New Member, Longstanding Mopar Lover - Project Challenger

[svast35th]

Hey all!

My name is Saul and I just bought myself a 1970 Dodge Challenger roller (originally a 225ci) and was encouraged to join this group, thank you for having me. Although I'm new to E-bodies I've been a Mopar guy all my life and also underwent a major restoration of my 1968 Dodge Charger R/T a few years back (see below).

I'm 33 years old, always looking to learn and take tips. Any and all leads for parts are appreciated as the car will need essentially everything short of major body panels. If you have any spare parts or know of anyone who can lend wisdom, parts, or advise please let me know. Ideally I'd make this into an R/T tribute with a 440 6-pack but it all just depends. Thank you for taking the time to read this far and look forward to learning from this community.

Finally, anyone is welcome to join me on this restoration journey as I do my best to document progress on social media: @musclecarsaul

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[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO. Nice 1968 Dodge Charger R/T. There are some parts that are 70 specific. Before you go off buying parts check or ask here. Someone will know.

 

[Rapidfire]

Greetings from Nebraska. Nice to have you with us.

 

[mrmopar340]

Welcome from Virginia. Looking forward to your progress with it.

 

[DetMatt1]

Looks like a very solid starting point. Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! Nice looking Charger! Challenger looks pretty solid! Yes, 70 was an oddball year for both Challengers and Barracudas. So be careful!

 

[svast35th]

@Xcudame can you tell me more about the odd ball things? I’m here to learn from you experts haha

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome Saul
The unique 70 parts are a long list , it would take a while to list all of them & i would still forget a bunch , what parts do you need & we can help with the differences .

 

[svast35th]

Thank you.

Off the top of my head: all interior components (I have front and rear seats but they will need re-doing), rear bumper as I don’t believe the one that it has is correct, R/T hood, trim, glass, wiring, and transmission/rear end.

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[moparlee]

Welcome from Michigan! Has the sheet metal work already been done? It looks pretty good.

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Welcome to the Madness !!!

 

[gran coupe john]

Welcome from Ohio. Looks like a great car.

 

[svast35th]

Welcome from Michigan! Has the sheet metal work already been done? It looks pretty good.

@moparlee yes, for the most part. Needs some sanding and body work underneath but the floors and rails look solid.

Hoping to get an R/T hood for it soon.

 

[Xcudame]

Interior seats (especially the front buckets) are unique frames and upholstery patterns. I believe the rear seat frame from any year hardtop can be made to work. Convertible rear seat backs are different. Dash is unique in 1970. Bumpers in 70 are different in that the later bumper jack (worthless nut cracker only good for show) in later models had a tang that fit into the slots in the later bumpers. (Guess Chrysler was trying to prevent the nut cracking)! If the seat frames you have are 70, your golden! 70 (and some 71) used different front seat backs panels and hinge covers.

Might I suggest you purchase the following manual? I promise it is worth the $200! And no, I'm not affiliated with mmcdetroit or Dave Wise.

Dodge and Plymouth E body (Challenger and Barracuda) 1970-74 Reference Manual: Restoration and Judging (JME 1.1 )

shop.mmcdetroit.com

 

[fasjac]

Welcome from Arkansas!
They look good Saul. You’re in the right place