70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build
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01/20/09 06:18 PM
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Hi all I started a post long ago I called MAJOR Score!!! I cannot locate it in the search function so I thought I would just start over in here. I put all the pics on photobucket anyway since I cannot figure out how to post more than one pic per post. Here is the plan 1970GTX to start with. I bought an insurance totalled 2007 Charger R/T that still ran and drove (rear end damage) My plan is to take as much as I can out of the Charger and install it in the GTX. Motor, auto transmission, computers, disc brakes all around, bucket seats, it even had a satellite radio but I will use a different unit. I bought an AlterKtion front end and a 4 link rear. I also am installing the XV frame stiffening package and one of their EFI fuel tanks. Exterior will be primarily stock except for minor changes i.e. 16" Torque Thrust D (need 16 to fit brakesand calipers from the Charger) and the rear view mirrors will be painted ralley/race style ones from that era. I got WWWAAAAAYYYYY delayed by the rust exposed when we media blasted the GTX. It is easier to say what REMAINS of the GTX firewall (upper cowl replaced) rear frame rails floor from forward trunk seam to rear footwell seam Roof A pillars inner rocker panels inner front fenders EVERY OTHER BODY PIECE has been replaced by AMD stuff or donor car parts! Inside will have a custom built dash and center console and katzskin leather in blue and white B-5 is the color with a white vinyl roof. You can see the carnage, Charger,and progress on my photobucket site. http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll40/DariusCRCKBR/I will post updates as progress warrants. Right now it's all about plug welding and grinding at least 1500 spot weld holes!
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build
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02/14/09 09:54 AM
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I got to use the spot welder for a change....what a relief!!! Sure wish I could do the whole thing this way.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build
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02/14/09 09:57 AM
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Another pic. The trunk gutter was a piece of cake this way. Too bad there are some holes to plug from removing the old gutter.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build
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04/14/09 09:03 AM
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Trying multiple pics in one post here. I use AMD patch pieces for the bottoms of both sail panels.....you know the place that ALWAYS is rotted on these cars? GREAT fit! Keep in mind I have NEVER cut a hole in a car and welde a patch back in, this was a piece of cake and the pieces fit like a glove! I HAD some pics posted here but they got deleted??? Follow this link to see pics http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll40/DariusCRCKBR/Bodywork%20Pics/
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build UPDATE
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05/17/09 10:06 AM
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I got my frame connectors installed. This thing is solid now!
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build UPDATE
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05/22/09 07:33 PM
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Looking good Darius. I used a Lenco spot welder back when I worked for a dealership body shop. They save a lot of time. I've been trying to find a nice used one to use here at my new shop. Can't wait to see this one finished.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build UPDATE
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05/26/09 03:07 AM
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I actually have two "thru sleeves" in the cross member just inside the inner rocker on both sides and I have a "pull " wire running thru the right frame connector so I can pull my battery cable from the trunk up without having it exposed. The plan is to mount fuel and brake cables to the sides of the frame connectors since they present such a nice tall flat surface. I'll post pics when we get around to that. There have been many discussions about that sort of thing. I even have pull wire inside both rear frame rails since I had the trunk floor out. There will be minimal wire exposed in this car when it is done. My 30 years of remodeling work has paid off here as I am always thinking about how to conceal wire and pipe!
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build UPDATE
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05/26/09 08:37 PM
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I see how you feel my pain, awesome work you are doing and I certainly think you have bigger gumbos than me.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-5-30-09
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05/30/09 09:07 PM
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Got my AlterKtion test fitted today...sweet!!! I only had to drill 4 holes and everything else bolted right up as advertised. GREAT job Bill in the mfg of these units!!! I have NEVER attempted anything like this and I got it done in about 5 hours. having my car on a rotsserie made it a lot easier.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-5-30-09
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05/30/09 09:23 PM
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Very nice Darius, just what I want but pricey. Keep up the great work.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-7-2-90
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07/02/09 10:12 PM
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Hi Guys Been busy lately with work finally picking back up but I have managed to get my 4 link installed and make the car a roller again. I posted the Alterkation pics so here is a 4 link one. Easy install and I welded it all in, I would not feel comfortable just bolying it in...although it is a pretty easy thing to do.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-7-2-90
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07/02/09 10:15 PM
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This is not a very exciting pic in and of itself but I sure was excited to get this car back on it's own feet.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-7-2-90
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07/06/09 11:22 AM
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Looks fantastic!!!!!!
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-7-14-09
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07/14/09 09:29 PM
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I got the motor/trans assembly mounted on the alterktion and installed in the car today. Here are some pics of how it looks and a few of the clearance mods worked on today. This first one is the tunnel/hump cutout. We may have to butterfly the length of the tunnel also as the w5a580 sits rather high but will know better once we get the trans mount fabbed up
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