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    Offline pkorpi

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    '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « on: October 21, 2013 - 07:43:39 PM »
    Just recently bought a '72 Challenger out of Michigan, originally a 318 but now has a 340, body is in great shape with a little rust in lower quarter panels. Interior looks decent. Engine needs a little work, think the elevation (im up around 9,000 ft) is the main issue. Hoping to get it restored little by little. Looking forward to all the info on the site. This is my first restoration so any suggestions are welcome!
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    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #1 on: October 21, 2013 - 09:12:00 PM »
    Hi, pkorpi!  Welcome to the site!  :wave:

    Nice looking car you have there!  Feel free to ask questions and just hang out!  :thumbsup:
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #2 on: October 21, 2013 - 10:21:45 PM »
    Welcome!

    Side exhaust and an interesting stripe.
    Looks nice.

    More pics please!!!! 

    What part of colorado? I'm in Salida.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #3 on: October 21, 2013 - 10:41:36 PM »
    Welcome to CC. nice car. 4 speed or A/T?

    I think you might be our highest member.   :smokin:  ...9,000 ft. elevation that is.
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    Offline pkorpi

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #4 on: October 21, 2013 - 11:07:42 PM »
    Unfortunately its an A/T was really looking for a 4 speed...oh well.

    I grew up in the Alamosa area but now I'm up near Fort Collins. Maybe I'll get some more pics up later this week. Is your car jetted any special way for the higher elevation or have you had to do anything special to make it run better??
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    Offline moparman82

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #5 on: October 22, 2013 - 10:26:20 AM »
    Welcome!  I'm 2.5 hours north of ya, well, for the next month or so haha moving soon, lots of good guys and members in Colo, good luck with the new ride
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    Offline Swedee

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #6 on: October 22, 2013 - 11:27:40 AM »
    Great looking car! I really like the color!


    Check out http://blog.familjenjonsson.org/my72challenger/
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    Check out my blog at www.my72challenger.com

    Offline drewcrane

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #7 on: October 22, 2013 - 12:03:14 PM »
    Quote from: pkorpi on October 21, 2013 - 11:07:42 PM
    Unfortunately its an A/T was really looking for a 4 speed...oh well.

    I grew up in the Alamosa area but now I'm up near Fort Collins. Maybe I'll get some more pics up later this week. Is your car jetted any special way for the higher elevation or have you had to do anything special to make it run better??

    Yes you will have to rejet the carb( I use a pyrometer installed on the exhaust system with a bung) I run as lean as possible with out getting to  hot ,  and you can also run a little more advance in timing ,I am here in Denver and there are a few more from the colorful state of Colorado , dont hesitate to ask for help :thumbsup:
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #8 on: October 22, 2013 - 10:35:34 PM »
    Welcome to the site and good luck with your new ride!  :wave:
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    Offline Sleepychallenger

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #9 on: October 22, 2013 - 11:11:54 PM »
    Welcome to the site, Ill be joining you in Colorado (Denver) this upcoming August. Looks like a cool car.
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #10 on: October 24, 2013 - 07:30:39 AM »
     :wave:  Welcome!   Nice ride!  :clapping:
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    Offline RAMMAN

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #11 on: November 11, 2013 - 01:22:06 PM »
    Welcome, you do see a few old Challengers driving around in Colorado on nice days.
     :burnout:
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #12 on: November 11, 2013 - 03:21:14 PM »
    welcome to CC  :wave:
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    Offline Sleepychallenger

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    Re: '72 Challenger from Colorado
    « Reply #13 on: November 12, 2013 - 05:46:00 PM »
    Quote from: RAMMAN on November 11, 2013 - 01:22:06 PM
    Welcome, you do see a few old Challengers driving around in Colorado on nice days.
     :burnout:
    Maybe we can get them all together on one day and get a bunch of heads turning  :2thumbs:
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