Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of posting. A lot of things changed on what we were doing to the car. We decided to go back to factory heat, factory 4 speed, along with some other changes in the car. But anyways I have two pictures with more to follow.

Before we painted the car we mocked up the motor, clearance was in issue on the pass shock tower so it had to be modified...


Here's a pic right after i painted the car. Many more pics to follow...




We are planning to finish this car for Carlisle this year. It will be in my booth and you guys can check it out in person!

Steve

There may not be a lot of original metal left on this Challenger, but your post makes a perfect case for restoring these cars. Had it been scrapped or parted, there would be one less Challenger out there.
Nice work!

Been waiting to see how your progress was going. It astounds me the quality of work you have done in your own back yard shop and at your age. This thread inspired me to tear into my 73 charger a little deeper and when I did I found much of the same issues, unfortunately repop parts aren't as available so I've been fabricating and hitting yards and have managed to modify some challenger parts. Keep up the good work, look forward to the next update!

Great work! Did you try to duplicate any factory welds for appearance? No biggie, just wondering...

From what I can tell Steve tried to mimic the factory welds, I am trying to but as repop isn't avalible for basicaly the entire front of the car I can only do so much where many parts are made from scratch

Thanks guys! As far as duplicating spot welds we did not decide to do so. It looks cleaner without them and quite frankly considing almost every weld was drilled out we would be duplicating for very long time. Been cutting and buffing pics soon

Can't wait to see it Steve, my car could use some of your love.

Looks really great so far!

your work is outstanding! great job. i really enjoyed reading your posts so far

Thanks guys! its getting exciting to put it together now!

50 days Until the car needs to be ready for carlisle!

Blacked out the tail panel..


Few pics of the paint...




First items to go on...Trunk Hinge and weather strip..


Working on getting her on 4 wheels again. Got he rear in place and the wheels are a perfect fit. The 15x10's are tucked in looks close to factory




More pics soon

Looks awesome Steve! I'm still awestruck at how you turned such a rotten heap into such a beautiful car, hope I can make my 73 charger look the same one day! Keep up the good work and keep the posts coming, always look forward to seeing your updates!

car looks awesome, cant wait until mine has paint on it and I don't know if you are going to or already done but the black out behind the grille on the rad support if left green it will stick out like a sore thumb

Brian I wasnt planning on doing the front blackout. This car is over restored and i dont think the oe blackout will look good. I guess we will see once its together, maybe it will change...

48 days till deadline

Front suspension parts are all refinished and need put together...












Trunk lid and spoiler on, just need to blackout the trim before installing...



Working on the rear brakes, had some clearance issues with the studs so had to fix and check clearances...




Back to it

The car looks GREAT!! I can relate to the work required to get to the level you have your car. An FYI for you, if you haven't gotten to it yet, you will have to clearance your rear valance if you have offset rear spring hangers (it appears from the pics that you have the same as I put on my car, Dr. Diff's b body rear into e body kit??) If so, here's a pic of what I did....


jess

Hey Steve its Greg. Its been a while, good to see your back posting pics of your progress on this one. Very impressed with your work and dedication to building a car all the way from beginning to end. Sure hope you can find some time to work on some of your own projects soon. That's what will have me on the edge of my seat, literally. Rock on !!!

Thanks i already checked the valance and it fits fine. Greg, im excited to start on your car too!

43 Days Till Deadline

Things are coming along, missing some parts so going a little out of order...



Rear end finished, brakes bled...



Had more than enough helpers to put the motor in







Thats all for now

Steve,
That looks great! Looking forward to Carlisle!

Thanks Brian! We only have 26 days until she needs loaded up for carlisle!!!

We have had some parts come in damaged or not at all holding us up from doing things in a normal fashion. But we should be getting those items in shortly.

Ran The headers then exhaust boy was that a nightmare with the 3" pipes...









Heater box before and after...





Inside prepped for dash...




Thats all for now folks!

I know you say it will be in your booth, no chance of getting it judged??

My parents will be up there, so I'll send my dad searching for you and the car. Hopefully I make it to the nationals, will it be there? Keep up the awesome work. Very promising career ahead of you if you go that route.

edit: you could really entering it into the young guns section (if that section is still alive even). hah. if not that, what car/cars will you be planning on having at the nationals?