1970 Challenger

News:

  • Home
  • Help
  • Chat
  • Login
  • Register

    • « previous next »
    Pages: [1] 2

    Author Topic: 1970 Challenger  (Read 3085 times)

    Offline AndrewW

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 26
    1970 Challenger
    « on: February 07, 2011 - 01:48:32 AM »
    Hello everyone,

    I bought a '70 Challenger R/T in 2005. I have been working on it on and off since then. I bought the car disassembled with some work already done to it. It had the cheap half quater panels. I did not like the idea of a weld the length of the quarter, so I replaced them with the full quarters from goodmark. The hood and right fender needed a little more work than I wanted to deal with, so I replaced them with aftermarket also. I am finished with all of the body work and am very close to painting. I am really excited to finally start reassembling. I am looking forward to learning new things and getting advice from this forum. I am sure that I will have plenty of questions.
    Logged
    1970 Challenger RT


    Offline 360FISH

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 705
    • BS23H3B567746
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #1 on: February 07, 2011 - 02:42:18 AM »
    Very cool Andrew!  Welcome to the board.     :bigshades:

    Looks like you'll fit right in with the other guys who bring life back to old battered road warriors.

     :working:

    Alan
    Logged
    1973 ‘Cuda   Semi-Pro Touring
    360 SB - 518/OD auto tranny - FAST EZ EFI - Edelbrock Fuel sump - HHR fan
    Hella H4 headlights on relays - 97 Dodge Avenger seats - Chin spoiler - Bumpers pulled in to ’72 offset

    Build: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.0

    Offline CUDAchrisAUS

    • Valcoholic Petrosexual
    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 66
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #2 on: February 07, 2011 - 03:16:56 AM »
     :o :wow: that is a huge job . Also a top job by the looks of it :worshippy
    Cant wait to see the finished car :2thumbs:
    Logged

    Offline brads70

    • C-C.com Expert
    • ********
    • Posts: 18747
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #3 on: February 07, 2011 - 07:53:40 AM »
    Welcome to the party! Car looks top notch!   :2thumbs:
    Logged
    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 NoMope Greg

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 3166
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #4 on: February 07, 2011 - 06:51:28 PM »
    Looks great - welcome to the site!
    Logged
    Greg
    2003 Ford Escape XLS
    Currently Mopar-less :(

    Offline usraptr

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1814
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #5 on: February 07, 2011 - 07:02:18 PM »
    Welcome!   Nice car and great work!!   :2thumbs:  You'll like it here.  Great people and great info.   :cheers:
    Logged
    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
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "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 FY1443433

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 593
    • 1971 Superbee, 1970 Challenger R/T
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011 - 08:05:07 AM »
    WOW, wish mine was that far along.  Mine needs all the same type of work but finances are holdng back, but that will change.

    FY1443433
    Logged

    Offline hezzel

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1105
    • Matching numbers 383 Magnum ,727 at and 3:23 rear
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #7 on: February 08, 2011 - 09:54:02 AM »
    Welcome Andrew  :wave: Nice work on your Chally :2thumbs:
    Logged
    1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
    2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Offline cwestra

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1120
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #8 on: February 08, 2011 - 10:58:07 AM »
    Looking great, Andrew.  Keep at it and it will be on the road soon.
    Logged
    Corey - in Northern Indiana

    Offline Challenger III

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1290
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011 - 07:22:44 PM »
     :wave: Welcome! Very nice job you are doing! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.  :thumbsup:
    Logged
    Mike    Yakima, Washington

    Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0

    Offline thedodgeboys

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 3633
    • ''Normal’s Overrated''
      • THE DODGE BOYS
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011 - 07:37:12 PM »
     :wow: very nice start  :wave:
    Logged
    Go Fast & Have Fun...
    70 6.1 HEMI 6-speed Drop Top...

    Offline hooD

    • detroit iron
    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2820
    • Motor City Made Muscle
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #11 on: February 15, 2011 - 04:12:15 AM »
     :wave:  Hello Andrew and welcome to the site.  What are your plans for the color scheme?  Do you have an engine and trans picked out?  Keep us updated on your progress.
    Logged
    -Larry
    member since AUG 2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvrWiLgDm7Y
    southeastern michigan usa
                 
     
                
    1973 'CUDA 340
     
    original owner
    37,117 miles
      
    :grinyes: *click my E-Body* :grinyes:

    Offline GranCuda1970

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5515
    • Rev 20:4. Mat 6:33 John 1:3 Mat 26:41
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #12 on: February 15, 2011 - 09:44:18 AM »
    Welcomto the site and good work on you Chally!
    Logged

    Offline AndrewW

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 26
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #13 on: February 15, 2011 - 10:00:30 PM »
    Hello again,  Thanks for everyone's comments!  For the color scheme I am planning on Hemi Orange with a black vinyl top, londitudinal stripes, and the black out hood treatment.  As for the engine and trans, I want to build a mild 440 with aluminum heads.  I have been thinking about a passon hemi overdrive, the 4 speed that you can already buy.  If anyone is using this trans I would love to hear how you like it.  I hope to get all the body parts, and the underside of the car trimmed in within the next week.  I will post some more pics soon.
    Logged
    1970 Challenger RT

    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 3157
    • Still My Inspiration..1971, Rockingham, Nc
    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #14 on: February 15, 2011 - 10:33:29 PM »
    Welcome Andrew.   Looks like a very good start.   Keep the pics comming........... :2thumbs:
    Logged
    Dave or David
    Pages: [1] 2
    « previous next »