What did you do with your ebody/Mopar today?

[Brads70]

BRAD!!! When did you get that?! I knew you were Jonesing for one, but never knew you'd actually found one! Good looking piece all 'round, now where do you stack it? 

I posted about here.... https://forum.e-bodies.org/whats-it-worth/15/what-do-you-think-guys-71-amc-javelin/3046/240


Thanks! I'll be storing it in one of those portable garage tents for now.... My son got me a sweet deal on one as he works at Canadian tire.

[dodj]

BRAD!!! When did you get that?! I knew you were Jonesing for one, but never knew you'd actually found one! Good looking piece all 'round, now where do you stack it? 

I posted about here.... https://forum.e-bodies.org/whats-it-worth/15/what-do-you-think-guys-71-amc-javelin/3046/240


Thanks! I'll be storing it in one of those portable garage tents for now.... My son got me a sweet deal on one as he works at Canadian tire.

A couple friends of mine have used those portable tents. Both collapsed from weight of snow. So keep it cleaned off! Don't let any snow accumulate.
If it were me I'd but come up with some kind of surface protection for the car should it happen to collapse. Like a quilt or something?

[340challconvert]

I don't understand where welding the whole length of the extension, including 5 dips, is easier or better than replacing 10-15 spot welds and put the whole thing in? No welding/grinding seams. Am I missing something? 

I am a better mechanic than I am a body man
Trunk floor had already been removed. Wanted to maintain body integrity and use the trunk drop offs as a measured guide to install the 2 piece trunk floor.  Top and top half of the side of the drop off are pretty much intact.  I made a template and cut the patch piece. Seems to fit pretty well. This is the initial "rough-in"  I am taking my time since my welding skills are also marginal and I am "learning on the job"
Wish you were closer; I could use the help!

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I don't understand where welding the whole length of the extension, including 5 dips, is easier or better than replacing 10-15 spot welds and put the whole thing in? No welding/grinding seams. Am I missing something? 

I am a better mechanic than I am a body man
Trunk floor had already been removed. Wanted to maintain body integrity and use the trunk drop offs as a measured guide to install the 2 piece trunk floor.  Top and top half of the side of the drop off are pretty much intact.  I made a template and cut the patch piece. Seems to fit pretty well. This is the initial "rough-in"  I am taking my time since my welding skills are also marginal and I am "learning on the job"

The fitment looks good, but i'd be concerned with the bare metal that is going to be between the 1/4 panel and the trunk drop off. Do you think you can coat it somehow?

[340challconvert]

I don't understand where welding the whole length of the extension, including 5 dips, is easier or better than replacing 10-15 spot welds and put the whole thing in? No welding/grinding seams. Am I missing something? 

I am a better mechanic than I am a body man
Trunk floor had already been removed. Wanted to maintain body integrity and use the trunk drop offs as a measured guide to install the 2 piece trunk floor.  Top and top half of the side of the drop off are pretty much intact.  I made a template and cut the patch piece. Seems to fit pretty well. This is the initial "rough-in"  I am taking my time since my welding skills are also marginal and I am "learning on the job"

The fitment looks good, but i'd be concerned with the bare metal that is going to be between the 1/4 panel and the trunk drop off. Do you think you can coat it somehow?

Thanks for your thoughts. I will scuff the back, and spray with epoxy, then some weld through primer. Am cutting the lower quarter panel patch next.
Any suggestions welcome!

[benlavigne]

Installed a power trunk release on the Challenger. I think the unit and button are from a C-body, the latch bolted right in, I put the button in the glovebox, used the live power wire from the lighter, still undecided if I'll keep it that way, or use switched power instead. Very easy install, should have been a factory option!

Ben

[moparcop]

I walked past mine in the shop on my way to work. Although i did slow down and admire it along the way.

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the site @moparcop 

[Cudajason]

Installed a power trunk release on the Challenger. I think the unit and button are from a C-body, the latch bolted right in, I put the button in the glovebox, used the live power wire from the lighter, still undecided if I'll keep it that way, or use switched power instead. Very easy install, should have been a factory option!

Ben

I have the same set up in mine...but I disconnected it a while ago.

Is the lighter a fused wire or direct to battery.  If its not fused you may want to install one.  The lead to my tuck button fell off once, it was a direct to battery wire, and it started smoking while going down the road...not a fun experience.

Jason

[blown motor]

  I was installing a new glove box liner a few years and smoke started pouring out of the dash. A PO had ran a hot wire to the glove box light with no fuse. Somehow it shorted. Melted the wire insulation from one end to the other.

[benlavigne]

Installed a power trunk release on the Challenger. I think the unit and button are from a C-body, the latch bolted right in, I put the button in the glovebox, used the live power wire from the lighter, still undecided if I'll keep it that way, or use switched power instead. Very easy install, should have been a factory option!

Ben

I have the same set up in mine...but I disconnected it a while ago.

Is the lighter a fused wire or direct to battery.  If its not fused you may want to install one.  The lead to my tuck button fell off once, it was a direct to battery wire, and it started smoking while going down the road...not a fun experience.

Jason

Good idea, I'll look at it, although all of my connections are well-insulated...

Ben

[YellowThumper]

There is always a power lead to the decklid light. Even if not an option on your car. It is fused.

[benlavigne]

There is always a power lead to the decklid light. Even if not an option on your car. It is fused.

I do have the light, but then you need to run the wire back and forth to the button in the front...

Ben

[anlauto]

Installed a power trunk release on the Challenger. I think the unit and button are from a C-body, the latch bolted right in, I put the button in the glovebox, used the live power wire from the lighter, still undecided if I'll keep it that way, or use switched power instead. Very easy install, should have been a factory option!

Ben

I thought you would want to make such a rare car more "original" ?

[benlavigne]

Installed a power trunk release on the Challenger. I think the unit and button are from a C-body, the latch bolted right in, I put the button in the glovebox, used the live power wire from the lighter, still undecided if I'll keep it that way, or use switched power instead. Very easy install, should have been a factory option!

Ben

I thought you would want to make such a rare car more "original" ?

Just a small bolt-on for convenience, I don't mind removeable mods, I'll get to the more obvious stuff (stripe, spoiler...) next Summer... Don't think I'll go back to 14'' road wheels, though...

Ben