Vehicle Owner

Member ID: bandit39212

Location: Byram, MS

Vehicle Info

1970 Dodge Challenger

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Aug 24, 2009

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Bobby’s Dodge Challenger
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And so the restoration begins...

Here are some pics of the top being fixed... We have taken off the vinyl top and have begun to treat the rust underneath. Luckily there is nothing major. The yellow film you see on the top is a rust treatment.

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The rear channel was our main worry.. because it was bubbled up pretty good before we took off the vinyl. Turned out it only had a few small pin holes which have now been fixed.

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Ahhh... Finally time for primer... here are some pics!
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The body work for the top is pretty much finished.. soon it will be time for the rest of the body, I'll keep u guyz updated...

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Alright.. we have now taken out all
of the interior in order to install the new floorpan. Only one floor pan needed replacing (driver side) all the rest are in great shape. Here is a pic.
Next to it a pic of what the car looks like as it sits now with the fresh primer on top.

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Alright guyz... Time to use a little elbow grease! Anyone wanna help?? Gotta get the old paint off! Worst part of all!

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Finally! In Primer! Not gonna be very much longer now fellas...... Check it out!

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WE NOW HAVE PAINT!!!!!

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Re-assembly

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The New Vinyl Top

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Hood Painted and Trim On
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BACK HOME! AND OUT OF THE SHOP!
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To Be Continued....

PAGE 1 = Exterior
PAGE 2 = Interior
PAGE 3 = Engine
PAGE 4 = Restoration <= You Are Here
PAGE 5 = New Wheels & Tires
PAGE 6 = More...
PAGE 7 = More...

 

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EricShoHo  

Posted by: EricShoHo

06/23/2009 04:53PM

WOW what a beautiful challenger,and I love the color as well!you did an exelent job on it...easy 5*s from me

bluedevilop  

Posted by: bluedevilop

04/13/2009 11:22PM

Beautifull Ride , nice work. 5/5

medmann41  

Posted by: medmann41

03/23/2009 12:24PM

Nice car...great resto job...you got a 5 from me...but then again....I'm partical to MOPARS...I've got a 74 and a 09 Challenger and a 73 Duster too...well GOOD LUCK!

Monaco69  

Posted by: Monaco69

03/23/2009 08:06AM

Class A resto. 5*. Take a look at my 69 Monaco convertible, Rating & comments would be appreciated. Laurence

80-zcamaro  

Posted by: 80-zcamaro

02/07/2009 07:31AM

I love your Challenger,,,,it is my Favorite year and that is my favorite colour....5 stars..

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Member ID: bandit39212

Location: Byram, MS