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My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 03/11/11 10:45 PM
The fun has begun!!!!!!My goal is to have this finished by spring of 2012. I hope I make it. Body work is just getting under way. It is being handled by Vance Cummins out of West Michigan. My project is a 70 Charger R/T 440-4 speed. FJ5 with white bucket/console interior. I do not have the matching # drive train so I am going with a 440-6 instead. 70 440 HP Motor is done and ready to install. I will try to post every few weeks with some progress photos. The first few are shortly after I dropped it off for start of body work.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/11/11 10:47 PM
Ready to get started on metal replacement...needs trunk floor, extensions, driver front floor, quarters and a few other repairs. Car was out of Montana so has great looking underside.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/11/11 10:49 PM
Roof skin was removed to have it chemically stripped. Someone along the line DA'd some of the outer panels and never primed them. The metal was pitted so we chose to strip the roof. Also replacing the upper cowl with a mint original. It is laying in place in this photo. Mine had some dents, dings as well as some rust thorugh in the lower window channel.
You can alos see in the photo that someone robbed the Z bar mounting bracket and part of the frame rail with a cutting torch. They also removed the 4 speed hump and a large section of the DS floor pan. This will all be repaired shortly.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/11/11 10:53 PM
Trunk lid was chem stripped/dipped and has been primed. One very minor metal repair was required on this original lid.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/11/11 10:55 PM
We are about to order the quarters, trunk floor, extensions & dutchman panel from AMD. The major metal replacment work shoud start very soon afterward.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/11/11 11:10 PM
Trunk lid before chem stripping...
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/11/11 11:15 PM
You can see evidence of the original black C stripe in this photo.
Posted By: N9671X2
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/12/11 01:21 AM
Very cool
Will enjoy following this one, and what a COOL color combination
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/12/11 05:30 AM
Posted By: 69_SIX_PACK
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/11 02:12 PM
Wow that is gonna be a great project. Have you seen another car like it with its combo of options? It always amazes me when you wonder what other cool cars were "parted" out back in the day.
Good luck with the resto, I can't wait to see the progress
Dave
Posted By: jrwoodjoe
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/11 02:18 PM
I bet that car is going to be striking in that color combo. Very cool project.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/11 05:01 PM
Quote:
Wow that is gonna be a great project. Have you seen another car like it with its combo of options? It always amazes me when you wonder what other cool cars were "parted" out back in the day.
Good luck with the resto, I can't wait to see the progress
Dave
I have not come across another with this color combo yet. Lots of FJ5 cars....mostly with black interior and top...still looking for another with white interior and black C stripe. I suspect this is a fairly rare combo. I plan to go with the hood black out treatment as well.
Posted By: The70RTChallenge
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/11 05:12 PM
Definetly a very nice car, with very nice paint code
... Always was a sucker for "high impact" colors
Good luck, i'll definetly be watchin for updates!!
Posted By: LastChanceGarage
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/11 05:30 PM
I had a '70 R/T charger back in the early '90s that was FJ5 with black int and c-stripe, hood black out and no vinyl top. the white int will set yours apart!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/11 06:50 PM
Thanks for all of the compliments guys! The color combo is the main reason I went after this car. It is a major project but I think it will be a real head turner when it is done. It should look awesome parked next to my FJ5 and black 70 Road Runner. I will try to keep the post updated as best I can over the coming months.
Posted By: basketcase
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/15/11 09:17 PM
great seeing another Charger saved
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/16/11 01:01 AM
It's great to see another project under way and don't be shy with the pics.
Posted By: Finoke
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/16/11 11:50 AM
I agree that the color combo will be awesome!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/21/11 05:18 PM
Grille is restored and ready to install when the time comes..
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/21/11 05:20 PM
Other parts awaiting finish work:
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/21/11 05:21 PM
Front valance...
Posted By: Edison62
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/21/11 08:03 PM
Great looking project... fantastic color combo! and a 4 speed to boot! How could you go wrong???
