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1970 GTX
Posted By: ArcticCuda
1970 GTX - 10/03/11 06:37 PM
Hi guys.
New project bought from SoCal. It's RS23V0E (A34).
Can't wait to get this car home and start restoration.
Rgds Pepe
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Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/03/11 06:38 PM
Complete paperwork included.
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/03/11 07:02 PM
Cool car, good for you.
Dave
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/03/11 07:57 PM
Very nice! Keep us updated with any progress made.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/04/11 03:36 AM
Wow!! Very cool GTX. Congrats, you have got to show more pictures, especially since its an LA built car. Please!!
Posted By: 19cuda73
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/04/11 04:11 AM
Nice car. Keep us posted on your progress. More pics please
Posted By: gtx4406pak
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/12/11 05:27 PM
Nice project!!!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/20/11 08:06 PM
1967 Dart GT arrived today. I bought this 471 cid A-body in July from moparts.org member VT Dart.
Thanks Darrah! Dart is better than I though and engine is really sharp!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/18/11 09:09 AM
Baby I'm coming home! GTX delivered to shipping company. Long way home from warm California to cold Finland!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/18/11 09:09 AM
Another pic.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/29/11 02:21 PM
Hi, I have tried to contact Roger Wilson / GTX registry, but email I have got seems to be wrong.
Is he moparts.org member?
Thanks! Pepe
Posted By: Airgrabber
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/29/11 02:36 PM
Give this one a try
rlwilson@netins.net
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/29/11 09:22 PM
Doesn't work..
Yer cool, have a RS23VOE A34 im resoring as well # match .....radio delete
Posted By: copchaser
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/30/11 01:44 AM
Roger got a new internet provider, and a new email. It's
rlwilson@wiatel.net
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/03/11 11:07 PM
Thanks Cop! Roger contacted me and GTX was in the registry.
Guys...help me. What is correct radiator# for my car? 2998956?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/14/12 10:51 PM
Welcome to Finland! This car has been in Arizona and California it's whole entire life. I think it saw snow for the very first time?
Yes, 956 radiator is correct for a 440 trak pak, it should be correct for a V code too.
Posted By: TiMopar
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/18/12 05:02 PM
Greetings from England from another 70 GTX owner! Love the snow picture!
Hi Pepe,
we mailed before.
I have a 70 v-code GTX, too
Carsten
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/21/12 10:23 PM
Interior is out. Nice California sheet metal all over the car.
Pulled also engine out. Tomorrow gearbox, drive shaft etc.
dont see too many engines coming out with the hood in place anymore.
keep the updates flowing!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/22/12 08:58 AM
Yeah, it was a tight fit. I was working alone and couldn't take hood off.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/22/12 09:43 PM
Transmission matched to VIN
Posted By: 1970A13
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/23/12 04:28 AM
Arcticcuda,that's a nice car,since it's a sold car did the salt river project order it?Isn't that Phoenix's elect.(utility)co.?Scott
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/30/12 11:08 AM
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
Posted By: RusTy/SE
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/30/12 05:35 PM
Salt River Project (F)ederal (C)redit (U)nion.
Here's the link to their contact page:
https://www.srpfcu.org/common/feedbacksafe.asp?PAGE=376Russ
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/07/12 07:45 AM
Hi, what are correct colours for restoration?
Gloss black, semi black, flat black, natural...?
* leaf springs & hangers & shackles
* Dana rear end
* Dana yoke & pinion snubber
* rear drums & backing plates
* drive shaft
* transmission
* bellhousing
* transmission rear cross member
* shocks
* torsion bars
Thanks! Pepe
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/07/12 04:11 PM
Hi Pepe,
Love the GTX. Your car itself should be the best answer to your questions, especially the inspection marks and finishes. LA built cars are a little different that the typical Lynch rd built cars. The most obvious being the black underside and tha they seem have less undercoating. I have a resto thread on here for my LA built 71 Duster 340.
Heres the answers that I can give you.
Gloss black, semi black, flat black, natural...?
* leaf springs & hangers & shackles. (leaf springs can be either black or natural finish, hangers and shackles should be natural)
* Dana rear end (Semi gloss black)
* Dana yoke & pinion snubber (Natural??)
* rear drums & backing plates (Drums are natural, backing plate shouls be semi gloss black)
* drive shaft (Natural)
* transmission (Bare cast iron)
* bellhousing (Bare aluminum. Should have some or all engine oversprayed)
* transmission rear cross member (Semi flat black)
* shocks (Semi flat black)
* torsion bars (gloss black with lots of drips)
Again your car should have most of the answers to your questions in regards to original finishes. Products like Evaporust are great for rust removal and bring back the natural finish to parts. Keep up the great work!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/07/12 09:42 PM
Thanks NV! All parts are investigated carefully. Still there are always question marks.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/01/12 09:17 AM
Sold Rallye Wheels and bought black steelies + Polyglas Tires from SmallHurst.
Are black steelies glossy from factory?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/22/12 09:30 PM
Soda blasting tomorrow. And of course there is more rust than expected. What a surprise
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/22/12 09:49 PM
Quote:
Sold Rallye Wheels and bought black steelies + Polyglas Tires from SmallHurst.
Are black steelies glossy from factory?
Yes, they are glossy like the body paint would be. I have pics of my Bee's original wheels to show the full gloss effect 
The finish on the front and backsides were dulled down to a semi-gloss look, but when the tires were removed, you can painly see the gloss.
Your car would have had body colored wheel from the factory though.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/22/12 09:57 PM
Thanks! And BTW...I'm gonna paint my car black.
Posted By: Race&Resto
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/22/12 10:29 PM
Looks like a nice project, does the 70 GTX have a fender tag, can you post some of the codes off of it.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/23/12 06:35 AM
Yes, there is Fender Tag and Built Sheet also.
Line 1:
E87
440cid 3x2bbl Hi-Performance 390hp (NA w/H51,N88)
D21
4-speed A-833 Manual Transmission w/Hurst Floor Shift (NA w/A35)
RS23
1967 - 71 GTX 2Dr Hardtop
V0E
Engine: 440 ci 8 cyl three 2 bbl High Performance
Year: 1970
Assembly Plant: Los Angeles, CA
106093
Serial Number
Line 2:
EB5
Lower Body Plymouth: Blue Fire Metallic
P6B5
Seat Style: Bucket; Seat Color: Blue; Carpet: Blue;
Door Panels: Blue; Instrument Panel: Blue; Headliner: Blue
EB7
Upper Door Frame Color: Jamaica Blue Metallic
Build date: 23 September
044593
Factory Job Number
Line 3:
EB5
Upper Body Plymouth: Blue Fire Metallic
A01
Light Package (NA w/A13)
Ashtray, Trunk, Glove Box, Map, & Ignition Switch Lamps, Hood Mounted Turn Signals
A34
Super Track Pak (DANA 4:10)(440-426 w/D21)
4-speed, 9.75 inch Sure-Grip, 7 Blade Torque Dr. Fan*, 26 inch Radiator & Shroud, Dual Point Distributor, Power & Disc Brakes
B51
Power Brakes (Required w/B41)
C16
Center Console (w/Bucket Seats Only)
C55
Bucket Seats
Line 4:
J25
3-speed Windshield Wipers
J45
Hood Tie-down Pins
L31
Hood Mounted Turn Signals
M21
Drip Trough Molding
N41
Dual Exhaust (STD All)
N42
Bright Exhaust Tips w/Low-restriction Tailpipes
Line 5:
R11
Music Master Solid State 2 Watt AM Radio (STD w/A04)
V21
Performance Hood Paint Treatment
V6W
Side Stripe - White
END
End of Tag Codes
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/23/12 04:14 PM
Engine bay. Only surface rust. Few drilled extra holes must be welded though.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/23/12 04:16 PM
Trunk extensions are shot as well lower parts of rear quarter panels. Driver side is otherwise rust free and without any dings.
Soda blasting continues on monday.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/23/12 04:19 PM
Trunk lid is nice and clean.
Posted By: PasiR
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/23/12 04:30 PM
Soda blasting continues on monday.
Are you gonna rest the whole weekend or what??
Nice progress!!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/23/12 07:53 PM
Quote:
Soda blasting continues on monday.
Are you gonna rest the whole weekend or what??
Nice progress!!
Me? No way! I'm gonna finnish my Dana assembly
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/26/12 07:58 AM
Work continues. Underside seems to be OK. Nice...
