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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: Jstelle12 on March 08, 2018, 10:51:21 PM

Title: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on March 08, 2018, 10:51:21 PM

I just picked up a 1975 challenger with a ford 460. Plans are to re paint part of boat, paint and repair trailer, build brand new seats ( 2 buckets and a bench) new carpet and some motor upgrades.


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 76Challenger on March 08, 2018, 11:01:54 PM

Nice 👍 great boats...had mine since it was new

1977 Challenger

Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 75 Southwind on March 11, 2018, 10:10:55 PM

Looking good! Did you use regular car paint or is that gel coat? I’m currently restoring my float aswell.

Want to see what it takes to paint it my self


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on March 15, 2018, 04:17:37 PM

It’s car paint with 6 coats of clear. Starting to frame seats today


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: AlwaysRiverReady on March 16, 2018, 09:31:08 AM

Nice cant wait to see it finished!

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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on March 18, 2018, 04:52:46 PM

Almost finished with the seats. Anyone have any tips and tricks for gussets and braces that will make it easier for the upholstery guys to foam and cover them?



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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on March 18, 2018, 04:53:58 PM

Motor is also almost ready to be dropped in


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 08chevyguy on March 19, 2018, 04:09:52 AM

Comin along nicely. Lookin good man

Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 76Challenger on March 19, 2018, 07:25:14 PM

Great work .... Lovin the Ford goin in 👍

1977 Challenger

Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on March 21, 2018, 09:04:42 PM

Ready to be coated then upholstery on Friday



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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jasonn90 on March 21, 2018, 09:32:25 PM

Looks good! I have a 78 challenger I need to do the subfloor and seats before this next season. But it may just wait another season.


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jasonn90 on March 21, 2018, 09:33:56 PM

Quote from: Jstelle12 on March 21, 2018, 09:04:42 PM

Ready to be coated then upholstery on Friday



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Did you copy the wood from your old seats?


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 71BeaterBoat on March 21, 2018, 10:23:22 PM

What did you use to spray the paint and what thinner did you use?  I need to repaint mine and I’m looking for tips.  Yours turned out great. 


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on March 27, 2018, 06:04:58 PM

Quote from: Jasonn90 on March 21, 2018, 09:33:56 PM

Did you copy the wood from your old seats?


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No I made all new seats and bases


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Title: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on April 09, 2018, 12:38:01 AM

Getting closer!!! Seat bases glassed in, carpet done, Dropping motor this week and will have seats back from upholstery next week!


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 08chevyguy on April 09, 2018, 04:13:53 AM

Nice works. Its lookin great man

Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Brittney on April 09, 2018, 12:15:06 PM

Looks good! You're making a lot of progress quickly! Keep the pictures coming!! 🍻🍻

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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jimb0 on April 09, 2018, 08:56:50 PM

Can’t wait to see it all finished up, nice job!


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 76Challenger on April 10, 2018, 10:04:12 AM

Looks great 👍 like to see the Ford going in too 👍

1977 Challenger

Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on April 12, 2018, 04:43:13 PM

Just dropped these parts off at powder coat. Going to be black metallic


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on April 18, 2018, 10:14:21 PM

Motor is in!!!! I get the seats back from upholstery on friday


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 76Challenger on April 19, 2018, 08:27:05 AM

Looks great

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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on April 19, 2018, 08:37:16 AM

Seats coming along


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 75 Southwind on April 19, 2018, 09:18:12 PM

Looking sweet!


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Shocker_04 on April 19, 2018, 10:11:54 PM

This is coming along really nice!!!!

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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on April 21, 2018, 08:27:49 PM

Got the seats back, got the motor in, water lines plumbed and fuel lines plumbed. Gunna finish wiring her up in the morning and gunna fire her for the first time.


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 76Challenger on April 21, 2018, 08:43:18 PM

Looks fantastic

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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 75 Southwind on April 22, 2018, 08:03:45 PM

Did Raul from A-1 marine fo your seats? I’m getting mine done with them and the concept is very close...

Looking good


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: Jstelle12 on April 23, 2018, 11:20:37 AM

Quote from: 75 Southwind on April 22, 2018, 08:03:45 PM

Did Raul from A-1 marine fo your seats? I’m getting mine done with them and the concept is very close...

Looking good


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No. A place called deluxe upholstery in Corona did mine. How much is he charging you?


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: angermgmt on April 23, 2018, 11:42:28 AM

Great job and quick work. Someone’s motivated.


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Title: Re: 1975 challenger build
Post by: 76Challenger on April 24, 2018, 12:20:40 PM

Very cool how ya kept the original graphic design with new paint

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