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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: johntpr]
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12/18/13 12:49 AM
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I have used the full circle kit works nice.
you may want to look at theramem to.
I think he will restore it for you
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: 68427vette]
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12/18/13 12:25 PM
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: HPMike]
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12/18/13 02:09 PM
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Mike,
AFAIK there is not way to perfectly restore the finish of a Ramcharger box. I believe that all the restorers paint it....which is OK but not original. I'm still struggling what to do with mine as it's the last pce I have left to do. There were some posts by another member with a '70 Bee awhile back that showed some pretty nice results without going the painting route....think he use Pledge among other things. Sorry don't remember who it was.
I have the new sticker, rivits, cables, seal, clips and rubber flappers and it's easy enough to replate the brackets but I remain undecided to go original (will show some fading no matter what) or go paint (obvious on close inspection).
I look forward to seeing what you do and how it looks.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: DPelletier]
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12/19/13 12:24 PM
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Thanks everyone...  I didnt even bother trying to clean it, quite frankly. Maybe it will clean up real nice...The seal is mint..New clips and a new decal and maybe it will look awesome...We'll see..I have no issue in paying someone to give me a "turnkey" deal on the box..If it will look good.. For those that have interest... The body is sweet on this car...Its never had rust issues and no panels need replacing..so thats good news...A lot of inherent holes will have to be filled.. I am currently putting the motor together...Its going to be a FAST type build that should make around 650 horse through the manifolds. I hope to be able to run into the 10's at high 120's for MPH on the F60's and through the stock exhaust manifolds...Dont worry, the original motor is going into the corner..The car will never be for sale anyway- unless you see me eating a can of beans under a train trestle somewhere...Maybe not even then..  On a seperate note...Who is the current go to guy on heater box resto? I was going to send it to Jules..:o( Ill keep you all posted.. MB
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: HPMike]
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12/19/13 02:22 PM
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ooh; I have interest! I've loved your car since I first saw it and would love to see/hear what your plans are and see some pics. As you may (or may not) remember, I built my V code Bee to be PSMCDR legal so I've had an interest in making these cars stock appearing but much quicker. While mine was far more modest, I love the cars that can look good and really run....and if anyone can do it, I know you can. I'd strongly recommend cleaning your airbox up and seeing how it looks before embarking on the resto/painted route. Personally I prefer even a small amount of weathering/aging on an original part vs. an incorrect finish or repop though it is tough balancing that look on an otherwise completely restored car...everyone has their own idea of what they like.  Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: gtx6970]
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12/20/13 12:37 PM
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I don't think a true OE type resto is possibile.
The airbox halves are held together with tube rivets, problem is they are a split type and I am not aware of that style tube rivet being avail
( they look like a rosette once installed and not a ring like on the heater box case rivets )
once again, look no further...
https://www.facebook.com/#!/AIRGRABBERRESTORATION
look closely at the rivets in the restored pictures.
this is the guy that restores ramcharger and air grabber units for the top shelf resto shops out there.
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: RV2]
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12/20/13 07:12 PM
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Does the car still have Sylvester Stallone's autograph?
yep..
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
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12/20/13 07:13 PM
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I don't think a true OE type resto is possibile.
The airbox halves are held together with tube rivets, problem is they are a split type and I am not aware of that style tube rivet being avail
( they look like a rosette once installed and not a ring like on the heater box case rivets )
once again, look no further...
https://www.facebook.com/#!/AIRGRABBERRESTORATION
look closely at the rivets in the restored pictures.
this is the guy that restores ramcharger and air grabber units for the top shelf resto shops out there.
Thanks..
Looks good.
MB
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Re: Ramcharger/Air Grabber box restoration services...
[Re: scatpacktom]
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12/20/13 11:32 PM
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"I am currently putting the motor together...Its going to be a FAST type build that should make around 650 horse through the manifolds. I hope to be able to run into the 10's at high 120's for MPH on the F60's and through the stock exhaust manifolds..."
What ever possessed you?
It beats a sunburn and a debate with a mindless fool about proper date coding and plug wire routing...
Just don't go and kill the series on me before i get it done. Little birdy says my heads are killer. you want to wheel this sexy beast mr 4 speed?
MB
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