1970 Challenger SE - Massive restoration

[BAM]

So, I finally have the complete front end, complete rear suspension and complete front and back brakes. Paint job will be ready next week so early January we start assembling the K member, suspension, etc. Would you say is better to assemble the front on a bench and lift everything up from underneath the car, or install the K and everything else one by one?

[Challenger in NC]

So, I finally have the complete front end, complete rear suspension and complete front and back brakes. Paint job will be ready next week so early January we start assembling the K member, suspension, etc. Would you say is better to assemble the front on a bench and lift everything up from underneath the car, or install the K and everything else one by one?

I have never installed the engine/suspension assembly from underneath but that's the method I plan on using. You just have to rig up a lifting bar to the front end.
https://forum.e-bodies.org/engine-transmission-and-rear-end/4/engine-installation-methods/21292/msg263238#msg263238

[Timbbuc2]

I installed my k member and engine from the bottom,  it is so much easier. I made a frame to mount the assy on wheels so I could line it up. Then used my engine puller to raise the body.

[Dakota]

Another vote here for putting the assembled K-member in from underneath.  I had the rear axle in when I did mine.   Instead of putting jack stands under the axle, I moved them forward a bit so the front end became easier to lift.   I used an engine lift and a lifting strap to pick up the front end, then rolled the engine and K-member under the car (it was on "piano dollies".... basically padded wood rectangles with caster wheels).  After lowering the front end and supporting it with jack stands, I used the engine lift, a floor jack and some blocks of wood to raise the K-member up and hold it in place so that the k-member bolts could be installed.     

[BAM]

Sneak peak! One more coat of clear and some small bits and pieces left to be painted. I'll post again when the car is assembled and under the sun... AMAZING!

[Challenger in NC]

Beautiful color, you made a great choice.

[anlauto]

Wow....go back to page one and look at the pictures....this is the most impressive build ever posted on this website 

[BAM]

Wow! that means a lot coming from you @anlauto. I don't know if it's the most impressive but i'm sure is the most expensive 318 in the world right now 

[BAM]

Some more

[cudamadd]

Wow very very nice beautiful it's come a long way ,your hard work has paid off cheers 

[BAM]

And the engine started for the 1st time in over 30 years, after a full rebuild. It sounds healthy and strong.

https://youtube.com/shorts/_Tcho5mxLDU?feature=share

[anlauto]

And the engine started for the 1st time in over 30 years, after a full rebuild. It sounds healthy and strong.

https://youtube.com/shorts/_Tcho5mxLDU?feature=share

That's very cool, but I don't think I would want to run the transmission dry like that for very long...wouldn't take much to heat-up that front seal 

[BAM]

Guys,

anyone able to help me locate this green guides? Or maybe a complete replacement kit for all those plastic things? Summit is out of stock, YearOne ships them in 1-4 weeks which is normally 1-4 decades and I really need to get the windows on and get the car out of the paint shop.

[anlauto]

I found them on eBay pretty quick   
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/133609740538?fits=Model%3ACuda&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1f1bc2d8fa:g:m24AAOSw0jJf3EyT&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSHYXPhGXR5uguexJBeHwfgRM93PwKURf2oAP1OwKxf6x6bPQ2sCMTjypitRHBzGCmwpViD4ABLHL6TZLOI8aj35xJhq6Mqgzgy18by4qq1%252FpbaxRhBd%252FQv1OrbRYa%252BKXTI%252BZYjtfzKyVnoMApWzqrS83DNDZsqO0xHC6J6pukVK6X5RAz9yOPwPrmia6jvc%252FxZSpAIF1NyvGNOc3KxM%252Fhggyd1r8hyfrMnRb%252Fef6Pza5z9N0ec%252BOdCglKZNVyCI1butCuPVLVzidLvvkKXmadjW5S7QgZuxs41%252FXgPbfrhl2Ac2CQZzhxnXKYr4mp7jeUMx%252FFR7zm3gV2qPkqLt%252FycNtN9ODV31EkvO48P5Y5BKAE44tThnIBRbdkrFhIbOYTkq26njqNF7Oeslja1qW%252BUQ%252BiDs5XLr5YrYgkk%252Frg7rrar0vxS4gFBzoQVmOUoip4sc9eDxwrKGDV3DW2QOjeavEoOwqPxocINnYq3%252F6ryk8NYwmc%252F6oaKF18vtT6c5cpAmamudNWk9%252BgakAqzkYigBkbbH9fGrA%252B6TevzCK%252FtOTEgLPyW5X20XFyhthZWr%252FoHJVbR1912jNfm9C9iJ%252BG8IeNmUNB5tLntqRvDoxECvTLMV12eQdMiMdXBb6ju7Xcs1NXltV3lO9CSg2B3sfhDZJjHqYcTwA4CUkkx3CaAsH%252F9HqlO5DOUcWR2mMKCECVmaDT%252FSrWsNEzhJhkXSWeDxThfDAWp61H60BXPxV7XKSTdViU80dEtl90JOXMWJF%252FAdFYbbOQSh6xqcC0vzvqEPyv9Eu96Qz7imoKRtXAjUOYLWm%252BpPFl4RNgCizGLxwHtQ%252Bn7kPe%252FpfINf%252Bh%252Fjdv4w%253D%253D%7Cclp%3A2334524%7Ctkp%3ABFBMrtKtpslf

[anlauto]

Classic Industries shows them "in stock"  https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mn1767.html