Bryan
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/03/11 04:56 AM
Been working on some of the non body items while the body and paint work is underway. Motor is a 70 440HP...built to 6 pack specs. Still have to add some accessories but making progress!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/03/11 04:57 AM
Fan blade is ready to mount!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/03/11 04:58 AM
Pulleys...
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/03/11 04:59 AM
Date coded HP manifolds!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/03/11 05:00 AM
Clutch/brake pedal assembly restored.
Posted By: ef8Cuda340
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/09/11 05:50 PM
very nice to see the progress, Keep up the great work and enthusiasm.
I have an FY1, 70 Charger R/T, 4spd, trak pak car that is a CA car. pretty solid, but is waiting its turn.
Posted By: barrycuda
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/09/11 06:27 PM
I love the combo, 440/4sp/dana cars. fj5 with white intior---cool
Posted By: Mopar Grandpa
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/09/11 10:32 PM
Very nice car to restore and very cool color combo too. Congratulations on saving another Mopar from the scrap heap!
Posted By: BEEQUIK
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/10/11 04:24 AM
Here is one in the next town over I saw about a year ago,to keep you motivated...
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/11/11 02:48 PM
Thanks for all of the compliments guys. I am going to keep working strong on all of the bolt on stuff. The body & paint work will take quite some time.
Posted By: The70RTChallenge
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/12/11 02:17 AM
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Here is one in the next town over I saw about a year ago,to keep you motivated...
I don't think that garage is dirty enough to "properly" restore that car 
...
Anyway, progress is lookin good on yours, and a little picture motivation does help the ego.
Posted By: chargervert
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/12/11 01:45 PM
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very nice to see the progress, Keep up the great work and enthusiasm.
I have an FY1, 70 Charger R/T, 4spd, trak pak car that is a CA car. pretty solid, but is waiting its turn.
I also have an FY1 70 Charger R/T SE 4 speed track pack car thats waiting it's turn. What a coincidence! Mine just got bumped back a spot,when I aquired a 70 V code Charger R/T last April.
Posted By: jeff968
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/12/11 03:44 PM
Nice project and it will be a looker. I have never heard of removing a good roof in order to clean it. Interesting.
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/12/11 04:40 PM
Alrighty Joe !!!!! It's going to be nice watching yours... good luck on the resto. and keep having fun...
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/13/11 06:26 PM
Time for an update.
I just placed my AMD order for quarters, trunk floor and extensions. The replacement work should get started soon. I hope to have some new photos in a week or so.
Here is the trunk floor before removal.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/13/11 06:28 PM
Someone robbed the 4 speed hump and front driver floor in the past. I purchased a new AMD section for the replacement. Also picked up an original 4 speed hump that will be used.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/24/11 06:30 AM
Stopped at the shop today to see what progress has been made. They are moving along quite well. Here is a shot of the trunk sheet metal removed. They were part way through sand blasting the rails outdoors when some rain blew in.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/24/11 06:38 AM
Quarters have been partially removed. Complete quarters will be put on. However, they wanted to ensure the fit will be good before removing the entire panel. Decided today to go with new outer wheel houses as the lips were not as good as expected on the originals.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/24/11 06:39 AM
Front frame rail repair is nearly complete where the Z bar mount area had been torched out.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/24/11 06:41 AM
Cowl has been tacked in place. Finish work on welds still required.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/24/11 06:48 AM
Tail panel work is also in progress. Original lower valence is being repaired and will be re-used. Tail panel will require a few patches but is overall pretty decent. We decided today to order new lower valance end caps as the originals were going to need too much repair. There will also need to be a few patch panels made for the bumper reinforcement mounting area.
For those wondering the entire car will be plastic media blasted after the sheet metal repair has been completed. They are spot sand blasting where required to make the sheet metal repairs. I am fairly confident this will be a good decision.
Doors, fenders, hood and some other items have already been delivered to the media blaster. It is nice to finally see some momentum. I hope we can keep it going.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 06/24/11 07:24 PM
Awesome!! looking good, Love your project!!!
