Modern Bullitt Charger build

[keepat]

Build is awesome. Did the 9" rear already come with the upper 4-link mounting tabs welded in place or did you have to do that?

RMS offers it both ways and I had them welded and powder-coated by RMS.
Thank you!
Pat

[keepat]

I received the Vintage Air system and fit the air handler on the firewall so I can mark the existing hole that I don’t need. The system comes with large plate to cover up the hole on the engine side but I plan on welding the holes and not using the plate.
Thanks
Pat

[keepat]

The plan is to make some custom AC lines and run them in the right side fender well. But before I can start on the line I need to fit the US Car Tool inter fender brace. The fit was close but needed a little modification to fit great.









The problem with the fit was the factory welded the shock tower brace 3/8” forward from where it should be. To get the new brace to fit I cut about 3/8” off the front edge of the factory brace so the it would let the new brace slide back to meet the firewall and cowl.














Just a few screw to hold it in place and will weld it on with jack stand under the frame rails at the wheels. You can see how far off the factory mount is off in the last picture, I will re-cut the arch to match before welding.
Thanks
Pat

[Motown 454]

This one covers a lot more area then the last one did. It should be much more rigid.

[keepat]

I picked up the doors, fenders, hood, and trunk from the media blaster and Epoxy sealed them with DuPont DTM primer/sealer. No surprises, panels look great only one spot of rust on the bottom of the right door.
Thanks
Pat

[wfo guy]

Is this going back to black?

[keepat]

Is this going back to black?

Yes it will go back to black so it will be a true bullet replica. Still have yet to pick out the black I will use?
Thanks
Pat

[keepat]

I started bending the stainless steel air conditioning lines that will be hidden under the right side fender, I will also make S/S heater lines to run under the fender.
Thanks
Pat

[Motown 454]

Nice job on the lines. I did some for my build but, I ended up with more practice pieces then permanent ones. They look good.

[wfo guy]

Pat, I like what you're doing. What is the end result vision?

[72BBSwinger]

You guys do know there were 2 cars in the movie "Bullitt" right? Pats is the Pro Touring version of the "Hitmen's getaway car"......

[72BBSwinger]

Ring any bells???

[keepat]

That's what it will look like;-) Thanks for the pictures.
Pat

[keepat]

The small AC line only took about 45 minutes as I had the 1st line to use for a template. Need to get a few fitting for the hot water lines this week.
Thanks
Pat

[keepat]

I received the back ordered EFI fuel tank from Tanks today. The tank looks stock but it is set up for an in tank fuel pump and it has baffles spot welded inside along with a 6” X 6” fuel tray. This looks like a nicely made tank for anyone putting a EFI system on their Charger!
Thanks
Pat

[wfo guy]

FYI: I have a Tanks tank in my 32. Unless they have changed something, they recommend using Permatex Indian Head or something similar for the gaskets on the pump and gauge. That appears to be what works best, Good progress.

[Motown 454]

The hard line cam out very nice! The tank looks like a nice setup.

[keepat]

I finished test fitting the evaporator and making the heater and AC line inside the car. Welded 4 ¼-20 studs on the firewall and top of cowl to hold the evaporator instead of the through-bolts and screws. I also put the heater control valve under the dash hide it.
Thanks
Pat

[langleylad]

Nice work my friend ! . The better your car gets the better my car will get , thanks .

[keepat]

nice work my friend ! . The better your car gets the better my car will get , thanks .

thank you!