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New here and just bought a 1970 Dodge Challenger "R/T" 440!!!

Started by MoparsNBurnouts, March 22, 2021, 11:42:28 AM

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anlauto

Quote from: 70rag383 on March 23, 2021, 02:31:03 PM
Nice car! Welcome to the site. Vinyl top looks good! Rallyes would look awesome on your car.

Go for the 17" rallies  :D
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MoparsNBurnouts

I do love the 17" Rallye's! I should start a wheel and tire shop that lets you put on different wheels and tire sizes before you buy. Might do really well...Also, here is an interior shot. I keep hitting my knee on the wheel when i go for the brake pedal. I wish it was like 4" closer to the firewall. It's not like I'm tall, I am only 5'9". Anybody want to buy the Grant wheel I have since I bought the new Tuff wheel? :yes:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440

anlauto

The problem with the wheel is it's too close to the dash because somebody removed the factory "crush can" when they installed the ugly steering wheel..
The wheel should be about 3"-4" closer to you.. :alan2cents:
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MoparsNBurnouts

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440

anlauto

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

71383bee

Sweet ride!   Love the Steelies and vinyl top but it's your ride so enjoy it! 


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73 Challenger Rallye - 340 4 speed - K6 w/ White Top
70 Challenger Convertible - 318 Auto - K5 w/ White Top

wes473

The try-before-you-buy tire shop would be awesome!

Another option that I think I'm going to stick with is blacked out rallies with trim rings


rikkitik

Welcome.
Funny, I recently bought a 440 Challenger and had it shipped from Michigan.
Another similarity, the first thing I did was take it apart too. 😎

dodgemania


Squire Edgar

Quote from: wes473 on March 25, 2021, 12:30:08 PM
The try-before-you-buy tire shop would be awesome!

Another option that I think I'm going to stick with is blacked out rallies with trim rings

You have good taste!  :clapping:

ragtopdodge

Congrats!  Cool ride!

If you're going to change the gauges, I would buy Dakota DIgital RTX gauges.

About the same price as restored OEM ones, yet looks slick!  You'll need to find a bezel and woodgrain.  Get the 1970 style and put in some reset knobs where the holes are.



As for wheels...everyone has Rallyes.  Kind of like MP valve covers.

Try something different.

Maybe:

some 17" Magnum 500s:

https://www.billetspecialties.com/wheels/original-equipment-series/supersport-/


70 Top Banana

Welcome from Metro Detroit and good looking car. Keep the roof. It is a hassle to remove, then you have to sand, prep and color match paint. I could live with that. I have the original black vinyl top on my car. I also like B5 Blue. Long ago I had a 69 super bee in B5 blue :ohyeah:


MoparsNBurnouts

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440

anlauto

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