1970 Challenger SE - Massive restoration

[BAM]

Headgaskets should be fine. They are generic and fit the larger 340 bore as well as your 318.

@RUNCHARGER according to my earlier photo, would you consider that all that space is ok? Shouldn`t the headgasket go all the way to the "lip" of the cylinder bore?

[RUNCHARGER]

I don't think you'll find any that go right to the edge. They leave a bit so the engines can be overbored .060 and in the A-engine the 340 ones take the same headgaskets as your smaller bore 318. You're fine with those ones. A 318 bore is 3.90, a .060 overbored 340 is 4.1.

[BAM]

Hello All,

Can someone advise on where can i find and order this 6 bolts that connect the flexplate on the crankshaft? Apparently Rockauto don`t sell thos, nor summitracing, nobody

Some help is always highly appreciated 

[anlauto]

Summit has them https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-200-2903/make/dodge 

[BAM]

Summit has them https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-200-2903/make/dodge 

Thank you so much. I was looking for those, for a few hours. I would like to ask you something more... I`m looking to order an alternator and I`m not sure if i need a 1V pulley one or a 2V pulley, considering I`m gonna go ahead and install an AC unit too.

Thank you @anlauto, always helpful!

[anlauto]

Yes, if you get a two groove pully now, it will work with one belt.

[YellowThumper]

If you are adding aftermarket a/c then that as a kit will accommodate for the necessary added pullies.
I do not know of any aftermarket kits that utilize the alternator pully.
However as @anlauto noted, single belt can still be used on a dual pully. Or stated differently either 1 or 2 will still align belt properly.

[BAM]

Hey guys,

I finally got the AMD fenders and threw them on the car. Those were the missing parts of the puzzle so once they are installed, aligned, etc, the car will go for paint for the next 3 months or so. Hopefully, I'll gift myself the finish product by Christmas

[anlauto]

This is one of the most impressive "saves" I've seen on this site....WAY TO GO !!!

[Challenger in NC]

The car is looking great, you have come a long way with it. What color are you going with?

[BAM]

Didn't decide yet if I'll go with the original b5 blue or go purple. Anyway, if someone can help with the color codes for modern paints, that would be great.

Because the paint shop will take approximately 3 months to get it done and the body shop needs about 2 more weeks to align the fenders and correct all gaps, i have the time to place a huge order and fill up half a container.

Where would you recommend to order door panels, dashboard, carpet, seat covers, steering stuff, etc? I know that legendary interiors are doing a great job but it can take veeeeery long to deliver an order and I'm aiming to finalize by Christmas

I'm going for a full QA1 at the front end and Hotchkis in the back. What would anyone recommend for the front and rear brakes as a full bolt on power brakes system?

Are the rallye replicas of Foose accessible money wise or not really worth it? I'm planning to go with 18' - also, what's the maximum width i can go with, without cutting into my brand spanking new car? 🤣

Having in mind that all the car is or will be new, any recommendations are welcome

[headejm]

A few comments:

The PPG paint code for Plum Crazy (purple) is 2210

Here's what your Plum Crazy car would look like with a black vinyl top.

My recommendation for carpet is Rock Auto. Don't forget the member discount. You can get many different components from Rock Auto.

Don't hesitate to ask for any additional advice.

[BAM]

What would be a good gas tank with vents? Also, except the tank and sending unit, what else do I need to complete a gas tank installation?

[anlauto]

Roseville Moparts puts together a great package. Tank, sending unit, filler tube seal, insulation pad, tank straps, J bolts, and a ground strap....that's about it..

[Filthy Filbert]

nice job!

sorry I just joined the site myself, I could have answered a bunch of your engine questions.     I'm a huge fan of the Magnum style heads (mid-90s through 2003)   as cast from the factory they will support 400 crank hp.    I have a Dakota that had stock heads on a 318 (5.2L) added a performance intake, cam, headers and a retune of the factory computer controlling the EFI, and it pushed my 4000 lb Dakota into the low 14s, but had the MPH for 13s.   I just lacked traction because it's just a leaf spring rear suspension on greasy street tires.

Now it's a Edelbrock headed 360 5.9L  and runs really well.


Speaking of paint colors, if you're not set on going full original with it, You should look at the "Intense Blue Pearl Coat" color that was used in the late 90s and early 2000s.  Its a really nice deep blue that looks good in all shades of light--that's the color of my Dakota