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New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2

Posted By: moopa

New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:15 PM

I've picked up another '72 Satellite Project car from a fellow Moparts member. My other Satellite project is on hold because this car is so much more solid and my goal is to have it a decent driver in less than 2 years. Hopefully I will be able to do most of the work myself, and I plan on building it the way that suits my tastes,not worrying about numbers or originality. It will not be another Road Runner clone, although it my look alot like one when I'm done. I'm perfectly OK with an air grabber hood, a rear wing and a Satellite name tag.This car will be a slow project as I will be lucky to spend 10-20 hours a week on it.

It's a 318 ,auto, A/C car, factory color is Doeskin Poly( first time hearing of that one).
It's a very solid car with alot less rust than my other Satellite. bounus#1!
There's some along the window to quarter panel seams,some in the trunk floor( which I plan on saving) , but next to nothing on the 1/4s, doors fenders and rockers.Since it's an AC car, it already has the 26" rad opening...Bonus#2!
Here's what I started out with( thanks to the prev owner's pics).

Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:26 PM

Another shot.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:35 PM

The bad side...hoping to save the door, but if the stud welder/puller won't cut it...I'll replace it. The quarter should be savable.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:42 PM

Just a few min playing with the door (before purchasing a stud welder/puller). To see if I can do anything with it.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:44 PM

A nasty hole that lurked under the vinyl top that needed a patch....

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:45 PM

Looking ugly

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:48 PM

Cutting out the cancer.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 07:57 PM

Making a patch

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 08:01 PM

Starting to take shape. I'm a very green rookie with bodywork, especially welding, learning as I go...It's just going to halfta do!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 08:02 PM

Good enuff for this 'ol codger!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/15/12 08:11 PM

Getting ready to pull drive train, pop out front windshield, and dash, then into the blasting tent!Just doing the engine bay, trunk area, and some floor pan areas, also some other underside stuff. Thankfully I don't have a rotisserie, or it'd never get done!

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Posted By: Pale_Roader

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/17/12 12:22 PM

FINALLY!!! Been waiting for this...

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Looking ugly



You know, i was a bit worried about what that was going to look like... I'm usually pretty good at guessing whats hiding. Thats not bad at all. Good fix too.

I was thinking about that door though. If you cant fix it, as in get all the creased points/gouge out, why not just re-skin the bad part? The rest ov the door is going to be as rock-solid as the car is, and is original. If that was me and my Challenger i'd just re-skin the unfixable part with another original Challenger door skin. That could save a bunch ov filler if you do keep the door.

Good job on keeping that trunk floor too. Everyone is always so quick to replace savable ORIGINAL metal with cheaper aftermarket tin.
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/18/12 03:42 AM

I'm learning how to use a shrinking disc so I can make metal repairs with very little filler...I'ts a work in progress...Here's a shot of a bit of wire wheeling the trunk floor...very few pinholes, but I don't think I'm into replacing the floor this go around.
Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/18/12 03:45 AM

The worst of the floor pan...not bad at all!

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Posted By: 71DemonRON

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/18/12 04:25 AM

Nice project, seeing lots of 71'-72' B-body Plymouth's coming out of the woodwork here on the island !
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/18/12 06:46 AM

Thanks Ron, PM me if you have any 71/72 parts left.


Here's the shrinking discs...a 5" and a 9". Trick is to Hammer/dolly metal,then heat up the high spots with the shrinking disc, and cool rapidly with mist of water and the heated metal is supposed to shrink back down to the level of the surrounding metal. So it's a slow process, but experts say with patience, there should be a need for very little filler. ...We'll see...

Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/19/12 06:37 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention, I plan on going with some kind of stout big block, possibly a 400 or 440( I have one of each to use if I go that route).Or a stroker of some kind. I'd like to retain the A/C...if it's not too much of a pain. I'd like it to be a menacing street machine, that I can take on the highway for cruises up and down the Island. The plan right now is a high impact Mopar color,or possibly triple black if the bodywork turns out good.I already have the complete black (bucket seats) interior and new black vinyl top purchased, along with re-chromed front/rear bumpers.Wheels will probably be old school mags, or...??? That's a long way off!

