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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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I have a 1970 Challenger in my garage as a project for a friend. Hes been out of work for about 2 years now so not a lot is getting done & I am at the point in my life that I don't want that big of a project any more. I keep thinking that someday I will have a big garage with a paint booth, then I start thinking that I would rather get on my Ultra & just ride. Maybe someday I will grow up & know what I want. Great writ up Batman, I have enjoyed someone else's enthusiasm.

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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by twistedcherokee
I have a 1970 Challenger in my garage as a project for a friend. Hes been out of work for about 2 years now so not a lot is getting done & I am at the point in my life that I don't want that big of a project any more. I keep thinking that someday I will have a big garage with a paint booth, then I start thinking that I would rather get on my Ultra & just ride. Maybe someday I will grow up & know what I want. Great writ up Batman, I have enjoyed someone else's enthusiasm.

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My son is always looking for a 70 Challenger. Ask your friend. If I remember right you're in the Dakota's.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Sealer is on.



Black Diamond and clear is on.



And a picture of the inside of the booth showing the plug doors and filters by request.



Oh yeah black paint on the wall compliments of the last person I let use my booth. I should have made him repaint the wall. He also over sprayed the light covers, but at least he bought new ones for me.....

The Big Sucker is installed. The Python dual headers are installed loosely. I have the Wild Pigs waiting and the S/G turn signal arm and license plate holder are in the mail.
Next weekend mount the S/G signals, mount rear fender. Install rear wheel, install Wild Pigs, Install PCIII, Install in tank fuel filter & maybe fire it up for the 1st time since Christmas.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Can't wait.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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man, this is fun! checking every so often to see if there has been a new post. The completed project is going to be bitter sweet. Great job.

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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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i love this thread, thanks for sharing
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Looks like pretty soon it will be on the road!
 
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Hey Batman, are you getting my pm's

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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Hey Batman, are you getting my pm's

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Toby,

Sorry I've been out of town in meetings all last week. Check you PM's.

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