Author Topic: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger  (Read 3815 times)

Offline MattH70

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2014 - 03:30:16 AM »
We made the spoiler using photos and a cardboard template to get it about right, then a good friend cut it in aluminium and folded an edge to stiffen it. It is fitted using all the existing holes in the front valance so no extra holes drilled. It will also remove quickly if I need to.
I've had to modify it to make the indicators visible, and the dodge letters are moved to each side rather than the centre to allow for the number plate.
The headlight covers have magnetic fixings so pop off for night time driving, and are a perfect fit to the recesses inside the trunk lid.




Offline MattH70

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2014 - 03:34:07 AM »
And this is it in June before the spoiler, wheels or last stickers, at Brands Hatch American Speedfest 2, parked with its big brother, a Dutch race car running a 440 driven by Bert Smeets.
This was the cars first long run after being built, and it had thrown the rear UJ the night before, so I had to rob one off my Aussie Charger to get us running again. Nothing like a deadline to get you motivated.

Offline brads70

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2014 - 06:12:45 AM »
Looks great. Did you get anymore pictures of that Dutch race car?
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Offline Mopar Mitch

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2014 - 04:05:21 PM »
Hi Matt!!! WELCOME to CC!!!!!   I love your car!!!!  GREAT choice to make such a tribute!!!!    I hope you can and will eventually add more performance mods (engine, suspension, interior, etc.).   I've seen the real car many times and have actually warmed up the engine prior to a vintage race event at Elkhart Lake, Road America (see my Facebook).  T/Ake care!
Autocross/road racers go in deeper... and come out harder!

See  MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2006 ISSUE for featured article and details on my autocross T/A.

Offline Bilko

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2014 - 05:04:49 PM »
Hi Matt!

Great looking car and about time too! Looking forward to seeing it out and about next year.

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2014 - 08:30:28 PM »
Saw the Sam Posey Challenger years ago at SEMA.   :thumbsup:


Mike, Fremont, CA.


Offline Mopar Mitch

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Re: Hi from UK, Sam Posey tribute Challenger
« Reply #21 on: November 07, 2014 - 01:17:50 PM »
TOPCAT -- I was at the SEMA show in 2008.. the #76 T/A was there after just freshly being restored to flawless concourse show quality.   I've been told that the car will eventually see some track duty, possibly at the 2015 Road America July Vintage event.
Autocross/road racers go in deeper... and come out harder!

See  MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2006 ISSUE for featured article and details on my autocross T/A.