Here's my first Road Runner from 1981....love this look...I know, I'm lost in a time warp!


Mark

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Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/19/12 07:46 AM

Mark: Where did you buy the shrinking disc? And the 71-72 body makes that day 2 slotted mag work like no other car!

Sheldon
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 01:56 AM

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Mark: Where did you buy the shrinking disc? And the 71-72 body makes that day 2 slotted mag work like no other car!

Sheldon



I agree...here's the shot before I had the car painted...I just love the look, no matter how out-dated it may be.

Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 02:13 AM

Sheldon... I sent you a PM re: shrinking discs.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 04:21 AM

Thanks Mark: I think I need another 71.

Sheldon

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 04:25 AM

That's sweet!
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 05:10 AM

Yes: I miss it. I think I would have kept it if it wasn't a factory A/C car.

Sheldon

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Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 05:12 AM

The 383 was gone when I got it so....

Sheldon

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Posted By: Pale_Roader

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/20/12 12:18 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Mark: Where did you buy the shrinking disc? And the 71-72 body makes that day 2 slotted mag work like no other car!

Sheldon



I agree...here's the shot before I had the car painted...I just love the look, no matter how out-dated it may be.

Mark



No way man... keep it high. I love that look. I'm more ov a Vector guy that a slot guy though... maybe (real) Cragar SS if we're staying nostalgic.
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/23/12 10:44 PM

Taking the front bumper and grill off,and it's looking like no evidence of previous accidents or damage on the front.I don't think it's ever been apart on this end, original paint,parts etc...nice to see.
Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/23/12 10:45 PM

Looking decent.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/23/12 10:49 PM

After removing the front lower valance( which has it 's share of dings) I noticed some markings that a few of the restores may find interesting or can explain. At this point it doesn't mean a lot to me, but maybe someone can shed some light....
notice the small white "X" on the bottom middle?

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/23/12 10:51 PM

Then on the inside passenger side, a white "37"

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 01/23/12 10:53 PM

Full shot of back side of valence.

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Posted By: mikemyke71

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/07/12 02:26 PM

If you decide to remove side mouldings, satellite sebring emblems, lower rocker mouldings,,, i'll buy them,,, thanks mike
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/10/12 06:35 AM

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If you decide to remove side mouldings, satellite sebring emblems, lower rocker mouldings,,, i'll buy them,,, thanks mike



I'll keep that in mind, as I don't plan on putting the front to back side trim back on.There is no lower rocker moldings and I'll likely keep the emblems.
Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/10/12 06:40 AM

Ok, it's time to get serious....took out the motor tonight,and after everything under the hood is stripped off...then to blast the engine compartment! Man there's tons of air conditioning junk on here!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/10/12 06:42 AM

Haven't checked the numbers yet...should be the original...maybe?

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/10/12 06:45 AM

Gonna take a ton of elbow grease!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/11/12 06:50 PM

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Haven't checked the numbers yet...should be the original...maybe?



Just Verified, the matching numbers powerhouse 318!! May mean something down the road, but I plan on a big block baby! I'll tuck the original motor away.

Mark
Posted By: 72sebring

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/12/12 05:50 PM

like it! My sebring plus from high school is almost done as well I think! maybe this summer ! love tese b bodies

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Posted By: 72sebring

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/12/12 05:58 PM

another

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/12/12 09:47 PM

Quote:

like it! My sebring plus from high school is almost done as well I think! maybe this summer ! love tese b bodies



That is sweet! What's the story on the engine?
Still debating how I'm going to power mine,but I'm a long way from those worries!

Thanks for sharing the pics.
Mark
Posted By: wedgeheaded

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/12/12 10:04 PM

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Thanks Ron, PM me if you have any 71/72 parts left.


