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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/11/11 07:38 AM
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The car looks awesome Tom, they did a great job on the top. Some restoration activities are best left to the professionals. Enjoy the ride keep the pictures coming. Any new projects in your sights?
Dennis
Thanks Dennis, No new projects on the way. Just need to finish an old one. This is my 70 Cuda. It got stalled due to human factors that were out of my control.
However, work has started again. Looks like it won't be long before its ready for paint.
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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/11/11 07:43 AM
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looking awsome Tom...if you need a hand I am availible every weekday from 9AM to about 2PM if that fits your schedule.
Very cool Dave. Sounds like your a shift worker like me? I got all the heavy stuff done on the RR, but I think my Cuda will be back by the winter.
I would deeply appreciate a hand when it comes time to putting the drivetrain back in the Cuda. Its tough doing things like that by myself on a weekday because no one is available 
The RR trans install nearly killed me. I'm realizing that I'm not as strong at 47 as I was at 27 
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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/15/11 12:24 PM
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What's the scoop on your vent frames?? I heard that you need to install the door glass and vent frames together as one assembly... That's what I've heard from two people..
Boy am I glad I remembered you saying this. Well I remembered about 1/2 hour into it.
I installed the vent frames today and they went in easy after I tried with the window glass in.
Thanks for that tip as well as using epoxy to glue the vent frames in 
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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/15/11 02:06 PM
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Back in NJ....
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..... as well as using epoxy to glue the vent frames in
Epoxy to glue what part of the vent frame to what? 
Ed
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1967 Newport Conv: 440/4 speed
1969 GTX: 440/4 speed, TX9/TX9, A34, N96
1970 Super Bee: 383/4 speed, B5/B7
1970 Coronet RT: 440/4 speed, A34, N96
1970 Coronet RT: 440/auto, A36, N96
1970 Road Runner convertible: 383/4 speed TX9/D6XW
1970 GTX: 440+6/727, A32, N96
2001 Dodge 2500 HO CTD, 6 speed, 4x4 quad cab long bed
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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/15/11 06:22 PM
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..... as well as using epoxy to glue the vent frames in
Epoxy to glue what part of the vent frame to what?
I think the one side of the vent window frame gets polished while the other side gets chromed.
So you need to take the inner frame out of the one side of the outer frame that gets chromed.
The inner frame is attached by studs that get peaned over. So its not always an option to use the original studs that were peaned over.
ONe way to get around this is to use epoxy and glue the inner frame to the outer frame. I used this method and its solid as a rock.
Here is a link to a good thread with pictures.
vent window reassembly
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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/15/11 06:26 PM
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Awesome Roadrunner !! Love the color ! Makes it all worth thew time!!
Thanks John, I got the door windows in today and the car is inspected and ready to go to Maple Grove and Carlisle.
I still need to adjust the vent frames for a nice fit as well as put the small vent windows in. But I'm getting closer to finishing off the punch list
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Re: 70 Road Runner Convertible Restoration
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06/17/11 02:44 PM
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Ok Guys, I'm going to officially close this thread. The car is running good. I still have a couple things to do but nothing that should prevent me from hitting some shows. So thanks again for the comments, encouragement and parts
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