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At it again! 1970 Charger resurrection

Started by tsmithae, January 09, 2011, 09:47:14 AM

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JB400

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tsmithae

Well, I managed to get a bit done lately. 


Stripped paint at the rear pan lip and the adjoining area on the rear valence to get ready for panel adhesive.  I just realized today that I have used conventional resette welds, spot welding, and now panel adhesive, It's good to be well-rounded!  :laugh:




And, she is all welded in and the panel adhesive is setting.



The passenger corner cap wasn't terrible but the Drivers side... UGH.  :hammer:





Then on to the trunk lid repairs and fortunately the missing blind nut was found in the deck lid!  :woot:

The latch area...




Now the hinge area... Why, why why???



I made a template from the un-abused side with a piece of lathe.





Completed repairs.   :smoke:




I also got a phone call from Greyhound and I have a crossmember waiting for me (Thanks Avolow!!!  :beer:) And then when I got home I had a package waiting for me.  My reverse lights were shot so I jumped on these when I saw them.



Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

JB400

Glad to see you managed to save your decklid.  Good job :2thumbs:  Tail panel come out well too :cheers:

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

bill440rt

"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

Tilar

Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.



tsmithae

Thanks guys!  :cheers:

And this decklid was actually one I just bought.  Mine was in good shape but the rear seam was a little rusty; I saw this one and the seams were perfect but someone had mangled it thinking that it was the problem on why things weren't lining up correctly.   :slap:
Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

nvrbdn

70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

tsmithae

Thanks! 

I managed to obtain an original torsion crossmember to replace my roached one.  and spent the afternoon prepping it to hopefully get welded in tomorrow. 


Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

XS29L9B2

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tsmithae

Well, I got it in and started working on eliminating rust and old collision issues.  The last picture is a before, I hope to have the after tomorrow. 



Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

tsmithae

So, I lied and it wasn't tomorrow.  But, I have been busy.   :yesnod:

Despite the inevitable craziness that comes with the holidays, I have managed to get a decent amount done lately and should have a floor in before '14!

I replaced the old accident damaged firewall/door area.

From this:   :'(



To this:   :icon_smile_big:



I repaired the inner rocker and the splash shield over the passenger frame rail

From This:    :icon_smile_dissapprove:


To this!    :boogie:


Repaired the splash shield over the drivers frame rail.  :hack:



Then I started at the drivers side firewall seam and wound up with this.  :ricky:



Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

tsmithae

Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

fy469rtse

   :2thumbs:  a hell of a lot of work done there in a short time, looks great



Stevearino

You must be feeling pretty good. Looks like you have cranked it up to light speed. Great progress. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

tnthull


tsmithae

Thanks guys, I will definitely keep the work and information coming!  :2thumbs:
Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

tsmithae

Well, it has been a minute. I have had some things pop up with life... surgery, etc. and have been forced to take a minor break from the car.  Today, I managed to get back at it a bit.


Wait a minute... where did my car go?



How did this get out here?



Dreamin...



She sits on her own 4 wheels and saw the light of day for the first time in about a year and a half... ugh, where has the time gone?



I hope to be having more to post these days and I know I have been a bit absent lately.  I have had a lot going on in life that has kinda deterred from the Charger... I'm hoping to be able to squeeze in more Charger therapy these days, I need it.
Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

Baldwinvette77


hawkeye

Looks like the hardest part is behind you Ted.  With the weather is warming, progress should be a lot easier.   Great job so far!    :2thumbs:

tsmithae

Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

spoolinhard

Every time I see that blue pass. fender, I think, hey, thats my fender.  :lol: I ended up with a good one so all is well :2thumbs:


tsmithae

Quote from: spoolinhard on May 14, 2014, 01:03:47 PM
Every time I see that blue pass. fender, I think, hey, thats my fender.  :lol: I ended up with a good one so all is well :2thumbs:

Haha, sorry! I still can't believe that I somehow wound up with it.

Yes, its the original 383, 40 over, and upgraded.
Check out my full thread and progress here.

http://www.1970chargerregistry.com/mboard/index.php?topic=119.0

Stevearino

I was kind of wondering where you got off to. I keep forgetting that other people have real lives and do not live the life of a hermit as I do. You have to admit once  you had it back on its' wheels that you probably got a little excited. Once you can see those classic lines again it starts to feel like it is all worth while.
Springtime does'nt hurt either. :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: