1970Moparmann's Superbird - Continuous questions.....

[Hemi_tyme]

Guys,

Is this website accurate - does anyone know?

http://brcook.com/id17.html

It is saying my car is #999.  Too bad the paint code isn't that!

Yes, Brennan Cook (aka Arnie Cunningham on this site) is full of great info on Superbird numbers
He also owns a Superbird he bought when he was 16 if I remember right.
Ken

[Ricomondo]

Congrats on your new puchase!
Hope to see the car at some CMC events this year.

[68 CHARGER R/T]

Congrats   

[WINGIN IT]

As good as you're probably going to find... 

[1970Moparmann]

Sweet, thanks guys!  Kind of cool - 999.   Just wish it was Petty Blue.

[1970Moparmann]

Worked on the beast last weekend for a few hours, and going to hit it tomorrow again.   

Going to look at the wiring situation further and also start cleaning up the engine compartment.   Lack of funds is going to put the Bird in line for the full restoration, but still hope to get it completed prior to the Taladega meet in 2014.  For this year, get it "road ready" and get some miles on the old girl. 

[Fred]

Just caught this thread.   Congratulations. 

[1970Moparmann]

Just caught this thread.   Congratulations. 

Thanks!

[70EK2Bird]

Yeah Mike, it is starting to get warm enough to work now here in IL. 

Replaced the pinion seal in mine last weekend to stop the leak. 

New steering gear box showed up today so I can stop that leaking

Old 383 is ready to come out and rebuilt 440 almost ready to go.  Will be cutting it close to our May show, but hope to have everything done.

Can't wait to see your car next to mine.   

[Fred]

Just caught this thread.   Congratulations. 

Thanks!

I'm thinking of changing my red stripes to matt black. Looking at yours, is that grey or black? You wouldn't have a close up pic of yours so that I can get a better look, would you?

[1970Moparmann]

Just caught this thread.   Congratulations. 

Thanks!

I'm thinking of changing my red stripes to matt black. Looking at yours, is that grey or black? You wouldn't have a close up pic of yours so that I can get a better look, would you?

Fred, mine is painted and under the clear.  Here are some pictures in the rebuild thread-

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56485.50.html

The stripe is 50% black paint with 50% metal flake.

[1970Moparmann]

Yeah Mike, it is starting to get warm enough to work now here in IL. 

Replaced the pinion seal in mine last weekend to stop the leak. 

New steering gear box showed up today so I can stop that leaking

Old 383 is ready to come out and rebuilt 440 almost ready to go.  Will be cutting it close to our May show, but hope to have everything done.

Can't wait to see your car next to mine.   

I am planning on being at the show!  Will be good to meet you....

Keep the progress coming on the car

[1970Moparmann]

Well, took the car out today and went through it pretty well.  I decided on plan B which will include pulling the engine going through it, repainting the engine compartment, new wiring throughout, detailing here and there.  The rest of the paint is not bad, so I don't want to go down the full restoration route yet.  Funds are limited right now anyways. 

Here are some pictures of today-

[1970Moparmann]

Haven't traced these wires yet... Wonder what this was for back in the day.

[Someday70]

  Nice..... Drive it!!

[Beep Beep Dave]

Very nice

Dave

[Fred]

Just caught this thread.   Congratulations. 

Thanks!

I'm thinking of changing my red stripes to matt black. Looking at yours, is that grey or black? You wouldn't have a close up pic of yours so that I can get a better look, would you?

Fred, mine is painted and under the clear.  Here are some pictures in the rebuild thread-

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56485.50.html

The stripe is 50% black paint with 50% metal flake.

Thanks mate. That looks fantastic.     Great idea. It never even occurred to me at the time and just as well it didn't or I wouldn't be able to change my mind now lol.

[Daytona Guy]

A great day for you. congratulations. Lucky guy.

Dane

[Dave Kanofsky]

Sweet!

[472 R/T SE]

Haven't traced these wires yet... Wonder what this was for back in the day.

Brake light kill switch?


I used to work in crane rental.  I was an oiler (operator apprentice), didn't really want to be an operator.  For $3 less an hour I didn't need the stress.

Anyhoots, the owners' of the company loved to see their cranes all dolled up.  Putting tire shine on & polishing any aluminum was usually enough to convince folks the whole crane was like that.

Although I must say mine always were.


Watch someone's head & eyes sometime at a show when a car pulls up.

[1970Moparmann]

Brake light kill switch?

Could be... I'll look there and report back.

[PlainfieldCharger]

That is a beauty   Which one to drive will be the hard question. Both of your cars are incredible. Hope to see them is person soon.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

That is a beauty   Which one to drive will be the hard question. Both of your cars are incredible. Hope to see them is person soon.

I hope to be in Joliet in August guys so we should meet up? What do you think? I will be having Mopar withdrawl as my car will be at home in Canada

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Sure is nice Mike!

[PlainfieldCharger]

Mine should be on the road by the end of May...so for sure. Love talking with fellow Mopar brothers