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1970 Challenger T/A Convertible Project

Started by erik70rt, September 08, 2019, 03:13:40 PM

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erik70rt

Now that the show season is starting to wind down, I've started working on my T/A convertible project.  I've been collecting parts all summer.

Today I started the teardown of the 340 I picked up for it.  Very clean inside.  Looks to have been bored .040 already, but the cylinders are still really clean and you can still see the cross honing in them.  Here are some pics.
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

anlauto

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xx88man

Keep yer foot in it


Fern

I didn't realize they made T/A convertibles.
You learn something every day.

anlauto

Quote from: Fern on September 09, 2019, 03:28:26 PM
I didn't realize they made T/A convertibles.
You learn something every day.
Yea....they're pretty rare...but there is a few out there  ;)
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

erik70rt

Wasn't planning on painting it pink, but I kind of like it!
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

xx88man

Quote from: anlauto on September 09, 2019, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: Fern on September 09, 2019, 03:28:26 PM
I didn't realize they made T/A convertibles.
You learn something every day.
Yea....they're pretty rare...but there is a few out there  ;)

Ok now we need an emoji guy with a fishing rod reeling in a big one!
:pokeeye:
Keep yer foot in it


erik70rt

Quote from: Fern on September 09, 2019, 03:28:26 PM
I didn't realize they made T/A convertibles.
You learn something every day.

Mopar never made them.  Any that you see are custom built.  Oh that Alan........   :haha:
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

anlauto

Well he didn't ask "who" made them  :) :cheers: :haha:
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

js27

Motor looks good. Looking forward to seeing the project progress. I think FM3 with black hood, interior, top and stripes look awesome.
Keep the pics coming
JS27

Fern

Quote from: anlauto on September 12, 2019, 06:02:33 AM
Well he didn't ask "who" made them  :) :cheers: :haha:

I did say they.  I'll be more clear next time.


erik70rt

Looks like I earned the twit of the day award.  I forgot that 340 standard bore is 4.04.  So it turns out by block has not been bored at all.   :woohoo: :woohoo:
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

ragtopdodge

Make it sneaky and put a stroker crank in it.

Ricomondo

You always seem to have interesting projects and I'm sure this one will be as well. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
70' FE5 Challenger T/A
71' GY3 Demon 340

YellowThumper

Yea it has always amused me that the 340 has a 4.040 bore and the 318 is so much smaller with only 3.910 bore. And then the larger 360 has a smaller 4.00 bore.
If you are replacing a 318 note the drivers side motor mount for 340s and 360s are different.
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