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/26/12 04:03 PM
Seeing pans like that has got to make you smile. Looks like you're making good progress, keep it going.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/30/12 06:50 PM
Front fenders. No more dents or dings!! Ready for prep and primer.
Check out trunk lid on the left...it's already black! Just primer though.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/31/12 06:46 PM
New way of working
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/31/12 06:49 PM
Next step...POR Metal Mask. Or is there better ideas for "natural" finnish? These parts are sodablasted and wire brushed.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/31/12 06:53 PM
Pretty clean underside. There is few pinholes and surface rust, but underside is now clean and bodywork can start.
Posted By: 69x
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/31/12 10:14 PM
Are you really going to change the color ? Blue with the white strip would be very nice, I could understand more if it was a color that was not popular, you may regret a color change later, but its your car, where in Finland are you from ? My spouse is from Finland
Posted By: NANKET
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/31/12 10:50 PM
Quote:
Thanks! And BTW...I'm gonna paint my car black.
One of the best color combinations for a 70 GTX, and its going black!!
NNNOOOOOO! 
ruin the value, another black wanna be clone mopar to a real blue/blue/white 6bbl 4 speed car. I guess you can do it, you own it, but do it to an ugly colored one, not an awesome one. I should quit looking in this section
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/01/12 01:42 PM
Dana needs anymore one layer of black paint and it's ready for final assembly. Parts for restoration came from Dr Diff. What a nice guy and so helpful!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/01/12 01:45 PM
Drums have got fresh surface. I did sandblasted and wire brushed drums early this morning (sunday). My wife was sooo happy when I woke up at 06.00 am...
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/01/12 01:47 PM
Wire brushed and waiting for paint.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/01/12 01:50 PM
Quote:
where in Finland are you from ? My spouse is from Finland
From northern Finland (small city called Keminmaa). It's 50 miles south from Arctic Circle near Sweden.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/01/12 02:20 PM
Great progress so far, keep it going!
Paint it black and don't look back!
Posted By: 2dht
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/01/12 09:48 PM
Very nice progress. And body painting...go for black if you want so!
I don't like black cars, especially Mopars. It's my least favorite car color.
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/03/12 01:39 AM
Quote:
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
My dad worked for Salt River Project and the Salt River Project FCU (Federal Credit Union) was the credit union for employees. Only employees could be members at that time in 1970. Salt River Project aka SRP is a quasi-governmental agency that distributes irrigation water and a electrical utility for parts of Arizona.
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/03/12 01:43 AM
Quote:
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
What date is on that registration?
I agree with the other member's posts to keep the car the nice original color combination of blue/blue/white.
Ultimately, it's your car and you can paint it any color you wish.
But, I'm a keep it original kinda guy
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/03/12 07:08 PM
Quote:
Quote:
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
What date is on that registration?
1970-12-13
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/03/12 11:09 PM
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
What date is on that registration?
1970-12-13
That means it so new most likely in the Phoenix area, we only had 2 or 3 Plymouth dealers back then. My 69 Coronet R/T has an SRP parking sticker on the windshield so at one time an employee at SPR owned it.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/04/12 08:09 AM
Salt River...
SRP is (or was) the main supplier of water and power in the valley. We used to tube down the salt river. Great times.
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/04/12 01:59 PM
Quote:
Salt River...
Town and Country Chrysler Plymouth, thats the dealer that sold your car new, it was a small dealer in the area of 20th street and Camelback Road, it closed down in the mid 70s.
Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/04/12 02:02 PM
Quote:
SRP is (or was) the main supplier of water and power in the valley. We used to tube down the salt river. Great times.
Just parts of the valley and most of their water goes for irrigation/farming
Posted By: Desmond
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/04/12 03:22 PM
Quote:
New way of working
i have been considering one of these. Do you like the FinnSonic? How does it do on real rust?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/06/12 01:14 PM
Ultra sound does not remove rust.
Next step..I'm gonna paint new shocks and Dana one more time.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/07/12 03:55 PM
Semi gloss black
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/07/12 03:56 PM
Metal mask
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/09/12 07:06 PM
Ready expect small parts (nuts, bolts, gear ratio tag..) need to be sink plated.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/09/12 07:09 PM
Red overspray needed?
Put it on with a brush...heavy and sloppy like the guys on the line did.
