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Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194177 04/21/11 01:40 PM 04/21/11 01:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 124 Central ND 4 440custom member
440custom member 4 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 124 Central ND	Why not just put a couple body shims on the lower cross bracket? I bet that would raise it up with no serious modding.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: 440custom] #194178 04/22/11 07:19 AM 04/22/11 07:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Quote: Why not just put a couple body shims on the lower cross bracket? I bet that would raise it up with no serious modding. we tried that but when looking at it from the passengerside the shims are noticeable.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194179 12/27/11 11:32 AM 12/27/11 11:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Some updates on the progress. Dash installed. used the original wiring harness which was in really nice shape. Got the trunk compartment all together without to many problems. still need a space saver tire if any body has one fire sale, duplicating the original factory assembly line marking the best we can. Got all the door and quarter glass installed. This was a painful task. The first after market window felts were garbage and did not fit. Bought another set that fit a little better. Right now the plan is to have it ready for the Vegas show in April.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194180 12/27/11 02:17 PM 12/27/11 02:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington 19cuda73 pro stock
19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Nice Work! Great attention to the details. That car is going to be a real head turner. Dennis 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: 19cuda73] #194181 12/27/11 02:26 PM 12/27/11 02:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,443 ME 79machocharger master
79machocharger master Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,443 ME	Car looks awesome, very nice job on it.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: 79machocharger] #194182 12/27/11 06:43 PM 12/27/11 06:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore D dmoore pro stock
dmoore pro stock D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore	What a great thread! Car is really coming together! Your work is commendable! https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: dmoore] #194183 02/07/12 05:23 AM 02/07/12 05:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Quote: What a great thread! Car is really coming together! Your work is commendable! I cannot take credit for the work. Assembly is been done by Kori Alexander at Show & Go Restoration here in Red Deer Alberta Canada.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194184 02/07/12 05:42 AM 02/07/12 05:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	As of February things are starting to come together at the rear. Was not so lucky on the front. The front bumper guard does not fit the reproduction bumper. Had to locate a nice straight original and get it rechromed. Thanks to Stan in Edmonton for helping me out with finding one quickly. Another issue resolved was the unlevel battery tray. Before After Rear sail panels and package tray installed. Front suspension finished Last edited by LuvEBodies; 02/10/12 10:45 PM.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: 79machocharger] #194185 02/10/12 02:24 PM 02/10/12 02:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut jeff968 master
jeff968 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut	Very nice, so I assume you are going to keep your 71 free of 70 R/T emblems on the fenders? 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194186 02/10/12 03:10 PM 02/10/12 03:10 PM
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mopars_1 master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	wow, I absolutly love it! arn't 340 cars suppose to have group 24 green top batteries? 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194187 02/10/12 09:35 PM 02/10/12 09:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore D dmoore pro stock
dmoore pro stock D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore	Quote: Quote: What a great thread! Car is really coming together! Your work is commendable! I cannot take credit for the work. Assembly is been done by Kori Alexander at Show & Go Restoration here in Red Deer Alberta Canada. Well Kori does some excellant work no doubt! Your not gonna wanna drive it! https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: dmoore] #194188 02/10/12 10:51 PM 02/10/12 10:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Quote: Quote: Quote: What a great thread! Car is really coming together! Your work is commendable! I cannot take credit for the work. Assembly is been done by Kori Alexander at Show & Go Restoration here in Red Deer Alberta Canada. Well Kori does some excellant work no doubt! Your not gonna wanna drive it! He has a nice photo gallery on Facebook of current and past projects.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: mopars_1] #194189 02/11/12 01:26 AM 02/11/12 01:26 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Quote: wow, I absolutly love it! arn't 340 cars suppose to have group 24 green top batteries? Thanks Green caps were standard 375 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). My car was coded with the optional F25 (440 CCA with red caps)

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: jeff968] #194190 02/11/12 01:31 AM 02/11/12 01:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Quote: Very nice, so I assume you are going to keep your 71 free of 70 R/T emblems on the fenders? Thanks No RT emblems on the front fender. We will be installing black RT side stripes soon.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194191 02/15/12 08:37 PM 02/15/12 08:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 507 USA 1 1971d21 mopar
1971d21 mopar 1 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 507 USA	Excellent job and good luck. Thanks for showing the true quality we all strive for.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: 1971d21] #194192 02/17/12 04:42 PM 02/17/12 04:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 894 uk TiMopar super stock
TiMopar super stock Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 894 uk	I'm a bit late on this one; the car looks absolutely stunning!

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: TiMopar] #194193 02/28/12 12:40 PM 02/28/12 12:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Getting it ready to fire, will be the first time since 1982. More factory inspection marks installed. Under coating finished Last edited by LuvEBodies; 02/28/12 12:43 PM.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194194 02/28/12 01:23 PM 02/28/12 01:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington 19cuda73 pro stock
19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Looking Sweet!! .Your doing it right! That undercoating looks good and is some stinky stuff. Fire that baby up!! Love the plate!!! 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: 19cuda73] #194195 03/02/12 05:40 PM 03/02/12 05:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Finally siting on its own 4 wheels, first time in 5 years.

Re: 71 Challenger RT 340 [Re: LuvEBodies] #194196 03/02/12 05:43 PM 03/02/12 05:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada LuvEBodies OP mopar
LuvEBodies OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Alberta Canada	Fired up for the first time since 1980. Check it out on the youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jDJ9gQX6qk&feature=email

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