70 Challenger (someday)

[Timbbuc2]

Anybody think year one could tell me the biggest tires that would fit on their rims in a stock condition. Seeing as, you know, they sell them and all?

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This might help
https://forum.e-bodies.org/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-and-steering/12/e-body-tire-sizes-what-fits-whats-too-big-what-looks-good/4016/;topicseen

[Kewl_Wheels]

That did help thanks! From what I see going through the posts was that 245/45/17 front  and 275/40/17 rear should fit.

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[Timbbuc2]

That did help thanks! From what I see going through the posts was that 245/45/17 front  and 275/40/17 rear should fit.

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That is the sizes I am looking at

[Kewl_Wheels]

That did help thanks! From what I see going through the posts was that 245/45/17 front  and 275/40/17 rear should fit.

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That is the sizes I am looking at

What wheels?

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[Kewl_Wheels]

Basically year one's response to what tires fit your rims without interference was... all cars are different you have to measure.  Now I'm sure I understand vehicles can be modified/ worn out etc... however I may just be crazy thinking if they make/sell these rims they should know what fits the vehicles factory specifications. Vs just making them and saying good luck see what fits?

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[Kewl_Wheels]

Hey guys I'm working on getting the exhaust in place and I'm not sure about this rear stone guard that goes under the bumper. It came with the car and I don't know if its correct for it or not?
There's a bracket right in the center that looks like it should bolt to the body however there are no holes in the body to connect it to? Maybe it's from a different year?

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[Morty426]

Looks like what you have is a 71-72 valence.

70 valence is one year only

[Kewl_Wheels]

Thanks Morty,
I am just trying to use it to position where the exhaust needs to be. I'm planning on a new one as this one is pretty beat up. Do you know if there would be any difference in the cutout locations for the exhaust tips?
I could just replace it sooner rather than later to get it right.

Thanks again!

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[Morty426]

Thanks Morty,
I am just trying to use it to position where the exhaust needs to be. I'm planning on a new one as this one is pretty beat up. Do you know if there would be any difference in the cutout locations for the exhaust tips?
I could just replace it sooner rather than later to get it right.

Thanks again!

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No it's perfect for that purpose. 

[RJChallenger]

Sorry to cut in guys. Morty, I know the center mount is different from 70 and later. What about how it mounts to the lower quarters are there differences in stud location , actual shape in the mating surfaces. I have a 74 panel that I would have to beat with a hammer to make even close to fitting my 70 challenger. Thanks

[Kewl_Wheels]

Hey Rj,
All good the more info and things to look for the better.
I have it mounted just with 2 bolts and it looks pretty good to the quarters. I'll definitely take another look.
Thanks.

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[Morty426]

Sorry to cut in guys. Morty, I know the center mount is different from 70 and later. What about how it mounts to the lower quarters are there differences in stud location , actual shape in the mating surfaces. I have a 74 panel that I would have to beat with a hammer to make even close to fitting my 70 challenger. Thanks

No the mounting at the quarter should all be the same

[Kewl_Wheels]

So now I can start, stop, put in gear, (wheels turn for the first time ever since I've owned this), and the power steering works. WooHoo!! Still a lot to do like throttle and kick down linkages needed. I have to really start thinking about front seats now that it moves.
Has anyone tried new reproduction seat frames and tracks? Just about everything I seem to come across pretty much looks like trash for around $400 to $500 and will obviously need completely restored even the ones advertised as "ok for a driver" are not really usable. I'd rather use original equipment however for the price and work that has to go into a "nice" set of junk it I'm thinking new may be the way to go as it will all need to be restored/replaced anyway. Either way I'll need it all, cushions, covers, backs, tracks, etc.
Just wondering if anyone has gone that route and how it went?

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