By the way, is that a '71 or '72 GTO in the background?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/10/12 06:54 AM
1971 Le Mans. Assembled in GM Sweden!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/22/12 03:07 PM
Working with front fenders. Passenger side is ready for primer. Inner side is as clean as outer side.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/22/12 04:27 PM
Pretty clean inside being 42 years old.
Posted By: 70Xman
Re: 1970 GTX - 09/07/12 12:11 AM
What ever happened with this project?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/05/12 05:24 AM
Going on very strongly! Took a little summer break but now working with front suspension. Car is at bodyshop. Do I need to say that I love cars from West Coast. Check out these rust free doors. Also, no dings or dongs!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/05/12 05:36 AM
Bunch or new parts are just leaving from L.A to Finland. Can't wait to get those F60-15 & L60-15 Hockey Pucks. Bought from member SmallHurst.
Posted By: NANKET
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/05/12 07:31 AM
original color . . . original color . . . original color
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/09/12 09:20 PM
Well, I don't know about original colour, but at least transmission is original.
Input shaft was shot, bearings were shot...you name it. Luckily my friend is long time S/SS driver and he really knows everything about manual transmissions. Also, got all new parts from Jamie Passon.
I'll pick my "new" A833 back home on saturday.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/10/12 02:14 AM
Great progress!! Keep up the great work
I'm a fan of the black myself. I have a feeling its gonna turn out really nice.
Posted By: PasiR
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/10/12 03:14 AM
ArcticC´s detailing is out of this planet, car's gonna be awesome when done. Keep up the good work.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/14/12 06:52 PM
Transmission back home. Paint & detailing needed. Detailing tips & pics needed.
Posted By: 440gtx6
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/20/12 04:07 PM
Very nice GTX. All numbers matching including engine? Noticed the blue valve covers on earlier post so was wondering if the car had the original engine block?
Keep the pictures coming!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/21/12 09:44 PM
Unfortunately original engine was shot already 1971. Blue one is 383. I have got 1969 440 warranty block and I'm gonna use it.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/21/12 09:48 PM
Started front suspension rebuilding. Lots of work needed.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 10/29/12 01:31 PM
After 17 hours of sand blasting & wire brushing. Next...time for new bushings, paint & plating.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/09/12 03:56 PM
Right door after sodablasting, wash and sanding. Clean and nice. Zero rust and only few minor dings.
My bodyshop needs this. That's why I did this in the middle of front end rebuilding.
Posted By: VincentVega
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/09/12 04:18 PM
hey, Arctic... I've done similar work, in fact I blasted the entire front suspension on my Fury, including KFrame.
I was just curious - what is your post-blasting cleanup technique? I always have a ton of sand dust on the parts, and I've never felt like I've been able to get all that dust off before primer. I'd love to hear what you do.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/09/12 10:47 PM
Quote:
hey, Arctic... I've done similar work, in fact I blasted the entire front suspension on my Fury, including KFrame.
I was just curious - what is your post-blasting cleanup technique? I always have a ton of sand dust on the parts, and I've never felt like I've been able to get all that dust off before primer. I'd love to hear what you do.
Hi. I'm using both sodablasting and sandblasting. Sodablasting for sheetmetal, sand blasting for "heavier" parts like K-frame. Check out for example my bolts and nuts; They are sandblasted (veryveryvery light sand) and after that wirebrushed using brass wire. After that lots of air and for some parts solvent.
Posted By: mopar383
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/24/12 05:31 AM
Nice work
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/06/12 04:37 PM
Citric acid. Great stuff for rust removing. Calipers are like new both inside and outside.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/06/12 04:47 PM
Calipers. Just new hardware kit and paint needed.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/06/12 04:50 PM
K-frame. Sandblasted, re-welded, sandblasted and finished. Tomorrow some semi gloss black paint and it's ready for assembly.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/06/12 04:51 PM
Ready for paint.
Posted By: wally426ci
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/07/12 12:51 PM
Great work man. I've always heard that soda leaves a residue behind. I guess you just have to triple clean?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/07/12 10:31 PM
Quote:
Great work man. I've always heard that soda leaves a residue behind. I guess you just have to triple clean?
