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1970 Challenger SE - Massive restoration

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anlauto

#45
February 12, 2021, 07:49:42 AM
Quote from: BAM on February 12, 2021, 07:45:30 AM
Is the little "button" on the steering column for tilting or what does it do?

That's NOT an E Body steering column. :alan2cents:

I would think that button controls the emergency flashers  :thinking:
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BAM

#46
February 14, 2021, 03:18:34 AM Last Edit: February 14, 2021, 03:36:12 AM by BAM
Quote from: anlauto on February 12, 2021, 07:49:42 AM
Quote from: BAM on February 12, 2021, 07:45:30 AM
Is the little "button" on the steering column for tilting or what does it do?

That's NOT an E Body steering column. :alan2cents:

I would think that button controls the emergency flashers  :thinking:

There goes another 5-600$  :dunno:

Thanks Alan for the info!

I feel my Challenger is mostly an old Mercedes hahaha

BAM

#47
February 16, 2021, 10:30:41 AM
Can you guys advise what year is this engine? I'm starting to order parts for it and I'm trying to get them right (zero mechanical skills here 😀)

I found a website where someone was building a 318 to 400 bhp. I read the whole thing but I seriously don't understand what's what. I will share the link here and maybe someone can help me a little bit  to locate those parts or part numbers or something

JS29

#48
February 16, 2021, 01:13:46 PM
0B tells me 1970 Hamtramic, Michigan.

anlauto

#49
February 16, 2021, 01:17:51 PM
The block casting date (could be 1969) will be on the other side of the engine, but the VIN tells us it came from a 1970 vehicle
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BAM

#50
February 17, 2021, 01:57:34 AM
Thank you guys!

Anyone here tried this: https://www.hotrod.com/articles/mopp-0409-318-engine-build/

If so, could anyone indicate the actual parts that will go with my engine? I know is a lot to ask but i`m afraid i will start ordering a bunch of parts, wait for 1-2 months to have them delivered and if something is not right, i`ll have to wait another 1-2 months to get what i need :)

I`m looking to change most internals, except the crankshaft. Shall i try sourcing some magnum heads? As i understood, those will not need any modifying compared to the 340 ones.

Big dilemma here  :clueless:

JS29

#52
February 24, 2021, 10:08:49 AM
The last one is the wrong year, At  leased the first one was refurbished.  :alan2cents:

dodj

#53
February 24, 2021, 11:33:24 AM
HOLY CRAP!
The last column I bought was 50 bucks....about 5-6 years ago.
Are those prices reasonable now?
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BAM

#54
February 24, 2021, 12:18:08 PM
Isn't that VERY overpriced? I mean I'm sure i can find here on the forum a column for like 100$.

I have this option for 200$ can anyone suggest which one i should pick?

anlauto

#55
February 24, 2021, 01:01:24 PM
I would pick the complete one with the mounting plate. 1970 is a ONE YEAR only steering column, harder to find = more money :bigmoney:
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BAM

#56
February 24, 2021, 01:25:11 PM
Quote from: anlauto on February 24, 2021, 01:01:24 PM
I would pick the complete one with the mounting plate. 1970 is a ONE YEAR only steering column, harder to find = more money :bigmoney:

Hey Alan, thanks again for the help. I guess you are referring to my last post, the one with the photos included?

If so, thank you, I will definitely follow your advice

anlauto

#57
February 24, 2021, 01:34:54 PM
I would buy this one...
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BAM

#58
February 24, 2021, 11:15:53 PM
And the floor is out.  :yes:

BAM

#59
February 26, 2021, 11:24:18 PM
Good mornin all!

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

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  :thankyou:
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