1970 Challenger SE - Massive restoration

[anlauto]

Good mornin all!

I`m the proud uncle of a baby girl!!!

Back to the car, question:

Is a Cuda/Barracuda door skin the same with the Challenger one? I`m having difficulties to find AMD door skins anywhere in stock and i found a paid on ebay but the seller is advertising as being for a Cuda 

The exterior door skin of a Cuda is TOTALLY different then the exterior door skin of a Challenger.

[larry4406]

And the floor is out. 

I think I read somewhere that you need to transfer the square seat bracket reinforcements to the replacement floors?

[BAM]

The new floor comes with the reinforcements (i think)

Even the K member is butchered in this car... can someone suggest a power steering set for my car? I basically need everything there and a whole suspension set...

[BAM]

Hello all,

2 questions for today:

1. What size of intake and exhaust valves do  i need for the little 318 - keeping it stock
2. My valve covers have a total of 3 large holes (guess 1 for filling it up with oil and the other 2 are breeders). I was looking for a set of nice valve covers from Edelbrock but i don`t see any with the 3 holes 

Can someone help please? A link to some nice covers on summitracing.com that would fit my engine, will be greatly appreciated

[Skdmark]

Typically a stock 318 has intake valves of 1.78" and exhaust of 1.5" per the service manual.
Double check which heads you actually have and make sure they haven't been modified.

Either go with the stock style stamped steel AMD or the die cast aluminum from Summit.
The die cast Summit ones look similar to the Mopar Performance ones. I have a 383 with the die cast Mopar Performance covers and was able to install the 2 breathers on it.

https://www.summitracing.com/search?N=filter-options%3Ain-stock%2Bpart-type%3Avalve-covers%2Bbrand%3Asummit-racing_auto-metal-direct&SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=318%20valve%20cover

[BAM]

Apparently, i need a bigger daily driver too...

[BAM]

Hello guys,

I have another question. Was there a bracket welded on the floor pan that was supposed to hold the driveshaft somehow? on the old panel, there are brackets but the new AMD one does not include those. If there are and must be purchased separately and welded, does anyone have a part number for 1970 challenger with a 318 and A904 transmission?

Also, the new radiator support is being installed today, the doors will be reskinned next week... Having issues with the driver side rocker panel from CariD meaning they didn`t ship it and are not willing to ship... the passenger side is already installed and looking good.

Also, the fenders are not gonna be delivered because the shipper decided are too big...paid like 1500 USD shipping so they should bring them swimming...

If anyone can help with a pair of fenders and being able to ship overseas, i would be forever grateful 

[anlauto]

Do mean hold the transmission ?

[BAM]

I'm not sure. The guy at the garage showed me some small brackets that were holding the actual driveshaft. I'll try to find some photo for reference.

It's some small brackets that this would kind of screw on. It might be just some more butchering of this car as the driveshaft was shorten and modified anyway

[anlauto]

On an E Body the driveshaft travels directly from the slip joint in the transmission to the yoke of the differential. There is NOTHING supporting the driveshaft. The transmission is supported by the cross member I posted earlier.....that's it.

[BAM]

Thank you! All clear now

What's the maximum wheels and tires size i can go for, without any more cutting/welding. I'm also looking to lower the car a little bit 3-7cm

[BAM]

Good morning!

Considering my K Member is not safe to use, would you recommend the QA1 one? Also, if i switch to the QA1, will I have to buy the whole tubular kit or i will be able to use standard suspension/braking/steering parts with it?

[BAM]

Hey guys. Does this look right as a fitment? I don't think that bump should be there...

Can someone advise if any mistake is spotted?

[anlauto]

The factory cars have a seem there that is typically filled with lead.

[BAM]

The factory cars have a seem there that is typically filled with lead.

This being a reproduction AMD roof skin, the part circled by me, sits about 1cm higher and there doesn't seem to be any seam to fill. Just from the photo, would you say that the roof skin is installed correctly?