Here's the shrinking discs...a 5" and a 9". Trick is to Hammer/dolly metal,then heat up the high spots with the shrinking disc, and cool rapidly with mist of water and the heated metal is supposed to shrink back down to the level of the surrounding metal. So it's a slow process, but experts say with patience, there should be a need for very little filler. ...We'll see...

Mark



I plan to try one of the shrinking discs too. Check out this site. Lots of good tips and tricks. http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/index.php
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/13/12 02:46 AM

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Thanks Ron, PM me if you have any 71/72 parts left.


Here's the shrinking discs...a 5" and a 9". Trick is to Hammer/dolly metal,then heat up the high spots with the shrinking disc, and cool rapidly with mist of water and the heated metal is supposed to shrink back down to the level of the surrounding metal. So it's a slow process, but experts say with patience, there should be a need for very little filler. ...We'll see...

Mark



I plan to try one of the shrinking discs too. Check out this site. Lots of good tips and tricks. http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/index.php



The fellow on that site sold me my shrinking disc kit.

Mark
Posted By: 72sebring

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/13/12 04:21 AM

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like it! My sebring plus from high school is almost done as well I think! maybe this summer ! love tese b bodies



That is sweet! What's the story on the engine?
Still debating how I'm going to power mine,but I'm a long way from those worries!

Thanks for sharing the pics.
Mark

started lif as a 318 904 8 1/4 rear Now 1972 xh well built 440 and 727 from a motor home 8 3/4 from 69 gtx mini tubs. but thinking of selling motor trans and going back small block! this set up alittle scary for this old man! ps look for the lady in the pic

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Posted By: wedgeheaded

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/13/12 04:24 AM

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Thanks Ron, PM me if you have any 71/72 parts left.


Here's the shrinking discs...a 5" and a 9". Trick is to Hammer/dolly metal,then heat up the high spots with the shrinking disc, and cool rapidly with mist of water and the heated metal is supposed to shrink back down to the level of the surrounding metal. So it's a slow process, but experts say with patience, there should be a need for very little filler. ...We'll see...

Mark



I plan to try one of the shrinking discs too. Check out this site. Lots of good tips and tricks. http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/index.php



The fellow on that site sold me my shrinking disc kit.

Mark



I thought I recognized the disc. My son 180ed his Dakota into a ditch and crumpled the PS bed corner. I plan to hone my skills on his truck. I'm very impressed with the skill level on that site. I've posted a few questions and they seem willing to help a newb out. Cool beans.
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/16/12 06:54 AM

Got a chance to try my new toy...a stud welder...got the hang of sticking the studs on... practicing on a minor dent on the 1/4 panel. Works pretty good, but it'll take some more skill on the deeper dents. I like it, tho!

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Posted By: moparpollack

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/16/12 12:48 PM

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Got a chance to try my new toy...a stud welder...got the hang of sticking the studs on... practicing on a minor dent on the 1/4 panel. Works pretty good, but it'll take some more skill on the deeper dents. I like it, tho!



One of the best body tools I own. Play around on a junk fender and you will be amazed at how well they work.
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/17/12 05:48 AM

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Got a chance to try my new toy...a stud welder...got the hang of sticking the studs on... practicing on a minor dent on the 1/4 panel. Works pretty good, but it'll take some more skill on the deeper dents. I like it, tho!



One of the best body tools I own. Play around on a junk fender and you will be amazed at how well they work.



I"ll get lots of practice right here on this car!LOL!
I figure the better I get, the less filler to straighten out the body...and I got lots of time to be patient!
Mark

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/17/12 05:51 AM

This dent(s) will be a little more challenging!LOL!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:43 AM

So I thought I'd pull the steering column, since it would be easier to access the brake booster bolts under the dash....

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:46 AM

And it was, booster came out easily, and pulled off the hood hinges to, and found a super-solid hinge mount area....these are usually rusted on these cars( at least my other cars were.)

