70 Challenger R/T gets sandblasted, more damage uncovered. Restoration series video 3

[@teamidris]

It’s like the car dipping channel. What goes in is a car and what come out is an honest body shell :o)

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes unfortunately I have not had one yet go get blasted and come out better then initially figured on at this point we plan for the worst.

[@JohnBarr-ys9zl]

Thanks Rick for the look into your process and another great video!

[@carthageclassiccars]

you're welcome, Thank you very much for following along and watching!

[@Camcodrummer]

I don't care if anyone says " there nothing left of the car".. not my car .. not my problem!! BUT.. I think this is an amazing project. Reasons! It's being saved.. secondly, I'm doing my 93 Dodge w250 and all your info and what you show helps big time. You explain it all well. Thank you.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thats awesome to hear good luck on your project thanks for sharing and I am really glad some of the stuff is helping.

[@timjohn2810]

Yay, we're one day closer to a follow up video on the Firebird project... Thank You for sharing your media blast process. Well done as always.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes been working on the firebird the past few nights, should have something out in the next two weeks at the latest on that car thank you!

[@dodge73dart]

That’s thing has more holes in it than a target backing board at a turkey shoot. Not for that faint at heart. Must hand it to you Rick. You certainly take it to a whole new level when it comes to body work.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much. Yes this one can be overwhelming for sure with all the work needed. I am going to try and take it one step at a time, but all the decent ones have mostly been restored so cars like this are now next in line.

[@SixBarrel]

Great job , that R/T deserves a second change🎉 , today a lot of junk " clones , tributes,etc" . Cost a lot of money . This original muscle cars Is the way to restore a true R/T Mopar 🍻.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you

[@garageofdreams3549]

You are so right about these 50+ year old cars, they weren’t protected inside from rusting. If they are not torn down this far you will never see the rusty metal until it starts bubbling up through your pretty paint or just falling apart. Love your can do attitude for building them better than before so they will actually last a very long time. I’m looking forward to the rebuild on this Challenger.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot and its always hard to tear them down and tell the owners how bad the car is compared to what they though but you are correct better to do it now vs throwing expensive paint on it and it show up in a few years form underneath.

[@NDB390]

Looking good!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much!

[@randyrussell4331]

Waiting on parts, the hardest part working on projects.exelent job 💯🏁keep up the good work.😊❤

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes the parts availability still it seems is the most stressful part of the builds. Thank you!

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Great content...looking forward to seeing more .....thanks

[@carthageclassiccars]

You are welcome, thanks for the feedback and following along!

[@jmendo2546]

wow, Another very meticulous job, Rick. There is alot more area's, we can now see the rear window area and roof support. And to think, the car looked good before u touched it LOL

[@carthageclassiccars]

thank you yes I have lots of small areas to patch up also.

[@bernierezny8156]

I seen what you can do this project going to be fun

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks for following along.

[@stevewheat9030]

Rick, Thanks again for another spectacular video... love your work it's top notch stuff..... excellent job!!!!!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much!

[@leonidas953]

Amazing. Every video is a master class on restoration. I’ve said it before but you are an artist. If I ever need a car restored you are the man I will be contacting.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot I really appreciate the compliment.

[@doublebarrelgarage]

These videos are so awesome man. Good work!!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much!

[@abefarrar]

Love your videos!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnkelly6942]

I just got a ‘55 Nomad that was basically an “empty rolling shell” where a previous owner had replaced the floors, rockers and tail pan but then the project stalled (for YEARS!). Obviously it was a rusty car to need that amount of work but I think the right thing for the car is to get it blasted. I’ve been all over the car stripping it for the blasting but like you discovered on this car, hidden damage lurking under the remaining paint. Probably will end up using sand, but will not blast the roof (which looks perfect except a couple tiny soft spots on the drip ledge). Got my fingers crossed!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Nice project for sure, I agree with you don't blast the roof, personally I wouldn't blast any of the exterior metal, but the 50's era cars are a little thicker then the 70's . Everything inside blast away, you might want to look into dry blasting if it is complete. Good luck with it!

[@johnkelly6942]

I’m very nervous about the whole process.

[@carthageclassiccars]

@@johnkelly6942 take your time prepare for the worse and remember it all can be fixed its just metal.

[@MarkShank-s1j]

Love the in depth content and explanation in your videos. In your experience with Chrysler Corp. vehicles, how well does the reproduction sheetmetal (AMD) fit & finish compared to assembly line parts? Contemplating finding as much original structural components as possible for a Roadrunner project that will likely need the same treatment as this Challenger. Thank you for the detailed videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[@carthageclassiccars]

I have been really happy with the AMD metal on the b bod cars I have worked on and the e body's. They of course will need some pulling and prying to help them fit in place, but if the car is on a JIG and able to lay on the metal you should be able to get it back together looking good.

