News:

  • Home
  • Help
  • Chat
  • Login
  • Register

    • « previous next »
    Pages: [1]

    Author Topic: Hello from Long Beach  (Read 875 times)

    Offline BIGCHRIS74

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 6
    Hello from Long Beach
    « on: April 16, 2013 - 02:27:22 PM »
    Hello,
    I am 23 years old and from long beach california and new to this forum and to owning a mopar. I just got my first mopar, a 71 challenger, about two weeks ago from a guy in sparks Nevada. I am really excited about it cause I have been a challenger/ cuda fan since I was in middle school and now I'm happy to say I own one. The car it self is originally a 318 automatic, GB5 brite blue paint with black vinyle and interior. She has the factory build sheet and vin tag, but no fender tag and the tag on the door is almost nothing so I would like to replace those, so if it is possible please let me know. The previous owner didn't have the original motor and trans. so I got a 440 ready to go with a 727 trans. as well as a 8 3/4 rear end. I want to try and turn it into a RT 440 six pack clone (with a shaker) and so far I think I'm on the right path. He also painted the car a lemon twist, but I want to change it back to the original GB5 color, but I have been having a hard time finding the paint, I must not be looking in the right locations. Ill post pictures of everything when I can figure out how to as well as a list of everthing I need. I would really appreciate any and all help, but for now here's a quick intro of my self and the car.
    Logged


    Offline Haddixj

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 641
    Re: Hello from Long Beach
    « Reply #1 on: April 16, 2013 - 03:50:45 PM »
    Cool I think I know the car you are talking about I saw it on Craigslist and it was posted here. It is missing the 71 grille correct? Also post some pics. How's the finish on the paint that was what soekone had mentioned they were worried about. Don't forget the spring fling is coming up may 11/12 supposed to be a good swap and show its in van nuys. It will be my first time there
    Ecs can make the sticker not sure about the fender tag I know some can make them and since you have the build sheet it should be easier. I though gb5 was metallic green? I know b5 is blue
    « Last Edit: April 16, 2013 - 03:53:10 PM by Haddixj »
    Logged

    Offline TorOrange

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2289
    Re: Hello from Long Beach
    « Reply #2 on: April 16, 2013 - 05:38:34 PM »
    Hello and welcome  :wave:

    If you don't know about spring fling its Coming! You can find some parts there.
    http://www.cpwclub.com/springevents/content-2/

    Good luck with the car.
    Logged
    WANTED 71 cuda / barracuda project. Prefer Black but open.

    Offline moparman82

    • MOPAR or No car
    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2834
    • Livin' the dream
    Re: Hello from Long Beach
    « Reply #3 on: April 16, 2013 - 07:58:37 PM »
    Welcome from Nebraska!!  I was born in Long Beach, we lived in a little duplex on 17th street right by PCH til i was about 3, then moved to Pismo Beach, but still have family that way.  Would love to see some pics of the 71!
    Logged
    Scott in Omaha
    Searching for the right 70 Cuda driver
    1973 challenger in go-mango, on it's way to a 70 T/A clone SOLD
    2015 crew cab Hemi ram SOLD
    2019 Ram Laramie
    2016 Tahoe LTZ SOLD
    1976 Ramcharger 383 4spd SOLD
    2016 Audi

    24 mopars past and 2 present

    Offline 67vertman

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5125
    • Member since 9-23-2005
    Re: Hello from Long Beach
    « Reply #4 on: April 16, 2013 - 10:53:51 PM »
    Welcome from a fellow southern California area member!  :wave:  I am inland from you, in the Inland Empire (Redlands).

    Sounds like you are turning it into one sweet ride.
    Logged



    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline Chryco Psycho

    • Administrator
    • C-C.com Guru
    • *****
    • Posts: 36620
    • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
    Re: Hello from Long Beach
    « Reply #5 on: April 18, 2013 - 09:28:28 AM »
    Welcome & congrats on finding a 71
    PPG should have the paint , be careful though there are 2 B5 blue paints , EB5 & GB5 , you want GB5 which is a slightly different color for 71
    Logged

    Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

    Offline Oldschool

    • Administrator
    • Permanent Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 13195
    • Member Since 9-05-06
    Re: Hello from Long Beach
    « Reply #6 on: April 18, 2013 - 09:48:56 AM »
    Welcome aboard... :wave:  Sounds like a cool car....    :thumbsup:
    Logged
    Ken  --  In Georgia

    MOPAR-------"Built To Run------Here To Stay"
    Pages: [1]
    « previous next »