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70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs #2897453 03/09/21 06:31 PM 03/09/21 06:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	finally getting to it again after all these years.. bought from orig owner.. original DAY 2 car.. all #'s matching still.. had very minor rust, only in rear dutchman panel and center of trunk floor.... replaced dutchman with an NOS one and trunk floor from a wrecked 73 challenger.. [close enuf] its only a 340 car ..if it ever warms up and stops raining i will get it started for the first time! 75% done with it..glass and int next.. scott smith carb... Last edited by ph23vo; 03/09/21 06:31 PM.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2897456 03/09/21 06:33 PM 03/09/21 06:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	a few more pics..

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2897891 03/10/21 08:23 PM 03/10/21 08:23 PM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	That's a good looking car! Should be a lot of fun with that little 340 under the hood. DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: DynoDave] #2898218 03/11/21 04:14 PM 03/11/21 04:14 PM
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mattsmopars master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,131 tennessee,usa	beautiful car! Love the day 2 look! Matt

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: mattsmopars] #2898220 03/11/21 04:24 PM 03/11/21 04:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,343 NJ rdrnr6970 Your #1 source for current events
rdrnr6970 Your #1 source for current events Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,343 NJ	Very cool story and challenger! OWNER OF EVERYTHING FROM 1956 300 B,IMPERIAL,NEW YORKER HEMIS,AND NEW HEMI TRUCKS.....5TH GENRAMS.COM... 1969/70 ROADRUNNERS ,DARTS/CORONETS, NORTHEAST HEMI OWNERS ASSOCIATION.....WWW.PHANTASMCUDAS.COM....MOPAR FAMILY FOR 50 YEARS AND STILL GOING!MOPAR OWNER COAST TO COAST!!!!

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: rdrnr6970] #2898640 03/13/21 02:58 AM 03/13/21 02:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,267 Connecticut 1972CudaV21 master
1972CudaV21 master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,267 Connecticut	What size tires are you running? China is the enemy.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: 1972CudaV21] #2899439 03/15/21 05:36 PM 03/15/21 05:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,397 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,397 It's a dry heat	37 years???? good god dude slow down and pace yourself . LOL

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: 1972CudaV21] #2903692 03/28/21 04:30 PM 03/28/21 04:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	F 70 and L 60-15 tires..15x6 and 15X8 wheels

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: gtx6970] #2903693 03/28/21 04:31 PM 03/28/21 04:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by gtx6970 37 years???? good god dude slow down and pace yourself . LOL i know what i,m doing...and i,m gonna do it right!,, no matter what!.......

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2906506 04/04/21 07:32 PM 04/04/21 07:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,267 Connecticut 1972CudaV21 master
1972CudaV21 master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,267 Connecticut	Originally Posted by ph23vo F 70 and L 60-15 tires..15x6 and 15X8 wheels That’s a nice look👍 China is the enemy.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: 1972CudaV21] #2910674 04/15/21 08:20 PM 04/15/21 08:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	well it started right up after about 5-7 seconds of cranking.... little lifter clatter for 10-15 seconds then quiet.. little smoke for 30 seconds then all clear...dummy me put an oil gauge sender on it and it has an idiot light only...doh.. also reman w pump started to seep a bit so its prob junk even though its new rebuilt... no big leaks.... yet... moves under its own power... brakes need a good pedal bleed..then glass and seats and she is mostly done.. used the blue racer 280-290 443/465 cam... very light lope is all... temp gauge inop... dash not assembled yet because of those kind of things...so tomorrow we will see if it drips anything [cardboard under it] ... sure nice after 35 years...

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2911067 04/16/21 08:40 PM 04/16/21 08:40 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	well..leaking coolant from the new water pump...[just my luck].... gas gauge didn't rise when i added more fuel....temp gauge didn't work.. pulled cluster and tested gauges they are dead..wow never seen 2 gauges dead like that before... had a spare cluster tested the gauges in it and they work...so my gauges all work now....replaced water pump [again] hope this one lasts...

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2911246 04/17/21 10:00 AM 04/17/21 10:00 AM
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BigBlockGTS pro stock B Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,266 Denver, CO	Love it- Rock that day 2 look!

