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Offline DetroitMuscle

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New member from So. Cal.
« on: December 16, 2015 - 11:55:29 PM »
Hello all, I'm originally From Detroit, Mich. and grew up enjoying all the muscle cars from the 60's and 70's. I moved to California over 30 years ago, and have been restoring Muscle cars for the past 25 years. My current project is a 1972 Cuda.(restoring for a friend) The car has a 1970 Challenger T/A 340 engine and 4 speed transmission. (not original to the vehicle) but the owner wants to keep the 4 speed trans and sell the TA engine. I will be posting the engine for sale in the next several weeks. 
I have restored several Mopars, (68 and 69 Dodge Chargers) an AMC Javelin and many Fords and GM Muscle cars, but this will be my first E body, so I will be researching this site for parts and info during the build process.
2005 Copperhead Viper
1972 Corvette
1968 AMC Javelin
1968 Firebird 400




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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2015 - 12:15:07 AM »
Welcome to the family!! What part of SoCal are you in?
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

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2015 - 09:04:37 AM »
San Bernardino Co.
2005 Copperhead Viper
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1968 AMC Javelin
1968 Firebird 400

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2015 - 09:32:03 AM »
That really narrows it down hahaha. Your county is bigger than most any of the New England states.  I spent a lot of time in voctorville as a kid, and of course always stopping in Barstow during our trips to Vegas haha I'm always happy to see another mopar in California.  Welcome once again
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

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2015 - 09:33:08 AM »
 :wave:  Welcome  I bet you have enjoyed the winters better over the past 30 years also!  :lol:
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2015 - 09:47:02 AM »
welcome!  always nice to see another socal-er here!

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2015 - 10:32:29 PM »
San Bernardino Co.

You are very close to me....I live in Redlands and work in Colton.  :wave:

Welcome to the Board! I hope I see you around at some local shows.

Ron



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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 DetroitMuscle

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2015 - 11:15:58 PM »
Moparman, I lived in Victorville for over 17 years, and moved to Apple Valley. Wow what a small world.
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1968 Firebird 400

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2015 - 11:23:58 PM »
Ron, I use to work in Colton, CA. for over 20 years. My work address was : 650 N. LaCadena Dr.
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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2015 - 03:01:18 AM »
Moparman, I lived in Victorville for over 17 years, and moved to Apple Valley. Wow what a small world.

I get to work up your way sometimes. Remember the North fire that crossed the 15 near Baldy Mesa at the Cajon Pass that burned up a lot of cars? My crew went up there to fight that fire and then one broke at the Mountain High. That was a fun trip. 

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2015 - 10:20:09 AM »
I do remember that. I saw the damage it caused several weeks after the fire. From the looks of the area that was burned, I can tell it was a long and difficult battle.
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1972 Corvette
1968 AMC Javelin
1968 Firebird 400

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2015 - 11:01:07 AM »
Ron, I use to work in Colton, CA. for over 20 years. My work address was : 650 N. LaCadena Dr.

Very very close...my work address  850 S Via Lata.....right around the corner.  :cheers:



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)

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2015 - 12:57:11 AM »
Welcome from So Cal (Now Washington DC) - I am originally from Long Beach CA -
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L / 6-speed

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / Auto

1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L / 6-speed

1964 Dodge Polara - 440 8-71 / 4-speed

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2015 - 12:26:10 AM »
Welcome to the site from  :canada: and be glad you're not still in Detroit. It's a burnt out shell of it's former greatness.  :wave:

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Re: New member from So. Cal.
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2015 - 11:16:19 AM »
I know, it's very depressing when I think about it.
2005 Copperhead Viper
1972 Corvette
1968 AMC Javelin
1968 Firebird 400