Slant 6 to 440

[aussiemark]

An idea I had if I get a car painted was to get some extra panels painted at the same time with the same paint then if a minor bingle hapens or some a##hole vandalizes it these spare panels can be fitted and the colour match will be perfect.

 

[SFEbody]

good suggestion, thanks Aussie

 

[SFEbody]

Updates on body work. Like I said, some bond-o, surprised how much was in the trunk! No prob....replacing the floor as well.... they will start next week on panel alignment then take apart to start the sheet metal body work.....stay tuned

 

[SFEbody]

Update. I am excited to say after 3 months my body shop finally has my challenger into their rotation. Should be painted and finished by March. Here are a couple update as they are working on trunk metal late on today

 

[mrjlr]

Awesome!

Jeff

 

[aussiemark]

Brian I still think that car looked great as it was I would have spent the money on other parts for it or even a 70 Cuda to park next to it.

 

[SFEbody]

Few more update, found some NASTY Rust on the A-Pillar but not bad enough to discourage.

 

[aussiemark]

AMD sell a repair section for that area.

 

[SFEbody]

yep, was looking at those and the lower corner piece as well. Priced reasonable I think

 

[aussiemark]

They are a bargain when you think of the time saved messing around trying to make your own patch that will never be as good anyway.

 

[SFEbody]

Few more pics..... yikes this is pain staking for me..... The rust around the lower window pillar/cowl is bad

 

[mrjlr]

If it was easy, everyone would do it!

Jeff

 

[moparlee]

Not really that bad if that is the worst you found after blasting. Very typical area for rust out and hopefully you don't find anymore surprises.

 

[SFEbody]

Nope, with the exception of the trunk pan, everything else is repairable I believe. Looking for all the metal work to be complete in Jan, then off to paint I am hoping. My goal. is to have it at the MOPAR Spring Fling in Van Nuys California in April.

 

[SFEbody]

Moving along on body work, **** is this time consuming or is my patience too short?.... enjoy

 

[moparlee]

Nope, you are right. These cars are very time consuming to get things right. You are doing great

 

[rolling_thunder]

Time consuming - spent almost a whole year doing bodywork on my 73 on my off time and it's still not done haha

 

[SFEbody]

Slowly moving forward...I guess baby steps is what is taking place on my 70 Chall

 

[SFEbody]

getting a little closer. We have been working all weekend and hopefully are ready for paint in another week!!

 

[SFEbody]

Minor setbacks, more rust on quarters. Around wheel moulding areas as well as lower sections of quarter panel. So much for paint next week! DOes anyone know if they make quarter panel path sections? I don't want to replace the entire quarter.