moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Thanks Ron, PM me if you have any 71/72 parts left.
Here's the shrinking discs...a 5" and a 9". Trick is to Hammer/dolly metal,then heat up the high spots with the shrinking disc, and cool rapidly with mist of water and the heated metal is supposed to shrink back down to the level of the surrounding metal. So it's a slow process, but experts say with patience, there should be a need for very little filler. ...We'll see...
Mark
I plan to try one of the shrinking discs too. Check out this site. Lots of good tips and tricks. http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/index.php
The fellow on that site sold me my shrinking disc kit.
Mark
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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72sebring
super street
Reged: Feb 25 2003
Loc: southern in.
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like it! My sebring plus from high school is almost done as well I think! maybe this summer ! love tese b bodies 
That is sweet! What's the story on the engine?
Still debating how I'm going to power mine,but I'm a long way from those worries!
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Mark 
started lif as a 318 904 8 1/4 rear Now 1972 xh well built 440 and 727 from a motor home 8 3/4 from 69 gtx mini tubs. but thinking of selling motor trans and going back small block! this set up alittle scary for this old man! ps look for the lady in the pic
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wedgeheaded
pro stock
Reged: Mar 18 2004
Loc: Friendly, WV
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Thanks Ron, PM me if you have any 71/72 parts left.
Here's the shrinking discs...a 5" and a 9". Trick is to Hammer/dolly metal,then heat up the high spots with the shrinking disc, and cool rapidly with mist of water and the heated metal is supposed to shrink back down to the level of the surrounding metal. So it's a slow process, but experts say with patience, there should be a need for very little filler. ...We'll see...
Mark
I plan to try one of the shrinking discs too. Check out this site. Lots of good tips and tricks. http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/index.php
The fellow on that site sold me my shrinking disc kit.
Mark
I thought I recognized the disc. My son 180ed his Dakota into a ditch and crumpled the PS bed corner. I plan to hone my skills on his truck. I'm very impressed with the skill level on that site. I've posted a few questions and they seem willing to help a newb out. Cool beans.
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Got a chance to try my new toy...a stud welder...got the hang of sticking the studs on... practicing on a minor dent on the 1/4 panel. Works pretty good, but it'll take some more skill on the deeper dents. I like it, tho!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
Edited by moopa (Thu Feb 16 2012 01:04 AM)
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moparpollack
Pencil Packin' Commando
Reged: Nov 13 2005
Loc: Cubicle 1E6 1.1
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Got a chance to try my new toy...a stud welder...got the hang of sticking the studs on... practicing on a minor dent on the 1/4 panel. Works pretty good, but it'll take some more skill on the deeper dents. I like it, tho!
One of the best body tools I own. Play around on a junk fender and you will be amazed at how well they work.
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Ask me about a NoJeffs membership! 
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Got a chance to try my new toy...a stud welder...got the hang of sticking the studs on... practicing on a minor dent on the 1/4 panel. Works pretty good, but it'll take some more skill on the deeper dents. I like it, tho!
One of the best body tools I own. Play around on a junk fender and you will be amazed at how well they work.
I"ll get lots of practice right here on this car!LOL!
I figure the better I get, the less filler to straighten out the body...and I got lots of time to be patient!
Mark
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
Edited by moopa (Thu Feb 16 2012 11:52 PM)
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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This dent(s) will be a little more challenging!LOL!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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So I thought I'd pull the steering column, since it would be easier to access the brake booster bolts under the dash....
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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And it was, booster came out easily, and pulled off the hood hinges to, and found a super-solid hinge mount area....these are usually rusted on these cars( at least my other cars were.)
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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And then, i figured I'd pull the glass to look at the window channels...they are awesome, also...just a speck of surface rust, nothing serious( all my other cars were rusted here,too!)
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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The butyl was socked on thick....but nice shiny paint underneath...bonus!!!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Of course, with the windshield out...well them darned dash mount screws are so easy to access....since I want to change the interior color to black....
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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OUT it came!....Good thing, too, as I found a disgusting mouse motel that used up a broadcast sheet to make a love seat!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Does anyone know what the differences are between the standard dash frame and the rally dash frame? I have one of each, but don't want to swap VINs too badly, and I'd much rather have the rally dash in this car...
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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NOrrTH
mopar
Reged: Oct 02 2009
Loc: Nanaimo, BC
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two words, stroker 440. Your going all the way so DOOOOO EEEEETT!!
Take your time, I dont want any competition from you this summer ha ha
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'71 GTX N96
'74 Challenger 440+6
'71 Duster 340
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CDN72SE
member
Reged: Aug 24 2010
Loc: Milton, Ontario, Canada
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Does anyone know what the differences are between the standard dash frame and the rally dash frame? I have one of each, but don't want to swap VINs too badly, and I'd much rather have the rally dash in this car...
I'm pretty sure the frames are the same it's the rallye and standard clusters that differ. Nice work.
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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two words, stroker 440. Your going all the way so DOOOOO EEEEETT!!
