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Locating my dad's old T/A
« on: July 25, 2015 - 11:05:34 AM »
I have paperwork (build sheet, original window sticker, personal letter from Chrysler, VIN specific braking distance card)  from my dad's old T/A (pictured on my avatar) and would love to find the car. That was the car my brother came home from the hospital in. My dad sold it to some guy in Washington state in 1973 and the car ended up in the LA area as of 1986 according to a search done by a friend. Nowadays, its harder to locate owners but I suppose it could be done if you know the right people  :nono:. Anyhow, I contacted Barry Washington about 10 years ago and he was very informative and took down the VIN for the registry. I also listed the VIN on the website VINfind.com, but have not heard anything. No idea where the car is but would love to reunite with it. However, given the value of those cars today, it will probably never happen. :( Just in case, VIN I'm looking for is JH23J0B305531. Photos are from around 1971-73.


On a more positive note, I had listed my current challenger on some site and the owner from the early 70's contacted me wondering about the status of the car. We traded information and he shared a few stories about its history.

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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2015 - 11:52:46 AM »
Good Luck with the search.. T/A with a luggage rack, kinda odd... Got the same trailer hitch as my buddy had on his T/A...  Just caught the mud flaps.. Sweet!
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2015 - 11:59:27 AM »
Good Luck with the search.. T/A with a luggage rack, kinda odd... Got the same trailer hitch as my buddy had on his T/A...  Just caught the mud flaps.. Sweet!


Thanks. Yeah, I believe my dad ordered the rack from the dealer and installed it after. Also wondering about the antenna location. Those mudflaps are a bit destracting as well.

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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2015 - 12:00:51 PM »
Antenna is in the correct T/A location :2cents:
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2015 - 12:03:39 PM »
Antenna is in the correct T/A location :2cents:

Absolutely, Fiberglass hood wouldn't dampen electrical interference from the ignition so the antenna was moved to the rear quarter...
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2015 - 01:01:58 PM »
I checked several states for that vin......texas...or..wash..fla...cal....co...no luck..I think there is a t/a registry you can check into... :dunno:....love the story and thanks for sharing the pics!

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=107384.0
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2015 - 01:31:28 PM »
I checked several states for that vin......texas...or..wash..fla...cal....co...no luck..I think there is a t/a registry you can check into... :dunno:....love the story and thanks for sharing the pics!

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=107384.0


Thanks for checking.

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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2015 - 01:35:30 PM »
Absolutely, Fiberglass hood wouldn't dampen electrical interference from the ignition so the antenna was moved to the rear quarter...

Interesting.

The broadcast sheet is in near pristine condition, just wish I had the car to go with it.  :working:

Dad told me he wanted the triple black T/A but apparently it got sold.
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2015 - 06:26:53 PM »
Good luck on finding your dad's car! Some great vintage photos there.
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2015 - 08:11:46 PM »
Good luck on finding your dad's car! Some great vintage photos there.

Thanks. I don't expect to ever see it again but fun to think about it.

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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2015 - 08:13:52 PM »
There are several posts on this site from a few folks who found their fathers cars. 

I'm dying to know what the personal letter from chrysler says.

Do you have a picture of the build sheet on a thread somewhere?
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2015 - 09:15:36 PM »
I live in WA and bought a yellow T/A out of LA about 3 years ago.  Just checked the VIN and it's not your old T/A.  Good luck and don't give up.  It's out there somewhere.  You'll find it.  :thumbsup:

Thanks. I don't expect to ever see it again but fun to think about it.
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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2015 - 09:55:48 PM »
There are several posts on this site from a few folks who found their fathers cars. 

I'm dying to know what the personal letter from chrysler says.

Do you have a picture of the build sheet on a thread somewhere?

I'll see if I can find the letter and post it. I don't have the build sheet posted but the VIN is listed in the T/A registry.

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« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2015 - 09:57:14 PM »
I live in WA and bought a yellow T/A out of LA about 3 years ago.  Just checked the VIN and it's not your old T/A.  Good luck and don't give up.  It's out there somewhere.  You'll find it.  :thumbsup:

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Re: Locating my dad's old T/A
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2015 - 09:41:07 AM »
I'll see if I can find the letter and post it. I don't have the build sheet posted but the VIN is listed in the T/A registry.

Awesome !!
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