[@jeffallen3382]

Need to name this one the Swiss cheese Challenger. That is a lot of rust holes!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Haha yes that would be a great name for this project for sure, thanks for the comment!

[@Six4691]

Another great video Rick, thanks! What’s your thoughts on acid dipping for rust vs blasting?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I am a fan of the wet blasting as I have control of it. I also have never experienced dipping a car first hand but my concerns are the cost and then how to get primer in all the areas that was stripped and now bare metal we can not reach anymore. I would say if I had a car dipped it would be before I tore it down to this stage.

[@brdarley]

I love wet blasting but everyone should have the opportunity to experience that water and sand kick back in their face in those tight spots! Blasted a core support and fender wells on my c10 the other day and there is absolutely no where you can stand that it doesnt kick it right back on you

[@carthageclassiccars]

Haha YES 100% agree as soon as you clean the mask your hit again and just spraying and hoping your close to getting it done.

[@NickParker-l9z]

Thanks for showing this clean up process, I'm already looking forward to your next video,keep up the great work

[@carthageclassiccars]

You are welcome I m excited to get building on this one also!

[@rogerbrooks1048]

What brand name of blasting are you using. Thanks

[@carthageclassiccars]

@@rogerbrooks1048 I am assuming you are taking about the blasting pot itself? It's a Ecoquip 600t.

[@RealGenX]

How many times has the owner bailed out after seeing the extent of damage?

[@carthageclassiccars]

He has been really cool through the whole process, I think some of it was a surprise but knew the car was pretty bad to start with.

[@Peter-Resto]

What all was done to the torque boxes? I recall surface rust and some holes, I think..? I’ll go back and look, as a novice here, I imagine you tackled those the same as any other repair, it’s just thicker metal right!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes I guess its good you couldn't see lol. I made some patches out of the same size metal and welded them back to looking original.

[@Peter-Resto]

Ah ok I got ya, I was curious, never seen those before, do you feel those torque boxes add a lot to the overall structure? I know I’m probably getting into small block vs big here, I recall a dart swinger from my youth and a far out country road, the swinger launched so well the back window shot out of its frame, across deck lid, and then across the pavement, we had to jump over it, we jus put it back in the next day, it’s was super thick and solid. @@carthageclassiccars

[@carthageclassiccars]

@@Peter-Resto Yes I really like the torque boxes if your not going for that 100% factory look from USCAR tool. I feel between then and the sunbframe connectors they are a must to stiffen up the car.

[@c.n.9074]

Rick Have you any videos out that aren't such major builds? More along the idea of a project of floor replacement, quarter panel and maybe wheel house. I'm curious about whether they get the complete media blasting and epoxy coating as well. Thanks

[@carthageclassiccars]

I have a few early videos on not full blasting or major projects but not lately. I do smaller projects in the shop but its usually not worth the time and effort in the filming and most viewers aren't as into those projects. The owner will usually decide on media blasting and epoxy but I highly recommend it as it usually uncovers more damage then they initially though. Same with most "smaller" projects that come into the shop they usually grow to larger builds.

[@c.n.9074]

@@carthageclassiccars OK I was curious about the car being completely media blasted and epoxy primed or you just did the area of repair. With the car gutted for repair, the blasting and priming of the whole car to me would be a wise choice in eliminating the chance of corrosion coming back in a different area and locating other trouble spots that need repair. I have worked on several cars of the same model and have found that generally, they all have the same trouble spots, areas that have already rusted out or are about to rust through.

[@carthageclassiccars]

@@c.n.9074 Yes I agree most of the time I would suggest some form of paint stripping on the entire project as for the reasons you stated.

[@blakbanshee]

Hey Rick. Off topic: Someone local to me is selling a pro spot pr10 for $2000. Do you think this is a good price?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I am not sure about the quality or the features of the pr10 honestly so I have no clue. Sorry I know even when i decided to get mine there was so much research I did to make sure if Fit my needs

[@dondon-999]

How much do you charge for a rebuild

[@carthageclassiccars]

If you have a certain car your looking to get work done to it send me an email please to [e-mail] and we can discuss it offline. There is not just a magic number that I would throw out there to build a car and so much more that goes into it.

[@kamimaza]

This piece of junk car was too far gone to be worth it...

[@carthageclassiccars]

None of these classic cars are "worth it" for the price you pay for any of them you can get you a nice new practical car. I think you have to have the passion these owners have for these classics to really understand.