Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
[Re: 1970 Drop Top]
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05/14/11 10:15 PM
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Be careful. Survivors are hard to come by. Try and disturb as little as possible. Don't replace the carb, get it rebuilt by a knowledgeable builder. Get the tank refinished if possible, not replaced - there are folks who can check the inside of the tank for rust and dip it in a solution that removes all scale and rust. Is the engine free? or stuck? Put the heads back on with fresh gaskets, change the oil, put on a new filter (save the old one if it is Mopar). Use a good zinc-content oil like Valvoline Racing Oil or Shell rotella. Remove the distributor and drill up the oil through the engine using an old mopar distributor shaft stuck in a high-speed electric drill.
Remove your plugs and spray a good loosening agent down the cylinders every day for three or four days. When you stick the distributor back in, keep the cap off and check that the points are opening and closing properly - if not, replace them.
When you go to start the car, have help - someone to prime the carb etc., watch points...
Hook up the battery and use booster cables on another car or a battery charger with a "helper" setting for extra help spinning over the engine - fast turnover speed is really important.
You're lucky. Sounds like a fun project. Survivors are a badge of honor, don't worry too much about the dis-colored interior, people will love it at shows because it's "patina"
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Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
[Re: MoreParts]
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05/15/11 04:57 PM
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My neighbor just bought a 69 Charger RT (440) one owner survivor. I've known the owner (and the car) since he bought it here in SOCAL at Crenshaw Dodge in 1968. Anyway, neighbor is going through the same "survivor" deliberations. The car sat for about 10yrs. The gas tank had a big dent and a plugged hole (owner occasionally used it for camping ) so we replaced it. Inside was NASTY. Fuel lines were OK. Orig carb was totally gummed up - rebuilt. Steering gear leaked badly so he had it rebuilt. Trunk floor is very rusty, so (after much debate) he's having it replaced. Instructed the bodyshop to take pix of the panel seams and reproduce the "factory" look - sloppy. Rear window lower channel showing some signs of rust, so he's having that taken care of also. Can be difficult to balance the survivor, safety, and rust considerations.
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Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
[Re: 2fast4yourBrain]
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05/16/11 04:49 PM
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The car was on eBay a few months ago out of NJ. Looked very nice but the cost was high. You got a nice one there.
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
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Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
[Re: 2fast4yourBrain]
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05/16/11 05:03 PM
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DPelletier
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I think the gas tanks made in Canada are just fine. Forgot the name. Think you can buy them from any vendor, like Herb's, YO, etc.
www.spectrapremium.com
Cool car; don't get to aggressive with the cleaner, don't paint anything and if you replace anything (like the fuel tank) make sure you keep the original.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
[Re: 1970 Drop Top]
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05/17/11 09:17 AM
05/17/11 09:17 AM
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Anonymous
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please dont tell me it was one with a black interior and had an aftermarket radio in it. It wasn't from Boonton Township, NJ by chance was it?
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Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
[Re: crocha617]
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05/17/11 09:49 AM
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Anonymous
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oops missed the white top and white interior part
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Re: 1970 Challenger RT Convertible
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05/17/11 01:12 PM
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There is some good advice on here. Just remember, if you go painting door panels and replacing parts it loses it's "survivor" status you are wanting to keep. The more you keep the car as is, the more it is a survivor. Personally, I would try and keep everything I could and just get what I can working. Wash it and leave the rest. Regardless, you really need to show us some pictures!! Congrats! And there are a LOT of smart people here willing to help. (I'm not one of the smart ones...)
But existing is basically all I do.
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