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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2312010
05/27/17 02:52 PM
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The rear door panels finally came in! Now they have to be transferred over to the originals (metal backing and stainless strip at the top).

The windshield was ordered on Tuesday 5/23. Expected mid-next week, and hoping it's installed by the end of the week, then it's time for all the A pillar-header trim.

Once that's done, It's coming home with me, and I am taking it home. I will "nut and bolt" the car to ensure it's all properly torqued and safe underneath, and I have to reclock the torsion bars (I made a boo boo when putting the engine in, and when at ride height, the adjuster bolts stick out from the control arm and look stupid..). It's alignment time, and then I'll register the car, and DRIVE it to the upholstery shop to get the top done. After that, back to Richard's so we can put the rear interior in it.. And then she's DONE!!!

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-Jarrod Pilone
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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2316645
06/05/17 03:41 PM
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Windshield came in finally! It gets installed tomorrow morning, 6/6!


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2317188
06/06/17 04:36 PM
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Houston: We have a windshield!

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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2317372
06/06/17 10:53 PM
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Nice! I can't wait until it's done.

Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2317419
06/07/17 12:20 AM
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all the a pillar trim is installed. The car is coming to my Work next week for me to "nut and bolt" the car and align it. Then I'll register it and drive it to the upholstery shop to get the top done!

IMG_6202.JPGIMG_6203.JPGIMG_6206.JPGIMG_6207.JPG

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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2317745
06/07/17 06:09 PM
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Is that a custom dashpad as well?


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2317874
06/07/17 11:34 PM
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Yes. Covered the original with a carbon fiber type vinyl


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2324928
06/21/17 09:41 PM
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She was delivered to my workplace Monday morning this week. I just finished re-orienting the torsion bars (the adjuster bolts stuck out too far, my fault!). I just set the ride height and did a "nut and bolt" check under the car. It's running great. I am going to register it this Friday, and early next week I am taking it to the upholstery shop for the top to be installed.

After that, I drive it back to Richard's, where together, we will install the rear interior and passenger front seat, and she's done!


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2324929
06/21/17 09:41 PM
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Here she is the moment she landed.. I actually got emotional and cried when I fired it up there...

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-Jarrod Pilone
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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2324951
06/21/17 10:31 PM
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That is awesome, congratulations its been a long process, been following it for a while.

Are the wheels that are on it permanent? it seems with the mild custom treatment you gave it, I would have figured a modern type polished wheel and tire combo, not 20s but maybe 17"&18" five spokes or Magnum 500s

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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2324981
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I am changing them to these soon.

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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325028
06/22/17 12:45 AM
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Cool mags but those look like pontiac version?

Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325381
06/22/17 07:31 PM
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I look at those wheels like a modern interpretation love child of the keystone classic and magnum 500. Someone on FB had them on a green duster and they looked amazing!


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325383
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Good choice iagree


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325508
06/23/17 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted By jpilone
Here she is the moment she landed.. I actually got emotional and cried when I fired it up there...


Do you realize its been 7 yrs almost to the day from when you started this thread to this comment?

I remember you had a lot of personal issues that sidelined the project for awhile, great to see you were able to keep going and pull it all together!

beer


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325571
06/23/17 02:18 AM
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Absolutely stunning. It is beautiful. I am a huge fan of 70 Plymouth b bodies. Great job!!!!!!!!!

Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: SattyNoCar] #2325663
06/23/17 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted By Satilite73
Originally Posted By jpilone
Here she is the moment she landed.. I actually got emotional and cried when I fired it up there...


Do you realize its been 7 yrs almost to the day from when you started this thread to this comment?

I remember you had a lot of personal issues that sidelined the project for awhile, great to see you were able to keep going and pull it all together!

beer



That's crazy! This car has survived many "bumps in the road" in my life. It's been painted since December of 2006!


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: killermopar] #2325664
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Originally Posted By killermopar
Absolutely stunning. It is beautiful. I am a huge fan of 70 Plymouth b bodies. Great job!!!!!!!!!


Thank you


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Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325756
06/23/17 02:57 PM
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Looks great! And I agree 100% with the wheel option. What size wheels are you going with?

Re: 1970 Plymouth RR Conv Custom Project [Re: jpilone] #2325790
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Most likely 18x8fr/18x9rr


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