Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #165 on: April 06, 2017 - 04:01:03 PM »
I think Keith has a HydroBoost unit on there to assist the brakes.

That green paint is slick ... almost seems to "glow" doesn't it? Keith, did you have them add a bit of pearl to that paint mix? Seems like it would almost fluoresce and glow in the dark if you turned off all of the lights! Coming along nicely ... hope to see it soon.
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #166 on: April 06, 2017 - 06:53:43 PM »
The Challenger really looks good will it be at the Easter car show? How does the challenger stop without being power brakes?

No Easter show. Too much to do plus the whole interior is on hold. It has a hydroboost system. It is power. Assist comes from
power steering pump.
Thanks , Keith
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #167 on: April 06, 2017 - 09:37:22 PM »
Looks like there is hydroboost setup for power brakes.

The Challenger really looks good will it be at the Easter car show? How does the challenger stop without being power brakes?
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #168 on: April 15, 2017 - 12:57:04 AM »
More progress. Digi-tails LED tail lights, LED side markers, trunk light and power trunk release all wired and working. Added wheel opening molding, hood emblems and stripes.
Thanks , Keith
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08 Charger SRT8 Super Bee
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #169 on: April 15, 2017 - 07:59:42 AM »
Looking great..........nice touches and a very clean shop/garage too..........
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #170 on: April 15, 2017 - 08:58:04 AM »
Looks great! Turning out very nice!

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #171 on: April 15, 2017 - 02:16:36 PM »
Very nice.
What type lift is that?
It looks great also

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #172 on: April 16, 2017 - 12:35:43 AM »
Any info on the led side marker lights? Did you fab them or does someone sell a kit? Really liking the look and color of the car. Stripes look good.  :2thumbs:
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #173 on: April 16, 2017 - 02:27:40 PM »
That is an unbelievably clean and tasteful setup.
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #174 on: April 16, 2017 - 02:55:47 PM »
I say this with the utmost respect - boner inspiring.
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #175 on: April 23, 2017 - 12:44:22 PM »
Any info on the led side marker lights? Did you fab them or does someone sell a kit? Really liking the look and color of the car. Stripes look good.  :2thumbs:

I just bought some rolls of waterproof led strip lighting. It's cheap and you end up with lots more than you need. Learned from pinball machines that you use the colored LED's to enhance the lens. The rears are red and the front amber. I also bought the digitails LED lights for the tail lights and bought LED bulbs for the interior lights and amber 1157 LED bulbs for the front turn signals. Have to use a electronic flashes that I got from amazon. (Black Menba® frequency Adjustable 2-Pin Electronic LED Flasher, $7.50 each) The digitails lights are set up to go sequential, which is a cool feature. it can be turned off if you don't like it, but I did so they are sequential.

Here are a few pics of the front turns and side markers with the LED strip. You just cut them off where it's marked and solder wires on.
Thanks , Keith
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #176 on: April 23, 2017 - 10:39:57 PM »
Very nice upgrade on lighting. :2thumbs:
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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #177 on: April 24, 2017 - 06:49:45 PM »
WoW !!   THATS LOOKN NICE!!!   LuV the color!!    and your shop is way too clean.    Lighting is super cool. Like the way you did that!!   :2thumbs:

what's up with the interior?   season is upon us soon.  And i can just see the smile on your face cruising that thing around!   :big shades:

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Re: Lotsapins 71 SRT Challenger Convertible Build
« Reply #178 on: April 24, 2017 - 10:17:01 PM »
WoW !!   THATS LOOKN NICE!!!   LuV the color!!    and your shop is way too clean.    Lighting is super cool. Like the way you did that!!   :2thumbs:

what's up with the interior?   season is upon us soon.  And i can just see the smile on your face cruising that thing around!   :big shades:

Seems my interior is a mystery. Need to find some better than stock seats, have them and the rear upholstered in white and try to find someone to do it and make the late model console fit and finish. Not sure who I can get to do these things, so it's up in the air for now. Also need a convertible top installed, hopefully at the same shop. Still a bit overwhelmed, but am slowly working through it. All new glass has to be bought and a power window setup.. Least I have the dash pad, gauges and steering column bought. Lots of details to work out, but I'll get it. Might not be this summer, but soon. 
Thanks , Keith
71 Challenger Conv
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 #179 on: May 01, 2017 - 07:47:21 PM »
Very nice.
What type lift is that?
It looks great also

It was from Greg Smith Equipment. It was 9000LB Atlas lift, extra long, extra wide. Came with Jack Tray and 4 drip trays. It will fit my Ram quad cab diesel 8' bed with no problem.
I got the hydraulic rolling jack, caster set and a 1500LB tall jack stand all delivered for $4100. The rolling jack was $600 alone, but it's worth it. 
Thanks , Keith
71 Challenger Conv
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