MCK's Challenger engine is ready...

MetalChuckKey · Post by **MetalChuckKey** » Sat Sep 27, 08 6:25 pm

Re the above, new lowering blocks have arrived, and a new ali rad. Should be done very soon. Chance to improve the welding

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Sep 28, 08 11:34 am

Pete wrote:All I know is that a 1970 Challenger has a 1 year only unique Pitman arm, what's that all about???

1970-72 I think Pete. They changed to a larger diameter shaft from 1973.

MetalChuckKey · Post by **MetalChuckKey** » Sat Oct 04, 08 7:00 pm

It's almost ready to take home and finish!

took it for a short drive too, feels really powerful but of course i have to take it easy with the new motor. Feels great to be behind the wheel again!

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Sat Oct 04, 08 8:21 pm

Nicely done, sir!

What wheel/tyre combo have you got? Also, there's a whopping amount of clearance between the wheel/tyre to the sping - have the springs been 'in-boarded'? Don't forget - those new spings will eventually settle down lower.

Mine's not at factory height at the back but I think it looks OK with the 275/60-15's out back, and evens out nicely with 235/60-15's & the right amount of torsion bar adjustment on the front. I would like to have it lower, but I think I'd get a bit of rubbage.

Dave - pitmans with larger holes were for 72-74 Challys. Well, that's what the box said on it when I had to order in a special one for my manual steering...

However, I stand to be corrected (said a man, once, in ortheopaedic shoes)....

MetalChuckKey · Post by **MetalChuckKey** » Sat Oct 04, 08 10:09 pm

Philth wrote:What wheel/tyre combo have you got? Also, there's a whopping amount of clearance between the wheel/tyre to the sping - have the springs been 'in-boarded'?

Thanks! I've got exactly the same tyres as you and probably the same wheel dimensions too. My wheels sit further inboard 2.5in on each side than yours because of the A-body rear axle. Indeed, the springs are inboard by about 5in on either side, both to fit the original huge wheels (which are for sale!), and also for necessity to mount the axle.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 05, 08 5:27 pm

that looks completly diffrent mate well done

MetalChuckKey · Post by **MetalChuckKey** » Mon Nov 24, 08 10:17 pm

Just had a chance to take a few pics following the first outing on Sunday. The car behaved well until 10 mins after parking her up when she decided to puke water all over the barn floor. New top hose needed

I went down tonight and filled the rad back up with antifreeze, took these photos at the same time

Rogue Trooper · Post by **Rogue Trooper** » Tue Nov 25, 08 5:47 pm

thanks for the spin Sunday, definitely got some horse's in there

Daytime shots with the new wheels is a must

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Nov 25, 08 6:11 pm

come on steve get some proper pics up

MetalChuckKey · Post by **MetalChuckKey** » Tue Nov 25, 08 6:43 pm

strokerblue72 wrote:come on steve get some proper pics up

But I'll have to clean it!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Nov 25, 08 6:45 pm

lol ive got some nice polishing pads and megs polish

GTXJim · Post by **GTXJim** » Wed Nov 26, 08 5:45 pm

Looking good Steve, I'll see you Saturday

and can we have some daytime piccy's please.

steveo · Post by **steveo** » Tue Dec 02, 08 1:11 am

hi MCK Steve

was having a lookie through some old pictures ... found this one of yours !! .... guy who owned it then .... only lived 2 miles away ....it was painted banana yellow with R/T stripes , when he first got it !! bought in or near west drayton !! from memory... picture taken at hickstead 1990 not long after he done some body work & a repaint ....