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70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs #2897453 03/09/21 05:31 PM 03/09/21 05:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 05:31 PM.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2897456 03/09/21 05:33 PM 03/09/21 05:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington	a few more pics..

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2897891 03/10/21 07:23 PM 03/10/21 07:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN DynoDave master
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 03:14 PM 03/11/21 03:14 PM
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mattsmopars master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,178 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 03:24 PM 03/11/21 03:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,782 NJ rdrnr6970 Your #1 source for current events
rdrnr6970 Your #1 source for current events Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,782 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 01:58 AM 03/13/21 01:58 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 04:36 PM 03/15/21 04:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,982 Enjoy life today, It has an ex... gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,982 Enjoy life today, It has an ex...	37 years???? good god dude slow down and pace yourself . LOL Enjoy life today, It has an expiration date

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: 1972CudaV21] #2903692 03/28/21 03:30 PM 03/28/21 03:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 03:31 PM 03/28/21 03:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 06:32 PM 04/04/21 06:32 PM
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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 07:20 PM 04/15/21 07:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 07:40 PM 04/16/21 07:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 09:00 AM 04/17/21 09:00 AM
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BigBlockGTS pro stock B Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,301 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 10:00 AM 04/17/21 10:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 10:48 AM.

Re: 70 340 challenger.. FC7 of course..had it 37 yrs [Re: ph23vo] #2911566 04/18/21 09:42 AM 04/18/21 09:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN DynoDave master
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 11:25 AM 04/18/21 11:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 12:21 PM 04/18/21 12:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,538 Eagle, Idaho Neil The Doctor is in.
Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,538 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 03:48 PM 04/18/21 03:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,471 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 05:07 PM 04/19/21 05:07 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 10:02 AM 04/20/21 10:02 AM
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