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2911275 04/17/21 11:00 AM 04/17/21 11:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	this is how it was when i bought it...stock engine but had alum v covers in trunk he never got around to installing.. [so i did]..keystones, hi jackers and traction bars was the look in 1970..even have NOS 1970 hi jackers on it.. Last edited by ph23vo; 04/17/21 11:48 AM.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2911566 04/18/21 10:42 AM 04/18/21 10:42 AM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Always a few teething problems after a major overhaul. It's looking good. DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: DynoDave] #2911604 04/18/21 12:25 PM 04/18/21 12:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	yep..so far so good after some repairs..lol,.. engine runs very well..that was my big worry since it sat since 1990..i scoped cylinders for any rust and found no marks ..[i oiled it down well when i assembled it though too]... added power disc brakes was my only real big change though, and i did swap the shifter and console for a 71 unit..i prefer the T handle and the ashtray style console look... should be a good runner..just sucks i waited so long.. restored like 10 other cars around it... have one more car to do and i am done!

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2911626 04/18/21 01:21 PM 04/18/21 01:21 PM
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Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,460 Eagle, Idaho	This is a super car. Love the wheels and everything.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: Neil] #2911675 04/18/21 04:48 PM 04/18/21 04:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	V5X body trim is on...looks better than i remember.... 99% of people weld up the holes...i was going to but wanted to make the car as it was...

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2912032 04/19/21 06:07 PM 04/19/21 06:07 PM
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1972CudaV21 master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,267 Connecticut	Originally Posted by ph23vo V5X body trim is on...looks better than i remember.... 99% of people weld up the holes...i was going to but wanted to make the car as it was... Looks good..who makes the body trim? China is the enemy.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: 1972CudaV21] #2912227 04/20/21 11:02 AM 04/20/21 11:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	mopar factory parts

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2918790 05/05/21 10:22 AM 05/05/21 10:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	got door glass in, door seals on, fixed a few leaks...front and rear glass next..hope to be cruising soon!

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2918801 05/05/21 10:34 AM 05/05/21 10:34 AM
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greendart408 super stock G Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,073 oregon	Such a neat car, enjoy it. My dad and I are all about the day two cars. How all of our stuff is also. Cool stuff

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: greendart408] #2918910 05/05/21 03:24 PM 05/05/21 03:24 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	mine was originally one too, which is cool...my TX9 V code fury i am building as a day 2, as everyone else is restoring theirs all stock

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2928966 05/31/21 05:33 PM 05/31/21 05:33 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	glass in..some int in.. getting closer.. a few weeks and it should be road drivable finally

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2932579 06/12/21 06:25 PM 06/12/21 06:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	INTERIOR and restored STEERING WHEEL installed! ............ getting closer

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2935097 06/20/21 05:35 PM 06/20/21 05:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	grille and front bumper on...took me 8 hours to get it as perfect as it will let me.. [included looking for the correct bolts,.. cleaning and painting stuff also] ... but a total pain in the ass..

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2935327 06/21/21 03:41 PM 06/21/21 03:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	worked on it a bit today ....but too hot already 93 here in seattle.. dang

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2974708 10/15/21 05:25 PM 10/15/21 05:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	ALMOST ALL DONE NOW...JUST WAITING FOR RESTORED AM/8 TRACK TO COME BACK...SADLY [censored] CAME UP IN MY LIFE IN JUNE AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK TO WORKING ON IT UNTIL SEPT 9TH OR SO...WINTER IS HERE NOW SO I DIDNT GET TO ENJOY IT MUCH YET..BUT BY NEXT SPRING IT WILL BE READY TO DRIVE..

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2976138 10/19/21 03:04 PM 10/19/21 03:04 PM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,561 Motor City	Looks awesome. I don't feel bad for mine taking 12+ years now. Mine is a 340 car originally also. Now a 528" Hemi. 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: 6PKRTSE] #2976152 10/19/21 04:41 PM 10/19/21 04:41 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by 6PKRTSE Looks awesome. I don't feel bad for mine taking 12+ years now. Mine is a 340 car originally also. Now a 528" Hemi. THIS CAR WAS SO ORIGINAL I HAD TO DO IT LIKE HE [ORIG OWNER I BOUGHT IT FROM] HAD IT WHEN NEW....EVEN DOWN TO THE ORIG LIC PLATES AND FRAMES!

