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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: Scatransit] #580364
02/24/10 02:32 PM 02/24/10 02:32 PM
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ECS is where I picked mine up. Just got the used convertible boot in the mail today, thanks to a moparts memeber. I still have under a grand into it so far(lol). I love buying used beat up parts, what a cheap way to do a car up. Painted the hood black this morning and finished hooking up the shifter and console.

Paint, primer, supplies $300.00
carpet from moparts memeber $10.00
dog dish hub caps $50.00
new front windsheild with crack free
hood 340 emblems 50.00
original used boot 50.00
tires 240.00
side stripes 60.00
small decals 60.00
hood stripe still need
wheel opening moldings still need
rear valance still need
rear decklid trim still need
front hood trim still need

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580365
02/24/10 02:43 PM 02/24/10 02:43 PM
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My rear bumper is a little to beat up for my liking so I going to try and find another used one that's in a little better shape(lol).

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580366
02/24/10 02:46 PM 02/24/10 02:46 PM
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I also added another funny touch to it, a passenger side side mirror that I had on a parts challenger. The mirror part of it was busted off and so I just painted the base black and bolted it on like that(lol).
Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580367
02/26/10 01:13 PM 02/26/10 01:13 PM
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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580368
02/28/10 03:46 PM 02/28/10 03:46 PM
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bought some dealer decals in the same area where my cars came from, will put these on tonight. Where do you guys think the best place is to put these on, bumper, or decklid?



My Challenger R/T originally had the dealer decal on the lower left corner of decklid. Unfortunately I don't have any photo of it.

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580369
02/28/10 04:00 PM 02/28/10 04:00 PM
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Does any one make the decal for the convertible top frame (caution do not open top while driving decal).



Do you mean Convertible Rear Glass Decal decal or some other?

http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Small_Decals/Miscellaneous/Convertible_Rear_Glass_Caution.htm

I have thought that this is the only decal on the 1970 Challenger convertible top frame, but I can also have wrong information. If this is not the correct decal then I would also like to hear where to get the correct one for my vert

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: ebodiesonly] #580370
02/28/10 05:13 PM 02/28/10 05:13 PM
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This is so bada$$

I'm gonna build my '74 road runner the same way. Wonder if there'd be any intrest in a thread on that one? '73 and '74 rr's get no love and they really dont make anything for them

I just wanted to say that I like where' this is going You don't need a show car to have fun with it; or to enjoy it

Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: DusterKrazy] #580371
03/01/10 11:04 AM 03/01/10 11:04 AM
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This is so bada$$

I'm gonna build my '74 road runner the same way. Wonder if there'd be any intrest in a thread on that one? '73 and '74 rr's get no love and they really dont make anything for them

I just wanted to say that I like where' this is going You don't need a show car to have fun with it; or to enjoy it



I agree, we've done them both ways and I'll have way more fun with this one then one I wouldn't dare to drive because it to nice . Plus it's it's easier on the wallet this way(lol). On a side not it's still cool to have one done up to the hill really nice so you can show people how nice of a job you can actually do on one of these cars if you want to.
Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: ebodiesonly] #580372
03/01/10 01:49 PM 03/01/10 01:49 PM
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Does any one make the decal for the convertible top frame (caution do not open top while driving decal).



Do you mean Convertible Rear Glass Decal decal or some other?

http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Small_Decals/Miscellaneous/Convertible_Rear_Glass_Caution.htm

I have thought that this is the only decal on the 1970 Challenger convertible top frame, but I can also have wrong information. If this is not the correct decal then I would also like to hear where to get the correct one for my vert



That's it, thanks so much for the help.
Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580373
03/02/10 01:42 PM 03/02/10 01:42 PM
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I've got the motor cleaned up and ready to drop into it this weekend and the hood decal came in the mail today so that will be going on tonight. Should be able to see that decal allot better then the side stripes(lol).
Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580374
03/08/10 02:18 PM 03/08/10 02:18 PM
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more pictures of it all most done..

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580375
03/08/10 02:20 PM 03/08/10 02:20 PM
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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580376
03/08/10 02:25 PM 03/08/10 02:25 PM
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Found a couple of decent used bumper for it that I'll put on next week. The ones that are on it now are a little to teaked(lol). Also just picked up my next project, sunroof challenger t/a and it's going to be triple black(lol). The car is an original triple black 318 70 challenger that I'm going to make into a t/a clone. It's going to be awesome and I can't wait to start it.

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580377
03/10/10 10:49 PM 03/10/10 10:49 PM
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Very Very Nice

Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: CuriousYella70] #580378
05/09/10 12:21 PM 05/09/10 12:21 PM
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This a pretty cool project! Makes me wonder if I should just do the engine and trans stuff on mine and just drive it!!

Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: Scott Carl] #580379
05/11/10 09:25 AM 05/11/10 09:25 AM
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Really like the way the car is coming out - too bad you're having to sell it before you complete your dream.
Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: ChallengerGary] #580380
05/11/10 10:05 AM 05/11/10 10:05 AM
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Hey , did the car go to queens , NY ? I think I saw two weeks ago .

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: CudaJames] #580381
05/11/10 12:02 PM 05/11/10 12:02 PM
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Yup, 21 year old kid bought it, hit the buy it now button a little to quick and never waited to look at all the pictures of the car I wanted to send him. He had it for sale there while he was waiting for it to get picked up and sent back to me. I just picked up a nice little duster that I'm using for my daily driver and red 4 speed challenger t/a that I want to do up so my challenger ragtop beater needs to go. My duster is kind of same deal as this challenger convertible as it's got dings and dents but the duster has original paint on it. I drive it every where with no worries .

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: 79machocharger] #580382
05/12/10 10:52 AM 05/12/10 10:52 AM
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cool .Those are the best .
I spoke with my buddy Robin he's supposed to put a 440 6 pack , 4 spd & dana in the convert .
Should be nice when it's done .

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Re: building a ratty challenger convertible(lol) [Re: CudaJames] #580383
05/22/10 09:57 PM 05/22/10 09:57 PM
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this is a neat build! I think I'd might be leaving the low air tires on her!
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