Correct, You have to neutralize parts after citric acid treatment.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/09/12 09:18 PM
Couple of pictures after long weekend. Thank you my FRIEND Kalle!!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/09/12 09:19 PM
POR15 Metal Mask.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/09/12 09:19 PM
More..
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/09/12 09:22 PM
More...
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/09/12 09:22 PM
More....
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/16/12 04:44 PM
Assembly started.
Posted By: Dave Watt
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/16/12 05:19 PM
Quote:
Transmission back home. Paint & detailing needed. Detailing tips & pics needed.
Your work on the GTX looks really nice.
Here is a link to some 4-speed detailing I did.
http://a12mopar.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1221615420/0#0
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/21/12 10:44 PM
Thanks Dave!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/13/13 04:09 PM
Finally ready. Needs only some detailing.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/13/13 04:13 PM
New shifter & linkage mock-up. Old shifter was very sloppy. New one is working fine and it is very firm. Thanks Brewers!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/20/13 05:28 PM
Paint..
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/20/13 05:29 PM
Paint...
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/20/13 05:30 PM
Paint....
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/20/13 05:31 PM
Ready for marriage.
Posted By: LemonTwiist
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/21/13 01:53 AM
Looks like a great resto. One thiung you should know is that the bell housing was NEVER totally painted with engine color. It was attached to the motor then painted but only partially. About 1/3 was oversprayed and the rest remained unpainted.
Posted By: jose jones
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/21/13 04:27 PM
Quote:
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
Salt River project is Metro Phoenix's water and electric company, the original owner most likely worked for them and borrowed money from their credit union. Hey if you know Seppo in Finland tell him hello! He is a fellow Mopar nut
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/21/13 08:52 PM
Thanks to Peter in Reseda, CA. Got today Air Grabber hood, set of PolyGlas tires (Thanks SmallHurst), bucket seats and 440-6 parts.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/23/13 08:01 PM
L60-15 Polyglas rear tires & 8x15" wheels. Front F60-15 & 7x15".
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/02/13 09:44 PM
Engine dolly. Hopefully needed some day in future.
Posted By: surmanajaja
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/03/13 08:38 AM
Quote:
Quote:
Yeas, 1st Lien holder Salt River Project FCU
What does this mean? Sorry, I'm just european and these things are different here in Europe.
1st Owner: Wilma Milbourne, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
Salt River project is Metro Phoenix's water and electric company, the original owner most likely worked for them and borrowed money from their credit union. Hey if you know Seppo in Finland tell him hello! He is a fellow Mopar nut
lol Finland is a big country, with 5 million ppl and 47796 of them are named Seppo. I guess you mean Piki?
http://www.moparkerho.net/18
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/26/13 01:42 PM
Flying GTX
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/26/13 01:45 PM
Guess its off to the body shop now?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/26/13 01:48 PM
Sandblasted & painted framerails.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/26/13 01:53 PM
Quote:
Guess its off to the body shop now?
No, it's not. I wanted little bit sandblasting before new sheetmetal installation. Everything is now fresh and painted. No hiding rust.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/27/13 04:05 PM
Passenger floor is ready. Next...trunk floor.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/28/13 03:26 PM
Trunk floor. Almost ready, center seam needs welding.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/13/13 07:47 PM
Driver's side is almost ready. I bought NOS wheel opening moldings from Moparts member. They fit like a glove!!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/16/13 08:54 PM
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Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/16/13 08:54 PM
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Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/16/13 08:57 PM
Just a regular day at our club garage. My friend driving his 1967 Notchback after a loooooong time.
440 + 833 + Dana60.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVQU0p7OBLU
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/18/13 07:21 PM
My friend takes care of bodywork. He has done this work + 40 years. Thanks Reksa!
Today we were not happy. AMD quarter panel needs plenty of work to fit properly. Damn
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/27/13 04:18 PM
Testing...
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/27/13 04:19 PM
Testing...not welded yet.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/27/13 04:20 PM
Testing...not ready.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/07/13 08:56 PM
AMD Air Grabber -hood. Fits OK.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/10/13 03:36 PM
Almost ready. I'm soooo happy.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/10/13 03:37 PM
An other.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/10/13 04:17 PM
Please note. I'm looking for ds side park lens (NOS) If you have one -> PM please. I have shipping address in USA.
Posted By: 300by500
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/11/13 03:35 AM
Very, very nice work, ArcticCuda!