Take your time, I dont want any competition from you this summer ha ha
I like that idea, Scott...I'll try to find a used Big Block, (hopefully a stroker) that's a beast...don't worry about competition...don't think mine will get up to the same category as yours. 
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Does anyone know what the differences are between the standard dash frame and the rally dash frame? I have one of each, but don't want to swap VINs too badly, and I'd much rather have the rally dash in this car...
I'm pretty sure the frames are the same it's the rallye and standard clusters that differ. Nice work.
That would be nice if the frames are the same, especially re-using the original to the car as it has all the air cond crap.
Thanks for the kind words, I hope I can stik with it,as the project gets bigger daily!
Mark
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Gettin ready for sandblasting: Got the front dash and firewall pretty well ready, all the stuff that's a real pain removed: brake booster, proportioning valve, etc
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
Edited by moopa (Tue Mar 06 2012 12:21 AM)
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Engine bay ( just before pulling prop.valve)
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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My over-sized sandblasting cabinet is a 10X20 Costco tent...hokey, I know, but it helps keep the mess to a minimum, and I can work in the heated garage.
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Looks small in this pic!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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Pale_Roader
The correct spelling is "of." Just passing that along.
Reged: Jan 21 2005
Loc: the frozen wastes...
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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...
Well ok, if it will make you feel better...I found a couple of holes....likely the culprit for the rust on the driver's side floor pan, no doubt from years of wet leaves/debris sitting in there. Gotta get that area patched, so my feet don't get wet!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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Pale_Roader
The correct spelling is "of." Just passing that along.
Reged: Jan 21 2005
Loc: the frozen wastes...
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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...
Well ok, if it will make you feel better...I found a couple of holes....likely the culprit for the rust on the driver's side floor pan, no doubt from years of wet leaves/debris sitting in there. Gotta get that area patched, so my feet don't get wet!
Well NOW i feel worse because i sold you a complete rustbucket. What a sleazeball swindler i am...
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...
Well ok, if it will make you feel better...I found a couple of holes....likely the culprit for the rust on the driver's side floor pan, no doubt from years of wet leaves/debris sitting in there. Gotta get that area patched, so my feet don't get wet!
Well NOW i feel worse because i sold you a complete rustbucket. What a sleazeball swindler i am...
Ya, I was just thinking it's too far gone, not salvageable...looking for a cliff to push it over....( LOL J/K!)But seriously, I snapped out of it, and realized it's a heck of allot better than my other 2 projects, and less rust than most other resto projects out there. Very nice place to start, and I could care less that it's a Satellite and not a Road Runner,it's my favorite Mopar body style, and that's all that matters.
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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440beep
mopar addict
Reged: Oct 22 2003
Loc: eganville ont
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yes the frames are the same
but you need a ralley wire harness
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Plymouth's gonna getcha!
There are 3 things that will live forever, cockroaches, Keith Richards, & slant 6 Dusters
71 gtx 440 4speed air grabber blue on blue with white vinyl roof
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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yes the frames are the same
but you need a ralley wire harness
Thanks, 440;
I was afraid of that, as the wiring harness I want to use is non-rally with A/C. My rally harness does not have A/C...Once I get to that stage, I'll have to weigh my options.
Mark
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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440beep
mopar addict
Reged: Oct 22 2003
Loc: eganville ont
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just add the wires to ralley one 
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Plymouth's gonna getcha!
There are 3 things that will live forever, cockroaches, Keith Richards, & slant 6 Dusters
71 gtx 440 4speed air grabber blue on blue with white vinyl roof
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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just add the wires to ralley one
Perfect, that shouldn't be too bad, then. Thanks for that, I haven't had one apart enough to know that.
Mark
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Well I was going to leave the fenders on, but crap...here I go!
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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It will be so much easier cleaning up the under fender area with the fenders off.The fender is in excellent condition....
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Very little work, other than clean-up
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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With a little blasting, it should clean up quite nicely....
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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...And of course, now the suspension needs to get dropped....
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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then the K-Member....now I'll have to fab up some of those cute little wheel stand thingies to move the car around with no susp.
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Got the psgr side fender off....getting in deep, now... [image]http:// [/image] [image]http:// [/image] [image]http:// [/image]
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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K Member and front suspension out...just about ready to blast. [image]http:// [/image]
Edited by moopa (Mon Apr 16 2012 12:31 AM)
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RUNCHARGER
I Live Here
Reged: Jan 20 2003
Loc: Kelowna B.C. Canada
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Looks decent: We're going to blast the kid's bumpers, headers and propane tanks for his shorty today too, I'm already feeling the sand down my back.
Sheldon
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moopa
enthusiast
Reged: Mar 02 2004
Loc: An Island in the Pacific N.W.
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Finally got some blasting done...but slow going, getting this much done took two full tanks of media.( using recycled blasting copper slag) [image] [/image] [image] [/image] [image] [/image]
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1969 Charger 63,000 mile survivor,mostly orig. paint, int,Matching #s 383, auto. Summer Driver.
1971 Road Runner Tor Red 383/4 spd orig. bill of sale,Matching #s needs resto.
(2)72 Satellites, one on hold,one under resto
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