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'72 Challenger Saga #1691649
10/28/14 02:28 PM 10/28/14 02:28 PM
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Running low on funds but still have some sand so I am blasting the bottom, trunk, floors, engine compartment, jambs and window and roof channels. It was my intention to do it in the fall right now but the temperatures have been in the high 70"s and it is sure long and hot with my catalog sand blaster.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691650
10/30/14 02:08 AM 10/30/14 02:08 AM
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Wow .. Your knee deep there . Nice job ! I see your in Md , where from ?


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Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: EK2Runner] #1691651
10/31/14 11:48 AM 10/31/14 11:48 AM
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Stevensville, Eastern Shore. The funds are the most inhibiting in this project but I press on thinking maybe they will increase with time. I have a Passon 5 speed on reserve hoping the funding will be all there when the time comes.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691652
10/31/14 07:49 PM 10/31/14 07:49 PM
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Hagerstown here , other side of Frederick . I have a 73 Chally i picked up back in May , haven't started on it yet . I hear ya about the funds , been there done that .

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Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691653
11/03/14 03:12 PM 11/03/14 03:12 PM
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I have always hated the side marker lights that were just stuck onto the cars from these years. I got some '71 Roadrunner lights and inset them into the quarter panels with the front fenders to come soon when I get the main body of the sandblasting and bottom coating done. I discovered the drivers side quarter panel had a patch panel that was horribly done and filled with about a 1/2" of filler. I dug it out and leaded it in while I was doing the side markers.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691654
11/03/14 03:22 PM 11/03/14 03:22 PM
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I have always hated the side marker lights that were just stuck onto the cars from these years. I got some '71 Roadrunner lights and inset them into the quarter panels with the front fenders to come soon when I get the main body of the sandblasting and bottom coating done. I discovered the drivers side quarter panel had a patch panel that was horribly done and filled with about a 1/2" of filler. I dug it out and leaded it in while I was doing the side markers.


Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691655
11/03/14 05:15 PM 11/03/14 05:15 PM
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I like that! I agree with the stock lights, looks like an after thought.

Dave


1981 Dodge D150 360 auto
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691656
11/04/14 12:28 AM 11/04/14 12:28 AM
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Chilliwack B.C. Canada
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Cool mod.

Sheldon
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1691657
11/11/14 03:40 AM 11/11/14 03:40 AM
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Omaha, Nebraska
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I really like the custom lights! I'm doing some mods on my 74 (Project posted in this section) such as pulling in bumpers etc. May have to explore some light mods as well. Looking good!!

Scott
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691658
11/12/14 03:14 PM 11/12/14 03:14 PM
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Finally got some paint on the bottom, inside and trunk. I used POR15 and coated the window channels as well. I will use the POR15 primer so I can paint over the POR15 where I will be putting finish paint as well. It is then onto striping the rest of the paint on the body.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691659
11/12/14 03:15 PM 11/12/14 03:15 PM
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Here's a pic of the bottom.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691660
11/15/14 03:34 PM 11/15/14 03:34 PM
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I have a dilemma with some pitting I discovered on the roof. I started stripping it and sanded to metal and found that filler had infiltrated the pits to where I can't get it out without fear of sanding the metal too thin. The car from the fender tag had a white vinyl roof on it and I guess it percolated some rust under there. Is there a chemical to remove the rust other than a POR 15 remedy? Any thoughts?
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691661
11/15/14 03:37 PM 11/15/14 03:37 PM
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Another pic. I am worried if by leaving it may come back to bite me as bubbling later. The clowns that prepped and painted this car before I got it left a lot of rust around the windows that were already bubbling. There is no telltale signs of it on the roof and that has had finish paint on it for at least four years.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691662
11/15/14 05:44 PM 11/15/14 05:44 PM
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tulsa ok
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evaporust or rust mort for the roof. not sure what you would do to prep for paint on the rustmort, check into these two products, maybe someone more knowledgable will chime in
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: upnover] #1691663
11/16/14 11:50 AM 11/16/14 11:50 AM
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Thanks. I have some on order.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691664
11/29/14 03:59 PM 11/29/14 03:59 PM
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Getting the rust completely gone for the epoxy. The roof was terribly pitted but I treated it and can get to the paint maybe this week. Next step is getting her back on her wheels.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691665
11/29/14 08:04 PM 11/29/14 08:04 PM
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Ralph,
Last week I put two and two together, when I was looking at your thread and saw that you were on the Eastern shore of MD. I am the friend the guy (Alex) that you sold your first 72 challenger to. It's great seeing you make progress on your new 72 challenger and I look forward to watching your progress.
Pat
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691666
12/06/14 03:37 PM 12/06/14 03:37 PM
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I replaced the lower quarter panel on the passengers side but the drivers side had been replaced when I don't know. I want to seal these sections with POR15 and it is impossible to know what dirt is in this crevice I couldn't get to. I made a few tools to dig it out and am continuously pulling plain old dirt out of there. I need to get it clean enough to etch and apply the POR15. I made some tools that maybe some of you might want to make for the same dilemma.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691667
12/06/14 03:38 PM 12/06/14 03:38 PM
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Another one.
Re: '72 Challenger Saga [Re: rhamson] #1691668
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The results.
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