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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    New kid on the block
    « on: July 06, 2010 - 11:04:31 PM »
    Hello!  I'm new here and just want to make a short introduction.  I've restored older Mopars; 54 Dodge 1-ton pickup,54 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe, 55 Plymouth 2-door hard-top, 51 John Deere  AR Tractor etc.  I've owned my 70 RT for 20 years and never drove it much because it was not all it could be.  Now I'm restoring it to a very high level but have a long way to go.  After 2 years on a rotesserie it is now on it's new suspension and going back togeather.  Altho it is a big block car (383) it had a 340 in it when it came to me.  Im installing a 440 since the correct engine is long gone.  Everything else will be correct, using the fender tag as my roadmap.  It is, will be, sublime lime,has a 727 transmission, slap-stick, black leather, 8 3/4 with 3.23 gears, power front discs, power steering (new), front and rear sway bars, 6-way adjustable seat and of course being an RT it has a rally dash. I'm looking for a 22" radiator.  That's about it.  I plan to post occasionally.  Thanks for listening,  Skunkworks Challenger  :working:
    « Last Edit: August 27, 2010 - 12:07:13 AM by Skunkworks Challenger »
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    Offline the_engineers

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010 - 11:06:08 PM »
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    We're pic-whores!
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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #2 on: August 27, 2010 - 12:02:17 AM »
    Hi,
    I finally got around to posting a pictue of my car (above).  First I had to learn to down size photos.  Now that that is behind me I may post others as I progress.  I've been building my 440 and it is almost done then on to the 727.  The mechanical is much more fun than sanding on the body!  PK
    « Last Edit: August 27, 2010 - 12:09:04 AM by Skunkworks Challenger »
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    Offline mopar12372

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #3 on: August 27, 2010 - 12:57:02 AM »
    welcome!! :cheers:
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    Offline hezzel

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #4 on: August 31, 2010 - 02:34:22 AM »
    Welcome :wave:
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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010 - 07:49:13 AM »
    Welcome to the best site on the world wide wasteland!!!
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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #6 on: September 02, 2010 - 01:55:16 AM »
    Should be a masterpiece when done.

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #7 on: September 04, 2010 - 11:58:05 PM »
    ..... pic whores ... ! LMFAO!

    yeah, its true!

    WELCOME!
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    Offline mopardave

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #8 on: September 05, 2010 - 11:35:14 AM »
    welcome
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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #9 on: September 05, 2010 - 01:48:06 PM »
    Pictures!  I have a few new ones that are interesting to me and hopefully to you guys.  They show my gas tank prior to installation with the "original" but reconditioned felt pad on top and the inside of the tank with the pour- in liner as it dried in place.  Also shown is the muffler heat shield in-place but not bolted at the muffler hanger bracket.  Comments?
    « Last Edit: September 05, 2010 - 01:50:53 PM by Skunkworks Challenger »
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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #10 on: September 05, 2010 - 02:01:51 PM »
     :scared: You must be real little, with a real little camera to get inside your gas tank like that! :icon16:
     :wave: Welcome to the site! It looks like you are doing a terrific job on your restoration. I look forward to seeing your progress.  :thumbsup:
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    Mike    Yakima, Washington

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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #11 on: September 06, 2010 - 01:58:30 PM »
    Thanks to all who have responded to my introduction.  What a web site!  Message to Challenger III.  I checked out your restoration link.  Your car needed more metal replacement than mine.  You did a terrific job.  I have no comment on the pictures inside my tank except to warn  "this shouldn't be tried at home".  Getting out can be more difficult than getting in.  I'm familiar with the Yakima area.  Did you know of or ever see those Super Birds that used to be along W. Washington.  This was back in the 70's and 80's.  I saw them on some of my trips to the Yakima area to buy Hops. Yakima is a good Mopar area as opposed to Olympia which is mostly Mustang handicapped.  PK
    « Last Edit: September 13, 2010 - 08:46:48 PM by Skunkworks Challenger »
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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #12 on: September 06, 2010 - 02:53:17 PM »
    Howdy  :wave:

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    Offline brads70

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #13 on: September 06, 2010 - 06:28:04 PM »
    Welcome! Glad you found us! :wave:  Hope you enjoy this site as much as I have! :2thumbs:
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    Offline Challenger III

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    Re: New kid on the block
    « Reply #14 on: September 06, 2010 - 09:06:04 PM »
    Quote from: Skunkworks Challenger on September 06, 2010 - 01:58:30 PM
    Did you know of or ever see those Super Birds that used to be along W. Washington.  This was back in the 70's and 80's. Yakima is a good Mopar area as opposed to Olympia which is mostly Mustang handicapped.  PK

    There's a couple of '70 Super Birds I see driving around from time to time. Both original unmolested by the looks of them. One white and one blue. Not sure if they are the ones you're thinking about.... moved here from Seattle around '92. I think there's a hot rod of some sort in every garage around here, I'm sure! Lots of Mopars.
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    Mike    Yakima, Washington

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