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    Author Topic: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project  (Read 47715 times)

    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #45 on: March 17, 2012 - 07:42:23 PM »
    Today I installed the 11.7" Cobra Rear disc brake kit. I think I will make my own  hard brake line from the distribution block to the stainless DOT flex hose and MIG 2 small brackets on each tube to hold the flex hoses in place.
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #46 on: March 18, 2012 - 07:17:53 PM »
    Very nice!! :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
    (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 brads70

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #47 on: March 18, 2012 - 07:25:55 PM »
     :droolingbounce:   looks great!  :2thumbs:
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    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 airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #48 on: April 03, 2012 - 09:35:25 AM »
    Just got off the phone with Dick Ross,(Firm Feel). I will recieve the rear end parts,(Rear Sway bar kit, Leaf springs, H.D. Shackles, U-Bolt kit, lower shock plate).  In a few weeks. I'll post pics of it all when I get them.  Eddie
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    Offline drewcrane

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #49 on: April 07, 2012 - 04:27:49 PM »
     :droolingbounce:
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    Offline 1970 RT Challenger 1970

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #50 on: April 08, 2012 - 01:04:27 AM »
    Looks like a Great Project!  :thumbsup:
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    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #51 on: April 25, 2012 - 11:47:16 AM »
    I detailed the rearend,  Dick Ross sent my parts out to me,, should be getting them in a day or three. I'll post pics as soon as they get here!
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    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #52 on: April 25, 2012 - 11:48:18 AM »
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    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #53 on: April 26, 2012 - 12:27:14 PM »
    All the FF stuff just got here! Cya in a few months! :bigsmile:
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    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #54 on: April 26, 2012 - 03:13:38 PM »
    Spare 70 Challenger K-member,, I have the re-inforcement plates. I am gonna attempt to MIG weld,(With C02/Argon mix of 25/75), and gusset/box the steering box mount,, weld the seams better, attach the skid plate, and possibly weld on a tow hook.
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    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #55 on: May 10, 2012 - 07:30:39 PM »
    Got the Dana intalled today!!
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    Offline airfueleddie

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #56 on: May 10, 2012 - 07:31:43 PM »
    another
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #57 on: May 10, 2012 - 08:22:51 PM »
     :droolingbounce:  Looks great! Can't wait to get mine!
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    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 Street_Challenged73

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #58 on: May 11, 2012 - 01:31:12 AM »
    What an awesome project!!! :grinyes: :drool:  Looking very nice so far!! :cheers:
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    1973 Dodge Challenger......................The ongoing project. (00/----\00)
    1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin-Turbo....The sunny day cruiser (RTBoost)
    1990 Toyota Celica GT Liftback...........The new daily & winter driver.
    All-American Muscle: 'Cudas and Challengers...Still the Elite and always will be.

                                                                                                 
                     
    Street_Challenged73 from Wisconsin

    Offline brads70

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    Re: 1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project
    « Reply #59 on: May 11, 2012 - 09:12:22 AM »
    I was just thinking.... only among car guys can you say " nice rear end" to another guy and not get punched out!  :smilielol:
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    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
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