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Offline challengerx

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In over my head challenger ITS DONE FINALLY
« on: July 02, 2011 - 07:12:38 PM »
After six years and four body men my car is being prepped for paint as I type. I never thought I would see this day, the next pics should have color.
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Re: In over my head challenger IN THE BOOTH
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2011 - 07:18:14 PM »
Can almost smell that new paint.  Can't wait to see the finished project!   :2thumbs:
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.

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Re: In over my head challenger IN THE BOOTH
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2011 - 08:01:04 PM »
looks good,,wait till you here the motor run with the new paint job  :burnout:
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2011 - 12:24:43 AM »
Hopefully my pics work. I got the car back just befor Carlisle but got a new camera and couldn't figure it out, so here it goes.  Looks like it works. The car will not sit this high in the back when finished as calvert mono leafs and cal tracs will be going in place of the ss springs. The motor is done and just picked up the tranny. Brand new coan converter just came so the drive train can go in as soon as I get a little time. More updates to come, this is finally getting fun.
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2011 - 02:18:13 AM »
What color is that? Looks like the atomic orange I am painting mine with.

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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2011 - 02:34:51 AM »
 :wow: Looks Great
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2011 - 08:26:45 AM »
Kool kolor(s)  :clapping:
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2011 - 08:40:36 AM »
The color is actually from the show Trucks with Stacey David (now Gearz on speed). He did a 70 Chevy pickup called project copperhead and PPG has it as one of their custom colors, called copperhead metallic.

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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2011 - 12:37:44 PM »
Looking good, glad you got the pictures thing figured out.

Tom :2thumbs:
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2011 - 03:13:26 PM »
congrats on a big step forward  :thumbsup:   she looks great  :woohoo:  I love to see some pics in sunlight   :picture:
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2011 - 10:00:49 PM »
Looks outstanding.  Congrats on a superior paint job!   :2thumbs:  Can't wait until mine has some fresh paint on it.
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.

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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2011 - 11:43:09 PM »
Cool color!

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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2011 - 09:45:11 PM »
SWEET COLOR !

i remember that copperhead truck from the show. that was one cool ride !

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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2011 - 11:00:32 PM »
WOW! NICE color choice...Always wondered how a copper Challenger would look....
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Re: In over my head challenger PAINTED
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011 - 10:11:51 PM »
Thanks everyone, slowly starting to put it back together. The little things like getting the door glass and quarter glass back in is kicking my but. I to would like to see it in the sunlight, the truck dropped it off after dark and I have kept it in the garage since. Maybe over the weekend I will push it out and get some progree pics in the sun.