Restoration links and material for Dodge Challenger T/A
In this section, I have collected links and material all around the web. If you know a good source of information, do not hesitate to contact me via email. I'll update this section constantly, as my "work in progress" goes on. Anyone of you, who has done serious car restoration, knows that you have to divide the project for smaller sub-projects. You can eat the elephant, if you do it on small portions. As my project proceeds, I need to orientate myself to next sub-project.
Literature, manual and guides
1970-1974 Fastener Reference Manual (ICCA)
Dodge Challenger Factory Shop Manual (Chrysler Repro on Amazon.com)
Buildsheet decoding, option codes
Broadcast Sheet Decoder page
Painting T/A: Organosol Black
Rich Detert's original yellow T/A project shows factory Organosol Black painted areas
Moparts.org discussion of Challenger T/A "blackout" areas
70 Challenger T/A 340 Engine detailing
Interesting and very helpful (as always) discussion thread on moparts.org
Air Cleaner identification, air cleaner filters
Nick's Garage has list of different types of air cleaner used on Mopars. Browse page to some where "middle", and there it is. This air filter info is from same source: Fram #CA332, K&N #E-1980, Mopar #2946186, Purolator AF3359
Interior colors and materials, wheels
Cuda AAR and Challenger T/A site (www.aarta.com) has interior pictures and information of interior colors. Also, good description of wheels is presented. Website navigation is little old fashioned, please click here to access www.aarta.com front page and get navigation menu to be visible.
Other T/A restoration projects
Crazy Pete's full restoration after collapse (from cuda-challenger.com)
Jeff968's burnt T/A restoration
How to identify T/A Block and T/A heads?
Pictures below are taken from my car. Block and heads looks like correct T/A specs.
Block casting on 340-6:
*3577130TA on side of block
*stress-relieved with addional material added to main bearing area
Heads for 340-6:
* casting #: 3418915 (read links below!)
* offset pushrods (allowed for larger ports)
* offset cast-iron adjustable rocker arms
* special rocker shafts for 340-6 application
More discussion and help for identification, please see this www.cuda-challenger.com discussion thread and another one.
Literature, manual and guides
1970-1974 Fastener Reference Manual (ICCA)
Dodge Challenger Factory Shop Manual (Chrysler Repro on Amazon.com)
Buildsheet decoding, option codes
Broadcast Sheet Decoder page
Painting T/A: Organosol Black
Rich Detert's original yellow T/A project shows factory Organosol Black painted areas
Moparts.org discussion of Challenger T/A "blackout" areas
70 Challenger T/A 340 Engine detailing
Interesting and very helpful (as always) discussion thread on moparts.org
Air Cleaner identification, air cleaner filters
Nick's Garage has list of different types of air cleaner used on Mopars. Browse page to some where "middle", and there it is. This air filter info is from same source: Fram #CA332, K&N #E-1980, Mopar #2946186, Purolator AF3359
Interior colors and materials, wheels
Cuda AAR and Challenger T/A site (www.aarta.com) has interior pictures and information of interior colors. Also, good description of wheels is presented. Website navigation is little old fashioned, please click here to access www.aarta.com front page and get navigation menu to be visible.
Other T/A restoration projects
Crazy Pete's full restoration after collapse (from cuda-challenger.com)
Jeff968's burnt T/A restoration
How to identify T/A Block and T/A heads?
Pictures below are taken from my car. Block and heads looks like correct T/A specs.
Block casting on 340-6:
*3577130TA on side of block
*stress-relieved with addional material added to main bearing area
Heads for 340-6:
* casting #: 3418915 (read links below!)
* offset pushrods (allowed for larger ports)
* offset cast-iron adjustable rocker arms
* special rocker shafts for 340-6 application
More discussion and help for identification, please see this www.cuda-challenger.com discussion thread and another one.
Identifying Challenger T/A Intake Manifold
"Casting number for the factory intake is: 3418681. The casting # for the aftermarket Eldelbrock is the same, the part numbers are different in that the Edlebrock p/n was LD6B however I don't think this gets stamped on the manifold itself". This information is taken from www.challengertalk.com discussion (Member Rallye72)
"Casting number for the factory intake is: 3418681. The casting # for the aftermarket Eldelbrock is the same, the part numbers are different in that the Edlebrock p/n was LD6B however I don't think this gets stamped on the manifold itself". This information is taken from www.challengertalk.com discussion (Member Rallye72)