The Challenger Is In The Rod's Shop , It's Done

[bakerhillpins]

Happy to see you are able to do some work on the car.    Just be careful of the snowball effect.. 

Don't worry Tuffy, I'm on a budget , I can only go so far. 

Don't worry, I'll be over helping. It will be there until I'm out of money. 

Update, the head gaskets are leaking. 

oh crikey    !! aint that always the way , do one thing then something else needs work !!  !! good excuse for ported & polished/gasketmached heads now ! or aftermarket ones  ,
..... then a cam swap & intake then ......

[71ChallengeHer]

Rod's getting a little more work done. He found a few more problems. Looks like some one put an 8 1/4 in out of a 69 B-body. instead of moving the perches. They drilled holes to move the leaf springs.       So maybe a correct 8 3/4 , if I can find one. Or . he's moving the perches.  The grille is out , ready to be restored.

[71ChallengeHer]

 

[71ChallengeHer]

More parts are coming off.

[71ChallengeHer]

       Nice holes.  The new leaf spring and the old one.

[71ChallengeHer]

Shelby loves this 58 Buick     

[Alaskan_TA]

Weird fix, less tire clearance that way.

I wonder if your old springs would fit my heap. 

Tell Shelby that the Buick would look great in pink with Hello-Kitty upholstery. 

[tan top]

Rod's getting a little more work done. He found a few more problems. Looks like some one put an 8 1/4 in out of a 69 B-body. instead of moving the perches. They drilled holes to move the leaf springs.       So maybe a correct 8 3/4 , if I can find one. Or . he's moving the perches.  The grille is out , ready to be restored.

thats crazy    could not have been that hard to find the correct rear end    

[XS29L9B2]

nice work your chally is beautiful 

[71ChallengeHer]

Weird fix, less tire clearance that way.

I wonder if your old springs would fit my heap.  

Tell Shelby that the Buick would look great in pink with Hello-Kitty upholstery.  

Barry, I don't think they are in that great of shape. Shelby said she would love that Buick more in pink.  

[71ChallengeHer]

nice work your chally is beautiful 

Thanks.    I just ordered 14 x 7 Ralleys for the back. And reinforcing plates for the leaf springs. 

[TUFCAT]

Hi Jackie, 14" tires are getting harder and harder to find these days. You should hold off buying new 14X7 wheels.

I would suggest staying with the wheels and tires you have right now. You can always buy new 15" wheels and tires in all four corners at a later date. I've seen your car a few times and the current wheel/tire combo looks really nice.  Hey, if its not broke don't fix it.

By the way that old Buick would be the CAT'S ASS in Hello Kitty Pink!

[greenpigs]

With some peal white tuck & roll to complete the look.

[XS29L9B2]

Thanks.    I just ordered 14 x 7 Ralleys for the back. And reinforcing plates for the leaf springs. 

good work

[71ChallengeHer]

A little more progress. Rod fixed some stuff on the kickdown linkage. Fitting up the leaf springs. He's taking the heads off right now.   The Chally has some very good company

[71ChallengeHer]

 

[71ChallengeHer]

 

[71ChallengeHer]

Hi Jackie, 14" tires are getting harder and harder to find these days. You should hold off buying new 14X7 wheels.

I would suggest staying with the wheels and tires you have right now. You can always buy new 15" wheels and tires in all four corners at a later date. I've seen your car a few times and the current wheel/tire combo looks really nice.  Hey, if its not broke don't fix it.

By the way that old Buick would be the CAT'S ASS in Hello Kitty Pink!

Tufcat,  Well you were right.      So canceled the order on 14 x 7 's . Going with a 15 x 7 on the back. I'll let you know on the tire size.

[bakerhillpins]

Some good company indeed!   

Its like your looking up the old girls skirt. 

[71ChallengeHer]

The Cuda is a 4 speed car too.  A good friend of mine's. I told him I was gonna take it for a spin today. He said don't burn too much rubber off.    I'm still trying to find a 8 3/4 locally. Steve called today said " where's my chili ? " I said " where's my rear end ? " He said " on your back "    Hopefully , I'll find out tomorrow. 

[Alaskan_TA]

You should have told Steve that you want one that does not have a crack in it. 

[71ChallengeHer]

You should have told Steve that you want one that does not have a crack in it. 

Barry, Why do I drink tea and read your posts ?    Thank you so much for all your help . We wouldn't be getting things back to being right without you. Everything you have sent me , has helped Rod out a lot.    I owe you a case of Lager , when you get back down here. 

[TUFCAT]

Hi Jackie, 14" tires are getting harder and harder to find these days. You should hold off buying new 14X7 wheels.

I would suggest staying with the wheels and tires you have right now. You can always buy new 15" wheels and tires in all four corners at a later date. I've seen your car a few times and the current wheel/tire combo looks really nice.  Hey, if its not broke don't fix it.

By the way that old Buick would be the CAT'S ASS in Hello Kitty Pink!

Tufcat,  Well you were right.      So canceled the order on 14 x 7 's . Going with a 15 x 7 on the back. I'll let you know on the tire size.

15X7's will be perfect. 

[greenpigs]

If you find an 8 3/4 what gear are you going with?

[Alaskan_TA]

Ha! Gotcha. 

I had chili with lunch today, it was OK, but compared to yours it sucked.   

Did someone mention free beer?