Inside diffrential case, there were some broken parts. I haven't identified yet, where they have come?
Today I started to disassemble the rear end. It's Mopar 8 3/4, with sure grip lock. Based on broadcast sheet, this car have had originally 3.55 ratio. Text on pinion ring shows ratio "3.55", product number 2070898, and timestamp "70". So I assume it's original. Also, on rear end housing is 2881489 and Chrysler number 30103. Inside diffrential case, there were some broken parts. I haven't identified yet, where they have come?
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Have you ever wonder what lies underneath the skin? I mean inside the cowl? On mine car, there where plenty on bird poop, dust and sand. The cowl area wasn't so bad after all, but absolutely need of media blast and epoxy primer. Check the pictures:
I spent some time for Googlin' and was very suprised to complete Fender Tag Decoding myself. So here's the complete list of options.
E55 Engine: 340 1-4 bbl 275 hp V8 340 four barrel D32 Transmission: A727 Torqueflite automatic JH Car line: Dodge Challenger 23 Body Type: 2-door hardtop J Engine: 340 3-2bbl 290hp V8 340 Sixpak O Model Year: 1970 F-Series B Assembly Plant: Hamtramck, MI 308752 Assembly Sequence Number FF4 light metallic green H6x9 black vinyl bucket seats H: trim grade high 6: front seat vinyl X9: interior black 000 Upper door frame color: none 415 Scheduled production date: 15.4.1970 165925 vehicle order number V1X Style Roof/color: vinyl top/black A53 Trans Am package Challenger T/A B(N)51 Power Brakes C16 Woodgrain console C55 Front Bucket Seat G34 Mirror: outside LH remote painted J45 Hood Pins J54 Sport Hood J82 Aero Dynamic Real Spoiler Trans Am M21 Drip Rail Mouldings N44 Side Exhaust Outlet N94 Carburator Fresh Air Package Fiberglass N95 Evaporative Emission Control: Registered in CA R11 Radio: Music Master AM V6H Stripes: Black longitudinal Sport Tape Trans AM Y05 Build to spec’s for: U.S.A order 26 Radiator Diameter: 26” width EN1 End of fender tag codes Designated line 1 build Trans Am: Designates trams am program car Peter took the T/A to his own body shop for further investigations. Before shipping it to Finland, some missing and broken parts will be ordered first. Also, Peter will replace trunk floor and LH quarter Panel, and small hole under the rear window will be fixed. TF727 automatic will get also full renovation in the States. I made also purchase from Ebay: Challenger Factory Shop Manual, 801 pages. Because of the shipping delay (estimated 8 weeks), I'll have plenty of time to investigate T/A. This is my first Mopar, knowledge is still on rookie level ;) Enjoy the pictures! These pictures are taken in California 2013, just before my purchase. Previous owner has bought this car in 1998 and it have been waited for restoration since then. The previous owner is a Mopar enthusiastic and collector, started gather these gems in 1980's. His collection have been total 60 cars , but he has sold now 20 cars away. He still has 40 Mopars, not bad! He bought a few years ago another T/A, in better shape. He thought that one T/A is enough and this project was "on silent sale". Peter Jenslund knew this car and with excellent help of Peter I finally managed to buy this Trans Am. Not many T/A projects cars are on sale anymore! Some specs you all are waiting for - FF4 Light Green Metallic - Black Vinyl Top - Black interior - Black Steel Wheels, dog dish and ring trims - Buildsheet, fender tag, door tag - #Matching engine 340 T/A engine, fully repaired - Non matching TF727 transmission, needs repair I'll list more specs after investigating Build Sheet more carefully. Here are couple of shots of this project car (status October/2013): |
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Teemu & Paula H., located in Lappeenranta, Finland. Archives
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