



    Here is the ever so delicate skin that I have (used, not new)


    And....

    We have a light coat of paint to prevent future rust.


    I need to get a few strips of heavier gauge aluminum and clamp  them to the flange of the roof skin in order to do the final work on the skin. Need to do a little planishing, a little wheeling, a little drinking, and a little grinding.

    Dan
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #124 on: July 12, 2010 - 08:42:51 PM »
    planishing?
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #125 on: July 12, 2010 - 08:47:45 PM »
    plan·ish   /ˈplænɪʃ/  Show Spelled[plan-ish]  Show IPA
    –verb (used with object)
    1. to give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.
    2. to give a smooth finish to (metal, paper, etc.) by passing through rolls.
     :wavingflag:
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-0
    « Reply #126 on: July 22, 2010 - 09:24:07 PM »
    I just went throught this whole thread and all I can say  wow I'm impressed! Dan your the man  :cooldancing:
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #127 on: July 24, 2010 - 05:58:58 PM »
    2 steps forward, 2 steps back.


    Had to spend about 1.5 hrs wheeling down the roof skin, trying to get her clean, only to realize, I would have to pend hours fabbing the edges to get it so I woulnot have to worry about it anymore.. Damn.
    Put it in primer and will hit the classifieds. Good work for someone who wants an inexpensive roofskin, or sections of the roof.

    pics to come

    Then the car wouldn't start.  :swear: Battery is dead.
    NOw it backfires. Damn timing must be off. oh well.

    I'll call Dave next week.

    Dan

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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #128 on: July 25, 2010 - 01:53:06 PM »
    Wheeled the inside of the roof.


    then etch primed it.

    Found a few spots that would need more fabrication. At this point, its not worth my time and effort. I have many hours invested in this roof, and would need many more to make it happen. looks like a new roof skin is in order. :banghead: :swear:

    Dan


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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #129 on: July 29, 2010 - 07:16:08 AM »
    Big thanks to MoparDave for hooking me up with a stellar new roof!
     :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi
    Last night Dave and I did @ 4 trial fits, made some adjustments, and installed the new skin!  :ylsuper: :2thumbs:
    Yay! Its a unibody again! 5 years, and 2 months. I know I work at a snail's pace.

    Pics later!

    Dan
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #130 on: July 29, 2010 - 01:40:10 PM »
    great going Dan......   but we need proof.....  :bigsmile:

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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #131 on: July 29, 2010 - 02:40:10 PM »
     :thumbsup: Congrats from a fellow "roofer"!  :clapping:  :picture:
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #132 on: July 29, 2010 - 03:37:22 PM »
    here you go Dan. sorry for the blurrrry pic of Dan working.
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #133 on: July 29, 2010 - 04:44:47 PM »
    that sure starts to look like a car again  :clapping:
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    Re: Desert resurrection! 1973 Challenger - Updated pics! Start to...7-06- 7-11-09
    « Reply #134 on: July 29, 2010 - 05:27:53 PM »
    blurry pic??  sounds to me like someone's been hittin' the sauce again!  :smilielol:    ...or just blame it on technology.  works for me!!   :stirpot:
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