I know there are a lot of Mopars over there, but I'm guessing you saw my old '69 300 cruising around Finland, and it looked so sinister that you decided to paint your GTX black...
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/11/13 09:28 PM
Wow! That's mean looking 300! Never seen it thought..yet.
Posted By: 300by500
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/11/13 11:12 PM
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Wow! That's mean looking 300! Never seen it thought..yet.
It went over in 2007. I regret selling it...
Posted By: V��peli
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/12/13 03:53 AM
Drool that 300. Its at Finland? Havent seen it either.
Do you have any bigger pics of if? If so, could you send them to me?
cbodyblogi@gmail.com
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/14/13 09:56 AM
Also passenger side is now welded and ready. Pretty good!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/14/13 09:59 AM
Sorry for fuzzy picture. Molding fits now ok after little work.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/27/13 07:51 PM
Ready! Thanks to my friend Reksa!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/03/13 02:23 PM
Flawless! New chrome made in Sweden.
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Flawless! New chrome made in Sweden.
That would cost about $250 here, was it a little more in Sweden? 
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/03/13 11:59 PM
Actually less. I'll send more parts within few weeks.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/04/13 04:25 PM
Joo perkele. Korin kevyt hionta tuli aloitettua tänään. Kyllä se siitä.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/05/13 05:59 AM
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Joo perkele. Korin kevyt hionta tuli aloitettua tänään. Kyllä se siitä.
And that is what in english? 
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/05/13 06:32 AM
Ah kyllä, hionta. Huonoin tapa viettää päivä. Näyttää hyvältä.
Posted By: surmanajaja
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/05/13 09:52 AM
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Joo perkele. Korin kevyt hionta tuli aloitettua tänään. Kyllä se siitä.
And that is what in english?
oh damn. light sanding of the body started today. gonna be fine.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/05/13 07:16 PM
This thread has been more or less monologue. It's time to try finnish.
Little progress today. Work still needed.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/07/13 06:56 PM
Roof OK.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/07/13 06:58 PM
Little bit motivation needed..
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/09/13 08:15 PM
Passenger side.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/09/13 08:16 PM
GTX trim & side scoop.
Posted By: 2dht
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/09/13 08:23 PM
You're doing fine! Tsemppiä
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/09/13 08:48 PM
Kiitos, sitä tarvitaan vielä vähän aikaa. Kohta vedän ressun päälle ja palaan asiaan syksyllä. Täytyy keskittyä välillä vähän muihin hommiin.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/11/13 04:08 AM
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Kiitos, sitä tarvitaan vielä vähän aikaa. Kohta vedän ressun päälle ja palaan asiaan syksyllä. Täytyy keskittyä välillä vähän muihin hommiin.
"ENGLISH".......... DUDES........ "ENGLISH"
Posted By: a12superbee
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/11/13 05:51 AM
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Kiitos, sitä tarvitaan vielä vähän aikaa. Kohta vedän ressun päälle ja palaan asiaan syksyllä. Täytyy keskittyä välillä vähän muihin hommiin.
Thank you, it still needed a bit of time. The point I pull over and I return to the issue in the autumn of ressu. Need to focus on the other, between the little and get busy.
"ENGLISH".......... DUDES........ "ENGLISH"
I love the internet.
Posted By: Anselmi
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/11/13 08:53 PM
Oikein hienosti edistyy GTX projekti.... tätä tulee seurailtua säännöllisesti. Ihan erilaiset haasteet entisöidä/harrastaa näitä täällä Suomessa... mutta hiljaa hyvä tulee....
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 05/12/13 09:44 AM
Thanks Anssi. This is going to be looooooong restoration.
I made mistake (again!) when I bought this car. I mean wallet wise. Too many missing parts, too many broken parts, too much rare parts... Very hard to find and shippings costs + customs fees makes everything cost double or triple. No possibilities to restore all parts like they should. For example aluminum anodizing is not possible in Finland or in Sweden. Well, you know very well what I mean.
BTW...members! Check this..
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post7702496
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 08/02/13 12:54 PM
WTB!
Eye browns, rear panel moldings, hood lip molding etc. NOS, mint condition or restorable.
Also show polished stainless steel moldings like windshield & rear glass.
And much more...
