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Offline Challenger III

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #165 on: September 30, 2011 - 06:48:35 PM »
Do you ever go to the car show at McDonalds on 40th by fred myers? We (my husband and me) plan on going tonight and would like to meet ya
  :wave: Can't make it tonight, but we'll have to arrange a meeting soon. Do you have an E-Body? You should post in the newbie section and introduce yourself.  :cheers: I'm always looking forward to meeting local fellow mopar fans!

If you meet the guy, tell him to post some updates....  :jumping:

 :useless: :useless:

 Patience my friend....  Lots of updates very soon!  :working:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

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Offline brads70

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #166 on: September 30, 2011 - 06:54:12 PM »
I want that garage  :stomp:  :roflsmiley:


 :iagree:   Wow! I'm jealous!  :grinyes:

Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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Offline cmg

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #167 on: October 01, 2011 - 02:45:53 AM »
Lol yeah I wanna see some of what he's done in person. My challenger is no where near that but he has done some of what we need to do.

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« Reply #168 on: October 01, 2011 - 05:14:20 AM »
 :scared:   Brad you need help buddy....  :biggrin:

really looking forward to see some progress on this impressive project Mike  :2thumbs:
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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #169 on: October 01, 2011 - 04:45:42 PM »
  :wave: Can't make it tonight, but we'll have to arrange a meeting soon. Do you have an E-Body? You should post in the newbie section and introduce yourself.  :cheers: I'm always looking forward to meeting local fellow mopar fans!

 Patience my friend....  Lots of updates very soon!  :working:

Lol I will soon. We have a 70 challenger, currently not drivable because the gas tank is mia and the carb is annoying.

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #170 on: October 03, 2011 - 11:16:01 AM »
:iagree:   Wow! I'm jealous!  :grinyes:


  :roflsmiley:  :smilielol: You sure have lots of "stuff" Brad!

Lol I will soon. We have a 70 challenger, currently not drivable because the gas tank is mia and the carb is annoying.
Very cool! I'm always willing to share any knowledge I can!  :cheers:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #171 on: October 22, 2011 - 07:39:59 PM »
A little progress. Firewall and both door pillars / cowl sides are all welded in. This took awhile to get done for a couple of reasons. I had a really busy summer, and I was pretty nervous about getting this right.
I also test fitted the new floor... everything is looking pretty good as far as fit so far.











I'll post another update soon!  :working:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

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« Reply #172 on: October 23, 2011 - 04:35:40 AM »
 :wow:  looking good Mike!  Sometimes it a really good idea to step back and rethink the next step before pulling the trigger... I know I`ve saved myself a lot of trouble that way.....  on the other hand,  step back too long and the unfinshed project may and up on ebag some day...  :scared:
I love this rustbucket rebuild buddy, you are doing an awesome job  :worshippy   keep posting away... I can already smell the fresh paint   :jumping:    ..... well maybe not ,  but I smell dust anyways.....  :bananasmi
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« Reply #173 on: October 23, 2011 - 08:24:48 AM »
Wow looks great! Can you almost smel the exhaust fumes!  :burnout:  Sure will be very nice when your done! :clapping:
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 Challenger III

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #174 on: October 23, 2011 - 09:47:01 PM »
on the other hand,  step back too long and the unfinshed project may and up on ebag some day...  :scared:



No way Bart!  :grinno:

I got more accomplished today: Wet sanded the top of the firewall that is covered by the upper cowl with 240, cleaned with laquer thinner and painted with POR 15. I then sealed the duct opening flanges with NP 1:



I painted inside the frame rails with POR 15:



I then welded the upper cowl in:



I'll clean up the welds, then it's finally time for the floor!  :faint:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #175 on: October 24, 2011 - 08:18:52 PM »
yes!!!!! get your asp out in the garage and weld up that cuda
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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #176 on: October 24, 2011 - 09:18:09 PM »
yes!!!!! get your asp out in the garage and weld up that cuda

 :smilielol:  :roflsmiley: I'm on it my friend!  :cheers:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #177 on: October 24, 2011 - 09:23:18 PM »
Keep going!
You haven't even gotten to the fun part yet.

White dust all over you with body filler and primer stuck on your fingertips.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #178 on: October 24, 2011 - 09:46:23 PM »
ok so its a challenger !!!!
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Re: Sure... I'll Give It A Try.
« Reply #179 on: October 26, 2011 - 02:19:28 AM »
I love following this thread.  Great work!  It's so cool to actually see people going through this process