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Offline challenger4404spd

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my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« on: October 08, 2012 - 03:38:35 PM »
can't wait to get it back from the body shop so i can start assembling the engine and trans.  its getting a 440 and a 4spd.  efi is planned and possibly a 5 spd upgrade in the future.




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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2012 - 04:22:15 PM »
that paint looks beautiful. Bet you're excited!


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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2012 - 04:24:23 PM »
 :iagree:

I love what you've done with the hood. Very unique. 

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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2012 - 04:53:57 PM »
Looking good!!  :ylsuper:





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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2012 - 05:00:52 PM »
oh,  i can't wait for it to come home.  you can't see it in the pics but the flat black hood lines continue over the roof and onto the trunk.  other subtle touches were made as well, bumpers are tucked into the body and completely shaved, marker lights are gone, antena hole is gone.  i'm trying to make this as smooth as possible.  there is also a ta spoiler thats missing. hopefully be ready for the spring season. 
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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2012 - 10:07:53 AM »
Looks great!  I like those wide stripes!  :thumbsup:
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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2012 - 10:12:40 AM »
Looks pretty sharp  :)

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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2012 - 11:35:23 PM »
just an update, can undergoing some final assembly at the body shop...

if any one is interested all the pics can be found on the neutral ground classics facebook page.  these guys are out of grand blanc michigan. 

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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2012 - 12:21:06 AM »
looking good  :2thumbs:  got some outdoor pics to share....?  :popcorn: :cooldancing:    no facebook here......  :grinno:
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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2012 - 06:22:44 AM »
Looking good!  Better hurry up and get it outta there though.... it's gonna get a rash sitting next to all those Camaro's!  :icon16: :lol:
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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2012 - 06:52:48 AM »
That looks really nice.  I also love the hood and the color.  Keep the pics coming.

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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2012 - 12:31:20 PM »
right now i'm debating about what color to paint the engine.  currently the engine is hemi orange but i'm thinking of switching to either chrysler blue and then do a blue, black and polished aluminum underhood theme or do a black engine and keep the primary colors only of black, polished, gray, and natural aluminum.

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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2012 - 02:00:06 PM »
I like orange engines myself - the brighter the better!! It's sort of a universal color that goes with almost any color. Except orange LOL .That's just me though. Some people don't like orange. I'm sure it will look great whatever color you pick. Awesome paint scheme too. I love Challengers!

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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2012 - 02:17:45 PM »
I'm working on a black/natural/polished scheme on my motor and I love it, especially the black NASCAR Eddie RPM airgap, along with my polished carb, and black mopar fabbed aluminum valve covers
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Re: my 73 undergoing some paint and bodywork is almost done
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2012 - 03:59:39 PM »
sounds pretty sweet.... I like it!