Posted By: Kern Dog
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 07/30/11 07:57 AM
The long road will pay off some day. Keep the faith!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 09/05/11 03:35 AM
Been awhile since I last posted. Been making some progress on console restoration and some of the interior trim items. Also about ready to start on the exterior trim polishing and restoration. I will post some more photos soon.
Posted By: cdp
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 09/07/11 02:45 AM
V-code, Lime Light, and 4spd, I'm not sure if it can really get better! Keep the good work coming!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 09/08/11 09:46 PM
Body work is going slower than I had hoped. The front clip is down to bare metal and the parts look awesome. No rust repair required on the fenders or hood. A few dings to repair but nothing of any significance. Photo #1.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 09/08/11 09:47 PM
Front clip is sitting loosely in place....
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 09/08/11 09:49 PM
Left front fender...the plan has changed to have the body shell completely plastic media blasted before any more new sheet metal goes on. Should be going out to the media blaster soon.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 06:39 AM
Body work is pretty much at a stand still at the moment. But thought I would post a few photos of some of the parts I have aquired and been working on. Hope to have some progress on the body work in the near future.
My new six pack carb set!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 06:42 AM
Dash speakers freshly restored. AM 8 track is out for restoration with Big $ Lewis. I should have it back in a month or so. I am having a hidden IPOD jack added but the radio will be stock specs otherwise.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 06:44 AM
Passenger side seat track set restored. I completed the six way several months ago.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 06:45 AM
Hi/Lo horn set restored.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 06:47 AM
Have the console body prepped and ready for paint. Will start working on the attaching parts in the coming weeks.
Before photo!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 06:50 AM
More console parts prior to restoration!
Hope to be back soon with more updates on the progress. Looks like my orginal goal to have her on the road in 2012 is slipping.
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 04:41 PM
Looking good! What company did you use to restore your speakers?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/12 05:00 PM
Quote:
Looking good! What company did you use to restore your speakers?
Jackson Speaker Service in Jackson Michigan:
3921 Pine Crest. Ct.
Jackson, MI 49203
Posted By: XS29L8
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/05/12 12:14 AM
I can't wait to see the pictures of it completed, that is going to be a very nice looking car!
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/05/12 04:03 PM
awsome car,, why full, 1/4s??? they looked decent??
looks great,,, i hope you got a "set" price on all the metal work....
instead of by the hour....
jc
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/05/12 07:34 PM
Quote:
awsome car,, why full, 1/4s??? they looked decent??
looks great,,, i hope you got a "set" price on all the metal work.... instead of by the hour....
jc
Full 1/4 panels were chosen in lieu of replacing the lower sections. The lowers were rusted/rotted pretty much from the front of the wheel openings to the rear of the panel. Also had some rust in the areas around the bottom of the rear window corners. With the improved quality of the newer replacment AMD full quarters we opted for this choice verus piecing all the new metal in these areas. We could have gone either way. However, I trust Vance's judgment on this as he is well recognized in the Mopar community as a top notch restorer.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/06/12 02:35 AM
Thought I would post some more photos of detail items that I have procured or had restored. First is an NOS headlight motor.
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Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/06/12 02:36 AM
Picked up this date correct original dual point 440 6 pack 4 speed distributor. Needs a bit more detailing but is very nice.
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Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/06/12 02:39 AM
Wiper motor restored......thanks to Kim at Passion for Mopars.
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Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/06/12 02:41 AM
Deluxe seat belt set completely restored.....thanks to Bill Edwards one of our fellow Moparts members.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/06/12 02:43 AM
Another shot of the seat belts.....Bill does awesome work at a very affordable price!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/10/13 03:21 AM
Hard to believe it has been so long since I posted. The body work has been on hold for some time and has finally started to progress again. I am hoping the momentum is just starting to pick up. Here is a photo of the full trunk floor and trunk extensions in place.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/10/13 03:22 AM
Another photo of the trunk floor...
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/10/13 03:25 AM
Work is continuing on the rear valance and tail light panel. Looks like the AMD lower valance corners are going to need quite a bit of modification to fit properly. Once the tail panel is squared away repair of the outer wheel houses will be completed.
