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70 Challenger RT 383 #872632
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Thought I'd share a pic of my 70 RT Challenger. Eight years now and getting close to completion. Converted from left to right hand drive (bit off way more than I could chew with that)was 383 now mild 440. Runs, drives, steers and stops. Nearly there.

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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872633
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Let's see the dash conversion to right hand drive.

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The dash was cut into 23 pieces before being welded back together and a new crash pad was made from fibreglass. It has a Rally Dash so the instrument cluster didn't have to be touched.

I considered an Aussie Charger dash as they bolt right up but leave a 1.5" gap at either end. Will post pics tonight.

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872635
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anymore photos,, were export challengers right hand drive?

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: 68427vette] #872636
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Please pleas post photos of this conversion. Im pretty excited to see it!

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: varlo] #872637
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On the run…
Me too


It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!

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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872638
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Quote:

Thought I'd share a pic of my 70 RT Challenger. Eight years now and getting close to completion. Converted from left to right hand drive (bit off way more than I could chew with that)was 383 now mild 440. Runs, drives, steers and stops. Nearly there.




Car looks good, love those valvecovers.


Rick
Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: towguy76] #872639
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My apologies for the late reply (old camera, new computer).

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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872640
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Another dash shot.

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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872641
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Crash pad.

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Engine bay / fire wall.

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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872643
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Whole car.

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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872644
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Looks like your doing a great job. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872645
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Thats freaky man. Did chrysler really make a right hand drive e-body?


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Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: moparo] #872646
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No factory right hand drive cars that I know of although I have heard of a couple of cars that were dealer converted back in the day. I beleive they were B & C body cars.

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872647
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Looking very nice Andy. I'm in Darwin & have a 73 Barracuda the same colour I think (FY1?) Will be sweet when finished. The rims set it off too. For me its either them or original. Will follow your post with interest. Where did you get the rocker covers? Do they have them for the 340?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML0CPAMuj84

Cheers,

Bill


Cheers, Bill
Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: Billo] #872648
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Hi Bill, Nice Plymouth.
I got the rocker covers from 440 Source $149 US from memory. I have seen them for small blocks but I dont know who sells them here in Aus.

Cheers

Andy

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: rtandy] #872649
11/12/11 11:33 PM
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Time for an update!


I'm really interested in how this turned out.

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: Kilroy was here] #872650
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Update please.
That is a very impressive project!

Re: 70 Challenger RT 383 [Re: NV69B7RR] #872651
11/14/11 05:12 PM
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I would love to see more pictures. Great project. I Favor the color as well.....


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