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70 Go Mango Challenger

Started by cudaragtop, April 21, 2018, 08:06:12 AM

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- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8

Husk Challenger

Challenger 73' 383ci 4spd ---> SOLD
Challenger 71' 318 904 RT clone ---> Stroker 318/392 Tf 727!

cudaragtop

Took the Challenger in for paint.
Trunk getting the black bedliner ground out and painted to match the body color.


While the car was in the paint shop... a little homework for me.


Scrubed and scrubed and scrubed some more and then some Chrysler Corporate Blue Engine paint for the 318, Alumablast for the 904 with a clearcoat topcoat for both and some semi-flat black for the K-member and suspension. I'm not a painter so all rattle cans for me.












Now I just need to put it all back together...

- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8


Dakota

 :huh: pictures posted earlier today aren't showing up.

Jay Bee

Quote from: Dakota on June 16, 2018, 02:54:53 AM
:huh: pictures posted earlier today aren't showing up.
Yup, just a grey circle with a horizontal rectangular opening, almost looks like it could be a key slot.

Brads70

Quote from: Jay Bee on June 16, 2018, 04:06:27 AM
Quote from: Dakota on June 16, 2018, 02:54:53 AM
:huh: pictures posted earlier today aren't showing up.
Yup, just a grey circle with a horizontal rectangular opening, almost looks like it could be a key slot.

same for me.....

cudaragtop

Let's try that again... Can you see pictures now. Forgot to add them to a "Public Album" first...  :)

Took the Challenger in for paint.
Trunk getting the black bedliner ground out and painted to match the body color.








While the car was in the paint shop... a little homework for me.


Scrubed and scrubed and scrubed some more and then some Chrysler Corporate Blue Engine paint for the 318, Alumablast for the 904 with a clearcoat topcoat for both and some semi-flat black for the K-member and suspension. I'm not a painter so all rattle cans for me.








New AMD front and rear bumpers. without the black rubber pads on back and leaving the front Bumperetts off as well.
AMD Dual exhaust valance added. Not what I would call a great fit...  :notsure: hmmm Also trying to keep cost down. ugh...

Now I just need to put it all back together...

- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8


RUNCHARGER

That'll look really nice. Did you paint the whole exterior as well?
Sheldon

Chryco Psycho

Wow !!
I thought it was nice as is when you bought it , taking it to a whole new level !!
Are you going to swap the diff out too ?

cudaragtop

Had excellent exterior paint done by the original owner that is 3-4 years old now.
Car is super straight and smooth.
The original owner put over $40K into the car before I got it including the exterior paint.
It received patches to the floors, new 1 piece trunk floor and extensions, new roof skin, a couple small patches in the quarters, replacement dutchman panel, new vinyl top, new seat covers, new carpet, new front and rear door panels, new Wilwood PFDB, new Firm Feel UCA, new FF Strut Rods, new FF Sway Bar, Vintage Air added, 18" wheels/tires.

Sadly he passed away in 2016. I bought the car from his sister. Almost passed on it due to the trunk, engine compartment and funk under the hood.

Happy that we made the deal and it will be a really nice driver again very soon with the interior, trunk and under the hood looking just as nice as the outside.  :banana:

Then I can get back to work on the 69 Barracuda...   :wrenching:




- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8

cudaragtop

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 16, 2018, 08:03:21 AM
Wow !!
I thought it was nice as is when you bought it , taking it to a whole new level !!
Are you going to swap the diff out too ?
Nah, at least not any time soon. Definitley has crossed my mind though.
May clean it up tough. Very low on my to do list. Just want to get it back on the road and drive it for a while.
Going to need some Tunes! Just an empty space where the radio would be.
I removed the Pioneer Cassette Deck.

- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8


1 Wild R/T

Looking really good, only complaint is the paint on the fuel filler but I'm betting you have that covered....

cudaragtop

Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on June 16, 2018, 09:31:38 AM
Looking really good, only complaint is the paint on the fuel filler but I'm betting you have that covered....
Wait for it...
The old filler tube was really pitted baddly. Tried sanding it out but some of the pitting was deeper than I felt comfortable gringing out.


- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8

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- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8

cudaragtop

#74
****EDIT****
Was able to crank the cap in with a wrench and it seems to be "Breaking in" Still really tight but can open and close by hand.

One small issue is the 71-74 tube does not accept my inner 70 gas cap. Of Course!
New 71-74 cap ordered.

- Randy D. 1970 'Cuda 340 4-Speed Convertible
69 Barracuda G3 Hemi/8HP70 Resto-Mod Project Album: https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8