Posted By: DAYCLONA
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/13/13 03:08 PM
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Quote:
awsome car,, why full, 1/4s??? they looked decent??
looks great,,, i hope you got a "set" price on all the metal work.... instead of by the hour....
jc
Full 1/4 panels were chosen in lieu of replacing the lower sections. The lowers were rusted/rotted pretty much from the front of the wheel openings to the rear of the panel. Also had some rust in the areas around the bottom of the rear window corners. With the improved quality of the newer replacment AMD full quarters we opted for this choice verus piecing all the new metal in these areas. We could have gone either way. However, I trust Vance's judgment on this as he is well recognized in the Mopar community as a top notch restorer.
A wise decision, much better to replace the ENTIRE qtr,than play with patches, that regardless of how well they were done, will come back to haunt you many years down the road....it's going to be a killer car when completed 
Mike
Posted By: bschargerse
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/15/13 10:57 PM
Great work so far!!! Good luck!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/24/13 09:51 PM
Some more progress to report. The roof skin has been re-welded in place. fitting of the PS quarter panel is underway and the tail panel is still being completed.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/24/13 09:55 PM
Quarter is being cut to fit and aligned with adjacent panels. Just fixtured in place right now. Looks like the AMD trunk extension is going to need some cut & fit to mate properly to the AMD quarter panel wheel opening area. The outer wheel house lip is also being replaced.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/24/13 09:56 PM
Inner wheel house repair on PS side has been completed and trunk floor is fully welded in place.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/24/13 09:59 PM
View from the back seat area.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/24/13 10:00 PM
Progress is slow but still moving along. Hope to be back soon with some more updates.
Posted By: 5wndwcpe
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/25/13 03:03 AM
Looks like the AMD trunk extension is going to need some cut & fit to mate properly to the AMD quarter panel wheel opening area
That's been my experience as well.
Posted By: stateline
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/25/13 04:10 AM
Several yrs. ago ( cant remember how many ) I looked at a Charger just like this one (maybe the same car ) in Billings , MT for a member here, it was on a Podunk car lot for 10 G. It still was running, driving, I think with a 413??, I remember the trunk floor was badly rotted but still a real restorable car. Is this the same car??
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 04/25/13 06:04 AM
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Several yrs. ago ( cant remember how many ) I looked at a Charger just like this one (maybe the same car ) in Billings , MT for a member here, it was on a Podunk car lot for 10 G. It still was running, driving, I think with a 413??, I remember the trunk floor was badly rotted but still a real restorable car. Is this the same car??
This car did come out of Montana. Came into Michigan several years ago as just a rolling shell. That is how I bought it. If it is the same car it must have been parted out at some point. I do not have any real history on it. PM me if you have any details you can share. Thanks Joe
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/10/15 10:12 PM
Finally go this project moving forward again. if all goes well the car will be painted before year end. looking forward to assembly this spring. I already have many of the bolt on items restored or purchased new.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/10/15 10:14 PM
All welding is completed.......Here a few photos just after media blast this week. Body work will be started right away.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/22/15 08:17 PM
A couple more photos......primer & seam sealer will be going on soon!
Posted By: mopar4don
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/22/15 09:03 PM
Is the car still at Vance's?
Posted By: Q5_Ed
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/23/15 01:44 AM
Nice project, i know where you are coming from with starts and stops. Mine just came home from 3 years at the welding stage. Waiting to get media blasted now and sealed before bodywork in the spring?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/23/15 02:39 AM
Is the car still at Vance's?
No......I have it at another shop. Pretty happy to have the project moving forward.
Posted By: Q5_Ed
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/23/15 03:26 AM
Did the media blaster vacuum/clean it up after they were done or did you?
Posted By: moparpollack
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/23/15 08:38 AM
Did the media blaster vacuum/clean it up after they were done or did you?
Think leaf blower rotisserie and you will still have media fall out from time to time.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/23/15 11:53 PM
Media blaster did it........we will use a leaf blower as well prior to paint.
Did the media blaster vacuum/clean it up after they were done or did you?