Shipping address in USA & Paypal.
Send PM.
Thanks!
Posted By: xx29
Re: 1970 GTX - 08/20/13 04:59 AM
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WTB!
Eye browns, rear panel moldings, hood lip molding etc. NOS, mint condition or restorable.
Also show polished stainless steel moldings like windshield & rear glass.
And much more...
Pepe, BIG Thanks for taking on this project and bringing it back to its former glory and BETTER! We appreciate guys like you who love the challenge and make it happen. I know how hard it is to get parts and services on that side of the globe, it is getting tough even here in CA. Keep up the GREAT work!!! I can't wait to see this SUPERCAR finished!!!
Shipping address in USA & Paypal.
Send PM.
Thanks!
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: 1970 GTX - 08/20/13 03:56 PM
Love the "L's" out back.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 08/24/13 05:33 PM
JH23C0B.
Picked up this beauty yesterday for my friend. 1000 miles road trip but worth it. Hopefully we can see this beauty in this section.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 11/23/13 10:16 PM
R.I.P Jules.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/26/13 09:11 PM
Mock up
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/26/13 09:18 PM
Blinkers or not..
Posted By: RSNOMO
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/27/13 12:12 AM
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Blinkers or not..
Pencil me in for 'affirmative' on the blinkers...
(I like 'em; got hood-mounted T-signals on a '71 Ply)...
Posted By: PasiR
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/27/13 05:57 AM
Looks great, keep up the good work!
Posted By: Darius
Re: 1970 GTX - 12/27/13 02:30 PM
Use the blinkers!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/02/14 08:53 PM
Finally..
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/02/14 08:57 PM
More pics
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/02/14 08:59 PM
Epoxy after acid paint
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/02/14 09:01 PM
One more
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/03/14 09:13 PM
Doors
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/03/14 09:14 PM
More doors
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/03/14 09:15 PM
Doors...doors
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/03/14 09:15 PM
Epoxy
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/04/14 10:58 PM
Parts
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/04/14 10:59 PM
Semi gloss black
Excellent project and progress. Have to ask something, the drivers-side exhaust manifold looks odd. Could it be a C-body HiPo manifold?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/05/14 02:59 PM
Thanks! Keep in mind that we are restoring these cars in the middle of nowhere next to Russian border..
About that manifold...it is C-body manifold and that blue engine is 383. I have date correct 440 warranty block for this car. Transmission is #match.
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Thanks! Keep in mind that we are restoring these cars in the middle of nowhere next to Russian border..
About that manifold...it is C-body manifold and that blue engine is 383. I have date correct 440 warranty block for this car. Transmission is #match.
Excellent..
You have proper manifolds or going headers?
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 01/05/14 04:40 PM
Maybe TTI -headders. Not sure yet.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/09/14 08:39 PM
Guys! Looking for good links or pictures for factory undercoating. Thanks!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/09/14 08:42 PM
One more pic. Same question as above
Posted By: PasiR
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/10/14 08:30 AM
Looks so good Pepe!
Undercoating just for wheel wells, right? Before coating you need to install brake/fuel lines, rear axle bumbers and gas tank. Fenders must be on as well as splash shields. Do not mask anything.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/19/14 05:39 PM
Paint it black, don't look back!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/19/14 05:42 PM
Doors are ready for TX9.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/19/14 05:43 PM
Engine bay needs still some work.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 02/25/14 08:17 AM
Primer
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 03/08/14 06:17 PM
Trunk prep started.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/04/14 07:50 AM
Ready for primer.
Posted By: gdonovan
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/04/14 12:02 PM
Awesome work!
Projects like this inspire me to work harder.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/12/14 01:22 PM
Cockpit
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/12/14 01:23 PM
One more. Time for paint.
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/20/14 03:33 PM
Finally! Epoxy..
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/21/14 08:08 PM
Floor
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 04/21/14 08:10 PM
Trunk
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 09/07/14 10:11 PM
Parts restored by Stephan Fournier, Canada. Thanks for good work!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 09/07/14 10:14 PM
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Parts restored by Stephan Fournier, Canada. Thanks for good work!
Posted By: ArcticCuda
Re: 1970 GTX - 09/07/14 10:14 PM
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Parts restored by Stephan Fournier, Canada. Thanks for good work!
