1970 Dodge Challenger A66

[kawahonda]

Here are the tips I bought:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Quad-Square-Outlet-2-5-in-Exhaust-Tips-For-1970-1974-Dodge-Challenger/183120415666?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I can take more pics of them if you guys like. It looks like Kewl has the same exact ones.

[Husk Challenger]

Thanks guys!

I don't need more pics. If you are both happy with the quality it should be ok! 

[kawahonda]

Replaced the upper bruised and scraped lip with an AMD replacement molding. Really changed the face apparencd. Pretty happy with AMD so far.

Challenger will likely get detailed this week.

[nsmall]

I can tell you love your car from all your posts.  Cool!  Im in my garage at 11:37 pm checking out my ride and its nice to have pride in our rides.

[kawahonda]

No words.

Expect big updates soon.

[kawahonda]

Big shout-out to 1 Wild R/T. He lathed 10RH and 10LH lugs so that I can use my stock studs for the time being.

Can't express enough gratitude. Give him a hand, everyone!



Challenger is at the detail shop. Let's see what a good buffing can do to original paint!

[RUNCHARGER]

Wild R/T is always willing to help anyone that will listen to his great advice.

[nsmall]

How about some pics once its buffed out?   

[kawahonda]

Just picked it up.

Holy shit.

[RUNCHARGER]

Looks great: The 15 inch wheels will really finish it off.

[kawahonda]

Yes, the wheels/tires will just make this glow completely!

[Kewl_Wheels]

Big shout-out to 1 Wild R/T. He lathed 10RH and 10LH lugs so that I can use my stock studs for the time being.

Can't express enough gratitude. Give him a hand, everyone!



Challenger is at the detail shop. Let's see what a good buffing can do to original paint!

That is really great Wild R/T!!
The car is looking awesome!

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[kawahonda]

Adjusted my torsion bars today. I figured I'd probably have to do this again after wheels/tires, but wanted to get good at it.

BEFORE ALIGNMENT:

Passenger side:
   A: 9.33"
   B: 8.9"
   = .43" Height
   
   Fender well measurement: 24.68"

Driver's side:
   A: 9.25"
   B: 8.9"
   = .35" Height

   Fender well measurement: 24.25"

   .08" left/right difference


AFTER ALIGNMENT:

Passenger side:
   A: 9.09"
   B: 8.89"
   = .20" Height

   Fender well measurement: 24.81"

Driver's side:
   A: 9.01"
   B: 8.85"
   = .16" Height
   
   Fender well measurement: 24.68"

   .04" left/right difference


From these results, I can conclude:

1) The variance of left and right while in spec before, was reduced 50%. Braking will likely be improved a little. This has the benefit of having nearly equal front fender to tire gap now.

2) The front was effectively lowered .21"

3) In spec per FSM.

[nsmall]

Looks way better and was way cheaper vs a new paint job.

[kawahonda]

Agreed. Like I said guys, I think I'm the right man for this car.

I'm actually going to call about some PDR in a few months. I know a guy that "knows a guy". There's a couple spots, and if he can bring those to near perfect, then we'll have a near-perfect capsule.

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