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    Offline _Russ_

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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #30 on: December 21, 2010 - 02:51:34 AM »
    Damn, started reading this thread and by the end of it was hoping you had upped your offer and bought i! haha.

    Damn shame. $10k for the car you want would have been a great buy. Despite what people have said in this thread, I still believe that if it was exactly what you wanted - engine/trans/colour combination, all #'s matching, and all the parts were there - even at $14k it was a good buy.

    Far too many people automatically bring money into the equation. What's it worth now, what's it worth finished - how much will I spend, how much can I recoup.

    Think back over your life, and think of how much money you've wasted on absolute crap that you couldn't give two hoots about. Now think of how you'd feel had that money gone into something you've always wanted since you were a kid.

    What's it worth? and market values are a nice guide, but in your heart-of-hearts if it's what you really want - take a step back, and if it's within your budget, and genuinely within your capabilities to bring back to life - go for it! You only live once.

    So long as you realise the people on this forum can act as a buffer, help when you need it, and ensure you don't get too silly before you purchase - you'll be fine!
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    Offline joethedog

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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #31 on: January 10, 2014 - 08:18:31 PM »
    Hello to all,

    Been hanging around here for quite awhile and recently searched FC7 in some old posts and this popped up, so I thought it was time for my first post, and give everyone an update.  I really wasn't shopping for a project at the time but was cruising craigslist and there it was.  I called, it was still there, and about 2 miles from my house.  So I go over and take a look.  First thing I do is go straight to the numbers, motor,trans, body, tags, and they're all there and match.  OK so I look a little closer, and as Cody stated above it does need some metal work, but structurally sound.  Then it's time to look for all the parts and surprise they were all somewhere in the mess.  A few small things were missing, but the important stuff was all there and I was amazed.  There were even a couple of the original FC7 painted wheels. 

    I did hear about the guy that was going to get a loan to buy it but fortunately for me it fell through.  I did offer a bit more than you Cody, but I'm usually the buy high sell low guy.  I could be the sucker born every minute but for me cars like this don't surface very often if at all, and especially not 2 miles from home.  So I saved it from body shop hell and it's now safe and sound sitting in the corner.  WOW, has it really been 3 years since I got this??  Hopefully I'll get to it someday, if not…it's all fun!

    If anyone is interested in the fender tag numbers let me know and I'll post them up.  Just don't have them in front of me right now.

    By the way this is a great site!

    JTD
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    Offline Cuda Cody

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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #32 on: January 10, 2014 - 09:06:51 PM »
    Cool blast from the past!  Had to go back and think what car this was, but now I remember it.  Glad it didn't go to far and it was saved from that body shop. 

    Let me know if you want some help restoring it.



    Quote from: joethedog on January 10, 2014 - 08:18:31 PM
    Hello to all,

    Been hanging around here for quite awhile and recently searched FC7 in some old posts and this popped up, so I thought it was time for my first post, and give everyone an update.  I really wasn't shopping for a project at the time but was cruising craigslist and there it was.  I called, it was still there, and about 2 miles from my house.  So I go over and take a look.  First thing I do is go straight to the numbers, motor,trans, body, tags, and they're all there and match.  OK so I look a little closer, and as Cody stated above it does need some metal work, but structurally sound.  Then it's time to look for all the parts and surprise they were all somewhere in the mess.  A few small things were missing, but the important stuff was all there and I was amazed.  There were even a couple of the original FC7 painted wheels. 

    I did hear about the guy that was going to get a loan to buy it but fortunately for me it fell through.  I did offer a bit more than you Cody, but I'm usually the buy high sell low guy.  I could be the sucker born every minute but for me cars like this don't surface very often if at all, and especially not 2 miles from home.  So I saved it from body shop hell and it's now safe and sound sitting in the corner.  WOW, has it really been 3 years since I got this??  Hopefully I'll get to it someday, if not…it's all fun!

    If anyone is interested in the fender tag numbers let me know and I'll post them up.  Just don't have them in front of me right now.

    By the way this is a great site!

    JTD
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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #33 on: January 10, 2014 - 09:59:58 PM »
    Quote from: C O D Y on January 10, 2014 - 09:06:51 PM
    Cool blast from the past!  Had to go back and think what car this was, but now I remember it.  Glad it didn't go to far and it was saved from that body shop. 

    Let me know if you want some help restoring it.

    Will do, Thanks
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    Offline Cuda Cody

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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #34 on: January 10, 2014 - 10:23:48 PM »
    Have you had time to go through the parts to see what you might be missing?  What options where on the car?
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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #35 on: January 10, 2014 - 11:14:06 PM »
    Cody :nono: You don't need any more projects.... :smilielol:
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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #36 on: January 10, 2014 - 11:45:35 PM »
    Quote from: C O D Y on January 10, 2014 - 10:23:48 PM
    Have you had time to go through the parts to see what you might be missing?  What options where on the car?

    Well it's been awhile since I boxed everything up, but I do remember needing the hood scoop inserts.  Otherwise it was mostly all there.  Of course most all the little bits, pieces,and trim subject to corrosion,wear, and damage will need to be upgraded, both inside and out.  I'd really like to find some nice original floors, from behind the front seats back, but AMD may be my only hope there. 





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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #37 on: January 11, 2014 - 12:21:11 AM »
    Quote from: joethedog on January 10, 2014 - 11:45:35 PM
    Well it's been awhile since I boxed everything up, but I do remember needing the hood scoop inserts.  Otherwise it was mostly all there.  Of course most all the little bits, pieces,and trim subject to corrosion,wear, and damage will need to be upgraded, both inside and out.  I'd really like to find some nice original floors, from behind the front seats back, but AMD may be my only hope there.

    NOS is not always the best alternative.

    Sure it looks correct but is it?

    Back around 1979, I bought a rallye hood from the dealership. It was bowed on one side.
    I've read other stories from others saying that NOS sheetmetal wasn't what they were expecting on fit and finish.
    Some of the NOS sheetmetal were secondaries that were left off from the assembly line because they didn't make the "cut".
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    Re: Project - 70 challenger RT
    « Reply #38 on: January 11, 2014 - 12:48:46 AM »
    LOVE the bumblebee stripe!  :clapping:
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