Posted By: moparpollack
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 12/17/15 02:46 AM
Bump, any progress lately?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 12/22/15 07:31 AM
Car is coming along... I will get some more photos up soon. Been working on front suspension rebuild & plating and detailing of small parts.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/16 05:18 PM
Both sets of wheels are done 15x7 steelies and 15x7 Rallye's.....
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/16 05:20 PM
Hood is in primer and ready for the last of the body work. This hood was mint to start with so not too much left to do on it.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/16 05:22 PM
Some of the bolt on parts in primer.....
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 01/04/16 05:31 PM
K frame, A arms and torsion bars freshly powder coated.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 08/23/16 01:47 AM
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 08/23/16 03:23 AM
Finally some color......hopefully the progress continues.
Some color !!!??? That is a lot of loud awesome green !!!
Posted By: jughed
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 08/24/16 02:07 AM
WOW!!! wish i had a project car like yours. The '68-'70 Charger R/Ts are the epitome of muscle cars (imho).
...keep the updates coming.
awsome car,, why full, 1/4s??? they looked decent??
looks great,,, i hope you got a "set" price on all the metal work.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whistling.gif" alt="" /> instead of by the hour.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whistling.gif" alt="" />
jc
Full 1/4 panels were chosen in lieu of replacing the lower sections. The lowers were rusted/rotted pretty much from the front of the wheel openings to the rear of the panel. Also had some rust in the areas around the bottom of the rear window corners. With the improved quality of the newer replacment AMD full quarters we opted for this choice verus piecing all the new metal in these areas. We could have gone either way. However, I trust Vance's judgment on this as he is well recognized in the Mopar community as a top notch restorer.
Good call going with full 1/4s. I did the patch panel thing on the '68 Dart 20 years ago because full 1/4s were not available (except $$$$ NOS). It held up well, but have recently installed AMDs full 1/4s...so much nicer.
Posted By: mopar4don
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/09/16 05:53 PM
Any updates?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/09/16 11:05 PM
Couple more photos.......exterior will be in paint soon.
Posted By: CDN72SE
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/10/16 07:28 PM
lookin' good.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 12/07/16 04:26 PM
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 12/07/16 11:23 PM
Nice, Nice, Nice..........
Posted By: CDN72SE
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 03/30/17 08:10 PM
Any updates?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 07/01/17 05:28 PM
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 07/01/17 07:13 PM
Yeah buddy !!!!
Posted By: 6PKRTSE
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 07/03/17 05:16 PM
Looking awesome.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 10/08/17 09:07 PM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/28/17 10:23 PM
Finally home!!!!! Loaded it up right after shooting these photos Saturday.
Can't wait to start installing all the parts. Been a long time coming. But, sure worth waiting for!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/28/17 10:27 PM
A few more pics....the upper rear quarter panel STRIPE was too short on both sides. Had to re-order from the vendor.
Posted By: mopar4don
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/28/17 10:36 PM
the upper rear quarter panel was too short on both sides. Had to re-order from the vendor.
You mean you had to reorder the entire quarter panel? Or do you mean the quarter extensions?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/29/17 01:14 AM
the upper rear quarter panel was too short on both sides. Had to re-order from the vendor.
You mean you had to reorder the entire quarter panel? Or do you mean the quarter extensions?
My bad.....quarter panel stripe was too short....you will see it missing in the photos.
Posted By: JRepucci
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/29/17 02:48 AM
Amazing! Great job.
Posted By: 6PKRTSE
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 11/30/17 06:35 PM
Looks awesome. I love a Lime light Green anything. The H.I. colors of the 70's rule.
Posted By: N9671X2
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 12/01/17 03:39 AM
Great to see the update ! Wondering how things were going with this car, sounds like it's been a long road..
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project is finally underway - 12/02/17 02:03 AM
Great to see the update ! Wondering how things were going with this car, sounds like it's been a long road..
Hey Paul! Hope all is well. It is amazing how much time has gone bye since the start. I hope the final assembly phase goes quickely. It would be great to have it on the road in 2018. Fingers crossed!!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 08/06/18 04:05 PM
Been awhile since I posted. Progress is slow but still moving forward. Here a couple photos. Hope to have fuel system installed later this week and then the rear axle and suspension shortly thereafter.
