Ok here we go its now open to all! Though I may put a flame suit on just incase.
So off we go! I've got myself non-numbers matching 70' challenger R/T, currently sitting as a rolling shell. The body itself was sold to me in great condition, but upon arrival to my friends house he inspected it on my behalf. As I am currently stationed overseas, well for another year. Anyways come to find out the 383 had a Krylon rebuild and there was lots of issues the seller didn't note. The pictures will speak for themselves, for example it had a hacked in sunroof, bodged frame repair, firewall split from the drivers floorboard to name a few. Outside those issues the car is fairly solid rust wise, some pinholes in the floor and the rear quarters could use some attention. But on the plus side the front end has all new metal. If I recall a fair amount of the key parts are there.
The car is nothing to special i.e. not "V" or "U" coded, but it had a fair amount of options. Ill try to find a pic of the fender tag.
*zips up flame suit*
So here's the possibilities with the car.
Full resto: Done by my high school friend after seeing his 70' Charger and work on an insane Cuda build. I decided restoration would be the route with the car till I discovered the issues. To me a nice restoration would be cool but I feel I'd honestly be afraid to drive it. Not to mention its not worth it financially.
Resto-mod: Another option that has been suggested, and may lean more towards. Maybe something along the lines to a tribute to what the car was. I kind of like the idea of a satin or flat paint on it. Something not to show but something I won't be afraid to play with. Engine wise likely a 383 or 440 with a 727. Though I do have a nice four speed console...
Road kill: Yes that road kill, I like the idea of a General Meyham build. Keep everything basic and run it as is, no frills just an engine and body. Plus it would end up in Alaska at some point so that could be fun.
Cut my losses: I hate to say it but this may be an option also, after I got initially hosed buying it I lost some interest in the car and couldn't visit the forum with out getting worked up until recently as it's getting closer to the project starting.
Last thoughts, to add to the mix. I will be moving to Alaska in a years time so moving a bunch of cars around will be a pain but manageable I think. Granted I'm not opposed to selling off my classic mini, as I have a buyer lined up anyways. There is a chance I may or may not buy a house while up there. And lastly and most importantly the wife has said do what I want. That may be a trap, come to think of it its likely a trap. lol
Thanks for you time and look forward to your thoughts. Also standby for photos.
-Andrew
