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Offline NJDevil

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New member of the family
« on: January 30, 2016 - 04:15:59 PM »
Just want to introduce the new member of the Family. 

1973 Challenger Rallye:)  Many plans for her.  Now if I only had money

I guess my pics are too big.  I'll try to host them somewhere.


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Offline jimynick

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2016 - 04:51:05 PM »
Well, let me be the first to welcome you to the site! Nice car and a good place to start from as well. Enjoy!  :wave:

Offline dfrazz

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2016 - 05:05:34 PM »
Welcome from CO!  Congrats on the beautiful Chally!

Offline brads70

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2016 - 06:44:54 PM »
 :wave:   Welcome, looks solid!  :2thumbs:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

Offline mofish

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016 - 12:44:52 AM »
Welcome to C.C. Great looking Chally   :bigshades:

Offline blown motor

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2016 - 07:04:23 PM »
Welcome to the site.  :wave:
In search of the eternal buzz!

Offline Denison636

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2016 - 07:09:37 PM »
Welcome. Very nice car
Its just a little 340 with a miss

Offline plumcrazzy

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2016 - 08:18:45 PM »
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Offline NJDevil

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2016 - 09:04:28 AM »
Thanks everyone!  So she decided to drop the driveshaft at the rear ujoint yesterday during her first ride.  It looks like the previous owner didnt put the clips on the end and she threw it right off.  No damage to the car or yoke, thankfully.  A new U-Joint and I should be good to go. 

I didnt hear the engine kickup at all when it happened?  Do I need to worry about the Sprag?  I've heard horror stories about exploding transmissions

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2016 - 10:12:50 AM »
beautiful car!  hope everything is ok with the transmission

Offline NJDevil

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Re: New member of the family
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2016 - 10:20:14 AM »
Update---

I dont know what the previous owner was thinking but that was the wrong driveshaft for the car.  I just got a driveshaft from Dennys that will be here in a couple days and will be pulling the 727 out and rebuilding it.  Might as well put a bolt in sprag while I have it out right?  BTW, if Dennys has an employee that visits this board, I appreciate the help and advice from both Daniel and Denny!! 



My 73 Challenger currently has a 400 in it.  I want to stroke it if it sonic tests ok.  I'm just in the beginning stages here and wanted to get some opinions from those that have done it before.

A Couple questions

1.  Start with the 400 or go to a 440?

2.  I'd like to make between 500-600hp?  Can I get there with a converter, stroker kid and good heads(Indy?) if not whats the Best bang for buck way to do it?  I've got about $4500 to play with.    Just a street car with maybe once or twice at the track per year. 

3.  Opinions on how big to go? 400> 451, 470, 500 or 512?  Advantages? 

I know these are questions that have been answered 400 times before but this is my first older car that I'm building.  Use kid gloves. 



Thanks for the help! :worshippy  This board is awesome!