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    Offline mcgheejt

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    71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « on: September 07, 2009 - 08:52:01 AM »
    Well, after a couple years and lots of drama I am finally making some real progress.  The 71 Challenger convertible, which was my first project, was a catastophe and most of the car and my investment was lost in a body shop that went bust.  What is left of her is a sad sight indeed.  But, I was able to dig deep $$ and continue on with a coupe.  It is a 318 column shift car but after much thought I decided to go with a 340 and console shift.  I almost left it Gold Mettalic but again, went with what I always wanted; Plum Crazy (I know - not another one).  Anyway, here are some pics because  :useless: 
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    Offline mcgheejt

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #1 on: September 07, 2009 - 08:53:33 AM »
    Couple more.
    « Last Edit: September 07, 2009 - 12:56:20 PM by mcgheejt »
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    Offline bentpshrods

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009 - 09:48:12 AM »
      Nothing wrong with plum crazy at all    :drool:  I hope to have mine looking just like that very soon.   Keep the pics coming---it's looking good.     :thumbsup:
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    Offline Bluemonster71RT

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009 - 09:42:43 PM »
    I know first hand of almost losing a car from a body shop mishap. Glad to see that you can still work on something.  Keep it up. I am hoping to do my engine bay and jams with any luck this weekend. So I hope to see more pics from you so I can see what to do/expect.
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    Offline farmertan

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009 - 10:46:53 AM »
     :popcorn:  Looks great, is it in color yet?
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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #5 on: September 25, 2009 - 10:18:59 PM »
    Looks like your moving right along. Keep the pictures coming as we all love them.
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    Offline 426HEMI

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #6 on: September 29, 2009 - 06:59:28 PM »
    Sorry to hear about your other project.  Nice progress on you car now.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline mcgheejt

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #7 on: October 07, 2009 - 03:56:02 PM »
    Made some progress on the engine bay.  It is almost ready for an engine.  The gas tank and most of the plumbing is in along with the brake lines.  Some interior work complete with most of the dash in; minus the pad which is on order through the group buy.  Have lots of parts in the mail as well  :).
    « Last Edit: October 07, 2009 - 04:00:47 PM by mcgheejt »
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    Offline 74chall

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #8 on: October 07, 2009 - 08:27:38 PM »
    looks great!
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    Offline hezzel

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009 - 03:12:24 PM »
     :iagree: I like the color :2thumbs:
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    Offline mcgheejt

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #10 on: February 20, 2010 - 06:49:05 PM »
    Coming along now.   :working:  Finally got the rest painted this week.  The engine is in and the vinyl top goes on this week.  I need a few more items like a nice 340 air breather, a trunck mat, and some good door panels.  I am starting to believe that there may be a Spring cruise in my future.   
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    Offline mcgheejt

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #11 on: February 20, 2010 - 06:56:31 PM »
    Another.
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    Offline quapman

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #12 on: February 20, 2010 - 07:04:47 PM »
    Very nice. Might be time to change your avatar pic soon!  :2thumbs:

    I almost hate to ask, but what ever happened to the convertible?
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    Offline mcgheejt

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    Re: 71 Challenger Coupe (making progress)
    « Reply #13 on: February 20, 2010 - 10:27:06 PM »
    The vert is completely disassembled and what survived is in storage.  I will be selling it in the next month or so. 
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