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Offline 70chall440

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #30 on: February 15, 2016 - 10:48:51 PM »
Definitely EFI it, will make it far more drivable for someone who probably won't drive it a ton. That said, there are lots of options like a crate motor, OD trans, etc.
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70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
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9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)




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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #31 on: February 16, 2016 - 12:09:54 AM »
Thanx for the teaser Cudaragtop!!  I want an EFI  six barrel set-up BaD!!    Just can't swing it right now with everything else!   Yea, Lot's of cool aftermaket stuff out there now. 
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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #32 on: February 16, 2016 - 12:31:33 AM »
Nice starting point. Although I would have gotten this one http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5412752392.html
Now go crazy.. Roadster Shop or Art Morrison full frame swap with IRS.

I would keep the interior somewhat stock, except Recaro seats with oem seat pattern.  PW,  Cruise, etc.
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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #33 on: February 16, 2016 - 09:11:29 PM »
Man I love the fuel injection!!  I also like the plum crazy 440.......I have really enjoyed driving this Challenger the last few days.  Maybe we have room for another project!! 

Are you guy good with the Hotchkis suspension?
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Offline dave73chally

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #34 on: February 16, 2016 - 09:26:42 PM »
Man I love the fuel injection!!  I also like the plum crazy 440.......I have really enjoyed driving this Challenger the last few days.  Maybe we have room for another project!! 

Are you guy good with the Hotchkis suspension?

Have heard nothing but great things about the hotchkis kit. I'm in the middle of installing it on mine. Really depends if you want to stay with torsion bars or not.
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Offline 70chall440

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #35 on: February 17, 2016 - 01:07:38 AM »
Thanx for the teaser Cudaragtop!!  I want an EFI  six barrel set-up BaD!!    Just can't swing it right now with everything else!   Yea, Lot's of cool aftermaket stuff out there now.

I have one on my Cuda, not running yet but I am looking forward to it.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
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9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #36 on: March 08, 2016 - 01:02:10 PM »
http://www.haggleme.com/Vehicle/116868/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RTConvertible.aspx
I would start here/.  You can always ship me the motor when you're done as a thanks for finding your car.
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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #37 on: March 08, 2016 - 01:04:01 PM »
Or here is one with the HEMI in it already
http://www.mcecars.com/viewInventory.cfm?invID=732

I guess you can send me a picture of you in this one as there are not scraps to be had haha.
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Offline Cudaragtop

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #38 on: March 08, 2016 - 02:34:29 PM »
I have one on my Cuda, not running yet but I am looking forward to it.

I need to come down and see it some time!  :2thumbs:  :working:
About 25 minutes from Cabela's?

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #39 on: May 18, 2016 - 09:49:59 PM »
I need to come down and see it some time!  :2thumbs:  :working:
About 25 minutes from Cabela's?

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You should come down some time.  Lots going on at the shop.  I did purchase a 71 challenger convertible.  It has a 318 in it and it the cleanest 71 on the planet.........I almost feel guilty taking it apart!







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Offline 70chall440

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #40 on: May 19, 2016 - 01:38:41 PM »
I need to come down and see it some time!  :2thumbs:  :working:
About 25 minutes from Cabela's?

Randy
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I am down near Olympia and you are welcome to come by. Unfortunately I just took a new job which has me traveling quite a lot at the moment. I should be home Memorial Day week if you are interested. A member from Australia will be around on the 2nd and 3rd helping me color sand the car. PM me if this is something you are interested in doing. If not we can figure something else out later.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #41 on: May 20, 2016 - 01:12:20 PM »
Congratulations on the new employ...
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #42 on: May 20, 2016 - 02:08:14 PM »
Nice car and I'm sure it will turn out nice. I am a major fan of resto mods, but I really hate to see clean cars used for that purpose. Really don't understand why some guys don't buy a basket case if they want to change it like that. :2cents:
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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #43 on: May 20, 2016 - 02:27:42 PM »
Because then you have all the cost, time, and effort of the repairs of the basket case on top of all the cost, time, and effort of the mods.

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Re: The $100,000 resto-mod question......need opinions.
« Reply #44 on: May 21, 2016 - 01:20:56 AM »
Cool, I'll have to check with the boss [wife] if we have any plans. I may be able to get away for a day trip.
I'll PM next week if I can make it down. Been watching a lot of very cool projects including yours and would love to see one up close. The work you guys do blows my mind. Very inspiring!  :2thumbs:
I hope you don't mind lots of questions. Just starting the tear down of our Father Son Project 69 fastback Barracuda.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOQ0srERufZPXBZkO44Pzx92HKhyZ-S810ohAUT9xmBBTaC04bDjsKQLcobd29umA?key=STBZWUo1OTZqMGVuaDNwQm9KVDNybVp0TlZzMlNn

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I am down near Olympia and you are welcome to come by. Unfortunately I just took a new job which has me traveling quite a lot at the moment. I should be home Memorial Day week if you are interested. A member from Australia will be around on the 2nd and 3rd helping me color sand the car. PM me if this is something you are interested in doing. If not we can figure something else out later.
- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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