73 Cuda Rust-Challenged Resto

[MoparArmyVet]

I'll put as many pictures of my restoration as time allows. This was a Pennsylvannia car, so I knew it was gonna be a challenge. It is... But like most of us with gas in our veins and Mopar in our blood, that ain't stoppin' me! Good lck to all in your resto's!

 

[CudaKeith]

Thanks for your service to both our Country and our hobby. I live in Pa., so I feel your same pain every time I start a new project. Good luck, and keep at it.

 

[Juan Veldez]

I don't miss those "salted" roads at all (from Allentown - now in California)!

 

[74 challenger]

thank you for the pics,love the engine

 

[MoparArmyVet]

Thanks! The engine was the easy part. I am replacing 3 of the 4 frame rails and putting a ladder bar / coil over system in the back. Want to keep the appearance but have the 29 x 18.5 x 15's in the back. Fortunately, I have a buddy that can narrow my rear axle tubes.
I enjoyed my 9 years in the Army...now my oldest son is in his 2nd tour in Afghanistan with the 82D Airborne. He too is bitten by the Mopar bug and tells me he will be on the hunt for a Dodge Demon when he gets back to restore. Thanks to all our veterans past and present. We do what the old farts in Washington won't do...defend our freedoms!

 

[burntorange70]

Got your work cut out for you. Looking good so far.

 

[DetMatt1]

Thanks for you and your families service to our great country!
I feel your rusty pain as I too reside in the rustbelt. You look like you have it going in the right direction though, keep up the good work!

 

[a68postcar]

OK Vet, You have my full undivided "AtennnnnnnnShuhn". (little army pun there) Like burntorange said, you got your work waiting to be cut out "by" you. go for it. This thing aint s#&t. If you need anything at all please, just ask. everybody sees or learns, something new in almost every thread here. There are some really cool folks here, so post up the car **** as often as possible! postcar.

 

[trbchallenger73]

i just thought my 73 challenger was in bad shape but you have shed new light on my project

 

[MoparArmyVet]

I'll post some more pictures after the holidays. Have welded in the new front frame rail and shock tower. (measure, measure, and measure again!). Wrapping up the firewall, then the front end will be rolled back into place and the re-assembly will begin. Making alot of panels myself with thicker metal. Feeld much stronger than factory. Merry Christmas to all and may all your toolboxes always have more tools than you need.