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Offline gargoyle

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FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« on: April 17, 2011 - 12:18:49 AM »
Hello everyone!

Well, I have a Challenger back in my life.   When I was 17, my dad asked me what car I would like to have.  I Said a 1970 Dodge Challenger.  We found one, 318, no great stuff about it.  But by the time him and I were done dumping $$$ into it... it was a head turner.  So.. as that story goes.. I sold it, and have kicked myself in the @ss every day for the past 13 or so years. 
So last September, I happened to be driving along and in someone's driveway was a 1970 plum crazy RT/SE 440 4-speed Challenger.  I ran up to the house and the guy had a huge smile on his face.  We talked about the car and cars for over an hour.  And then, I said the words that i ALWAYS heard when I had my challenger... "if you ever want to sell it, call me."    So.. he did.  and now.. it's MINE MINE  MINE!! 
So, here's what i have... it's NOT a real R/T, but it is a real SE.  It had a 383.. now with a 440.  It is a factory plum crazy car.   If this were a real RT/SE I could NOT afford it.  so.. i'm TOTALLY happy about my driver.   well.. that's it.. i FINALLY have one again.  Now.. to work out the bugs.  lol
I got a clicking noise in the back, the clock doesn't work (non rallye dash) and some other small stuff.  I can't wait to get her how i want her exactly.  :)




Offline mojavered

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2011 - 01:17:24 AM »
Right on man!  Thanks for sharing, need some more pics though!  Welcome to the site!
Jason

Offline hezzel

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2011 - 11:11:34 AM »
Welcome  :wave:   :iagree:
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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2011 - 01:42:43 PM »
 :wave:   Welcome!

Looks like a real cool car!  :thumbsup:
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Offline Street_Challenged73

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2011 - 10:13:35 PM »
Welcome back into the world of owning an E-body & welcome to the site! :wave: :cheers:  Judging from the photo in your avatar, the car looks to be very nice! :2thumbs: :grinyes:
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1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin-Turbo....The sunny day cruiser (RTBoost)
1990 Toyota Celica GT Liftback...........The new daily & winter driver.
All-American Muscle: 'Cudas and Challengers...Still the Elite and always will be.

                                                                                             
                 
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Offline hpe600rt

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2011 - 04:35:04 PM »
welcom back love the purple ones

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2011 - 08:55:53 AM »
Beautiful combination; one of my favorites.  "If you ever want to sell it ......"   :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011 - 11:26:53 AM »
Great story!  Glad you have another one now.   :2thumbs:
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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2011 - 08:13:15 PM »
Welcome! and great story! Enjoy the ride! :2thumbs:
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2011 - 10:25:12 PM »
Welcome,  theres nothing like the feeling of getting one AGAIN!!
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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2011 - 07:30:54 PM »
 :wave: Welcome! Have fun with it!  :cheers:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0

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Re: FINALLY got another Challenger!!!
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2011 - 07:43:04 PM »
:wave: Welcome! Have fun with it!  :cheers:
 :iagree:   Mike and I are a ways away from being where yours is, but hope springs eternal! Enjoy! :clapping: