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    Offline edl94

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    71 Challenger Vert
    « on: December 13, 2014 - 07:42:09 PM »
     Working on my fathers 71 vert. He is getting up into the mid 70s and having a hard time driving this thing with manual steering. I am fixing a leaky rear seal, addressing some running issues, and installing power steering so he can enjoy it a few more years. Originally a plumb crazy car. My mom refused to ride in a purple car so he had it painted blue. 318 3 speed manual, all stock. It will be purple again one day. A few pictures and the tag for cuda hunter.
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    Offline soundcontrol

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #1 on: December 13, 2014 - 08:49:35 PM »
    Nice car, looks great in blue also!
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    Offline ragtopdodge

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #2 on: December 13, 2014 - 08:58:40 PM »
    Hell, I'm 2/3 his age, and I'd hate to drive that w/manual steering.

    Does it have PB too?

    I would also considering getting a hydraulic clutch and a very mild clutch if it needs replacing anyways.   That 3-speed is fun, but ya wonder if his knee will get tired of clutching.
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    Offline edl94

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #3 on: December 14, 2014 - 10:23:44 AM »
    I dont understandthe 43 spam post Soundcontrol. Yes I added power bakes and front disks about two years ago so it stops good. I have a spare 727 that I considered putting in but I think it would ruin the car. It has a mild clutch so he will have to shift for now. He is not frail just getting old.
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    Offline soundcontrol

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #4 on: December 14, 2014 - 12:39:16 PM »
    Quote from: edl94 on December 14, 2014 - 10:23:44 AM
    I dont understandthe 43 spam post Soundcontrol. Yes I added power bakes and front disks about two years ago so it stops good. I have a spare 727 that I considered putting in but I think it would ruin the car. It has a mild clutch so he will have to shift for now. He is not frail just getting old.


    There was a Spammer that made 43 new posts in this thread about "pills online" etc. The moderators deleted them now.
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    Offline CHL2T

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #5 on: December 14, 2014 - 01:22:22 PM »
    One thing we rarely see around here is a car and it's original owner......
    Post a pic of yer pops and the car.........
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    Offline leg340

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #6 on: December 14, 2014 - 04:29:58 PM »
    nice car put it back plum
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    Offline rUNCHARGER

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #7 on: December 14, 2014 - 06:59:12 PM »
    I love it, and it looks good in blue.

    Sheldon
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    Offline hemi68charger

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014 - 09:56:42 AM »
    Nice looking '71... I bet that thing was a beaut when new with plum crazy paint and white interior....
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    Offline 69ChargerRT

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #9 on: December 15, 2014 - 10:34:11 AM »
    beautiful car!  im glad something like that has stayed in the family for so long
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    Offline ragtopdodge

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #10 on: December 15, 2014 - 12:50:29 PM »
    '71s needs that cool side stripe.

    Just be hard to decide:  black or white?  Hmmm...




    I would do black and eventually put on a black top.


    Of course, I'd put it back plum and have a black top/side stripe.

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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #11 on: December 15, 2014 - 07:24:41 PM »
    Good looking car!   :2thumbs:  Keep us posted on your progress.
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    Offline Jesus H Chrysler

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #12 on: December 15, 2014 - 10:47:58 PM »
    I'm jealous of your white top.  Mine was stained from the get go, and is going to be replaced.  I wanted black, but white does a better job of keeping out the heat.  BTW love the blue.  I may have to steal the pic of the car to add to the wall of color combos I'm considering for my car.
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    Offline 340challconvert

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    Re: 71 Challenger Vert
    « Reply #13 on: December 01, 2016 - 09:39:46 AM »
    Just wanted to comment on how beautiful I think your 71 Challenger in blue is.
    Nice car
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