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    Offline mopar12372

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #30 on: January 26, 2011 - 02:37:22 AM »
     :2thumbs:
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    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #31 on: January 30, 2011 - 10:21:05 PM »
    pics from yesterday, radiator support modified for 26" rad, k frame painted black, engine compartment should get some color this week
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    Offline ChallengerGary

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #32 on: January 31, 2011 - 07:36:42 AM »
    Looking good  :2thumbs:  Love the color choice  :cooldancing:
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    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #33 on: February 09, 2011 - 03:26:22 PM »
    Picked up the tranny today,  Getting the rallye dash boxed up to ship out for resto work

    Heard from AMD that challenger fenders are in production, that should get the ball rolling.
    « Last Edit: March 03, 2011 - 01:29:13 PM by fireeng »
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    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #34 on: March 03, 2011 - 01:34:26 PM »
    I got some paint on!  All these pics were taken with a point and shoot within a one minute time frame.  I love how the paint looks so many different shades depending on the light and angle.  It sure is "YELLA"
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #35 on: March 03, 2011 - 03:10:03 PM »
    WOW!!  Looks great!!   :2thumbs: 
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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.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #36 on: March 18, 2011 - 08:13:36 AM »
    a few more things going back together.  Rallye dash at Insrtrument Specialities for a rehab.
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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #37 on: March 18, 2011 - 01:24:52 PM »
    Unless the internals have been changed, the torque converter is not the one that was used with the 340.  The 340 converter has a wider ring gear and a higher stall.  What you have will work, but it won't be the best.  Are you going to run a stock camshaft or an aftermarket cam with more lift and/or duration?
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    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #38 on: March 18, 2011 - 03:06:08 PM »
    the motor has been rebuilt to stock specs with the exception of 040 overbore.  The tranny has been tweaked a little with a shift kit, I asked him to make so it will chirp when the slap stick is used
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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #39 on: March 18, 2011 - 04:57:38 PM »
    Most of my cars are 4 speed cars, so I forget the exact stall speeds.  I think the converter you have if it is a stock rebuild is 1200.  The one that is used behind some and maybe all 340's is around 2500.  I would go with the higher stall.  It is a factory converter so it does feel like the trans is slipping.  It feels normal.  The nice thing is that when you put the car into drive it does jerk or clunk.  You will get a little improvment in performance also.  Ask your transmisson guy about it.  It is just another option that I did not know if you knew about.  Either way you build that car is "correct"  You are doing a great job.
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    Offline ChallengerGary

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #40 on: March 19, 2011 - 09:29:49 AM »
    Man - I love Citron Yella!  GY3 is one of my favorite colors  :2thumbs:
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    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #41 on: January 13, 2012 - 06:33:10 PM »
    We are back in the shop.  I had some time to save some money while waiting for AMD fenders.  they came over xmas brake and the car has moved back to the shop this week.  Here are the pics from early on in the test fitting
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #42 on: January 13, 2012 - 07:24:22 PM »
    Should be painted soon and it will look good in yellow.
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    70 Plymouth Cuda 340 4-speed
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    Offline Gumby

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #43 on: January 13, 2012 - 07:54:44 PM »
    It's probably too late, as I've only seen the first few pictures - but I would keep it exactly as it is (except for engine and driveline) Everyone and there brother has a high impact color. That is just perfect the way it is! Buy another one to "mess up"! lol! Very nice car. Exactly as it is. Edit. OK, I'm at the end of the posts so far, and it is looking GREAT! (still like the original color - but you are doing a fantastic job!)
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    Offline fireeng

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    Re: 71 challenger clone project
    « Reply #44 on: March 26, 2012 - 11:18:17 PM »
    drive train getting installed and dash and interior plastic back from resto
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