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    Offline AndrewW

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    1970 Challenger
    « on: November 11, 2012 - 09:23:35 PM »
    Hello again everyone. It's been a while since I've posted anything. My first post was under the 'New Intros' section in the earlier part of 2011. I took a little time off from working on it due to other interests. I've recently started making progress again and wanted to start a new thread because I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions on reassembly. Here are a few pictures of where I'm at now.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #1 on: November 11, 2012 - 09:39:05 PM »
    Wow your car looks really great Andrew.   :2thumbs:
     
    My advice to start with is to concentrate on trim restoration, glass & hardware, Interior/dash restoration, and grille.

    These are the most time consuming. Everything else gets easier from there on.
     Then do brakes and fuel lines.

    Install engine and trans as one unit from underneath using a cherry picker to lower car onto assembly.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #2 on: November 11, 2012 - 09:49:47 PM »
    Oh yeah! One more thing!

    Put a S.F. Giants sticker on it.  :grinyes:
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    Offline AndrewW

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #3 on: November 11, 2012 - 10:09:53 PM »
    Thanks!  That is pretty much what I was thinking.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #4 on: November 11, 2012 - 11:20:47 PM »
    Quote from: AndrewW on November 11, 2012 - 10:09:53 PM
    Thanks!  That is pretty much what I was thinking.

    What?
    Putting a Giants Sticker on your window?  :lol:

    Just kidding.
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    Offline AndrewW

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #5 on: December 15, 2012 - 04:47:22 PM »
    I have made some progess and thought I would share some photos. This was my first vinyl top installation. It turned out pretty nice. I can say it's definitely a lot harder than it looks!
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #6 on: December 15, 2012 - 05:56:19 PM »
    holy smokes , that looks beautiful  :drool: :drool: :drool:   almost makes me do mine again....  :bigsmile:  Nice work in the top too  :clapping:
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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #7 on: December 15, 2012 - 08:31:52 PM »
    Wow! you did a great job, especially for a first time.  :2thumbs:   :ylsuper:   I just paid two guys to do mine yesterday and I'm glad I did.  As you said, it's a lot harder than it looks.   :worshippy
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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 AndrewW

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #8 on: December 16, 2012 - 12:51:00 AM »
    Thanks! I decided to do it myself because I didn't really know or trust anyone in the area to do it :banghead:.
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    Offline Chooch

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #9 on: December 16, 2012 - 02:13:17 AM »
    Would you happen to know where a guy can pick up a 3 speed wiper switch for a E body Challenger?

    Please contact me at my email address at      myonts1961@yahoo.com.

    I am restoring a 73 Challenger and could use all the help you can provide. I love what your doing with your car

    Mike
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    Offline AndrewW

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #10 on: December 16, 2012 - 12:43:58 PM »
     Sorry, I can't help you out with the switch. I would try posting in the parts wanted section. I have had some luck finding parts there.
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #11 on: December 16, 2012 - 01:06:06 PM »
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #12 on: December 16, 2012 - 01:25:05 PM »
    Quote from: Chooch on December 16, 2012 - 02:13:17 AM
    Would you happen to know where a guy can pick up a 3 speed wiper switch for a E body Challenger?

    Please contact me at my email address at      myonts1961@yahoo.com.

    I am restoring a 73 Challenger and could use all the help you can provide. I love what your doing with your car

    Mike


    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=64880.0    :bigsmile:
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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 dutch

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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #13 on: December 16, 2012 - 02:26:45 PM »
    Sure... slotts is your first stop, but I thought he already contacted him... guess I got things mixed up  :bricks1: 

    sorry for the offtopc crap andrew... back to your beauty  :drool:
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    Re: 1970 Challenger
    « Reply #14 on: December 16, 2012 - 07:42:12 PM »
    Sure looks nice. Any tips you learned while installing the vinyl top?
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