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2976158 10/19/21 05:00 PM 10/19/21 05:00 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	LIC

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2977412 10/22/21 09:59 PM 10/22/21 09:59 PM
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JDMopar master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,478 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC	That's a nice car. I've got a 70 A66 Challenger that I have owned since 1979. Last time I drove it was 1984, and it's been sitting in my basement ever since. It's an all numbers matching car, with all of the original date coded bolt on stuff except for the alternator and maybe the starter. FK5 with black interior, console automatic. It's gonna be one of my retirement projects starting next year. Thanks for some inspiration! Mine is more than likely gonna get Cragars put back on it like I had back in the day.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: JDMopar] #2979573 10/29/21 12:28 PM 10/29/21 12:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by JDMopar That's a nice car. I've got a 70 A66 Challenger that I have owned since 1979. Last time I drove it was 1984, and it's been sitting in my basement ever since. It's an all numbers matching car, with all of the original date coded bolt on stuff except for the alternator and maybe the starter. FK5 with black interior, console automatic. It's gonna be one of my retirement projects starting next year. Thanks for some inspiration! Mine is more than likely gonna get Cragars put back on it like I had back in the day. PRETTY MUCH NOW MINE WAS....CARB AND ALT WERE THE ONLY NON ORIG ITEMS UNDER HOOD.... BOUGHT FROM ORIG OWNER.. LAST DRIVEN IN 79 BY HIM... ALL #'S ALSO

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2979894 10/30/21 01:06 PM 10/30/21 01:06 PM
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gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,397 It's a dry heat	Sweet, Love the look with the Keystones and the Polyglas tires

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: gtx6970] #2980157 10/31/21 10:28 AM 10/31/21 10:28 AM
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BigBlockGTS pro stock B Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,266 Denver, CO	I am a die hard Cragar S/S/ guy but must admit the Keystones make the car. The Polyglas tires are icing on the cake. Looks real good!

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: BigBlockGTS] #2981461 11/03/21 07:23 PM 11/03/21 07:23 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	THANKS GUYS... KEYSTONES WERE WHAT IT HAD WHEN NEW AND LUCKILY MY PREFERENCE ALSO... THOUGH I WOULD HAVE PUT CRAGARS OR WHAT EVER ON IT ,..HAD THE ORIG OWNER HAD THEM THERE..

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: BigBlockGTS] #2982689 11/07/21 11:34 AM 11/07/21 11:34 AM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by BigBlockGTS I am a die hard Cragar S/S/ guy but must admit the Keystones make the car. The Polyglas tires are icing on the cake. Looks real good! HAVE KEYSTONES ON MY 383 FORMULA S ALSO

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2983216 11/08/21 08:48 PM 11/08/21 08:48 PM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Originally Posted by ph23vo Originally Posted by BigBlockGTS I am a die hard Cragar S/S/ guy but must admit the Keystones make the car. The Polyglas tires are icing on the cake. Looks real good! HAVE KEYSTONES ON MY 383 FORMULA S ALSO Nice! DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: DynoDave] #3091978 11/06/22 11:40 AM 11/06/22 11:40 AM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	ON THE ROAD FINALLY

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #3092391 11/07/22 07:29 PM 11/07/22 07:29 PM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Looks great! DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: DynoDave] #3095732 11/20/22 11:13 AM 11/20/22 11:13 AM
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rdrnr6970 Your #1 source for current events Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,343 NJ	Very cool looking challenger! OWNER OF EVERYTHING FROM 1956 300 B,IMPERIAL,NEW YORKER HEMIS,AND NEW HEMI TRUCKS.....5TH GENRAMS.COM... 1969/70 ROADRUNNERS ,DARTS/CORONETS, NORTHEAST HEMI OWNERS ASSOCIATION.....WWW.PHANTASMCUDAS.COM....MOPAR FAMILY FOR 50 YEARS AND STILL GOING!MOPAR OWNER COAST TO COAST!!!!

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