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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #120 on: July 08, 2016 - 05:03:52 PM »
Found a set of rubber bumpers (Finally) and dropped the rear off at the shop. Front bumper is still with me. Turns out one of my brackets was bent, so I got another and will trial fit the bracket today. Here are some pics of them and the car. Not much progress since they were finishing another car for the last week or two. Did get the side scoops fitted.
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #121 on: July 09, 2016 - 09:22:52 PM »
That  is going to be one sweet ride!  :ylsuper:
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: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #122 on: July 14, 2016 - 03:57:17 PM »
 :2thumbs:
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #123 on: August 01, 2016 - 09:57:17 PM »
Visited the car in paint prison today. Coming along quite well. They think they will have the outer body in primer by the end of the week.
Thanks , Keith
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Build Thread: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=97569.0
71' Roadrunner Stock restored 383 4spd
08 Charger SRT8 Super Bee
07 Ram 2500 4WD Cummings

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #124 on: August 02, 2016 - 12:11:38 AM »
that paint prison looks a lot like mine...
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #125 on: August 20, 2016 - 03:16:39 PM »
Visited the car in paint prison and here are a few more pics of the progress.
« Last Edit: August 20, 2016 - 03:38:43 PM by Lotsapins »
Thanks , Keith
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Build Thread: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=97569.0
71' Roadrunner Stock restored 383 4spd
08 Charger SRT8 Super Bee
07 Ram 2500 4WD Cummings

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #126 on: September 04, 2016 - 07:03:46 PM »
More progress. They started painting on Thursday. Should be painting a lot more this week. Here are a few pics. The underneath is painted along with the engine compartment and the front wheel wells.
Thanks , Keith
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Build Thread: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=97569.0
71' Roadrunner Stock restored 383 4spd
08 Charger SRT8 Super Bee
07 Ram 2500 4WD Cummings

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #127 on: October 14, 2016 - 07:16:04 PM »
More from paint prison.
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #128 on: October 14, 2016 - 07:20:06 PM »
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #129 on: October 14, 2016 - 07:24:28 PM »
love the wheels :drool:
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #130 on: October 15, 2016 - 09:58:00 AM »
The anticipation must be killing you. Looks awesome.

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #131 on: October 16, 2016 - 11:49:49 AM »
love the wheels :drool:

I agree!  Those are awesome.   :2thumbs:  What color is that?  At first glance I thought it was sublime green, but then it's got more metallic in 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: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #132 on: October 16, 2016 - 12:00:49 PM »
What color is that?  At first glance I thought it was sublime green, but then it's got more metallic in it.

Keith will have to tell you, but it is not an original Mopar High-Impact color :stirpot:

What it is, is freakin' awesome ... looking forward to seeing that bad-boy in person! :2thumbs:
« Last Edit: October 16, 2016 - 04:28:19 PM by RzeroB »
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #133 on: October 16, 2016 - 12:58:23 PM »
so the color was partially left to the body shop. I said I wanted it the snakeskin green on new Challengers or the synergy Green on new GM or the 69 dodge spring green. All of the colors are so close to each other, I just told them to pick the brightest one. Not really sure which one they chose, but I like it  :thumbsup:
Thanks , Keith
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Build Thread: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=97569.0
71' Roadrunner Stock restored 383 4spd
08 Charger SRT8 Super Bee
07 Ram 2500 4WD Cummings

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #134 on: October 16, 2016 - 03:25:29 PM »
Coming along nice!   :2thumbs:
Mike, Fremont, CA.