Ok, this is my thread to document the next two months of work done to my 71 Challenger. Hopefully it will motivate me and keep me focused.
Today I kicked dad out of the garage (ok, politely asked) and put the challenger in, and on stands. We removed the hood, and I took care of the hood hinges.
Next up is interior removal so I can cut the floor and weld in the subframe connectors. and make 1 small patch.
also due up (in no particular order)
Brakes - 79 doba setup
suspension - 1" t-bars, gusset LCAs, gusset steering box, maybe even make some solid tie rod sleeves.
steering - cop car box and new power steering pump
body - try to get the roof to seal. May need professional help to take out front/rear glass to provide access to problem areas, remove vinyl top, apply sealer/black primer, reinstall mouldings (until rest of car is done, next winter project), install lightweight T/A hood
interior - install more supportive bucket seats, tach
trans - fix leak from front fitting going to trans cooler.
rear - 3.23 SG, maybe...
engine - 302 heads w/ 1.88/1.60s, intake (ld4b or ld340 have both) 670 Street Avenger, cam, and headers w/ dual exhaust.
ok, that's about it... gonna try to finish up tonight w/ getting the seats out (damn super bowl/homework also going on...)
also of note: time to get new camera, borrowing the GF's stinks...
Today I kicked dad out of the garage (ok, politely asked) and put the challenger in, and on stands. We removed the hood, and I took care of the hood hinges.
Next up is interior removal so I can cut the floor and weld in the subframe connectors. and make 1 small patch.
also due up (in no particular order)
Brakes - 79 doba setup
suspension - 1" t-bars, gusset LCAs, gusset steering box, maybe even make some solid tie rod sleeves.
steering - cop car box and new power steering pump
body - try to get the roof to seal. May need professional help to take out front/rear glass to provide access to problem areas, remove vinyl top, apply sealer/black primer, reinstall mouldings (until rest of car is done, next winter project), install lightweight T/A hood
interior - install more supportive bucket seats, tach
trans - fix leak from front fitting going to trans cooler.
rear - 3.23 SG, maybe...
engine - 302 heads w/ 1.88/1.60s, intake (ld4b or ld340 have both) 670 Street Avenger, cam, and headers w/ dual exhaust.
ok, that's about it... gonna try to finish up tonight w/ getting the seats out (damn super bowl/homework also going on...)
also of note: time to get new camera, borrowing the GF's stinks...