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:48 AM

And then, i figured I'd pull the glass to look at the window channels...they are awesome, also...just a speck of surface rust, nothing serious( all my other cars were rusted here,too!)

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:50 AM

The butyl was socked on thick....but nice shiny paint underneath...bonus!!!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:52 AM

Of course, with the windshield out...well them darned dash mount screws are so easy to access....since I want to change the interior color to black....

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:55 AM

OUT it came!....Good thing, too, as I found a disgusting mouse motel that used up a broadcast sheet to make a love seat!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 05:57 AM

Does anyone know what the differences are between the standard dash frame and the rally dash frame? I have one of each, but don't want to swap VINs too badly, and I'd much rather have the rally dash in this car...

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Posted By: NOrrTH

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 06:52 PM

two words, stroker 440. Your going all the way so DOOOOO EEEEETT!!

Take your time, I dont want any competition from you this summer ha ha
Posted By: CDN72SE

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 07:46 PM

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Does anyone know what the differences are between the standard dash frame and the rally dash frame? I have one of each, but don't want to swap VINs too badly, and I'd much rather have the rally dash in this car...


I'm pretty sure the frames are the same it's the rallye and standard clusters that differ. Nice work.
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 11:52 PM

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two words, stroker 440. Your going all the way so DOOOOO EEEEETT!!

Take your time, I dont want any competition from you this summer ha ha



I like that idea, Scott...I'll try to find a used Big Block, (hopefully a stroker) that's a beast...don't worry about competition...don't think mine will get up to the same category as yours.
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 02/24/12 11:54 PM

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Does anyone know what the differences are between the standard dash frame and the rally dash frame? I have one of each, but don't want to swap VINs too badly, and I'd much rather have the rally dash in this car...


I'm pretty sure the frames are the same it's the rallye and standard clusters that differ. Nice work.



That would be nice if the frames are the same, especially re-using the original to the car as it has all the air cond crap.
Thanks for the kind words, I hope I can stik with it,as the project gets bigger daily!

Mark
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/06/12 06:20 AM

Gettin ready for sandblasting: Got the front dash and firewall pretty well ready, all the stuff that's a real pain removed: brake booster, proportioning valve, etc

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/06/12 06:25 AM

Engine bay ( just before pulling prop.valve)

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/06/12 06:28 AM

My over-sized sandblasting cabinet is a 10X20 Costco tent...hokey, I know, but it helps keep the mess to a minimum, and I can work in the heated garage.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/06/12 06:30 AM

Looks small in this pic!

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Posted By: Pale_Roader

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/07/12 10:59 AM


Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/10/12 06:53 PM

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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...



Well ok, if it will make you feel better...I found a couple of holes....likely the culprit for the rust on the driver's side floor pan, no doubt from years of wet leaves/debris sitting in there. Gotta get that area patched, so my feet don't get wet!

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Posted By: Pale_Roader

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/17/12 11:07 AM

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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...



Well ok, if it will make you feel better...I found a couple of holes....likely the culprit for the rust on the driver's side floor pan, no doubt from years of wet leaves/debris sitting in there. Gotta get that area patched, so my feet don't get wet!



Well NOW i feel worse because i sold you a complete rustbucket. What a sleazeball swindler i am...
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/18/12 05:09 AM

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Damn i wish my Challenger was that clean and solid...



Well ok, if it will make you feel better...I found a couple of holes....likely the culprit for the rust on the driver's side floor pan, no doubt from years of wet leaves/debris sitting in there. Gotta get that area patched, so my feet don't get wet!



Well NOW i feel worse because i sold you a complete rustbucket. What a sleazeball swindler i am...



Ya, I was just thinking it's too far gone, not salvageable...looking for a cliff to push it over....( LOL J/K!)But seriously, I snapped out of it, and realized it's a heck of allot better than my other 2 projects, and less rust than most other resto projects out there. Very nice place to start, and I could care less that it's a Satellite and not a Road Runner,it's my favorite Mopar body style, and that's all that matters.
Posted By: 440beep

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/18/12 04:23 PM

yes the frames are the same

but you need a ralley wire harness
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/18/12 07:46 PM

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yes the frames are the same

but you need a ralley wire harness



Thanks, 440;
I was afraid of that, as the wiring harness I want to use is non-rally with A/C. My rally harness does not have A/C...Once I get to that stage, I'll have to weigh my options.

Mark
Posted By: 440beep

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/18/12 08:14 PM

just add the wires to ralley one
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/19/12 03:58 AM

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just add the wires to ralley one



Perfect, that shouldn't be too bad, then. Thanks for that, I haven't had one apart enough to know that.

Mark
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/24/12 05:25 PM

Well I was going to leave the fenders on, but crap...here I go!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/24/12 05:29 PM

It will be so much easier cleaning up the under fender area with the fenders off.The fender is in excellent condition....

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/24/12 05:30 PM

Very little work, other than clean-up

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/24/12 05:32 PM

With a little blasting, it should clean up quite nicely....

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/24/12 05:35 PM

...And of course, now the suspension needs to get dropped....

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/24/12 05:37 PM

then the K-Member....now I'll have to fab up some of those cute little wheel stand thingies to move the car around with no susp.

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/27/12 03:05 AM

Got the psgr side fender off....getting in deep, now... [image]http://[/image] [image]http://[/image] [image]http://[/image]
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/31/12 05:56 AM

K Member and front suspension out...just about ready to blast. [image]http://[/image]
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 03/31/12 04:18 PM

Looks decent: We're going to blast the kid's bumpers, headers and propane tanks for his shorty today too, I'm already feeling the sand down my back.

Sheldon
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 04/16/12 05:16 AM

Finally got some blasting done...but slow going, getting this much done took two full tanks of media.( using recycled blasting copper slag) [image][/image] [image][/image] [image][/image]
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 04/16/12 05:23 AM

Using the following blasting equipment: homemade pressure blaster, confined space blower,uses 12" accordion style vent tube, and finally, a fresh air breathing unit...it's such a dirty messy job...but at least I'm doing it at home and not having to pay someone else to do it.
Mark [image][/image] [image][/image]
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 09/19/12 06:52 AM

A ha! Stalled but not forgotten. Here's the new rotisserie, with the Satellite mounted and ready for even more good things to come!

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Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 09/19/12 06:56 AM

Now to photograph all the underside stuff before I get started.

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Posted By: 71DemonRON

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 09/20/12 12:45 AM

Looking good !
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 09/21/12 02:51 AM

Thanks Ron! Any luck selling your beast?
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 09/21/12 02:59 AM

I want to make sure I know where all the little brackets for fuel and brake lines go, before I remove all of them! [image]http://[/image] [image]http://[/image]
Posted By: moopa

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 09/21/12 03:10 AM

I was searching for photos of brackets used to mount a 71-72 Plymouth B Body to a rotisserie, but didn't see any I liked. The rotisserie manufacturer suggest using the single bolt hole mounts....and it made me queezy, so I came up with these front mounts that use the front bumper bracket bolt holes.( the factory single hole mount brackets slide through the brackets I made out of 3" angle iron and 2 1/2" square tubing. Due to to offset of the bumper bolt holes, I needed to weld a piece of 1/4" flat bar to the angle iron.) They are very stable, and with the set bolts, I can slide the brackets to get the front rotisserie assembly as close as I want it. [image]http://[/image] [image]http://[/image]

Then for the rear I fabbed up some stout brackets that mount to the rear spring mount. Even though its only mounted with one bolt, I added some 2"x 1/4" square tubing between the frame and bracket to prevent pivoting. [image]http://[/image] [image]http://[/image]
Posted By: mopar383

Re: New Project 1972 Satellite Part 2 - 11/24/12 05:16 AM

Looking good
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