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Offline Olacmot

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Long time owner first time poster
« on: September 27, 2016 - 10:17:10 AM »
Hey all, just wanted to quickly introduce myself and my car. I'm Tom, and this is my '71 Challenger.  It was a 318 car I did a 340 swap in shortly after purchasing, along with going from the A904 (is that right? Pulling that from memory) to a 727 and to a larger rear end from the 7 & 1/4 stock rear (Again, from memory... I think that's what it was)

I picked it up with my dad back in 2000 as my first car, and after a few years of daily driving I parked it in favor of a more reliable ride. I lacked the time and money to get it running properly, but couldn't stand the idea of selling it. So, for the past 10 years or so I have been towing it from state to state and hiding it out of sight for they day I'd be able to do her up properly.

I last had her parked behind a previous employer's building, but I recently left the company and needed to get her out of their lot (thankfully a buddy owns the company and he was super patient with me lol). I cleared out some garage space, and made what I plan to be her final tow home. I had her plopped into my driveway, and was able to get her to fire up after swapping some fuel lines. :D

Bringing her home got me all excited about her again, so I started googling ideas and came over this forum. I've got a '75 Honda CL360 motorcycle I am finishing up, but once that project is back together you'll likely be hearing from me again!

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'71 Challenger w/ 340
'07 SRT8 Grand Cherokee
'75 Honda CL360




Offline Olacmot

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2016 - 10:23:19 AM »


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'71 Challenger w/ 340
'07 SRT8 Grand Cherokee
'75 Honda CL360

Offline Olacmot

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2016 - 10:27:50 AM »


Sorry for the single pics... Phone is being weird and failing when I post multiple 😐

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'07 SRT8 Grand Cherokee
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Offline 340challconvert

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2016 - 11:22:53 AM »
Must feel really good to finally get it to your home and a place where you can work on it.
I know how you feel
I've had my A66 Challenger vert since 1980, and put it in storage in 1984
Moved the car multiple times over the years as I moved.
Finally now have time to work on it after pulling it out of storage last summer.
Good luck with your on-going work on the car!
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Offline blown motor

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2016 - 07:46:39 PM »
Welcome to the forum. This is THE place to be for Challenger info. Lots of extremely knowledgeable people here so don't be shy about asking lots of questions.

Love your wheels.......oh wait! They're the same as mine!  :thumbsup:
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Offline Cudakiller70

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2016 - 08:03:04 PM »
Welcome from California :wave: good and helpful people here.
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Offline js29no

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2016 - 08:39:04 AM »
Welcome aboard  :wave: good luck with your project!!!  :working:

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2016 - 09:20:48 AM »
Welcome from CO!

Offline 734406pk

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2016 - 08:31:34 PM »
Welcome from NY! Good luck with your restoration! :cheers:
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
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Offline brads70

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2016 - 08:34:37 PM »
 :wave:  Welcome from  :canada:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

Offline jimynick

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2016 - 12:10:31 AM »
Another welcome from  :canada: and don't beat yourself up too much over the time it's taking to get into the car; I've had mine 30years and just got it back on the road, so there IS hope and I wish you well in that regard.  :cheers:

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Re: Long time owner first time poster
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2016 - 11:01:19 AM »
Looks like a great project!   :wave: