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Australian Petty Blue Superbird Restoration

Started by rickroadrunner, November 06, 2011, 08:57:42 PM

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nascarxx29

1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

rickroadrunner

Thanks XX29, I don't have one at all and don't have one to look a tto copy. so only option is to buy one.
Were these painted body color or left galvanised. I have looked around but have not been able to come up with any photos showing nose cone from underneath veiw.
I'll try the leads you gave me. By the way, still looking for wing washers!

loudmouthaussie

another wing car downunder  :popcrn:

ill see one in the flesh one day  :2thumbs:
1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD. 440/6BBL/BENCH/AUTO/VITAMIN C.
1979 FORD RANCHERO GT 351.
1960 AUSTIN HEALEY MK1 BUGEYE SPRITE 1275/4 SPEED.

Streamline

Hi, if anyone is interested, Streamline Automotive Refinishing in Mt Barker South Australia is the body shop doing the Petty Blue resto.  You can find us on Facebook under 'Streamline Automotive Refinishing'.  Drop by and say hi.....Cheers Chris and Di Kellow

Fred



Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

Hemidog


Arnie Cunningham

Is this the part you were asking about?  If so, I have seen it both bare galvanizing and painted black.  Not sure if one or both ways are correct.
Brennan R. Cook RM23U0A169492 EV2 Manual Black Buckets Armrest 14" Rallyes
Arnie Cunningham was the Plymouth obsessed youth in the novel/movie Christine.
Brcook.com contains the entire NASCAR shipping list of Superbirds sorted by VIN and a number of other pages dedicated to production information.

loudmouthaussie

Check out new street machine mag. Nice petty blue bird. Not sure if its a streeter tho.
1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD. 440/6BBL/BENCH/AUTO/VITAMIN C.
1979 FORD RANCHERO GT 351.
1960 AUSTIN HEALEY MK1 BUGEYE SPRITE 1275/4 SPEED.

rickroadrunner

Thanks Arnie, that is the part. I am arranging to have one sent out by Gean Gregory. His is bare steel. I would like to be sure of the finish. Does anybody have photos of original vehicles showing the fitment and finish?

rickroadrunner

Should have said any other photos!! Those shots are helpful- Thanks

Arnie Cunningham

Brennan R. Cook RM23U0A169492 EV2 Manual Black Buckets Armrest 14" Rallyes
Arnie Cunningham was the Plymouth obsessed youth in the novel/movie Christine.
Brcook.com contains the entire NASCAR shipping list of Superbirds sorted by VIN and a number of other pages dedicated to production information.

Arnie Cunningham

Brennan R. Cook RM23U0A169492 EV2 Manual Black Buckets Armrest 14" Rallyes
Arnie Cunningham was the Plymouth obsessed youth in the novel/movie Christine.
Brcook.com contains the entire NASCAR shipping list of Superbirds sorted by VIN and a number of other pages dedicated to production information.

rickroadrunner

Thanks Brennan, I have the fender extensions and mine are in good condition. I ended up finding a center valance panel. I am still looking for L/H wing washer though!!

Arnie Cunningham

The paint on those used ones sure looks like Petty blue.  Anyone know the seller?
Brennan R. Cook RM23U0A169492 EV2 Manual Black Buckets Armrest 14" Rallyes
Arnie Cunningham was the Plymouth obsessed youth in the novel/movie Christine.
Brcook.com contains the entire NASCAR shipping list of Superbirds sorted by VIN and a number of other pages dedicated to production information.

Streamline

Hi there are a few new photos on Streamline Automotive Refinishing's Facebook page.  Come on over and say hi. Right Hand Side sheet metal work done, now onto the Left Hand Side.....dreading the nosecone!!!

rickroadrunner

Still progressing, body shell inc trunk lid, doors, fenders, hood now finished and gapped. Wing trial fitted, with some fine tuning it all fits perfect. Body shell and panels just need to be blocked then final color. The nose cone is the final part that needs to be panel beated. This will be the final part to be installed.
The shell will then go on the rotisserie for the underside of the floor to be blocked, then finally some blue paint!
Chris is doing a great job on the body, I should have some more exciting photos in the coming weeks.
Cheers
Rick

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

moparstuart

GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

loudmouthaussie

1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD. 440/6BBL/BENCH/AUTO/VITAMIN C.
1979 FORD RANCHERO GT 351.
1960 AUSTIN HEALEY MK1 BUGEYE SPRITE 1275/4 SPEED.

rickroadrunner

Yes, the 'Bird has been progressing. Had a few issues with the nosecone.
When I bought the car the nose cone was completely apart, with some damage, so it is taking a while to get it right.
The rest of the body is done. Pictures are of body in final primer, and panels on to check gaps again!
I'm extremely happy as the car is laser straight with perfect gaps.  Ready to put body on rotisserie to paint floor pan. Can't wait to see some Petty Blue paint!

rickroadrunner


JB400

Looks  :drool5:  When should we expect to see the blues?

pettybird

Hey Rick--

Since Rainbow4jd is asking about Petty birds again, would you mind looking at your broadcast sheet and seeing if it was an ordered car or sales bank unit?  That's in the upper right.  Also, under the N codes 3/4 of the way down, does it have N95 California emissions?  It was posted earlier that your car spent time there.  Do you have the emissions tube in the trunk?

Thanks
Doug

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

moparstuart

weren't you looking for a wing washer  ?  did you find one  ?
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE