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1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. #45260
11/24/06 10:12 PM 11/24/06 10:12 PM
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I am restoring my grill for my 70 Challenger R/T clone. This grill was standard grill with texture argaint paint. Stripped it down now painting it for my clone. The frame around the grill, I have two pics both have different paint combos. Is the outer rim around the grill painted black with just the edge stainless or is the whole frame around the grill stainless?

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: yellow sixpack] #45261
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Original black

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: yellow sixpack] #45262
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Original Argent

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: yellow sixpack] #45263
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This might help.

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: yellow sixpack] #45264
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Quote:

I am restoring my grill for my 70 Challenger R/T clone. This grill was standard grill with texture argaint paint. Stripped it down now painting it for my clone. The frame around the grill, I have two pics both have different paint combos. Is the outer rim around the grill painted black with just the edge stainless or is the whole frame around the grill stainless?


I'm not certain I totally understood your question, but here is a pic of how it should look.Those were poor pics,lets try tis one.

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Last edited by 70challrtse; 11/25/06 08:13 AM.
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: yellow sixpack] #45265
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Not to "hijack" the post, but any tips on the best method for polishing the aluminum? Specifically, methods for the egg crate part?

Thanks, Joe


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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: 70challrtse] #45266
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Here is another.

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: jrwoodjoe] #45267
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Not to "hijack" the post, but any tips on the best method for polishing the aluminum? Specifically, methods for the egg crate part?

Thanks, Joe


The bright parts can't really be just polished, they have to be refinished by removing the anodized finish,polished and then reanodized. As far as the egg crate is concern, it is not supposed to have a polished look.
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: 70challrtse] #45268
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Steve and I used this product for the egg crate. Soaked it and scrubbed it. It brought it back to a very original looking finish.

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: hemi_rtdave] #45269
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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: jrwoodjoe] #45270
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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: yellow sixpack] #45271
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yellow sixpack, was your grille in nice condition when you started? ie straight and unblemished.
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: BIGBLOCK_KAT] #45272
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Not ot hijack the post.........Can someone post the proper grill for a Challenger T/A??
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: Publicbottle] #45273
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Not ot hijack the post.........Can someone post the proper grill for a Challenger T/A??


It's an R/T grille on that is used on a T/A. Only difference is the emblem mounted on the grille, no "R/T" emblem and the "Challenger" emblem is mounted in the non-R/T Challenger position.
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: Mastershake340] #45274
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I painted my T/A's with organasal black. The flash makes it look shinner than it really is.

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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: RareTA] #45275
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Thanks for the photos and input. Nice looking grills you guys have.

RTDAVE, I see that product is Canadian but think I found similar products here in the US. My concern is that I believe the grille crate is anodized and that would eat off the anodized part leaving the aluminum "unprotected". But would like to hear your thoughts since you did this. for example, how long ago was it done?

I was hoping to just brighten it up a bit maybe using a dremel type tool to get into the crate part and do some minor polishing. Anyone have suggestions or thoughts?

Thanks, Joe
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: jrwoodjoe] #45276
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The grille was done well over a year ago and is showing no signs of deterioration. I am not so sure the egg crate was ever anodized, but do not quote me on this.

Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: hemi_rtdave] #45277
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Did you soak it still assembled to the grille or did you remove the "Crate" part?

Joe
Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: jrwoodjoe] #45278
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Entire grille was taken apart by drilling out the rivets. The egg crate was the only piece soaked in the cleaner.
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Re: 1970 Challenger R/T Grill Resto. [Re: hemi_rtdave] #45279
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Here is how I did my grill. On the black I used Eastwood Chassis Black (love the color but hate the paint)
On the egg crate I used the Eastwood Reflective paint (I just lightly fogged it and it looks very close to original)

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