Alan's 1970 Charger Restoration

[RJ Squirrel]

Hey thanks for the info bud

 

[Virg464]

Why does it always look like a simple process when someone else is doing a trans rebuild?

 

[rklewis1005]

Why does it always look like a simple process when someone else is doing a trans rebuild?

Well the disassembly wasn't bad. Haven't really started the rebuild of all the components. I'm going slow and steady as it's my first time I had one plug break off the head (holds the kickdown lever pin in place). Spent several hours carefully drilling, using an easy-out, and applying heat to get it removed

 

[rklewis1005]

Got the housing cleaned and painted Started on pump and the bushing is nicked. Ordered the bushing kit, so will need to wait for it to arrive. The reaction shaft bushing is discolored, but doesn't feel worn/grooved.

I'm not pairing the inside of the bell housing - no one should see that.

 

[rklewis1005]

Housing, pan and pump are cleaned and painted. The pump and front clutch pack are disassembled, but didn't want to disassemble too many subassemblies at once. The bushings should arrive today, so I can get back at it.

Also ordered the brake lines (steel OE) from Inline Tube. The rear axle / diff is next after I rebuild the transmission. I need to mock up the brake lines with the missing/replacement brackets on the rear axle and weld them on while it's empty and before paint (or power coating).

 

[rklewis1005]

Transmission is almost done. The shop is spending a lot of time on gaps and body lines. I'm trying to be patient - plenty to do in the meantime. The axle and differential are next up.

 

[rklewis1005]

Current pictures. Working on cleaning rear axle housing, differential and replacing.axle bearings.

 

[Pecos Bill]

 

[rklewis1005]

A couple pics to add as an update. It's In the final bodywork stage at the shop. Almost ready to reassemble the rear axle. I feel like I'm racing the clock - get everything ready for reassembly before the body is done.

I've scheduled a weekend in December to have my brother come over from Charlotte (1.5.hrs) to help bolt the transmission to the engine and mount it all to the K-frame dolly. I could do it on my own, but figured an experienced set of eyes (he's a mechanic) would be good and safer as it's a large / heavy assembly. I'm prepping everything so we can attach all the accessories, brackets, and belts, to have it 100% ready to install.

 

[rklewis1005]

Updates body pic & and some of the parts I'm rebuilding, cleaning & painting. Endless number of small parts, but making progress.

I hope to have the heater box rebuilt this weekend, sans the heater core. I found a radiator shop that's an hour away that I believe will restore the radiator & heater core correctly. I'll take them both up in the next couple weeks.

Once the heater box is done, then the grill & tail lights are next up

Any reason to repair the fuel filler tube vs buy a new one? It has some holes towards the bottom. Are the ones from Classic Industries ok?

 

[Kern Dog]

That fan will be L O U D.
WHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH.

 

[dadsbee]

That fan will be the best cooling fan profile that Chrysler put out!

 

[rklewis1005]

That fan will be the best cooling fan profile that Chrysler put out!

It's what came with the car. I'm considering buying a stamp to put the part number back on one of the blades.

 

[rklewis1005]

Still cleaning & painting pedal assemblies. The heater box is going slowly. I like to let the layers of fiberglass cure before cutting/sanding it to shape. I ordered 3 stamps: "2936681" for my heater box & "Engine Side" and "2863224" for the engine fan. (because why not). Made a bunch of purchases during Veteran's day sales. The fuel lines, carb lines, transmission lines, brake distribution block, and parking brake cables arrived today from Inline Tube. Still have a bunch of stuff coming next week: package tray & insulation, trunk divider & insualtion, fuel filler tube, "A" pillar covers (one of mine is broke), accelerator pedal, and a few other odds and ends. I think I'm down to Drums, Shocks, u-joints, Tires, and maybe bumpers (at least rechroming) as the big part items left on the list. There will be lots of little parts I've forgotten, but my parts room is fairly well stocked now

 

[OKDart]

Any reason to repair the fuel filler tube vs buy a new one? It has some holes towards the bottom. Are the ones from Classic Industries ok?

The reproductions are fine, but don't have the correct finish. They are zinc plated, and I think originals were galvanized or similar.