Posted By: cdp
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 08/07/18 03:18 AM
Who says it isn't easy being green??
Looks awesome!
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 08/20/18 01:37 PM
Man, that looks awesome !!!
Is that a Sassy Grass Green '71 in the background on one of the pictures you posted?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 08/21/18 03:39 AM
Man, that looks awesome !!!
Is that a Sassy Grass Green '71 in the background on one of the pictures you posted?
Thanks....hope to post every few weeks with more progress.
Yes.....71 FJ6 Super Bee that is being restored.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 10/31/18 08:10 PM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 04/10/19 08:56 PM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 05/12/19 09:15 PM
Dash assembled and ready for install.
Posted By: mopar4don
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 05/13/19 07:07 PM
OK, I have to ask.
What are the two reverse lights for next to the ash tray?
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 05/14/19 09:39 PM
OK, I have to ask.
What are the two reverse lights for next to the ash tray?
Reverse lamp and seat belt warning lamp for deluxe seat belt option.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 06/10/19 01:25 AM
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 06/10/19 02:02 PM
What a beautiful sight.. That Hemi orange between Sublime.
Posted By: UCUDANT
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 06/11/19 02:06 AM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 06/26/19 03:48 PM
Engine compartment nearly wrapped up. Also, completed exhaust installation this week. Getting ready to move on to dash install, engine start up and then interior work.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 10/30/19 07:33 PM
A couple photos from last week.
Windshield and rear glass installed. Dash and headliner installed. Now on to side glass, carpet, door panel and seat installation.
I hope to get car back to the painter in a few weeks for final cut & buff, touch up and finishing C stripe (original upper stripe was too short). If all goes well.... I will be done by Christmas.
Posted By: mopar4don
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 10/30/19 08:07 PM
Wow that dash looks great!
And those steelies... SWEET
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/01/19 04:14 AM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 03/27/20 07:12 PM
Slowly moving forward......carpeting fitted. Now on to removing wrinkles and installing console and seats.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 04/04/20 10:33 PM
Lot's of time to work on the car in the last few weeks. Interior is coming together nicely and I finally installed the bumper/grille assembly. A couple more weeks and I think I will finally have this project knocked out.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 04/20/20 06:19 PM
Front buckets, console, kick panels and door panels installed. Hope to have complete interior done soon. Working on resolving a driver side rear window regulator issue.
Posted By: SportFuryS/23383
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 04/20/20 09:40 PM
very very very nice Charger project sir. Looking forward to seeing more progress. If you would like check out our build, a '66 Charger 383 4bbl. Title of the thread is "So It Begins, 1966 Charger Restification."
Posted By: SportFuryS/23383
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 04/20/20 09:41 PM
OK, I have to ask.
What are the two reverse lights for next to the ash tray?
Reverse lamp and seat belt warning lamp for deluxe seat belt option.
That was my first thought, very cool
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 04/23/20 08:49 PM
Interior finally completed.
Just a few more details to knock out and then back to the painter for touch ups and final cut and buff. Hope to have a test drive done soon as well.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 05/18/20 06:54 PM
A couple more photos. If the rain ever stops...... I will get her to the paint shop for finish of tape stripe, final touch up, cut and buff. Test drive coming soon
Posted By: DynoDave
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 05/19/20 02:09 AM
That white interior is a real eye catcher!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/10/20 12:41 AM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/10/20 12:47 AM
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/10/20 12:48 AM
Posted By: mattsmopars
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/12/20 02:50 PM
Wow, what a beautiful car! Glad to see that you have stayed the coarse and have such an awesome car done.
Matt
Posted By: 69_SIX_PACK
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/17/20 08:37 PM
Well done...turned out great.
All that is left is to enjoy.
Dave
Posted By: jrwoodjoe
Re: My 70 Charger R/T project - home from paint 11/25/17 - 11/30/20 11:52 PM
Really nice, your car looks fantastic.
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