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another newby here
« on: June 03, 2008 - 08:55:04 PM »
Hi all. This is newby Sprecks. I'm a long time Mopar addict and usually an e-body is in the stable. I bought my first Challenger in '75 and have owned a "few" since then. For the past twelve years my main ride has been a 1971 Challenger convertible that I transplanted a hemi into. I completely restored it and called it done, but this past winter I decided to re-do it all over again. So it is currently torn down getting prepped for a new coat of paint. I got the new fenders and floor pans from Goodmark and converted a flat hood into a shaker using the Harms kit. It is going to stay red with a white interior and top. It has an automatic with manual valve body. Dana 60 with 3.54 gears. Hooker super comp headers with 3 inch TTI exhaust. It's a blast to drive and I really need to get it done before this summer gets away. That's about it without boring you with details about past rides. Looks like a pretty cool site. Hope to hang out here in my spare time.
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2008 - 08:58:32 PM »
Welcome Sprecks! Great year for the Challengers! Lets see some pics.  :picture:
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2008 - 09:17:56 PM »
Hey Sprecks!!
Welcome to the site. Sounds like an awesome ride!! We love pics here. Great folks here and an awesome site. Stick around, check it out and post some pics with all the juicy details!! :2thumbs:
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2008 - 09:20:43 PM »
This is embarrassing. I went to the picture file and all of the pictures of the car before I started the current re-do are missing. I did find some of the current restoration in progress pics. I'll have to get some more up to date pictures tomorrow and get them posted. It's a lot further along now than this picture shows. Sorry about that.
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2008 - 09:23:06 PM »
here's another
you can call me Jay
I've seen sicker dogs get well.

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Re: another newby here
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2008 - 09:52:12 PM »
Looks good so far Sprecks!

Welcome to the site enjoy yourself!

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Re: another newby here
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2008 - 09:58:39 PM »
Welcome and keep the pictures flowing.

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Re: another newby here
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2008 - 11:29:03 PM »
Welsome to the site and sounds like a great Challenger to cruise around in.


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Re: another newby here
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2008 - 02:17:37 AM »
 :wave:  Welcome to the forum Sprecks.  I bet it feels great cruising in your '71 with top down and the pedal to the metal listening to the HEMI roar.  I think I need to take a cold shower!   :smilielol:
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2008 - 03:40:48 AM »
Welcome to the site.   :2thumbs:
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2008 - 07:56:14 AM »
Welcome to C-C.com sprecks :wave:

Can't wait to see more pictures of your ragtop, i really like them............... :drool:
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2008 - 04:53:07 PM »
Here's another picture of the car after its first restoration. Sorry it's so small. I stole it from my sig pic over on moparts. I'll probably go ahead and start posting restoration pics in the restoration thread area. Thanks for all of the welcome greetings.  :cheers:
« Last Edit: June 04, 2008 - 04:55:57 PM by sprecks »
you can call me Jay
I've seen sicker dogs get well.

1971 Challenger Vert - 472 Hemi EFI
1969 Road Runner 440/Auto
2017 Ram Laramie 1500 - Hemi

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Re: another newby here
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2008 - 04:55:50 PM »
Welcome to cc.com!  Wow your car looks great!! Hope you enjoy the site!   :wave:

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Re: another newby here
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2008 - 07:46:49 PM »
 :wave:  Welcome sprecks!

Would love to see more pics of your car!  Sound very cool!  Lots of nice people here with lots of info!

Glad to see you here!  :thumbsup:
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Re: another newby here
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2008 - 01:50:08 PM »
Welcome sprecks! :wave: Enjoy this site it´s the best :2thumbs:
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